Hydropad Above Ground Steel Wash Pads
When designing a wash rack, the primary focus is on efficiently capturing wash water and contaminants. Hydropads offer a versatile, modular solution for creating above-ground wash pads tailored to your specific pressure washing and water recovery needs. These systems can be easily configured, supporting vehicle weights up to 75 tons per axle, and are designed for quick installation with minimal site preparation. Hydropads can also be relocated as your requirements change.
A complete wash rack setup typically includes approach and departure ramps, containment walls for overspray, remote control stations for wash equipment operation, water collection and filtration options, drive-over ramps for undercarriage access, and perimeter catwalks. Hydropads serve as the core foundation for building these equipment wash racks, enabling you to meet pressure washing objectives while adhering to EPA regulations and enhancing your company's environmental stewardship.
Hydropads: The Premier Choice for Above-Ground Wash Pads
Hydropads are the leading solution for above-ground wash pads. These highly configurable, modular units are designed to seamlessly connect and form arrays that fit the specific needs of your application. As your needs evolve, you can expand or modify your Hydropad array with ease.
Built with robust all-steel construction and a corrugated surface for added strength and durability, Hydropads outperform other systems with flat or diamond-plate surfaces that can deform under typical wash rack loads. These deformations often trap water, oil, and debris, leading to inefficiencies. Hydropads, in contrast, efficiently direct water and debris into integrated channels that lead to side collection gutters, where high water flow automatically flushes away contaminants. This ensures that water and debris are managed efficiently, keeping the wash rack surface clean and dry, and providing a safer, more effective work environment for operators.
One of the unique features of Hydropads is the patented side gutter design. Unlike competing wash racks, which collect debris at a central point, Hydropads channel water and contaminants directly to the edges, avoiding the need to move heavy, load-bearing grates or covers during maintenance. This design simplifies cleaning and eliminates maintenance downtime during wash rack operation.
For enhanced efficiency, Hydropads offer optional patented drag conveyor systems within the side gutters, which discharge solids above grade while automatically filtering and pumping out fluids. This streamlined system eliminates the complexity of multiple gutters and conveyors found in competing pads, reducing maintenance requirements.
Additionally, Hydropads can be customized with features such as flip-screen inserts for turf equipment cleaning, and skid steer drive-in trays for primary solid settling and collection.
With impressive weight capacities ranging from 2 to 75 tons per axle, Hydropads are engineered for exceptional strength and durability. Their patented self-standing wall design, with heights up to 14', provides superior structural integrity, ensuring long-term reliability even in the most demanding environments.
To withstand harsh conditions, Hydropads are finished with a high-quality powder paint coating for superior corrosion resistance, passing rigorous salt spray tests for durability.
Hydropads are also designed to integrate seamlessly with the AUWS (Automatic Undercarriage Wash System), offering comprehensive wash spray containment and preventing track-out. Customization options include undercarriage, side, or top spray bars, inspection wash ramps, catwalks, and various hose handling and control station configurations.
As pioneers in above-ground wash rack technology, Hydropads continue to set the standard for structural integrity, performance, and innovation, supported by multiple patents and a proven track record in the field.
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