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Ephesus rollover car wash machine

Three brushes, 2 side and 1 top, under PLC control. 2 to 2.5 minutes per car, 3 kW installed.

Ephesus rollover washing a pickup on a forecourt, with the EPHESUS name on the header

The Ephesus is a rollover car wash machine with three brushes under PLC control: two vertical brushes for the sides and one horizontal brush for the front, roof and back. The vehicle stands still and the machine travels over it on rails. A wash takes 2 to 2.5 minutes per vehicle, and the installed power is 3 kW.

Europe Makine designs and builds the Ephesus in its own 1,500 m² facility, and calls it one of its most sought-after models. It washes passenger cars, vans, jeeps and minibuses up to 3.00 m high and 2.20 m wide.

Rollover car wash machine specifications

The Ephesus has two vertical brush units and one horizontal brush unit, washes vehicles up to 300 cm high and 220 cm wide, and runs on 3 kW at 380 V / 50 Hz.

ItemValue
Brush units, vertical and horizontal2 + 1
Operation time per vehicle2-2.5 min
Power installed3 kW
Voltage and frequency380 V / 50 Hz
Max machine width365 cm
Max machine height400 cm
Max washing height300 cm
Max washing width220 cm
Rail gauge300 cm
Rail length10 m
Water pressure3.5 bar
Water consumption60-80 lt/min
Air pressure6 bar
Air requirement56 lt/min
Electricity0.15 kWh/vehicle
Side surface and rim washerAt least 70-100 bar
V-jet water and chemical spray4 bar
Chassis wash7.5 bar
Program forms10
ControlPLC computer control

Water and air figures are flow rates while the machine runs.

Ephesus three-brush rollover car wash machine, with the Ephesus label on the column

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Three-brush rollover car wash: how the Ephesus washes

A three-brush rollover car wash cleans the sides with two vertical brushes and the front, roof and back with one horizontal brush. The vehicle stands still, the machine travels over it on rails, and the Ephesus runs every stage automatically under PLC computer control. It is built around the Brush Swing system.

Two vertical brushes

The vertical brushes wash both sides of the vehicle. They work with a swing mechanism and an independent reciprocating bearing shaft system. A bidirectional upright brush unit carries them on a belt system.

One horizontal brush

The horizontal brush washes the front, the roof and the back of the vehicle. It has a Digital Power Control Reader and a safety roller, and an inverter adjusts its speed.

Stages on the gantry

  • Foam: the machine foams the vehicle during the wash.
  • Brushes: two vertical brushes on a swing mechanism and one horizontal brush.
  • Side surfaces and rims: a rotary nozzle high-pressure unit at least 70-100 bar.
  • Chassis: a washing system at 7.5 bar.
Ephesus side brushes and top brush working on a silver car
Ephesus side and top brushes at work

Foam, polish and chassis wash

Alongside the brushes, the Ephesus sprays foam, polish and high-pressure water at set pressures.

  • Foam: a chemical dosing pump feeds the foam laying system.
  • V-jet spray: water and chemicals at 4 bar through special nozzles.
  • Polish: a dosing pump of Italian origin.
  • Side surfaces and rims: rotary nozzles at least 70-100 bar.
  • Chassis: a washing system at 7.5 bar, with nozzles that move left and right.

The chemical dosing pump for the foam laying system is standard.

PLC control and the operator panel

The Ephesus runs automatically under PLC computer control, with a user-friendly interface and minimal operating and maintenance costs. The digital operator panel gives the operator these functions.

  • 10 different program forms.
  • Counters for each program.
  • Optional operator encryption.
  • Address-indicated fault signalling.

Numerator directional pipes on the machine show how many vehicles it has washed. Soft start, soft stop and the emergency stop button are standard.

Open Ephesus control cabinet
Ephesus control cabinet

Gantry car wash machine: rails, frame and site needs

The Ephesus is a gantry car wash machine: a frame that travels along two floor rails while the car stays in place. Your site needs room for the 10 m rail run and the 365 cm machine width, with the rails 300 cm apart. The bay also needs power, water and compressed air.

Send your site dimensions with your quote request.

  • 3 kW

    Power installed

    At 380 V / 50 Hz.

  • 60-80 lt/min

    Water

    At 3.5 bar, while the machine runs.

  • 56 lt/min

    Compressed air

    At 6 bar.

  • 0.15 kWh

    Electricity per vehicle

    Energy for one wash.

Rollover car wash equipment included as standard

The standard rollover car wash equipment on the Ephesus covers the washing, the dosing and the operator controls.

  • Digital Power Control (Print Control).
  • Horizontal brush system with inverter speed adjustment.
  • Bridge execution motors.
  • Chemical dosing pump for the foam laying system.
  • Pedestal operator panel.
  • Decorative polyester side and top forehead dressing.
  • Soft start and soft stop.
  • Emergency stop button.
  • Decorative water shields with transparent window compartments.
  • Numerator directional pipes that show the washed-vehicle count.

The design is modular, so optional equipment integrates easily. Ask which options suit your bay when you request a quote.

