Heavy Duty Marine Crankshaft Cleaning Machine with Robotic High Pressure Cleaning System

Heavy Duty Marine Crankshaft Cleaning Machine for Large Engine Components

Shimada Big Bird Heavy Duty Marine Crankshaft Cleaning Machine is an industrial cleaning solution developed for oversized crankshafts used in marine engines and heavy equipment manufacturing.

The system is designed to clean large components with complex structures, including:

• Main surfaces
• Oil passages
• Machined areas
• Internal contamination areas

The equipment removes:

• Machining oil
• Metal chips
• Grinding residues
• Processing contaminants

while maintaining stable cleanliness performance for large precision components.

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What Is a Marine Crankshaft Cleaning Machine?

A marine crankshaft cleaning machine is specialized industrial equipment used for cleaning large crankshafts after machining processes.

Marine engine crankshafts typically feature:

• Large dimensions
• Heavy weight
• Complex oil channels
• Precision machining surfaces

Effective cleaning is essential before:

• Assembly
• Inspection
• Final manufacturing processes

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Cleaning Challenges of Large Marine Crankshafts

Large and Heavy Components

Marine crankshafts require cleaning solutions capable of handling:

• Large dimensions
• Heavy loads
• Difficult handling conditions

This application supports crankshafts with a maximum weight of:

1.2 tons

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Complex Oil Passage Structures

Crankshafts contain internal oil passages that require effective cleaning.

Traditional surface cleaning methods may not remove contaminants inside these structures.

The system uses:

10 MPa high pressure oil passage cleaning

to improve internal cleaning performance.

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Flexible Cleaning Requirements

Different areas of large components require different cleaning methods.

The system combines:

• Large-area scanning spray cleaning
• Robotic targeted high pressure cleaning

to achieve comprehensive contamination removal.

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Cleaning Process

1. Scanning Spray Cleaning

The equipment performs overall scanning spray cleaning.

Suitable for removing:

• Surface oil
• Machining residues
• General contamination

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2. Robotic High Pressure Cleaning

A small robot carries the cleaning nozzle for targeted high pressure cleaning.

Advantages:

• Flexible cleaning path
• Precise contamination removal
• Access to difficult areas

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3. Oil Passage Cleaning

The system provides:

10 MPa high pressure oil passage cleaning

for internal crankshaft structures.

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4. Compressed Air Drying

After cleaning, the equipment uses scanning compressed air drying.

Result:

• No visible residual water on shaft surfaces

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Verified Application Data

Application Case: Marine Engine Crankshaft Cleaning

Delivery Year:

2017

Workpiece:

Marine Engine Crankshaft

Maximum Workpiece Weight:

1.2 tons

Loading Method:

Manual crane loading

Transfer Method:

Parallel roller conveyor unloading

Cleaning Process:

• Overall scanning spray cleaning
• Robotic nozzle high pressure cleaning
• 10 MPa oil passage cleaning

Cycle Time:

20 min/piece

(Excluding loading and unloading)

Drying Method:

Scanning compressed air drying

Cleanliness:

Overall ≤40 mg

Maximum part ≤200 mg

Dryness:

No residual water on shaft surface

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Key Technology Features

Heavy Duty Component Cleaning Capability

Designed for oversized industrial components including:

• Marine engine crankshafts
• Large power equipment parts
• Heavy machinery components

Maximum verified workpiece weight:

1.2 tons

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Robotic Flexible High Pressure Cleaning

The integrated robotic nozzle system enables:

• Targeted cleaning
• Flexible movement
• Complex surface coverage

Suitable for components with difficult contamination areas.

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Large Area Scanning Cleaning

The scanning spray system provides:

• Full component coverage
• Stable cleaning quality
• Efficient surface contamination removal

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Oil Passage Cleaning Technology

High pressure cleaning:

10 MPa

helps remove contamination from internal oil passages.

