Let Your Windows Shine: The Art and Science of Professional Window Cleaning
From towering skyscrapers to homes, windows are a vital feature of every building, offering views of the outside world and letting in natural light. However, keeping them clean and clear requires more than just glass cleaner and a paper towel. In this blog, we'll explore the art and science behind professional window cleaning and why it's crucial for maintaining bright, beautiful, and functional spaces.
The Science Behind Clean Windows
Did you know that clean windows can have a significant impact on your indoor environment? Dust, dirt, and grime can accumulate on windows over time, reducing the amount of natural light that enters your space and making rooms feel darker and gloomier. Professional window cleaning removes these contaminants, allowing more light to filter through and brightening up your home or office.
Techniques of the Trade
Professional window cleaners employ a variety of techniques and tools to achieve pristine results. From traditional methods like squeegees and scrubbers to advanced equipment such as water-fed poles and pure water systems, these experts have the skills and resources to tackle even the toughest window cleaning challenges. By using the right techniques and equipment, they ensure that windows are cleaned thoroughly and efficiently, leaving them sparkling clean and streak-free.
Safety First
Window cleaning can be a hazardous task, especially for windows located in high-rise buildings or difficult-to-reach areas. Professional window cleaning companies prioritize safety and adhere to strict safety protocols to protect their employees and clients. This includes the use of safety harnesses, ropes, and other fall protection equipment, as well as specialised training on ladder safety and height regulations.
Environmental Considerations
Many professional window cleaning companies are also committed to environmental sustainability. They use eco-friendly cleaning solutions and techniques that minimise water usage, reduce chemical runoff, and promote green cleaning practices. By prioritising sustainability, these companies not only protect the environment but also ensure the health and safety of building occupants.
The Benefits of Professional Window Cleaning
Hiring a professional window cleaning company offers numerous benefits. Not only does it save time and effort for building owners and managers, but it also ensures superior results compared to DIY cleaning methods. Professional cleaners have the expertise and equipment to tackle any window cleaning job, leaving windows clean, clear, and spotless. Additionally, clean windows enhance the overall appearance of a building, making a positive impression on visitors, tenants, and employees.
The Art and Science of High-Level Window Cleaning
Welcome to the fascinating world of high-level window cleaning! Whether you're a curious onlooker or a seasoned professional, we invite you to explore the heights with us as we uncover the artistry and precision behind this essential service.
The Challenge of Heights
Standing at ground level and gazing up at towering skyscrapers, it's easy to marvel at their gleaming facades. Yet, achieving and maintaining those crystal-clear windows involves a blend of advanced techniques, specialised equipment, and unwavering dedication.
Mastery of Technique
High-level window cleaning isn't just about reaching impressive heights; it's about mastering technique. Rope access, also known as industrial climbing, allows cleaners to navigate vertical surfaces with grace and safety. This method requires rigorous training and adherence to strict safety protocols, ensuring both the cleaner's well-being and flawless results.
Tools of the Trade
Imagine a toolkit designed to conquer altitude. From telescopic poles equipped with purified water systems to high-powered pressure washers, each tool serves a crucial purpose in the quest for immaculate windows. Innovations in technology continue to refine these instruments, promising more efficient and environmentally friendly solutions.
Safety First
Safety remains paramount in the world of high-level window cleaning. Rigorous risk assessments, meticulous planning, and adherence to industry standards minimise hazards. Modern safety harnesses, anchors, and fall arrest systems provide peace of mind, enabling cleaners to focus on their craft without compromising their well-being.
Environmental Responsibility
In an era defined by sustainability, responsible practices are integral to every aspect of high-level window cleaning. Water-saving techniques, biodegradable detergents, and eco-friendly equipment highlight the industry's commitment to reducing its environmental footprint while achieving exceptional results.
The Artistry Unveiled
Beyond the technical prowess lies an undeniable artistry. Each streak-free pane reflects not only sunlight but also the dedication and skill of its cleaner. From historical landmarks to contemporary skyscrapers, these professionals leave their mark on the urban landscape, one sparkling window at a time.
Conclusion
Professional window cleaning is an essential service for maintaining bright, beautiful, and functional spaces. By understanding the art and science behind window cleaning and hiring a reputable window cleaning company, building owners and managers can enjoy the benefits of clean windows while ensuring the safety of their employees and the environment. So why wait? Brighten your day with professional window cleaning today!
