Vehicle washers
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Eight Fleternatic vehicle washers are produced by Esquire Kleindienst and Co having clearance heights of 10ft 6in. to 13ft 5-kin. The Fletematic IL, IlL, TL and Ht. have a clearance height of 10“t and are respectively equipped with one side brush, two side brushes, one brush at the side and one top brush or two side brushes and one at the top. Having a clearance height of 13ft 15iin. the Fletematic IH, IIH, TH and HH are similarly equipped in the same respective order. The machines are of the movinggantry type, the speed of the gantry being controlled by a joy stick.
Pressure-sensitive brushes are suspended in rubber bearings and are available in a variety of diameters. A washer with one side brush can complete a washing cycle in 6min, while the time taken by a two-brush machine is 3min. The flow of shampoo is regulated by a tap which provides for extra shampoo in the case of a particularly dirty vehicle. Any type of vehicle can be washed, including models with high sides or sloping fronts. The brushes are fully shielded.
Made by: Esquire Kleindienst and Co Ltd, 154 Battersea Park Rd, London SW11.
Price: £31 50/C5030 according to type.