Railcar Cleaning Applications

Tank Cleaning Systems, Tank Cleaning Machines & Equipment

Butterworth tank cleaning machines and systems are used extensively across the railcar cleaning industry.  Whether it is a food-grade cleaning, cleaning petroleum products and asphalt, flour and other powdery substances, or plastic pellets, we have the products and experience to help you.

Used In

  • Rail Tanker cars
  • Rail Hopper cars

Benefits

  • Clean in less time
  • Use less water
  • Low cost to maintain
  • Reaches hard-to-clean areas
  • Reduces effluent and disposal costs
  • Minimize confined space entry
  • Single machine covers the entire tank interior
modern tank wagon cleaning systems
dry cargo train cleaning systems

Residues

  • Crude Oil
  • Shale Oil
  • Resins
  • Acrylics
  • Polymers
  • Monomers
  • Petroleum products
  • Additives
  • Biofuels
  • Ethanol
  • Gasoline
  • Diesel fuel

 

  • Hydrocarbons
  • Fruit juices
  • Concentrates
  • High fructose corn syrup
  • Dairy products
  • Cocoa liquor
  • Sugars
  • Grains
  • Flour
  • Toll oil
  • Latexes
  • Industrial and environmental waste
  • Dry products

Recommended Butterworth Products

Select by Tank Size

K/SK Tank Cleaning Machines

Min. Opening: 9 in (228.6 mm)
Flow: 30-345 gpm (6.8-79.3 m3/hr)
Max. Pressure: 250 psi (17.3 bar)
Max. Temperature: 250° F (121.1° C)

LT-LTFT Tank Cleaning Machines

Min. Opening: 5.613 in (142.56 mm)
Flow: 20-230 gpm (4.5-52.2 m3/hr)
Max. Pressure: 300 psi (20.7 bar)
Max. Temperature: 300° F (149° C)

LTQ Tank Cleaning Machines

Min. Opening:  6.4173 (163 mm)
Flow: 20-170 gpm (4.5-39 m3/hr)
Max. Pressure: 300 psi (20.7 bar)
Max. Temperature: 300° F (149° C)

LT/LTQ/BC Unidirectional Cleaning Machines

Min. Opening: 4.4 in
Flow: 8-230 gpm (1.8-52.2 m3/hr)
Max. Pressure: 300 psi (20.7 bar)
Max. Temperature: 300° F (149° C)

Tank Cleaning Hoses, Couplings, Accessories

For more information on tank cleaning equipment for rent or purchase