Douglas Equipment

Pot, Pan and Utensil Washers
- Douglas Machines’ pot, pan and utensil washers come in a variety of styles and capacities to choose from: lift-door, split door, drop-down door designs and various cabinet sizes.
- Regardless of the model, each Douglas Machines’ pot washer, pan washer or utensil washer features a recirculating detergent wash tank and a separate, fresh water sanitizing rinse tank. Wash water is pumped through rotating spray arms fitted with high velocity stainless steel V jets designed to cut and remove stubborn soils. Wash cycles are selected from a short, medium or long sequence (4, 6 or 8 minutes) depending on soil conditions. Each wash cycle is followed by a 30 second hot water, sanitizing rinse. Filters collect debris and keep the nozzles from clogging. Our pot, pan and utensil washers are equipped with electric, gas or steam booster heaters to maintain proper operating temperatures.
- As opposed to domestic dishwashers with 40 to 60 minute wash times, Douglas Machines’ industrial pot, pan and utensil washers utilize larger water pumps (2 to 15 H.P.), higher operating pressures (40 to 50 P.S.I) and specially designed, high velocity, fast cutting, spray nozzles to clean containers in fraction of the time.
- The ideal pot, pan or utensil washer depends on the type and quantity of items to be washed, the type of soils to be removed, the desired wash time, heating options, flexibility for future needs, space limitations, and budget considerations

Rack, Pan and Utensil Washers
- Douglas Machines’ rack, pan and utensil washers come in a variety of styles and capacities. Installed in a pit or used with a ramp or dolly, these washers come complete with special “roll in” wash racks that are either standard or custom designed to hold your specific containers. If desired, you can also wash empty oven or storage racks.
- Regardless of the model (except for the 1536-FBW), each Douglas Machines’ rack washer, pan washer and utensil washer features a recirculating detergent wash tank and a separate, fresh water sanitizing rinse tank. Wash water is pumped through rotating spray arms fitted with high velocity stainless steel V jets designed to cut and remove stubborn soils. Wash cycles are selected from a short, medium or long sequence (4, 6 or 8 minutes) depending on soil conditions.
- Each wash cycle is followed by a 30 second hot water, sanitizing rinse. The rinse water is routed back into the wash tank for reuse and to help freshen it. An optional steam extraction fan vacates the steam before the door is opened. Filters collect debris and keep the nozzles from clogging. Machines are equipped with electric, gas or steam booster heaters to maintain proper operating temperatures. Some models are available with second doors for pass through operation.
- The ideal rack, pan and utensil washer for you depends on the type and quantity of items to be washed, the type of soils to be removed, the desired wash time, heating options, flexibility for future needs, space limitations and budget considerations.

Scale Parts Washers
- Developed in cooperation with manufacturers of multi-head weighers, Douglas Machines’ scale parts washers are designed to quickly and efficiently clean detachable scale parts such as weigh and feed buckets, chutes and feeder pans. Specialized wash racks can be loaded at the weigh station and transported to the washer for easy cleaning. Douglas Machines’ scale parts washers can be used with a ramp or installed in a pit or mezzanine for floor level loading/unloading.
- Regardless of the model, each Douglas Machines’ scale parts washer features a recirculating detergent wash tank and a separate, fresh water sanitizing rinse tank. Wash water is pumped through rotating spray arms fitted with high velocity stainless steel V jets designed to cut and remove stubborn soils. Wash cycles are selected from a short, medium or long sequence (4, 6 or 8 minutes) depending on soil conditions.
- Each wash cycle is followed by a 30 second hot water, sanitizing rinse. The rinse water is routed back into the wash tank for reuse and to help freshen it. An optional steam extraction fan vacates the steam before the door is opened. Filters collect debris and keep the nozzles from clogging. Machines are equipped with electric, gas or steam booster heaters to maintain proper operating temperatures.
- The ideal Douglas Machines’ scale parts washer for you depends on the quantity of heads on your weigh scale, the desired wash time, space limitations and budget considerations

Smoke Truck Washers
- Douglas Machines’ smoke truck washers come in a variety of models to clean one to four smoke trucks at a time. Regardless of the model, each Douglas Machines’ smoke truck washer features a recirculating detergent wash tank and a separate, fresh water sanitizing rinse tank. Wash water is pumped through oscillating spray arms fitted with high velocity stainless steel V jets designed to cut and remove stubborn soils. Wash cycles are fully adjustable for various soil conditions but with a typical cycle time of just 10 minutes, clean-up is quick and economical.
- A special feature of Douglas Machines’ smoke truck washers is an automatic rinse diverter system. This system keeps the wash tank from being diluted with rinse water which conserves expensive caustic detergent and significantly reduces operating costs.
- Filters on the floor of the wash cabinet collect debris and keep the nozzles from clogging. Gas or steam booster heaters maintain proper operating temperatures. Steam extractions fans are available to vacate the steam from the cabinet before the doors are opened. Pass through versions are available to segregate dirty Washers are available with second doors for pass through operation.

