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Conveyor car wash tunnel system

Standard modules from 9 to 30 m and longer lines to order, washing up to 130 cars an hour, with centralized PLC control, overhead and side dryers and 11 accessories as standard.

Looking down a Europe Makine conveyor tunnel past red drying arches and wash brushes

A Europe Makine carwash tunnel is a conveyor car wash in which the vehicle moves and the machinery stays put. The car is placed on the conveyor at the entrance, and a centralized industrial PLC carries it through pre-soaking, brushing, surface protection and drying under overhead and side dryers.

Each automatic car wash tunnel is fully modular, built from standard modules of 9 to 30 meters or to a longer custom length, and configured to its site: arch sequence, optional equipment and conveyor length. Europe Makine designs and manufactures it in its own 1,500 m² facility, and installs and services it from its Florida base in Greenacres, where its service technicians and spare parts stock are.

How the automatic car wash tunnel works

The automatic car wash tunnel washes each vehicle in a fixed order while the conveyor carries it through stationary equipment. Photo-optical operation starts the wash, and the centralized industrial PLC runs the line.

The conveyor has two speeds. The standard pace suits detailed washing, and Speed 2 clears queues at peak times. A speed controller for the conveyor is standard on every model.

  1. Load

    The vehicle is placed on the conveyor at the entrance, over an entry platform and wheel guide.

  2. Pre-soak

    Active pre-soaking starts the wash.

  3. Brush

    Brushes with automated power feedback, a digital pressure control, wash the body.

  4. Protect

    Surface protection, including a varnish (wax) coat.

  5. Dry

    Two overhead fans follow the vehicle profile and two fixed side fans dry from several angles.

Carwash tunnel specifications

Standard tunnels are 9 to 30 m long and longer lines are built to order. Every tunnel takes vehicles up to 220 cm wide and 250 cm high, and runs under a centralized industrial PLC.

ItemValue
System length9 to 30 m standard modules; longer to order, such as 121 ft (37 m)
Washing capacityUp to 130 cars an hour, set by length, arch sequence and conveyor speed
Max vehicle width220 cm
Max vehicle height250 cm
Overhead drying power2 x 3 HP, profile-tracking, customizable
Side drying power2 x 5.5 HP, fixed multi-angle, customizable
Total drying power17 HP on the standard set; up to 12 x 11 kW fans on long tunnels
AutomationCentralized industrial PLC
ConveyorDual speed, standard and Speed 2
Brush controlAutomated power feedback, digital pressure control
ChemistryActive shampoo, foam, varnish (wax) coat
StartTouchless photo-optical operation
SafetyCollision control, emergency start and stop buttons at entrance and exit
ConfigurationArch sequence, optional equipment and conveyor length set per site
Warranty12 months
US serviceTechnicians and spare parts at our base in Greenacres, Florida

We set the equipment fitted to each carwash tunnel at the proforma stage.

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Tunnel car wash equipment fitted as standard

Every model carries the same standard tunnel car wash equipment: 11 accessories.

  • Horizontal brush system with digital pressure control
  • Speed controller for the conveyor
  • Adjustable washing speed, fast and slow
  • Chemical dosing pump for shampoo, foam and varnish
  • Digital operator panel with a color screen
  • Soft start and soft stop on all brushes
  • Counter of washed vehicles
  • Touchless photo-optical operation
  • Indoor lighting
  • Collision control
  • Emergency start and stop buttons at the entrance and exit

Colors and options

Brush colors and exterior colors are chosen per order. Optional equipment and the arch sequence are set for each tunnel at the proforma stage.

Tunnel brushes either side of a car on the conveyor

Length and footprint, from 9 meters up

Standard modules run from a compact 9 meter footprint to a 30 meter tunnel, and longer lines are built to order, such as our 121 ft (37 m) tunnel. Because the line is modular, the length follows the site.

The system is built for high-traffic operations, with room for a staging crew at the entrance. Queue length is part of the site measurement.

  • 9 m

    Shortest tunnel

    Compact footprint

  • 121 ft

    Long tunnel

    Built to order

  • 220 cm

    Max vehicle width

    Vehicle limit

  • 250 cm

    Max vehicle height

    Vehicle limit

Stages in one tunnel layout

A general arrangement drawing for one of our tunnels shows how the stages can line up from entry to exit. The drawing is a schematic: stage spacing is not to scale, and the equipment fitted is set per site at the proforma stage.

  1. Entry

    Conveyor entry platform and wheel guide.

  2. Pre-soak

    Dirt-softening foam and chemical arch.

  3. High pressure

    High pressure wheel wash at 100 bar and a high pressure washing unit at 20 bar.