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ETX- 500 HORIZONTAL CLOSED END BALER
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Produces proper dimensional mill size bales 1100 x 750mm
Complete bale injection
Multiple loading options
Fully EU Health & Safety compliant
Easy to operate – requires minimal servicing
SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS
Baler Dimensions L X W x H
5695mm x 1385mm x 2190mm
Baler Weight Tonnes
5 Tonnes
Bale Size W x H
750mm x 1100mm
Bale Length
Variable
Bale Weight
450-650 Kgs depending on material
No of Bale Ties
4 Wire or Tape
Loading Aperture
1250mm x 750mm
Safety Circuits
Dual Channel Cat 4
Control Voltage
24 Volt
Switch Gear
PLC Controlled
Motor Size
11 Kw
Cylinder Bore
152mm
Compaction Force @ 200 bar*
38 Ton
Cutting Face on Baler Cross Bar
Serrated V Shape Blades
Cutting Face on Packing Blade
Anvil Shear Blades
End Door Type
Manual
Full Bale Eject of Each Individual Bale
Included
Cycle Time
74 Secs (Std) : 48 Secs (Optional)
CE Compliant
Yes
ET – LHV300 SINGLE CHAMBER VERTICAL BALE
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Low height baler perfect for limited spaces
Easy to transport and install
Automatic compaction cycle with bale full light
Fully automated bale ejector makes ejection clean and simple
Tie off bale with doors open
A simple, easy to use system
CE Compliant
BALER DIMENSIONS
Height
1990 mm
Width
1800 mm
Depth
1100 mm
Weight
1140 Kgs
Power Supply
Single Phase 220-240V
Motor
2.2 KW 16 amp
Pressing Force
Up to 20 Tonnes
Noise Level
68 Decibels
Cycle Time
45 Seconds
LOADING APERTURE SIZES
Height
600 mm
Width
1200 mm
Depth
800 mm
BALE DIMENSIONS
Height
1000 mm
Width
1200 mm
Depth
800 mm
Weight
Up to 300 Kgs (Depending on material)
ET – V60 SINGLE CHAMBER VERTICAL BALER
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Produces a bale that can be manually handled and easy to store
Ideal for small to medium waste volumes
Automatic compaction cycle with bale full light
A compact baler with easy loading, taking up minimal space
Comes with bale lifting trolley
A simple, easy to use system
CE Compliant
BALER DIMENSIONS
Height
2300 mm
Width
1040 mm
Depth
720 mm
Weight
270 Kgs
Transportation Ht
1800 mm
Power Supply
Single Phase 240v
Motor
1.5 KW 13 amp
Pressing Force
Up to 4 Tonnes
Noise Level
72 Decibels
LOADING APERTURE SIZES
Height
698 mm
Width
700 mm
Depth
500 mm
BALE DIMENSIONS
Height
600 mm
Width
700 mm
Depth
500 mm
Weight
Up to 75 Kgs
Cycle time
24 seconds
ET – V63 MILL SIZE VERTICAL BALER
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Full Safety electrical interlocks on doors
Auto Loading door opening on return ram cycle
Key operated controls
Low 24-volt operator control panel
Fully Auto press ram cycle
Dual control bale eject system
Bale full indicator
Material retention claws
Bale wire guidance system
Lifetime structural warranty
CE Compliant
OPTIONS
High speed cycle (regenerative hydraulics)
Customer Signage
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Motor
11 kW
Platen Force
50t
Cycle Time
32 sec
Electrical
415, 3-PHASE
Overall (W x D x H)
2030 x 1092 x 3620 mm
Feed Height
1232 mm
Loading Aperture
1524 x 705 mm
Bale (W x D x H)
1524 x 762 x 1220 mm
Bale Weight (OCC)
Up to 550 kg
Ejector System
Semi Automatic
Baler Weight
2045 kg
ET – V75 MULTI CHAMBER VERTICAL BALER
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Produces a bale that can be manually handled and easy to store
Multi chambers allow you to separate and recycle different materials
Roller guided head for ease of movement
Saves handling time as you’re free to load one chamber whilst the other compacts
Retaining claws to prevent material spring back
Up to six additional chambers can be added
Comes with bale lifting trolley
A simple, easy to use system
CE Compliant
BALER DIMENSIONS
Height
1969 mm
Width
2050 mm
Depth
872 mm
Weight
562 Kgs
Transportation Ht
1969 mm
Power Supply
Single Phase 240v
Motor
