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Tunnel Washers

The SMC Model SL1200 Series Tunnel Washers are high-capacity, conveyorized spray washers designed and optimized for the cleaning of animal caging, bottles and other items ancillary to the care of laboratory animals. In the SL1200, robust industrial-type components and heavy Stainless Steel construction are combined with modern technology to provide the best equipment available in terms of temperature control, validation, ease of operation and ease of maintenance. Like all of our machines, the SL1200 is simple and transparent to use and designed for a minimum 30-year lifetime.

Standard Features:

  • Microprocessor control
  • User programmable treatment cycles
  • RS 232 port for data acquisition
  • Balanced spray hold-down system
  • Pull-out type solution strainers
  • Quick-disconnect design spray headers
  • Automatic temperature regulation
  • Insulated exterior
  • Pneumatically operated valves
  • Swing-out access doors
  • 180oF (82.22 oC) temperature guarantee
  • T304 stainless steel flat wire conveyor belt
  • Automatic sump water level control
  • Alkaline and acid injection parts and contacts
  • Personnel safety system
  • Manuals and documentation for maintenance
  • Low voltage intrinsically safe controls
  • All 3-phase AC motors
  • Training on use of machine
  • Color touch screen for operator interface
  • Automatic self-flushing debris strainer

Construction:

  • All stainless steel modular construction
  • Welded construction
  • 7.5 H.P. (5.59 KW)wash treatment pump
    10 H.P. (7.46 KW) on 1236 and 1248
  • 3 H.P. (2.24 KW)main recirculating rinse treatment pump
  • 1/2 H.P. (0.37 KW) AC conveyor drive motor
  • Removable Steam coils
  • Stainless steel thermocouples with direct PLC control and panel display
  • Electronic water level controls with removable probes
  • All electrical devices UL rated
  • NEMA rated operator controls

Optional Features:

  • Panel mount or remote printer for recording of cycle data
  • Stainless steel exhaust fan
  • Vent condenser
  • Six (6) foot (1.83 m) dryer section
  • Ten (10) foot (3.05 m) dryer section
  • Unload end conveyor
  • Barrier flanges for recessing through one or two walls
  • Treatment solution pH neutralization system
  • Conveyor full sensor
  • Heat exchanger for final rinse
  • Discharge cooldown
  • Acid detergent treatment ready
  • Automatic acid detergent injection system
  • Automatic alkaline detergent injection system
  • Knockdown shipment
  • Interior clean and de-scaling system
  • Automatic tank drains
  • Cage blow-off system
  • SMC integrated bottle filler and roller conveyor with adjustable head
  • High altitude pump inducer
  • Remote access programming capable
  • Integral air compressor
  • Steam and water pressure gauges
  • Fused electrical disconnect switch
  • Bedding dispenser controls
  • Windows
  • Special spray configurations

Accessories:

  • Baskets
  • Custom accessories

Model SL1200 Tunnel Washer

Model SL1200

 

Model SL1200 Side View Model SL1200 Side View

 

 

Model Selection:
 

Model

Belt Width

Capacity
Cages/hr

Tunnel Inside
(W x H)

Overall
(W x H x L)

Optional Dryer Length

SL1224 24"
60.96 cm
400-900 25" x 25"
63.5 x 63.5 cm
41" x 83" x 180"
104.14 x 210.82 x 457.2 cm
72" - 120"
182.88 - 304.8 cm
SL1230 30"
76.2 cm
600-1200 31" x 25"
78.74 x 63.5 cm
47" x 83" x 180"
119.38 x 210.82 x 457.2 cm
72" - 120"
182.88 - 304.8 cm
SL1236 36"
457.2 cm 
700-1700 37" x 25"
93.98 x 63.5 cm
53" x 83" x 180"
134.62 x 210.82 x 457.2 cm
72" - 120"
182.88 - 304.8 cm
SL1248

48"
121.92 cm

850-2200 49" x 25"
124.46 x 63.5 cm
65" x 83" x 180"
165.1 x 210.82 x 457.2 cm
72" - 120"
182.88 - 304.8 cm

 Model SL1200 Specification               Tunnel Washer Drawings