Wash Stations
TOTE® Wash Stations for Industrial Container Cleaning
TOTE® Wash Stations are designed to wash and dry all sizes of TOTE® Containers effectively, efficiently and economically. With a minimum of operator involvement, TOTE® Wash Stations will eliminate the need for manual washing, which saves a significant amount of time and money. TOTE® Systems engineers will design a unit to meet your specific application.
Automated Wash Systems for Safe, Efficient Container Cleaning
TOTE® Wash Stations are fully automatic tote washing machines — a closed-loop system that cleans and dries both the interior and exterior of TOTE® containers and bins. As an in-house industrial tote washer, each unit replaces manual scrubbing and outsourced cleaning with programmable, repeatable results. These systems reduce manual labor, improve sanitation, and are built for compliance with industry hygiene standards. Featuring precision spray nozzles, HEPA-filtered air drying, detergent injection, and programmable control panels, each station ensures consistent wash results with minimal operator input.
Whether your operation handles food ingredients, pharmaceutical materials, or chemical compounds, TOTE® Wash Stations improve cleanliness, reduce turnaround time, and extend equipment life.
Key Features
- Vertical spray actuator for internal bin wash
- Strategically placed exterior nozzle bank
- HEPA-filtered and temperature-controlled air-drying
- Self-cleaning cycle for cabinet interior
- Manual or automatic bin valve actuation during wash
- Allen Bradley PLC controls
- Negative-pressure system for water containment
- Detergent injection with purified-water final rinse
- Recipe-controlled washing via Operator Interface Terminal
- Safety interlocks and internal cabinet E-Stop
- TEFC motors with NEMA 4x enclosures
- 304 SS construction, chemically cleaned and passivated (316 SS available)
Common Industrial Applications
TOTE® Wash Stations are designed to meet the cleaning and sanitation demands of:
- Pharmaceutical container sterilization
- Nutraceutical production line turnover
- Food-grade bin and lid wash cycles
- Chemical residue removal from reusable bins
- Any cleanroom or regulated wash-down environment
Specifications & Sizes
| Model (Bin Capacity) | Bin Height | Frame Height | Cabinet Height | Opening Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750 L | 49″ | 72″ | 103″ | 62″ |
| 1,000 L | 56″ | 78″ | 110″ | 68″ |
| 1,250 L | 63″ | 85″ | 116″ | 75″ |
| 1,500 L | 69″ | 91″ | 123″ | 81″ |
| 1,750 L | 76″ | 98″ | 130″ | 88″ |
| 2,000 L | 85″ | 108″ | 127″ | 98″ |
| 2,500 L | 89″ | 111″ | 143″ | 101″ |
Approximate footprint 167″ × 86″. Dimensions in inches; every wash station is engineered to your specific container line and throughput.
Standard Features
- Spray ball on vertical actuator for internal bin wash
- Strategically positioned spray nozzle bank for external bin wash
- Horizontal opening solid door
- Safety edge on doors
- Safety interlocks
- Internal cabinet E-Stop
- Negative pressure air system for internal water and product containment
- HEPA filtered air-drying system
- Temperature controlled air-drying system
- Detergent injection
- Filtered air purge of water lines
- Cabinet self-clean wash cycle
- 304 SS construction
- Allen Bradley PLC controls
- TEFC motors
- NEMA 4x enclosures
- Operator Interface Terminal with recipe controlled washing
- Remote operator panel
- Manual/Maintenance override controls
- All stainless steel surfaces chemically cleaned and passivated
- Skid mounted utility group
- Purified water final rinse
Options
- Pallet jack or fork lift loading of bin
- Conveyor loading and unloading
- Insulation and cladding of cabinet and door(s)
- Multiple door configurations
- Pass through design
- Water recirculation system
- Rinse and wash water holding and mixing tanks
- Center or side drain discharge
- Pump assisted drain
- Bin valve actuator for manipulation of bin valve during wash
- Automatic removal/ replacement of bin lid inside wash cabinet
- HEPA filtered exhaust air
- Complete electrical package to meet NEC area code classifications (Class I or II, Div 1 or 2, etc.) as required
- Allen Bradley SLC-500 through 5/ 04 PLC’s
- Remote I/O communications to distant electrical devices
- 316 SS construction
- Controlled heat wash and rinse water
- Drain and water cooling system
Why Choose the TOTE® Wash Station?
These stations support FDA/USDA compliance, reduce water usage with recirculation, and speed up your turnaround time while maintaining cleanliness and product integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What bin types are compatible with TOTE® Wash Stations?
Can this replace manual cleaning completely?
Is it customizable for my bin handling system?
Does it support cGMP or USDA/3A requirements?
Is the TOTE® Wash Station a fully automatic tote washing machine?
What size totes and bins can it wash?
Is it available in 304 or 316 stainless steel?
Can it be used in hazardous or classified areas?
Automate Your Bin Washing for Full Sanitation Compliance
TOTE® Wash Stations eliminate manual cleaning delays and reduce contamination risk in your operation. Contact us to customize a system for your bin fleet, or explore Bin Dumpers and Liquid IBC Tanks to complete your material handling line.
