The new IQ Soft-touch, In-bay Automatic, is the latest innovation from D&S Car Wash Equipment Company. The state-of-the-art 3D profiling and mapping system is the first of its kind in the industry. A three-dimensional scan captures each vehicle’s unique shape, while “mapping” details like the luggage rack and spoilers. This technology provides a custom wash for every vehicle, from MINI Coopers to dually trucks. The IQ Soft-touch uses the 3D scan to produce a smarter, more efficient and safer wash. Lightweight and nimble, this machine delivers on performance while consuming less power, water and chemicals than many friction in-bay automatics currently on the market.
The IQ Soft-touch is light, efficient, and quiet. Each machine function is precisely controlled by proprietary software and electric drive motors with variable-frequency drives. The machine’s Invisible Treadle™ vehicle positioning system, digital menu sign, and Voice Announcer™ work flawlessly together to enhance the total customer experience. In addition, the Invisible Treadle™ means no guide rails or hardware on the bay floor. This creates the clean, “open bay” look that many customers prefer.
The IQ Soft-touch also features the Wheel Cannon™, a powerful touchless wheel cleaner. During the 3D scan, the center of the wheel is precisely located through the use of ultra-sonics. On the next pass after the 3D scan, tire chemical is dispensed for maximum dwell time on the tire and wheel. On the prescribed Wheel Cannon™ pass, Mosmatic stabilizer tips and zero-degree nozzles blast the brake dust and road grime away. The Wheel Cannon™ can effectively clean up to 20-inch rims with its wide, powerful spray pattern.
The IQ Soft-touch is also web enabled. With broadband Internet access, an operator can get basic information like daily wash counts, service issues and shut-down faults. In addition, program updates will be downloaded over the web. These notifications are automated and can be delivered to any number of email addresses. Wash data is captured on a common SD memory card. Critical information such as recipes, vehicle scan history, and custom machine settings are stored for up to 100 washes.
The IQ Soft-touch was designed as a system and is scalable to almost any bay. For new construction, our Computer Aided Design team will help you determine the optimal equipment layout for your bay. For retrofit installations, our expert technicians and factory-trained distributors will analyze your existing equipment configuration and recommend the optimal layout to maximize the IQ’s cleanability.
The IQ Soft-touch’s innovative design and advanced components make for easy repairs and less overall maintenance. This machine has very few moving parts to wear out or break. And a preventative maintenance program is essentially a clean-and-inspect procedure. The IQ platform was engineered with the goal of lowering annual and lifetime operational costs.
The IQ Soft-touch installation is fast. Plug and play erection helps you make more money, faster. No forklift is needed. No welding or heavy-duty tools are required. Fast install equals lower installation cost. Less weight equals less overall freight cost. Similar competitor in-bay automatics take weeks to install and dial-in, before you can wash a single car. The IQ Soft-touch, in-bay automatic is truly smarter, cleaner, and greener.
For more information on D&S Car Wash Equipment Company and the new IQ Soft-touch In-Bay Automatic, visit www.dscarwash.com or call 800.844.3442. Also watch a video on the IQ Soft-touch on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0ch6aW2Pok.
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