Tandem™ RiteTouch
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PDQ has done it again—we've pioneered a new industry defining vehicle cleaning method, with the Tandem™ RiteTouch. This superior wash system incorporates both touch-free and friction, giving operators who prefer the "clean" produced by friction systems a new choice from the market leader.
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What is the RiteTouch? 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 than five brush car 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, high-pressure wash arms, effectively remove stubborn soil from the vehicle's surface. Plus, the 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, but applying the right amount of touch to produce a superior wash quality.
Touch-Free
Balance between solutions and high pressure
Requires dwell time and heat
Water quality is very important
Full Friction
Solutions applied to satisfy customer
Wetting and lubricating the surface is important
Must touch everywhere multiple times
RiteTouch
Solutions required with good overall coverage
High pressure used for removing large dirt
No heat is required
Touch pass is only required once, no constant
Water quality not as crucial as Touch-Free methods
Key Components
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 oversized SUV's and dually trucks. Unlike other friction type systems, the expansive foam top and single rotational side brush configuration creates an entirely open wash bay—the trademark of all PDQ in-bay systems.
Advanced Tire & Rim Scrubbers
New Triplex Wheel System technology takes tire scrubbing to a new level of customer satisfaction. During the process, each tire receives a chemical application allowing for dwell time, next the wheel rim receives an intense circular rotational scrubbing, and then the full wheel receives a high pressure blast.
FlashDry®
PDQ's new patent pending drying system adds virtually no 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 Max Air On Board dryer. The high velocity air keeps the rinse water moving in rapid motion across the vehicle, not allowing water to settle on the vehicle.
Operator System Features & Benefits Summary
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 -multiple cleaning processes take place simultaneously to increase vehicle throughput.
Optional feature of FlashDry® - requires no additional time for dryer service, resulting in more cars per hour.
With RiteTouch technology, brushes have a longer lifespan on average due to less touch time per vehicle.
Unique brush design and technology allows for the washing of large SUV's and dually trucks.
Overhead systems tend to last longer and hold up better than floor mounted systems.
Low maintenance, free standing or cross beam mounting.
Patented Virtual Treadle ®
Completely open bay with no drive on floor steel
Overhead Design
Removes machine from main wash zone adding to customer comfort and machine life
Dual Bridge Design
Allows multiple processes to take place simultaneously to speed up wash times
Hybrid Technology Combines Touch-Free and
Full body detergent coverage and two brush design provides consistent, high quality cleaning performance
Single Side Brush
Provides smooth path cleaning around the vehicle with no overlapping or striping
Complete In-Bay Unit
No equipment room needed
Pivot and Slide Top Washer
Combination motion allows slide to get back of vehicles and steep rear windows
Triplex Wheel system
Each tire receives a chemical application allowing dwell time followed by an intense rotational scrubbing ending with a high pressure blast
Cross Beam Mount standard
Simple corner mount design, cross beam by distributor (cross beam included with frame mount)
Positive Position System
All belt drive, no wheels and slip in system
Built off of M5 and G5-S Platform
Same controller / electrical / ultrasonics and G5 pump logic used for solutions
Internal Roller Design
All main motion items are internal to the rails
Single Side Tire Sensing
No under the vehicle sensing issues
Large Variety of Services Available
Front prep (bug prep), wheel prep, full vehicle detergent, tire scrubber, lower body blast, side blast, top blast, side light touch, top light touch, front/back wipes, 3X foam, clear coat, spot free, drying agent, fresh water rinse, stand alone dryer, on board dryer, undercarriage, rust inhibitor, reclaim
Electrical is direct from main panel
Easy electrical install and maintenance - electrical box is required only if door control,
Full Side Profiling Arms
Ability to profile vehicles in real time and wash even crooked vehicles
Full Motion E-chain
No overhead or festoon
MaxAir FlashDry® System On-Board Dryer system
MaxAir producers and design add virtually no additional time for basic drying service
Light Touch Material
Quiet and soft on the vehicle
Low Noise and Movement Inside Passenger Compartment
Eliminates aggressive noise and movement of brushes against vehicle that is viewed as damaging by the consumer
Comparison Chart
Feature
RT200
RT300
Patented Virtual Treadle ®
Overhead, Dual Bridge Design
Foam Side and Top Brush
Fresh Water Rinse thru Rain Arch with Drying Agent on Front Bridge
Spot Free Delivery thru Rain Arch on Front Bridge
Front Vehicle Prep (i.e. bug prep) on Front Bridge
Basic In-Bay Instructional Sign with Audio
34' Frame Rails
Cross Beam Rail Mounting
Basic Wheel Scrubbers
Advanced Wheel Scrubbers with High Pressure Side Blasters
Deluxe Bridge Cover Package
Ultimate Bridge Cover Package
3x Foam Application
Low Pressure Drive-Through Undercarriage
Rust Inhibitor
2, 3, and 4 Producer On-Board Dryers and FlashDry® system
Free Standing Frame
Stand-Alone MaxAir Dryer
Super Sealant Ready
High Pressure Top Blasters
Brush Color Options Branding Your Wash Experience! PDQ has developed a custom brush color and decal package for the Tandem RT300. Now you can upgrade your wash system with customized brush colors and bridge decals to maximize your company's brand image.
Today's leading marketers know that brand image is everything and it has been proven that consistent use of color can reinforce a brand.
The Tandem's custom brush colors and graphics are available in a variety of standard color combinations including: blue, red, green, orange and yellow; the bottom side brush section is black. Other colors may be available as special requests and typically require additional time*.
Have a special request or need assistance in designing your custom look for wash? Ask for details on how we can design a custom color palette for your wash system.
Order your custom brush colors today!
NOTE: All bottom side brush sections (approx. 1/3) are black.
*Some restrictions apply. Ask your distributor for details.
Efficient Operation Tandem™ RiteTouch's energy-efficient design is environmentally-friendly because it uses less water, fewer chemicals and less electricity, resulting in lower costs and more efficient operation.
Effective wash packages—Average between 12-14 gallons of water per wash and less than 40 gallons for a full wash package.
No heat required for detergent.
Solutions are applied in one pass within an electronically measured and precisely controlled wash-envelope that requires no purging of chemicals.
Fast, efficient wash cycles significantly reduce electrical costs.
Customer Experience Tandem™ RiteTouch is designed to give your customers the most convenient, safe and superior wash available. Unlike other friction type washes in the industry, Tandem™ RiteTouch has an open and inviting bay, it's comparatively quiet and there are no 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.
Provides a safe wash experience without fear of 'harming my vehicle.'
Two Axis Vehicle Motion—based on side by side comparisons of other wash systems in the marketplace, the Tandem's™ vehicle tilt during the wash process is virtually non-detectable.
Based on actual audio recordings of other wash systems, Tandem™ is significantly quieter during the wash process.
Easy-to-read signage increases customer comfort and eliminates driver confusion.
LED displays can easily be seen during wash cycle.
Superior clean of all surfaces including tires/rims gives customers better overall satisfaction.