Vat, Bin and IBC Tote Washers
- Douglas Machines’ vat, bin and IBC tote washers come in a variety of styles to quickly and efficiently clean and sanitize bulk ingredient containers. Models exist to process one or two containers at a time of various sizes.
- Regardless of the model, containers are loaded onto the door and placed into a specialized holding bracket. Loading can be done with a pallet jack or forklift or if the container is equipped with wheels, simply rolled into place. When the door is closed, the container is lifted into the wash chamber and positioned for maximum exposure to internal and external wash and rinse jetting to clean both the inside and outside. Various combinations of rotating, oscillating and fixed jetting is used depending on the container size and the specific vat, bin or IBC tote washer model.
- Douglas Machines’ vat and bin washers generally feature a recirculating pre-wash tank, a recirculating detergent wash tank and a separate, fresh water sanitizing rinse section. Cycle times are fully adjustable but a 1-2 minute pre-wash, 1-2 minute wash and a 30 second sanitizing rinse is typical. Allowing extra time for steam evacuation, door operation and loading and unloading, results in 8 to 12 batches an hour. Models that do not have pre-wash tanks can generally be operated at 12 to 18 batches an hour. Note that the IBC-1000 Tote Washer varies in operation from these descriptions.

Commercial Tunnel Washers
- Douglas Machines’ tunnel washers quickly and efficiently clean containers of various sizes and shapes including pans, trays, moulds, pallets, totes, bins, crates, baskets, barrels, drums, screens, smoke sticks, racks, buckets and lids. Select from over 40 standard Douglas Machines’ tunnel washer models or rely on our expert sales and engineering staff to custom design a solution to match your specific requirements.
- Douglas Machines’ commercial tunnel washers can be configured with any combination of 4 standard sections: recirculating wash, recirculating rinse, fresh sanitizing rinse and blow-off. If needed, a recirculating pre-wash can also be added. Depending on the shape of your containers, Douglas Machines Corp. offers vertical or horizontal load machines with either transport belts or chains. Depending on the desired throughput, we offer a single or two-lane operation with transport belts or chains. Machines can be designed for space saving or water saving and inline or off-line use.
- The ideal Douglas Machines’ tunnel washer for your company depends on the type of quantity of items to be washed, the type of soil to be removed, the desired wash time, heating and drying options, water and energy usage, space limitations and budget considerations. Our computer aided design and state of the art manufacturing equipment allows us to produce customized Douglas Machines’ tunnel washers with remarkable precision - without delay or added expense. Below is a summary of standard models.

Rotary Batch Washers
- Douglas Machines’ rotary batch washers are designed to wash and sanitize containers commonly found in the bakery, meat, poultry, candy and food service industries. Rotary batch washers are designed to provide the same standard of cleaning effectiveness as conveyorized tunnel washers but with a more modest footprint, price and capacity. Unlike tunnel washers, they are also suitable for a one-man operation.
- Douglas Machines’ rotary batch washer models vary by the diameter of the rotating table and the resulting capacity. Containers are placed in specially designed wash racks that expose them to 360 degree spray nozzles for maximum cleaning effectiveness.
- Regardless of the model, each Douglas Machines’ rotary batch washer features a recirculating detergent wash tank and a separate, fresh water sanitizing rinse tank. Wash water is pumped through high velocity stainless steel V jets designed to cut and remove stubborn soils. Wash cycles are selected from a short, medium or long sequence (4, 6 or 8 minutes) depending on soil conditions.
- Each wash cycle is followed by a 30 second hot water, sanitizing rinse. The rinse water is routed back into the wash tank for reuse and to help freshen it. An optional steam extraction fan vacates the steam before the door is opened. Filters collect debris and keep the nozzles from clogging. Machines are equipped with electric, gas or steam booster heaters to maintain proper operating temperatures.

