Gerotto Robotics
The specific ATEX and IECEx Zone 0 certified solution for periodic cleaning of underground diesel or petrol tanks.
Ex Marking:
- ATEX Marking: II 1G Ex h IIB T4 Ga
- IECEx Marking: Ex h IIB T4 Ga
Product Details
- Lombrico X FTC Ex-0 (Fuel Tank Cleaning) is a hydraulically operated remotely controlled mini robot.
- Equipped with an arm with three rotating nozzles that can be adjusted horizontally or vertically by the operator, and a bar with nozzles that can be raised and lowered according to operational needs.
- Thanks to these nozzles, the robot is able to wash the entire inside surface of the tank through high-pressure water and removes the material through the suction hose.
Warnings & Safety
- Confined spaces: can be used within confined or hazardous environments, where humans are not normally foreseen.
- No man entry: the product can be used in areas so narrow that man cannot pass through.
- No man risk: the product does not cause explosions or toxic fumes in the working area.
- ATEX: certified to work in explosion-hazardous areas, according to European ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.
Features
- High pressure nozzles: 360° cleaning thanks to 3 rotating nozzles with a flow rate of 65 [l/min] at 250 [bar] with motor.
- Compact dimensions: Minimum manhole diameter 450 [mm].
- Overcoming obstacles up to 150 [mm]: Great agility for overcoming tank reinforcement rings.
- ATEX and IECEx zone 0 cameras and lights: Full visibility thanks to adjustable LED lights and Pan&Tilt arm attached to the manhole.
- Stainless steel hydraulic cylinders: For raising and lowering the boom and suction pipe.
- Umbilicals up to 100 mt: A complete range of umbilicals with 4 length options: 25, 50, 75, 100 [mt].
Reason why
- The Lombrico X FTC Ex-0 degreases, washes, vacuums and inspects the tank during the same process.
- Thanks to the nozzles and the design of the suction hose, this robot is able to wash the entire inside surface of the tank through high-pressure water and removes all material from the bottom of the tank of whatever shape it is. Before washing, the robot sprays any type of degreasing chemical to facilitate the cleaning of the tank’s internal surfaces.
Advantages
- All-in-one solution.
- Complete tank cleaning.
- Video inspection of walls.
- Faster tank turnaround.
Applications
- Lombrico FTC Ex-0 is the specific solution for underground tanks in petrol stations.
- Its compact dimensions allow it to fit inside 400 [mm] manholes. The arm with rotating nozzles also ensures that every point of interior surfaces can be reached thanks to the optimised ratio of flow rate to nozzle pressure.
Accessories (optional)
- Tracks with magnetic inserts
- Rubber Tracks with picks
- Rubber tracks
- Magnetic tracks
- Atex Zone O Gas Detection System
- Angle Sensor
- Rotating nozzles
Custom configurations available based on work area requirements.
- Lombrico and Associated Equipment is a complete system consisting of a robot, an ATEX Zone 1 control unit (Control Unit), and a hydraulic power unit (Power Unit), which can be combined as needed.
Technical Specifications / Features
- ATEX and IECEx Zone 0 certified
- 360° cleaning with 3 rotating nozzles (65 l/min at 250 bar)
- Minimum manhole diameter: 450 mm (can fit inside 400 mm manholes)
- Obstacle clearance: up to 150 mm
- Adjustable LED lights and Pan&Tilt camera arm
- Stainless steel hydraulic cylinders for boom and suction pipe
- Umbilical options: 25, 50, 75, 100 meters
- All-in-one degreasing, washing, vacuuming, and inspection
- Remote controlled, hydraulically operated