Knorr-Bremse cuts cleaning times by 77%
Learn how Knorr-Bremse and Safetykleen came together to work on a new surface treatment machine solution to deliver significant productivity improvement and outstanding cleaning results.
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Powering Europe’s railways
Our cleaning solutions keep Europe’s trains on track
- 70 % Faster parts washing
- 57 % Lower energy use
- 50 % Less chemical usage
- 99 % Washer uptime guaranteed
Meet your service, budget, and sustainability goals
Working with our experts, you’ll save energy and chemicals – improving sustainability, safety, and costs.
Safetykleen reduced the cleaning cycle from 30 minutes down to 7 minutes! Cleaning is now more efficient and has significantly less environmental impact.
Knorr-Bremse
Ready for your passenger transport challenge
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Proven with major vehicle types
Every day, our customers clean components for vehicles that include:
Buses
Charter vehicles
Coaches
Metros
Minibuses
Shuttles
Taxis
Trams
All key contaminants and parts
Here’s a sample of the cleaning challenges Safetykleen parts washers solve most often for passenger transport engineers.
| Vehicle System | Parts | Contaminants |
| Braking | Air brake systems | Moisture, oil, particulates, residue |
| Brake discs | Carbon, dust, heat residue, rust | |
| Brake housings | Brake dust, dirt, oil residue, rust | |
| Brake pads | Carbon, debris, dust, metal particles | |
| Calipers | Brake fluid, corrosion, dust, grease | |
| Electrical and controls | Connectors | Dust, moisture, oxidation, residue |
| Control units | Dust, moisture, oxidation, residue | |
| Wiring harnesses | Corrosion, dirt, moisture, oil | |
| Engine and powertrain | DPF units | Ash, carbon buildup, residue, soot |
| Engines | Carbon deposits, oil, residue, sludge | |
| Exhaust systems | Ash, carbon, heat deposits, soot | |
| Fuel systems | Carbon, diesel residue, dirt, varnish | |
| Injectors | Carbon, fuel deposits, particulates, residue | |
| HVAC and pneumatics | Air filters | Debris, dust, particulates, pollen |
| Compressors | Moisture, oil, particulates, residue | |
| Pneumatic lines | Dirt, moisture, oil, particulates | |
| Suspension and chassis | Chassis frames | Corrosion, dirt, oil, salt residue |
| Mountings | Dirt, grease, rust, wear debris | |
| Shock absorbers | Dirt, dust, moisture, oil residue | |
| Springs | Corrosion, debris, dirt, road salt | |
| Suspension arms | Corrosion, dirt, grease, road debris | |
| Transmission and drivetrain | Bearings | Grease, metal particles, oil sludge |
| Couplings | Dirt, grease, residue, wear particles | |
| Differentials | Metal wear, oil, residue, sludge | |
| Drive shafts | Corrosion, debris, dirt, grease | |
| Gearboxes | Grease, metal particles, oil, sludge |
Protecting new technologies
Electric power. Hydrogen. Biofuels. New technologies bring unfamiliar, complex, and sensitive parts. Safetykleen experts have the experience to support you at every step with advice on non-abrasive techniques like ultrasonic cleaning.
Washer maintenance included
Your technicians should be maintaining machines for production, not the parts washer itself. That’s why our pricing includes regular, expert maintenance as standard – with 99% uptime guaranteed.
Instant safety benefits
Low-temperature, low-VOC cleaning immediately improves your risk assessment. 70% of Safetykleen chemistry is aqueous, reducing the need for dangerous solvents. Our experts will guide you through the safest approach for your parts cleaning needs.
Compliant waste disposal
Let us handle the effort and cost of meeting the Waste Framework Directive for your used cleaning chemistry. We process more than 80 million litres of used cleaning solution a year – with all the documentation covered. It’s included in your monthly service fee.
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Take control of your parts washing
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Faster, more reliable cleaning
Faster parts washing means more time in service. But unless your parts cleaning is also consistent, you could face rework delays, breakdowns, and shorter asset life.
Our experts work with you to define your perfect cleaning process, train your people, and give ongoing support.
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Fixed, all-inclusive price
Stop guessing your costs and plan your schedule based on one, predictable figure. Our service-based approach doesn’t just eliminate capital expenditure; it puts you back in control. Your parts washer, servicing, supplies, and maintenance are all covered.
Our parts washers save up to 57% energy, while our cleaning fluid halves the need for chemistry.
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Simpler ESG and safety compliance
Lower-temperature, low-VOC cleaning simplifies safety and cuts your Scope 2 carbon emissions.
Compliant waste chemical disposal is included in the service price –and everything’s fully documented for you, thanks to our ISO14001-accredited environmental management processes.
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One partner.
Everything included.
Safetykleen’s fully integrated service covers every aspect of parts cleaning. From machinery and chemistry to waste management and compliance.
- 50 + Years of expertise
- 50000 + Customers worldwide
- 92 Locations
- 750 + Certified technicians
70% faster cleaning with our world-class parts washers
Our parts washers are engineered for powerful, consistent cleaning across the most demanding jobs. They remove contaminants faster while reducing chemical use, waste and operational costs.
70% water-based yet highly effective
Our advanced cleaning fluids cut through tough contaminants fast while being sustainable, gentle and lowering environmental impact.
We’ll match the right chemistry to your process and regulations.
99% machine uptime with our on-site servicing
No one wants to stop work while they wait for their parts washer to be fixed.
That’s why we provide routine servicing and on-site repair as standard. Our team are available to call 24 hours a day for anything else.
80 million litres of used chemistry handled every year
Our waste removal service ensures the safe handling, transport and disposal of used cleaning fluid and hazardous materials, helping you stay compliant and audit-ready.
REACH, ATEX & ISO: Helping you achieve compliance
Our compliance expertise spans machines, chemistry, fleet, and waste, ensuring every part of your cleaning process is safe, efficient, and aligned with current regulations.
Speak to a Rail & Passenger MRO specialist
You need a combination of washer, chemistry, and processes that’s tailored to your cleaning challenge, and your shop floor.
Chat with one of our experts, and we’ll:
- Find a cleaning answer for your contaminants and parts
- Identify savings in time and costs
- Help you improve sustainability and safety
- Simplify your paperwork, validation, and audit trail
Speak to an expert
Our experts will show you how to improve performance, cost, safety and sustainability — with no obligation.