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Application Range

Marine Engine Manufacturing

Suitable for:

• Marine crankshafts
• Large engine components
• Heavy powertrain parts

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Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Suitable for:

• Large machined components
• Oversized precision parts
• Heavy industrial components

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Technical Specifications

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Complete Cleaning Solution

Shimada Big Bird provides complete heavy component cleaning solutions from process development to equipment integration.

Engineering Analysis

Evaluation of:

• Component structure
• Contamination condition
• Cleaning requirements

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Cleaning Process Development

Including:

• Cleaning method selection
• Nozzle design
• Robot path optimization
• Pressure parameter adjustment

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Equipment Manufacturing

Including:

• Cleaning chamber
• High pressure cleaning system
• Robot cleaning system
• Drying system
• Transfer system

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Production Support

Including:

• Equipment installation
• Commissioning
• Process validation
• Technical support

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Why Choose Shimada Big Bird

Proven Experience in Large Component Cleaning

Shimada Big Bird develops industrial cleaning solutions for large and complex components used in marine engines, heavy machinery and power equipment manufacturing.

Our cleaning experience covers:

• Large crankshafts
• Heavy engine components
• Precision machined parts
• Complex internal structures

We understand the challenges of cleaning oversized components with strict cleanliness requirements.

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Advanced Robotic Cleaning Technology

Large components often require flexible cleaning methods instead of fixed cleaning processes.

Shimada Big Bird integrates:

• Robotic nozzle cleaning
• Flexible cleaning paths
• High pressure cleaning technology
• Automated process control

to achieve effective cleaning coverage for complex geometries.

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Customized Cleaning Process Development

Large industrial components vary significantly in:

• Size
• Structure
• Contamination type
• Production requirements

Our engineering team provides customized solutions including:

• Cleaning process design
• Robot trajectory optimization
• Nozzle configuration
• Pressure adjustment
• Drying optimization

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Capability for Heavy and Oversized Components

Unlike standard parts cleaning equipment, Shimada Big Bird develops cleaning systems for large components requiring special handling solutions.

Capabilities include:

• Heavy workpiece loading
• Large cleaning chambers
• Customized transfer systems
• Flexible automation solutions

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Complete Industrial Cleaning System Solution

Shimada Big Bird provides more than cleaning equipment.

Our complete solution includes:

Engineering Evaluation

Analysis of:

• Component structure
• Contamination characteristics
• Cleanliness requirements

Process Validation

Including:

• Cleaning test
• Parameter optimization
• Cleanliness verification

Equipment Manufacturing

Including:

• Cleaning system
• High pressure unit
• Robot system
• Drying system

Project Support

Including:

• Installation
• Commissioning
• Technical service

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Strong R&D and Manufacturing Capability

Shimada Big Bird focuses on industrial cleaning technology development, including:

• Automated cleaning equipment
• Robotic cleaning systems
• Precision contamination control
• Customized manufacturing solutions

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Designed for Heavy Industrial Manufacturing

Our cleaning systems are developed for industries requiring:

• High reliability
• Stable cleaning performance
• Long service life
• Customized engineering solutions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size crankshafts can this machine clean?

The verified application supports marine engine crankshafts with a maximum weight of:

1.2 tons

Equipment dimensions and handling systems can be customized according to workpiece requirements.

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What contaminants can be removed?

The system removes:

• Machining oil
• Metal chips
• Processing residues
• Internal oil passage contaminants

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How does the system clean internal oil passages?

The equipment uses:

10 MPa high pressure cleaning technology

for crankshaft oil passage cleaning.

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Is robotic cleaning available?

Yes.

The system integrates a small robot carrying cleaning nozzles for flexible high pressure cleaning.

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What is the cleaning cycle?

The verified application cycle is:

20 minutes/piece

excluding loading and unloading time.

Large marine crankshafts require specialized cleaning solutions due to their size, weight and complex internal structures.

Shimada Big Bird provides flexible cleaning systems combining:

• Scanning spray cleaning
• Robotic high pressure cleaning
• Oil passage cleaning
• Compressed air drying

to support heavy industrial manufacturing applications.