  4. Foam

    Lava foam arch, then triple foam in three colors.

  5. Brushes

    Short and long vertical brushes on the front and back sides, top brushes 1 and 2, a chemical arch, then further short and long vertical brushes.

  6. Protection

    Ceramic arch, rain repellent arch, and a soft water rinse with drying agent.

  7. Finish

    Tire shine, three drying fan groups and a drying towel group. Wheel washing brushes sit at floor level.

Brush control, chemistry and drying

The centralized PLC runs the line, from the brushes to the dryers.

Brushes

  • Automated power feedback through digital pressure control
  • Soft start and soft stop on every brush
  • Brush colors chosen per order

Chemistry

  • Active shampoo
  • Foam
  • Varnish (wax) coat
  • One chemical dosing pump lays all three

Drying

  • 2 x 3 HP overhead fans that follow the vehicle profile
  • 2 x 5.5 HP side fans, fixed at multiple angles
  • 17 HP across the standard set, customizable
  • Up to 12 x 11 kW fans on long tunnels
Lit conveyor tunnel with brushes and drying arches

Operator screen, safety and fault finding

The digital operator screen calculates and projects consecutive vehicle pickup times. Point-by-point fault diagnostics pinpoint the component that needs attention.

  • A counter records every washed vehicle
  • Photo-optical operation starts the wash
  • Collision control on the line
  • Stop buttons at both ends of the tunnel
  • Indoor lighting along the conveyor
Europe Makine conveyor tunnel lit at evening

Car wash tunnels running in the US

Our car wash tunnels are installed and washing cars in Florida and New Jersey. We install and service them from our Florida base in Greenacres, where our service technicians and spare parts stock are.

We built, installed and operate the Ocala tunnel. Read the Ali's Car Wash Ocala case study, or see how to buy a tunnel car wash in Florida.

  • Ali's Car Wash, Ocala, Florida

    A public car wash at 3821 SW College Rd with a conveyor tunnel that we built, installed and operate. It is our US reference site.

  • New Jersey

    A full-service conveyor tunnel running under a Europe Makine branded arch.

  • Florida base

    Our US company, Europe Makine ve Dis Ticaret LLC, installs and services machines from Greenacres, Florida, with technicians and spare parts on site.

Tunnel or rollover: choosing the machine

A tunnel moves the vehicle past fixed equipment, while a rollover travels over a vehicle that stands still. We build both, and you can see all Europe Makine car wash equipment side by side.

ItemConveyor tunnelAcrobat 2XEphesus
Vehicle during the washMoves on the conveyorStands stillStands still
Wash methodBrushes with digital pressure controlTouchless, water from a 100 or 200 bar pump and foam3 brushes, 2 vertical and 1 horizontal
Length on site9 to 30 m modules, longer to orderPlant length 6.5 to 15 mRail length 10 m
Max height250 cm (max vehicle height)2.20 m (max washing height)300 cm (max washing height)
Max width220 cm (max vehicle width)2.20 m (max washing width)220 cm (max washing width)

For a brushless wash on wrapped or matte vehicles, see the Acrobat 2X touchless rollover. For vans and minibuses up to 300 cm high, see the Ephesus three-brush rollover. Every option for cars is on our car wash systems page.

Turnkey tunnels: we build it, you run it

We can deliver a whole tunnel wash, open and running, through the We Build It You Run It turnkey service. You bring the capital and the intent to operate the business, and we hand over a running wash.

Europe Makine gantry at the entrance of the Ali's Car Wash tunnel in Ocala, Florida
Conveyor tunnel we built and operate at Ali's Car Wash in Ocala, Florida

Built by Europe Makine for over 30 years

Europe Makine has over 30 years of experience in the production, sales and after-sales service of automatic car wash machines. Its in-house R&D team designs and manufactures custom washing systems to customer demand.

Europe Makine builds touchless and brush rollovers, the modular conveyor tunnel and full-height gantries for trucks and buses in its own facility. It exports to Germany, Poland, Italy, Romania, Azerbaijan, the UAE and other markets, and trades in the US through a Florida company.

  • 30+ years

    Experience

    Automatic car wash machines

  • 1,500 m²

    Own facility

    Enclosed manufacturing area

  • 6

    Machines

    Built in our own facility

  • Up to 130

    Tunnel throughput

    Cars an hour, long tunnel

Conveyor car wash cost and what sets the price

Conveyor car wash cost is quoted per site, because every tunnel is custom-configured. We prepare a proforma quotation at no charge once we know the site and the vehicles you expect to wash.

