Equipment
Tandem™
Two Bridges + Two Brushes + Two Cleaning Technologies = One Amazing Clean!
PDQ's New Tandem™ RiteTouch Vehicle Wash System
This new industry defining wash system incorporates both tough-free and friction cleaning methods, giving operators who prefer the "clean" produced by friction systems a new choice from the market leader in vehicle wash equipment.
The Tandem™ RiteTouch's full-body detergent coverage and simplified two brush engineering provides consistent cleaning performance with minimal brush contact. On average, the Tandem™ touches the vehicle up to 70% less with the same or better cleaning results than the typical five brush vehicle wash systems on the market.
With the widest top brush coverage in the industry, the foam brushes are torque sensitive to monitor the contour of the vehicle and provide low-force cleaning power.
The side-profiling wash arm effectively removes stubborn soil from the vehicle's surface. Plus, the triplex three-stage wheel cleaning system includes chemical application, rotating soft rim scrubbers and high pressure wheel blasters. The key factor to RiteTouch technology is touching the vehicle as little as possible to minimize the potential for vehicle damage while applying the right amount of touch to produce a superior wash quality.
How is Right Touch Different?
Dual Bridge - The patent-pending Tandem™ two bridge design allows multiple cleaning processes to take place at one time, speeding up the wash, versus a linear process common with most other friction systems.
The belt driven bridges work in tandem to easily glide over the vehicle, adjusting their speeds and covering gaps to ensure the vehicle is completely covered.
The Tandem™ is also capable of washing full size SUV's and dually trucks.
Unlike other friction type systems, the overhead mounted bridges and simple single brush configuration creates an entirely open wash bay - the trademark of all PDQ in-bay systems.
Customer Experience - Tandem™ RiteTouch is designed to give your customers the most convenient, safe and superior friction wash available. Unlike other friction type washes in the industry, Tandem™ RiteTouch has an open and inviting bay, it's comparatively quiet without harsh beating noises or aggressive vehicle movements.
PDQ's patented Virtual Treadle allows customers to enter the wash bay with confidence and because it's easy to use, drive-offs rarely happen.
FlashDry
PDQ's new patent pending FlashDry system gets vehicles dry without adding additional time for dryer service. The three-step process begins with the back bridge applying a protectant. Next the front bridge applies a spot-free rinse with rain arch, which is instantly followed by forced air from a MaxAir on-board dryer. The high velocity air keeps the rinse water moving in rapid motion off the vehicle. The Tandem™ RiteTouch is also available with the MaxAir stand alone dryer and deluxe countdown timer.
Operator System Features & Benefits
- High Volume Throughput & Low Maintenance
- Virtual treadle makes it easier for customers to drive into and out of the wash bay, increasing washes per hour.
- Faster wash cycle speeds due to its two bridge design which allows multiple cleaning processes to take place simultaneously, increasing vehicle throughput.
- Optional FlashDry feature requires no additional time for a basic dryer service, resulting in more cars per hour.
- With RiteTouch technology, on average brushes have a 20% longer lifespan due to less tough time per vehicle.
- Unique brush design and technology allows for the washing of large SUV's and dually trucks.
- Overhead systems such as Tandem™ tend to last longer and hold up better than floor mounted systems.
- Free standing or cross beam mounting.
- Air compressor is not required.
- Entirely self contained wash system requiring no equipment room.