Daifuku Renews Large Car Wash Machine After 9 Years
Daifuku Co., Ltd. has developed the "Camion Great," a large car wash machine for trucks and buses, marking its first renewal in 9 years. It will be unveiled at the "Japan Truck Show" from May 14-16 and sales will begin in August. This machine addresses labor shortages and work style reforms by improving cleaning power, halving washing time, expanding vehicle compatibility, and integrating IoT.
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Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka; President: Tomoaki Terai; hereinafter "Daifuku") has developed the "Camion Great," a large car wash machine for vehicles such as trucks and buses. Daifuku Plusmore Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President: Takashi Tanaka), a Daifuku group company that sells and services car wash machines and related products, will unveil it for the first time at the "Japan Truck Show" to be held at Pacifico Yokohama from May 14-16, and sales are scheduled to begin in August.
Newly developed large car wash machine "Camion Great"
In various industries such as logistics, transportation, construction, and bus, where labor shortages and responses to work style reforms are required, there is a growing need for labor saving and time reduction in large vehicle washing. This product not only reduces the burden of washing work but also achieves improved cleaning power, shorter washing time, and compatibility with a wide range of vehicles. This is the first full renewal of our large car wash machines in approximately 9 years.
Main Features
1. High-precision vehicle shape detection and washing control for diverse shapes
A newly installed high-precision vehicle shape detection function enables detailed washing control. This allows brushing even for complex shapes on the ceiling, such as roof-type outdoor units installed on the upper part of truck cabins, which were previously difficult to handle. In addition, by optimizing the force with which the brushes are pressed, brushing performance is enhanced and brush wear is reduced. Furthermore, it is compatible with one-box commercial vehicles and ordinary commercial vehicles.
2. Shortens washing time with 1Way operation, realizing work efficiency
The new car wash machine is the first in the industry to enable 1Way operation in a drive-through system, shortening the time required for washing. This achieves high-speed washing in approximately 2 minutes, about half the conventional time. In addition, by simplifying the vehicle entry and exit flow, the time spent on washing is reduced, making it possible to efficiently perform washing work that tends to concentrate at certain times. Furthermore, by shortening the washing time, water consumption is also reduced to approximately 70 liters, and safety is improved as vehicles can exit the car wash machine by driving forward.
3. Equipped with high-pressure washing function, compatible with special vehicles that could not be washed before
The high-pressure washing function adopted in the "Parallel Washer" external washing device for garbage trucks has also been installed in the new car wash machine. This makes it possible to externally wash special vehicles such as dump trucks, mixer trucks, and tank lorries, which could not be washed before. Some vehicles are also compatible with brushing.
In addition to these features, by using an in-house developed pure water generation system for the first time among car wash manufacturers, water spots on window glass are significantly reduced, reducing wiping work. Furthermore, by utilizing IoT technology, "Car Wash Smart Support" enables status monitoring and remote recovery, supporting stable operation.
The Daifuku Group will contribute to reducing labor burden and improving overall site productivity through automation and efficiency of car washing in industries such as logistics, transportation, construction, and bus.
About Daifuku Co., Ltd.
Since its establishment in 1937, Daifuku has pursued rationalization in logistics and production sites with material handling as the core of its business. Currently, it has production and sales bases in 24 countries and regions worldwide, with overseas sales accounting for over 70%. In recent years, expectations for material handling have been growing as an important social infrastructure that leads to solving issues such as labor shortages and productivity improvement. To meet these needs, the Daifuku Group continues to be a company that pioneers the development of next-generation logistics and production rationalization systems, providing solutions that contribute to social development.
Daifuku Official Website (Company Information/Business Introduction): https://www.daifuku.com/jp/
About Auto Wash Business
Daifuku began manufacturing car wash machines in 1977, enhancing its cleaning and automation technologies by developing water-saving, quiet car wash machines and continuous car wash machines combining roller conveyor technology. Sales and services of car wash machines and related products are handled by its group company, Daifuku Plusmore, which holds a top-class domestic sales share. In recent years, large car wash machines that contribute to shortening the washing time and reducing the burden on truck drivers have been attracting attention from the logistics industry due to labor shortages.
Daifuku Plusmore Official Website (Car Wash Machines/Related Services Introduction): https://www.daifuku-carwash.jp/
Newly developed large car wash machine "Camion Great"
In various industries such as logistics, transportation, construction, and bus, where labor shortages and responses to work style reforms are required, there is a growing need for labor saving and time reduction in large vehicle washing. This product not only reduces the burden of washing work but also achieves improved cleaning power, shorter washing time, and compatibility with a wide range of vehicles. This is the first full renewal of our large car wash machines in approximately 9 years.
Main Features
1. High-precision vehicle shape detection and washing control for diverse shapes
A newly installed high-precision vehicle shape detection function enables detailed washing control. This allows brushing even for complex shapes on the ceiling, such as roof-type outdoor units installed on the upper part of truck cabins, which were previously difficult to handle. In addition, by optimizing the force with which the brushes are pressed, brushing performance is enhanced and brush wear is reduced. Furthermore, it is compatible with one-box commercial vehicles and ordinary commercial vehicles.
2. Shortens washing time with 1Way operation, realizing work efficiency
The new car wash machine is the first in the industry to enable 1Way operation in a drive-through system, shortening the time required for washing. This achieves high-speed washing in approximately 2 minutes, about half the conventional time. In addition, by simplifying the vehicle entry and exit flow, the time spent on washing is reduced, making it possible to efficiently perform washing work that tends to concentrate at certain times. Furthermore, by shortening the washing time, water consumption is also reduced to approximately 70 liters, and safety is improved as vehicles can exit the car wash machine by driving forward.
3. Equipped with high-pressure washing function, compatible with special vehicles that could not be washed before
The high-pressure washing function adopted in the "Parallel Washer" external washing device for garbage trucks has also been installed in the new car wash machine. This makes it possible to externally wash special vehicles such as dump trucks, mixer trucks, and tank lorries, which could not be washed before. Some vehicles are also compatible with brushing.
In addition to these features, by using an in-house developed pure water generation system for the first time among car wash manufacturers, water spots on window glass are significantly reduced, reducing wiping work. Furthermore, by utilizing IoT technology, "Car Wash Smart Support" enables status monitoring and remote recovery, supporting stable operation.
The Daifuku Group will contribute to reducing labor burden and improving overall site productivity through automation and efficiency of car washing in industries such as logistics, transportation, construction, and bus.
About Daifuku Co., Ltd.
Since its establishment in 1937, Daifuku has pursued rationalization in logistics and production sites with material handling as the core of its business. Currently, it has production and sales bases in 24 countries and regions worldwide, with overseas sales accounting for over 70%. In recent years, expectations for material handling have been growing as an important social infrastructure that leads to solving issues such as labor shortages and productivity improvement. To meet these needs, the Daifuku Group continues to be a company that pioneers the development of next-generation logistics and production rationalization systems, providing solutions that contribute to social development.
Daifuku Official Website (Company Information/Business Introduction): https://www.daifuku.com/jp/
About Auto Wash Business
Daifuku began manufacturing car wash machines in 1977, enhancing its cleaning and automation technologies by developing water-saving, quiet car wash machines and continuous car wash machines combining roller conveyor technology. Sales and services of car wash machines and related products are handled by its group company, Daifuku Plusmore, which holds a top-class domestic sales share. In recent years, large car wash machines that contribute to shortening the washing time and reducing the burden on truck drivers have been attracting attention from the logistics industry due to labor shortages.
Daifuku Plusmore Official Website (Car Wash Machines/Related Services Introduction): https://www.daifuku-carwash.jp/