Industrial Parts Washers Engineered for Your Production Line
Inline Cleaning Systems designs and builds custom industrial parts washing systems for manufacturers that need reliable, automated cleaning for high-volume manufacturing. From conveyorized and pass-through parts washers to specialized systems for complex components, we engineer each machine around your parts, contaminants, production rate, cleanliness requirements and facility.
Since 1980, Inline has helped manufacturers automate industrial parts cleaning with equipment built for demanding production environments.
- Since 1980
- Designed and built in-house
- OEM and Tier 1 suppliers
- Installations in North America, Europe and Asia
Industrial Parts Washers for Automated Production
We specialize in conveyor and pass-through aqueous washers, and we build customized machines when a standard washer cannot clean your part.
Continuous, high-volume cleaning of stamped, machined and ground parts
Automated parts washing systems
Washers with robot, pick-and-place or conveyor loading tied into your line
Hydraulic components and bored parts cleaned on a carousel by one operator
A Parts Washer Designed Around Your Application
There is no single parts washer configuration that works for every manufacturing application. Inline Cleaning Systems engineers each system around the characteristics of your parts and your production process. We consider:
Part Geometry
Size, shape, weight, blind holes, internal passages and difficult-to-reach surfaces.
Contamination
Machining oils, stamping oils, grease, coolant, metal chips, grinding debris, dirt and other contaminants.
Production Requirements
Loading and unloading, part orientation, cycle time, conveyor speed, part spacing, product variation and integration with your production line.
Cleanliness Requirements
We focus on the critical areas of your parts and make sure specified cleanliness levels are achieved reliably and continuously.
Drying Requirements
We reach the required dryness level with a combination of air and heat, while minimizing energy consumption and floor space.
Automation
Part handling, fixturing, safety, PLC and HMI controls, and integration with upstream and downstream equipment.
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Industrial Parts Washer Applications
Inline has experience designing cleaning systems for a wide range of manufactured components and production processes.
Machined Parts
Remove machining oils, coolant, chips and debris from machined components before assembly or further processing.
Stamped Parts
Remove stamping or drawing lubricants from metal components with high-volume conveyorized washing and drying systems.
Gears and Bearings
Clean complex geometries including gear teeth, blind and through bores, and other difficult-to-reach surfaces with specialized spray, indexing and fixturing systems.
Tubes and Cylinders
Clean both exterior and interior surfaces of tubes, cylinders and other hollow components with specialized spray nozzles, fixtures and drying systems.
Hydraulic Components
Clean hydraulic components including valves, plungers, cylinder bodies and other precision components with difficult geometries such as bores and internal passages.
Dunnage and Seed Box Washers
Clean and dry large plastic molded totes, including seed boxes with complex webbing and lids.
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Parts Washers for Demanding Industries
Inline industrial parts washing systems are used in manufacturing environments where consistent, repeatable cleaning is an important part of the production process.
Automotive
Stamped parts, machined components, gears, valves and other high-volume production parts.
Aerospace
Specialized cleaning systems for aerospace components with demanding cleanliness requirements.
Agriculture and Heavy Equipment
High-throughput cleaning systems for components used in agricultural equipment, and for dunnage.
Remanufacturing
Heavy-duty cleaning systems for assemblies or individual components before remanufacturing.
Industrial Manufacturing
Custom cleaning systems for a wide variety of industrial components.
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We also build washers for small engine, appliance, hardware and medical manufacturers. We serve customers across the US, Canada and Mexico, with installations in Europe and Asia.
Engineered and Manufactured In-House
Inline is more than a parts washer supplier. We design and manufacture customized industrial cleaning equipment around your specific application. Our engineering capabilities include:
- Specialized spray systems
- Filtration and oil removal
- Heating systems, including electric immersion and gas burner systems
- Ambient and heated air drying
- Chemical dosing and monitoring
- Part fixturing
- PLC and HMI controls
- Machine safety and guarding
- Automation for production-line integration
By combining these capabilities into one engineered system, we can solve cleaning applications that cannot be addressed effectively with off-the-shelf equipment. In-house manufacturing allows us to build high-quality washers at a competitive price.
Designed and Built Under One Roof
Our Lafayette team handles design, machining, water jet cutting, sheet metal, welding, assembly, paint, control panels and PLC programming in-house. Our facilities in Lafayette, IN and Victor, NY cover over 44,000 sq ft of design, manufacturing and test space.
The Same Team From Quote to Service
The same team of engineers and fabricators who build your washer also install it, train your operators, and provide ongoing service support. You are never handed off to a contractor who does not know your machine.
Efficient to Run for Years
Built for the Way Your Production Line Works
A production parts washer is only effective if it works reliably within the larger manufacturing process. Inline will engineer your cleaning system based on:
Throughput
Design for your required production volume and line speed.
Multiple Part Numbers
Accommodate different part sizes and geometries within the same system when practical.