The proforma is built on:

  • Length. Standard modules from 9 to 30 meters, or a longer custom line.
  • Arch sequence. Which foam, protection and drying stages the line carries.
  • Optional equipment. Add-ons beyond the standard accessories, plus brush and exterior colors.
  • Site. Dimensions including queue length, water supply, drainage and electrical capacity.

What comes with every tunnel

Every tunnel we sell comes with door-to-door shipping, free installation and a 12-month warranty, with after-sales service from our US company, Europe Makine ve Dis Ticaret LLC, 6741 S Military Trl, Greenacres, FL 33463, telephone +1 561 825 7363. Send your details with the quote form below.

Inside the Ali's Car Wash conveyor tunnel in Ocala, Florida
Conveyor tunnel we built and operate at Ali's Car Wash in Ocala, Florida

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Frequently asked questions.

How much does a conveyor carwash tunnel cost?

We quote each carwash tunnel for its site. Conveyor car wash cost depends on the length, from 9 meters to a long custom tunnel, the arch sequence, the optional equipment and the site itself, including queue length, water, drainage and electrical capacity. Send your site details and the vehicles you expect to wash, and you receive a proforma quotation at no charge.

How many cars per hour can the carwash tunnel wash?

Up to 130 cars an hour. Throughput depends on the tunnel length, the arch sequence and the conveyor speed: the conveyor runs at a standard pace for detailed washing and at Speed 2 for peak queues. Tell us how many vehicles you expect per day at peak when you request the proforma quotation, together with your site dimensions and queue length.

What utilities does a tunnel need on site?

A tunnel needs a water supply, drainage and electrical capacity on site. The equipment fitted is set per site at the proforma stage. Send your water supply, drainage and electrical capacity with the site details, together with the hours you plan to open and your expected vehicles per day at peak.

How much space does a carwash tunnel need?

The carwash tunnel itself starts at a compact 9 meters, with standard modules to 30 meters and longer lines, such as 121 ft (37 m), built to order. On top of that, the site needs room for the queue of cars waiting to load onto the conveyor. Send the site dimensions, including queue length, with your quote request.

What size of vehicle fits through the tunnel?

The tunnel takes vehicles up to 220 cm wide and 250 cm high, and it is built for cars. For buses, coaches and trucks, we build the SUNRISE full-height gantry, a separate machine for heavy vehicles. Check your tallest and widest regular vehicle against these limits before choosing a machine.

Is the tunnel a brush wash or a touchless wash?

The conveyor tunnel is a brush wash. Its brushes use automated power feedback through digital pressure control, with soft start and soft stop on every brush. A tunnel can also carry high pressure stages, such as a 100 bar wheel wash. For a fully brushless wash, we build the Acrobat 2X touchless rollover.

What comes as standard on the tunnel?

Every model carries 11 accessories as standard: a horizontal brush system with digital pressure control, a conveyor speed controller, adjustable fast and slow washing speed, and a chemical dosing pump for shampoo, foam and varnish. It also has a color-screen operator panel, soft start and stop on all brushes, a vehicle counter, photo-optical operation, indoor lighting, collision control and emergency stop buttons at both ends.

Is there a drawing of the tunnel layout?

Yes. A general arrangement drawing for one of our tunnels shows how the stages can line up, from the entry platform and pre-soak arch through high pressure, foam, brushes and protection to tire shine and drying. It is a schematic: stage spacing is not to scale, and the equipment fitted is set per site at the proforma stage.

Where can I see one of your tunnels running?

At Ali's Car Wash, 3821 SW College Rd, Ocala, Florida. It is a public car wash with a conveyor tunnel that we built, installed and operate, and it is our reference site in the US.

Who installs and services the tunnel in the US, and what is the warranty?

We do, and every tunnel carries a 12-month warranty. We install every tunnel, and our US company in Greenacres, Florida installs and services our machines from there. Our service technicians and spare parts stock are at that base, and after-sales service continues once the line is running. We have installed conveyor tunnels in Ocala, Florida, where we built and operate Ali's Car Wash, and in New Jersey.

Can Europe Makine build and run the whole car wash?

We build it and you run it, through the We Build It You Run It turnkey service. We secure a commercial site, work the zoning, building and operating permits, install and calibrate the machines, hire and train the crew, and hand over a running wash with membership, payments and daily reporting configured. You bring the capital and the intent to operate the business.

How does the operator find a fault on the line?

The digital operator screen runs point-by-point fault diagnostics that pinpoint the component that needs attention. The same color screen calculates and projects consecutive vehicle pickup times and counts every washed vehicle. Collision control and stop buttons at both ends of the tunnel let the crew halt the line.