1.3 KW 13 amp
Pressing Force
Up to 4 Tonnes
Noise Level
72 Decibels
LOADING APERTURE SIZES
Width
700 mm
Depth
500 mm
BALE DIMENSIONS
Height
1000 mm
Width
700 mm
Depth
500 mm
Weight
Up to 75 Kgs
Cycle time
35 seconds
ET – V75 SINGLE CHAMBER VERTICAL BALER
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Produces a bale that can be manually handled and easy to store
Ideal for small to medium waste volumes
Press ram can stop in down position, ideal for materials with memory such as LDPE plastics
A compact baler with easy loading, taking up minimal space
Comes with bale lifting trolley
A simple, easy to use system
CE Compliant
BALER DIMENSIONS
Height
2300 mm
Width
1040 mm
Depth
720 mm
Weight
270 Kgs
Transportation Ht
1800 mm
Power Supply
Single Phase 240v
Motor
1.5 KW 13 amp
Pressing Force
Up to 4 Tonnes
Noise Level
72 Decibels
LOADING APERTURE SIZES
Height
698 mm
Width
700 mm
Depth
500 mm
BALE DIMENSIONS
Height
1000 mm
Width
700 mm
Depth
500 mm
Weight
Up to 75 Kgs
Cycle time
24 seconds
ET – V150 SINGLE CHAMBER VERTICAL BALER
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Bale weight output of up to 150 Kgs
A mid range baler with easy loading for large size boxes and material
Press ram can stop in down position, ideal for materials with memory such as LDPE plastics
Fully automated bale ejector makes ejection clean and simple
Retaining claws to prevent material spring back
A simple, easy to use system
CE Compliant
BALER DIMENSIONS
Height
2600 mm
Width
1560 mm
Depth
1030 mm
Weight
780 Kgs
Power Supply
Single Phase 240v
Motor
2.2 Kw
Pressing Force
Up to 10 Tonnes
Noise Level
72 Decibels
LOADING APERTURE SIZES
Height
470 mm
Width
975 mm
BALE DIMENSIONS
Height
1000 mm
Width
975 mm
Depth
800 mm
Weight
Up to 150 Kgs
Cycle time
40 seconds
ET – V200 MULTI CHAMBER VERTICAL BALER
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Produces a Euro pallet size bale
Multi chambers will allow you to separate and recycle different materials
Roller guided head for ease of movement
Saves handling time as you’re free to load one chamber whilst the other compacts
Retaining claws to prevent material spring back
Up to six additional chambers can be added
Fully automated bale ejector simplifies the removal of the bale
A simple, easy to use system
CE Compliant
BALER DIMENSIONS
Height
2469 mm
Width
3032 mm
Depth
1269 mm
Weight
1400 Kgs
Transportation Ht
2469 mm
Power Supply
Single Phase 240v
Motor
2.2 KW 16 amp
Pressing Force
Up to 22 Ton
Noise Level
74 Decibels
LOADING APERTURE SIZES
Width
1074 mm
Depth
800 mm
BALE DIMENSIONS
Height
1000 mm
Width
1074 mm
Depth
800 mm
Weight
Up to 250 Kgs
Cycle time
34 seconds
ET – V250 SINGLE CHAMBER VERTICAL BALER
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Produces a Euro pallet size bale
A mid range baler with easy loading for large size boxes and material
Press ram can stop in down position ideal for materials with memory such as LDPE plastics
Fully automated bale ejector makes ejection clean and simple
Retaining claws to prevent material spring back
A simple easy to use system
CE Compliant
BALER DIMENSIONS
Height
2990 mm
Width
1500 mm
Depth
980 mm
Weight
985 Kgs
Transportation Ht
2250 mm
Power Supply
Single Phase 240v
Motor
2.2 KW 16 amp
Pressing Force
Up to 20 Tonnes
Noise Level
74 Decibels
LOADING APERTURE SIZES
Height
678 mm
Width
1200 mm
Depth
800 mm
BALE DIMENSIONS
Height
1000 mm
Width
1200 mm
Depth
800 mm
Weight
Up to 250 Kgs
Cycle time
34 seconds
ET – 1100 BIN PRESS
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Reduces frequency of daily/weekly bin collections
A compaction ratio of up to 4:1 (depending on material)
Base lifting plate ensures bin wheels are not damaged during compaction
A two handed operation makes for a safer working environment
Adaptor available to compact 660 ltr bins
A simple, easy to use system
CE Compliant
DIMENSIONS
Height
2120 mm
Width
1160 mm
Depth
1150 mm
Weight
270 Kgs
Transportation Ht
1650 mm
Power Supply
