Rollover Automatic Car Wash Machine | SY-T5A Five-Brush System
Before requesting a quotation
- Wash-bay dimensions and access route
- Vehicle types and expected washes per day
- Local voltage, frequency and water conditions
- Required wash process and optional functions
Quick Answer
A rollover automatic car wash moves the washing gantry back and forth around a stationary vehicle. It is suitable for commercial sites that prefer visible brush cleaning, a compact single-bay layout and an automated wash process. Zhike's current five-brush reference model is SY-T5A.
How the Rollover Wash Process Works
- Vehicle positioning: the driver places the vehicle in the approved wash position.
- Wheel and lower-area rinsing: the system prepares high-soil areas before the brush passes.
- Chemical application: the liquid-matching system applies the selected wash chemical according to the configured program.
- Five-brush washing: two small brushes, two vertical brushes and one top brush work around the vehicle while the gantry travels along the bay.
- Rinsing and drying: the vehicle is rinsed and the built-in drying stage completes the selected program.
The actual sequence and available steps depend on the final project configuration. The wash program must be confirmed before production.
SY-T5A Five-Brush Reference Model
| Planning item | SY-T5A reference |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Five-brush rollover automatic car wash |
| Recommended installation space | About 10 m × 4 m × 3.2 m |
| Reference maximum vehicle size | About 5.9 m long × 2.3 m wide × 2.0 m high |
| Reference installed power | About 16 kW, depending on the selected configuration |
| Reference water consumption | About 50–80 L/car |
| Typical wash time | About 2–4 minutes/car |
| Control | PLC and touch-screen operation |
These values are for early project planning. Final dimensions, utilities, consumption and vehicle limits are confirmed in the quotation and installation drawing.
Functions and Buyer Benefits
Five-Brush Washing
The brush layout covers the roof and both sides of common passenger vehicles during the reciprocating gantry movement. This format is suitable for markets where customers expect a visible brush-wash process.
Automatic Chemical Proportioning
The intelligent liquid-matching system supports repeatable chemical application. The chemical type, concentration and dosing settings must be adjusted for the local water condition and wash program.
Touch-Screen and PLC Control
The operator can manage the wash process through the control interface. Wash-count reporting and fault prompts support daily operation and basic maintenance checks.
Vehicle Positioning and Safety Functions
Self-parking guidance, leakage protection, fault self-checking and safety alarms help the operator manage the wash bay. Correct site preparation and operator training remain essential.
Built-In Air Drying
The drying stage reduces the amount of manual finishing required after washing. Drying performance varies with vehicle shape, ambient conditions and the selected program.
Standard and Optional Configuration
Commonly discussed functions: five-brush washing, wheel rinsing, automatic chemical proportioning, touch-screen control, wash statistics, fault prompts, leakage protection, safety alarms and air drying.
Project-dependent options: remote start, voice prompts, payment interfaces, unattended operation and cold-weather drainage protection. Optional items are not assumed to be included and must be written into the final quotation.
Site Information Required Before Selection
- Usable wash-bay length, width and clear height
- Entrance and exit route, including turning space
- Largest vehicle length, width and height
- Local voltage, frequency and available electrical capacity
- Water supply, storage and drainage conditions
- Expected cars per day and preferred wash packages
- Local winter temperature if anti-freezing preparation may be required
Site Planning Checklist
Before final model selection, review the automatic car wash machine installation requirements for bay measurements, utilities, drainage, civil work and delivery access.
Project Cost and Quotation Scope
Before comparing offers, review the automatic car wash machine cost factors that can change equipment scope, site work, utilities, installation responsibilities and operating requirements.
After-Sales Planning
Before ordering, use the automatic car wash after-sales support checklist to confirm warranty scope, installation responsibilities, training, documentation and model-matched spare parts in writing.
Water Supply and Recycling Planning
Before finalizing the site, use the automatic car wash water requirements and recycling guide to confirm the water source, supply stability, test results, storage, drainage, reclaimed-water stages and final-rinse needs.
FAQ
Is a rollover brush machine the same as a touchless machine?
No. A rollover brush system uses brushes for body cleaning. Buyers who require touchless body washing should compare Zhike L1, L2, L3 and L4 touchless models.
Can SY-T5A wash every SUV or van?
No. The largest vehicle dimensions must remain inside the approved vehicle envelope. Send the dimensions of the largest expected vehicle before ordering.
Are payment and unattended functions standard?
Not automatically. Availability depends on the control package, destination market and local integration requirements.
What should I send for a project recommendation?
Send the country and city, wash-bay dimensions or drawing, maximum vehicle size, voltage and frequency, water and drainage conditions, and expected daily traffic.
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