Consistent Cleaning
Control temperature, pressure, chemistry, filtration, contact time and spray coverage.
Water and Chemical Management
Filtration, oil removal, chemical monitoring and dosing, and water-management systems maintain consistent cleaning performance.
Drying
Remove residual water with air knives, heated air, internal bore drying or other application-specific methods.
Automation
Integrate the washer with conveyors, robots, presses, machining equipment, assembly systems and other production equipment.
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Our washers are made for manufacturers that clean hundreds or thousands of parts a shift. If you need a small cabinet for a maintenance shop, we are not the right fit. If you need consistent cleanliness at line speed, we are.
Our Process
SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT
We review your parts, current process, constraints and goals.
Step 1
ENGINEERING
Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and PLC/HMI design by our in-house engineers.
Step 2
MANUFACTURING
Built and factory acceptance tested in our own shop.
Step 3
INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING
Supervised by the team that built your machine, anywhere in the world.
Step 4
SUPPORT
Exact-match spare parts from our machine shop and original drawings kept for every washer we ship.
Step 5
Solution Development
We review your parts, current process, constraints and goals.
Engineering
Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and PLC/HMI design by our in-house engineers.
Manufacturing
Built and factory acceptance tested in our own shop.
Installation & Commissioning
Supervised by the team that built your machine, anywhere in the world.
Support
Exact-match spare parts from our machine shop and original drawings kept for every washer we ship.
Featured Industrial Parts Washer Applications
Automated Gear Washer
A specialized system designed to provide 360-degree cleaning of complex gear geometries and internal bores.
Hydraulic Component Washer
An automated cleaning system engineered to individually clean valve bodies or plungers, including internal passages and bores, to exacting cleanliness requirements.
Cylinder and Tube Washer
Specialized equipment for cleaning the interior and exterior surfaces of cylindrical components.
Dunnage and Seed Box Washer
A high-volume, multi-stage system designed to clean and dry large plastic industrial or agricultural totes.
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Industrial Parts Washer Resources
Choosing an industrial parts washer involves more than selecting a machine size. The cleaning process must be designed around the part, contamination, production rate, cleanliness requirements, available space, utilities and downstream process.
Industrial Parts Washer Buyer's Guide
Learn how to choose between different types of washers for your application.
Parts Washer Sizing Guide
Understand the factors that determine washer dimensions, conveyor speed, cleaning stages, throughput and equipment footprint.
Aqueous vs. Solvent Parts Washing
Compare the advantages, limitations, operating considerations and applications of aqueous and solvent cleaning.
Parts Washer Filtration Guide
Learn how filtration, oil removal, chip removal and water management affect cleaning performance.
How Does an Industrial Parts Washer Work?
Understand the basic cleaning process and how washing, rinsing, filtration, heating, drying and material handling work together.
How Much Does an Industrial Parts Washer Cost?
Get a rough budgetary estimate for the cost of an industrial parts washer based on size and stages.
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Have a Part That Needs to Be Cleaned?
The best way to determine the right industrial parts washer is to start with the part and your production requirements. Tell us about:
- The parts you need to clean
- Part material and dimensions
- Production rate
- Contaminants
- Required cleanliness
- Dryness requirements
- Available floor space
- Existing production equipment
Our engineering team can evaluate the application and recommend an appropriate cleaning system.
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45+ Years of Industrial Cleaning Experience
Since 1980, Inline Cleaning Systems has designed and manufactured industrial parts washing equipment for manufacturers throughout North America and around the world. Our focus is simple:
Engineer the right cleaning system for the application and build it to perform reliably in production.
From a straightforward conveyorized washer to a highly automated system with specialized fixturing, indexing, filtration, drying, controls and production-line integration, Inline brings decades of industrial cleaning experience to every project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an industrial parts washer?
An industrial parts washer is a machine that removes oil, grease, dirt and metal chips from manufactured parts before assembly, coating or shipping. Most combine wash, rinse and dry stages. Inline builds aqueous spray washers that use heated, water-based detergent.
Which washer fits my parts: conveyor, rotary or custom?
Conveyor washers are suitable for continuous high-volume flow. Rotary batch washers are used for hollow or complex parts that need fixtures and a compact footprint. Custom washers are needed when a standard washer cannot provide effective cleaning, such as parts with long bores or 360-degree cleaning requirements.
Can you build to our cleanliness spec?
Yes. We design around your contaminants and cleanliness requirement, and we can run cleaning trials if possible on your parts before final design.
How much does an industrial parts washer cost?
Every Inline washer is engineered to order, so price depends on size, number of stages, throughput, materials and options such as filtration, mist collection and automation. Share your part and process details and we will prepare a tailored quote.
How long does it take to build a washer?
Most washers ship within 4 to 8 months of order. You get a project-specific schedule with your quote.
Do you install and service washers outside the US?
Yes. We ship and install throughout North America, Central America, Europe and Asia, and the same team supports your machine after installation.