Single Phase 240v
Motor
1.5KW 13 amp
Pressing Force
Up to 4 Tonnes
Noise Level
72 Decibels
Cycle time
20 seconds
ET-ROLL-ON PORTABLE COMPACTOR
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Fully contained – 100% leak proof
Full safety interlocks
¾ full and full warning lights guaranteeing maximum container payloads
Cleanline and conical container design for easy emptying
Lockable vandal proof control covers
Multi cycle timer
CE Compliant
OPTIONS
Customized tippers & Hoppers
Universal mobile or integrated bin tippers
Remote control station via cable and plug
Drainage valve to rid excess fluid
Swept ram option for wet waste applications
Rear position hook lift
Colour choice & customer signage
Model Type
ET-16ST
ET-18ST
ET-20ST
ET-22ST
ET-24ST
Motor
5.5kW
5.5kW
5.5kW
5.5kW
5.5kW
Supply 3ø50~415V
16A
16A
16A
16A
16A
Compaction Force
34t
34t
34t
34t
34t
Cycle Time
52 sec
52 sec
52 sec
52 sec
52 sec
Capacity
16m3
18m3
20m3
22m3
24m3
Volume/stroke
1.31m3
1.31m3
1.31m3
1.31m3
1.31m3
Volume/hr
98m3
98m3
98m3
98m3
98m3
Length
5320mm
5520mm
5920mm
6400mm
6800mm
Length c/w tipper
7480mm
7680mm
8080mm
8560mm
8960mm
Width
2470mm
2470mm
2470mm
2470mm
2470mm
Height
2670mm
2670mm
2670mm
2670mm
2670mm
Filling Opening (L x W)
2000 x 1800mm
2000 x 1800mm
2000 x 1800mm
2000 x 1800mm
2000 x 1800mm
Filling Height
1130mm
1130mm
1130mm
1130mm
1130mm
ET – SKIP TYPE PORTABLE COMPACTOR
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Fully contained – 100% leak proof
Full safety interlocks
¾ full and full warning lights guaranteeing maximum container payloads
Smooth cleanline and conical container design for easy emptying
Lockable vandal proof control covers
Multi cycle timer
CE Compliant
OPTIONS
Customized tippers & Hoppers
Universal mobile or integrated bin tippers 120 - 1100 ltr
Remote control station via cable and plug
Drainage valve to rid excess fluid
Colour choice & customer signage
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Motor
5.5 kW
Power Supply
415V 3ø50~16A
Compaction Force
34t
Cycle Time
35 sec
Capacity
8-12m3
Filling Opening (L x W)
900 x 1510 mm
Filling Height
1230 mm
Volume /stroke
1m3
Volume/hr
100m3
Total (L x W x H)
4.2 x 1.9 x 2.1m
ET-STATIC TYPE COMPACTORS
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Full safety interlocks
¾ full and full warning lights guaranteeing maximum container payloads
Choice of open splayed or enclosed hopper
Lockable vandal proof control covers
Automatic pin off
Oil & Temperature warning control
Multi cycle timer
CE Compliant
OPTIONS
Customized tippers & Hoppers
Universal mobile or integrated bin tippers with fully enclosed and interlocked safety cage
Remote control station via cable and plug
Synchronised pre-crushing system for difficult waste.
Auto start photocell sensor
Colour choice & customer signage
Type
ET-15S
ET-15
ET-20
ET-25
ET-30
Motor
7.5kW
7.5kW
11kW
11kW
11kW
Supply 3ø50~415V
32A
32A
32A
32A
32A
Compaction Force
34t
34t
38t
38t
38t
Cycle Time
39 sec
40 sec
50 sec
55 sec
60 sec
Volume/hr
103m3
96m3
140m3
180m3
240m3
Length
1828mm
3035mm
3724mm
4413mm
5102mm
Width
1753mm
1753mm
1753mm
1753mm
1753mm
Width inc S/M P/Pack
2007mm
2007mm
2007mm
2007mm
2007mm
Height ex Hopper
1220mm
1220mm
1220mm
1220mm
1220mm
Filling Opening (L x W)
1066 x 1524mm
1029 x 1524mm
1372 x 1524mm
1715 x 1524mm
2040 x 1524mm
Filling Height
1220mm
1220mm
1220mm
1220mm
1220mm
ET-STATIC TYPE COMPACTORS WITH SLIDING DOOR
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Full safety interlocks
¾ full and full warning lights guaranteeing maximum container payloads
Choice of open splayed or enclosed hopper
Lockable vandal proof control covers
Automatic pin off
Oil & Temperature warning control
Multi cycle timer
CE Compliant
OPTIONS
Customized tippers & Hoppers
Universal mobile or integrated bin tippers with fully enclosed and interlocked safety cage
Remote control station via cable and plug
Synchronised pre-crushing system for difficult waste.