The Automated Window-Cleaning Solution

To meet the demand for a safe, effective cleaning solution, automated window cleaning systems have been developed to replace boatswain’s chairs and scaffolds. These units eliminate the need for employees to dangle over the edge of building, and instead, operators can safely control all window- washing activities from the ground or rooftop.

Automated systems offer diverse capabilities and are designed to increase cleaning quality and productivity by completing high-rise cleaning applications faster. Some systems can clean as much as 35 feet per minute and up to 65,000 square feet per day. Additionally, automated systems are engineered to effectively clean flat buildings without window offsets, as well overcome cleaning challenges presented by deep or irregular window offsets, curves, recesses, overhangs, protrusions, inset glass, asymmetrical frames or other obtrusive architectural features require.

With this solution, operators use a wireless remote control to perform and monitor all window-cleaning operations. The system can be easily integrated with existing rigging systems such as davit arms, rail hoists, anchors, outriggers or BMU crane systems. The hoist motor can either be operated from the roof attached to the rigging system, or users can implement a “self climbing” solution, which has the hoist motor and wire winder attached to the device. For flexible cleaning, there are three separate operation methods:

• A motorized roof hoist
• A self-climbing unit that has an integral motor
• A remote controlled unit that has an integral motor

For consistent cleaning results, some systems also feature a counter-balance design that uses dual hyper fans to ensure that the system attaches to the building contour, even when gusts and high winds are present. Further, to satisfy growing “green cleaning” standards, automated devices can utilize filtered, ultra pure water, eliminating spots without the use of harsh chemicals.