Environmentally friendly IBC cleaning line commissioned – Bleiswijk (NLD)

By deploying several rotor jets and drying tubes simultaneously on the various sections, a large throughput is achieved. Important energy-saving measures have also been built in.

In 2018, the Houweling Group completely renovated its headquarters and warehouses in Bleiswijk. The roof was newly insulated, solar panels have been installed and the office space has been expanded.

For the new IBC cleaning line Gröninger was selected as partner. The new system has an automatic chain conveyor for the IBCs. The cleaning process includes the following activities: (1) removal of caps/covers/opening of the ball valve, (2) external IBC cleaning, (3) internal IBC cleaning, (4) drying, (5) leak testing, (6) application of caps/covers/seal/clean¬ing label.

By deploying several rotor jets and drying tubes simultaneously on the various sections, a large throughput is achieved. Important energy-saving measures have also been built in:

- Filtered rainwater is used to reduce drinking water consumption

- Clean rinsing water is collected for reuse in pre-rinsing

- Energy from the solar panels serves to power all motors.

With this new washing facility, the Houweling Group is heading into the future in a modern way.