Barrel and Drum Washers
- Douglas Machines’ barrel and drum washers are designed to wash, rinse and sanitize barrels, drums and refuse containers, one at a time. Each barrel washer and drum washer features a recirculating detergent wash tank and a separate, fresh water sanitizing rinse tank. Wash water is pumped through rotating or fixed spray arms fitted with high velocity stainless steel V jets designed to cut and remove stubborn soils. Wash cycles are selected from a short, medium or long sequence (4, 6 or 8 minutes) depending on soil conditions. Each wash cycle is followed by a 30 second hot water, sanitizing rinse. The rinse water is routed back into the wash tank for reuse and to help freshen it. Filters collect debris and keep the nozzles from clogging. Electric, gas or steam booster heaters maintain proper operating temperatures.
- Douglas Machines’ barrel and drum washers are available with several options, including a steam extraction fan to vacate the steam before the door is opened, a protruding spray arm for bunged hole barrels and assorted wash racks for lids, buckets and utensils.

Belt Washers
- Douglas Machines’ Belt Washers are designed to remove fats, sugars, allergens and oils from a wide variety of open mesh and solid conveyor belts. Models vary by the type of portable wash head provided which is matched to the application for maximum cleaning effectiveness. The Cyclone Model C-RH has a has a Rotary Head for washing open mesh belts and the Cyclone Model C-LH has a Linear Head for washing solid belts. The spray heads are matched to the width of the belt and provide complete coverage by adjusting the speed of rotation on the Rotary Head or the speed of travel on the Linear Head. Both models are shipped complete with a Portable Cart that allows the system to be moved to various locations throughout the facility.
- Water use is just 3 to 4 gallons per minute at 1500 to 2000 psi. That is far less than using a water hose or stationary spray bar. Since one pass is normally all that is needed to clean surfaces, Douglas Machines’ Belt Washers can cut clean up time in half and significantly reduce change over time. They also extend belt life and eliminate the need for expensive detergemts. We are so confident that you will enjoy the benefits of Douglas Machines’ Belt Washers that we even provide a performance warranty for recommended applications.

COP Parts Washer
- Douglas Machines’ COP parts washers are offered in various lengths and capacities to clean fittings, machine parts, valves and tubes in a recirculating wash tank that provides continuous, turbulent, rolling, jet action to loosen and remove soils.
- Douglas Machines’ COP washers are especially suitable for irregular shaped parts that are difficult to clean with conventional spray manifolds due to masking. Versatility and cleaning effectiveness are provided by employing side jets, end jets or a combination of both by opening and closing valves in the supply manifolds. Depending on the size and type, parts can be placed directly in the agitated tank or immersed in baskets fitted with handles. A timer is provided to control cycle time. At the end of the cycle, parts are removed and hand rinsed for final cleaning.
- Each Douglas Machines’ COP washer can be equipped with Live Steam Injection for water heating or Electric Immersion Heaters for maintenance heating. Two fixed and two swivel castors are provided for easy portability. See the details below for the Douglas Machines’ COP parts washer Model COP-96-Combo Wash Tank or ask for details on alternative models with 4’, 6’ or 10’ tanks.

Bucket Washers
- Douglas Machines’ bucket washers come in two different capacities to wash buckets, lids and utensils.
- Wash cycles are selected from a short, medium or long sequence (4, 6 or 8 minutes) depending on soil conditions. Each wash cycle is followed by a 30 second hot water, sanitizing rinse. Filters collect debris and keep the nozzles from clogging. Each bucket washer is equipped with electric, gas or steam booster heaters to maintain proper operating temperatures.
- As opposed to domestic dishwashers with 40 to 60 minute wash times, Douglas Machines’ industrial bucket washers utilize larger water pumps (7.5 to 15 H.P.), higher operating pressures (40 to 50 P.S.I) and specially designed, high velocity, fast cutting, spray nozzles to clean containers in a fraction of the time.

Wash Racks for Commercial Dishwashers
- Douglas Machines’ wash racks are constructed of stainless steel and are specially designed to hold a wide variety of containers common to the bakery and food processing industries. Sizes and capacities are dependent on the available wash zone which is specific to a particular model. Each wash rack is designed to hold containers in the proper position to spray patterns, to maximize cleaning effectiveness and to drain properly.
- Wash racks are also designed to protect the parts during cleaning and transport and extend their lifetime. While Douglas Machines’ wash racks are built primarily for Douglas Washing and Sanitizing Systems, many companies purchase them just for the convenience of transporting or storing containers in their facility. Select from an assortment of standard offerings or have us custom design a solution specific to your requirements.

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Douglas Equipment

We guarantee that all equipment is sold at competitive prices. If you find a lower price on an identical item from a competitor, just show us the competitor's quote or invoice and we'll beat their price by 15%.

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