Vehicles the Ephesus washes

The Ephesus washes passenger cars, vans, jeeps and minibuses, up to 3.00 m high and 2.20 m wide.

The vehicle stands still while the machine travels over it, so the driver parks once and waits for the wash to finish. A cycle takes 2 to 2.5 minutes per vehicle.

For trucks and buses, see the SUNRISE truck and bus gantry.

Rollover car wash machine or conveyor tunnel

A rollover car wash machine washes a stationary vehicle, and a conveyor tunnel moves the vehicle through fixed equipment. We build both.

ItemEphesus rolloverConveyor tunnel
What movesThe machine, on railsThe vehicle, on a conveyor
Length10 m rail9 to 30 m modules, longer to order
Max vehicle width220 cm220 cm
Max vehicle height300 cm250 cm
ControlPLC computer controlCentralized industrial PLC

Ephesus, Acrobat 2X and Cirrus 5N compared

We build three rollovers for cars. The Ephesus uses three brushes, the Acrobat 2X uses no brushes and the Cirrus 5N uses five.

MachineWashing methodControl
Ephesus2 vertical brushes and 1 horizontal brushPLC computer control
Acrobat 2XNo brushes: water at 100 or 200 bar and chemical foamPLC-controlled automation
Cirrus 5N4 upright brushes and 1 horizontal brushPLC computer control

See the Acrobat 2X touchless machine or the Cirrus 5N five-brush rollover, or compare all our car wash systems.

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

About Europe Makine

Europe Makine has over 30 years of experience in the production, sales and after-sales service of automatic car wash machines. It builds the Ephesus in its own facility, then ships, installs and services it. Its in-house R&D designs and manufactures custom automatic washing systems to customer demand.

The range includes touchless and brush rollovers, a modular conveyor tunnel and full-height gantries for trucks and buses. In the US, Europe Makine built and operates the conveyor tunnel at Ali's Car Wash in Ocala, Florida.

We Build It You Run It

For a complete business, our We Build It You Run It turnkey service delivers a running car wash. You bring the capital and the intent to operate the business.

  • We secure a move-in-ready commercial site.
  • We work the zoning, building and operating permits.
  • We install and calibrate the machines from our own range.
  • We interview and hire floor operators and management, and train the crew.
  • We hand over an open, running wash.

What to send for a rollover car wash machine quote

We prepare a proforma quotation at no charge. Send these details with the quote form below.

  • The site and the bay you have in mind.
  • The vehicles you expect to wash.
  • Your electricity supply, water supply and compressed air.
  • Any optional equipment you want to add.

What comes with every Ephesus

The proforma sets out the machine and its installation for your site. Every Ephesus comes with door-to-door shipping, free installation and a 12-month warranty, with after-sales service from us. In the US, we install and service from Europe Makine ve Dis Ticaret LLC, 6741 S Military Trl, Greenacres, FL 33463, telephone +1 561 825 7363.

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Frequently asked questions.

How much does a rollover car wash machine cost?

We price the Ephesus in a proforma quotation for your site, at no charge. Send the site details, the vehicles you expect to wash and any optional equipment you want, and the proforma covers the machine and its installation for that site. The quote form sits on this page.

How long does the Ephesus take to wash a car?

The Ephesus takes 2 to 2.5 minutes per vehicle. The vehicle stands still while the machine travels over it on rails and runs automatically under PLC control. Your hourly count depends on how vehicles enter and leave the bay, so tell us your expected peak volume and we will cover it in the quote.

What vehicles can a three brush rollover car wash handle?

The Ephesus washes passenger cars, vans, jeeps and minibuses. The maximum washing height is 300 cm and the maximum washing width is 220 cm. For trucks and buses, see the SUNRISE gantry, which we build for buses, coaches, rigid trucks, vans and trailers.

Is the Ephesus touchless?

The Ephesus uses brushes: two vertical brushes for the sides and one horizontal brush for the front, roof and back. For a rollover with no brushes, we build the Acrobat 2X, which washes with water from a 100 or 200 bar pump and chemical foam, for vehicles whose finish must not be touched.

What utilities does the Ephesus need?

The Ephesus needs 380 V / 50 Hz power with 3 kW installed. It needs water at 3.5 bar, 60-80 lt/min, and compressed air at 6 bar, 56 lt/min. Water and air are flow rates while the machine runs. Electricity use is 0.15 kWh per vehicle.

How much space does a gantry car wash machine need?

The Ephesus runs on rails 10 m long and 300 cm apart. The machine is up to 365 cm wide and 400 cm high, and it washes vehicles up to 300 cm high. Plan the bay around those dimensions, and send your site dimensions with your quote request.

Who installs and services the Ephesus in the US?

We do. We install every Ephesus and provide after-sales service, and in the US we install and service our machines from our Florida base in Greenacres. We also built and operate the conveyor tunnel at Ali's Car Wash in Ocala, Florida. Ask about service for your location when you request a quote.

Can I add optional equipment to the Ephesus?

Yes. The modular design of the Ephesus allows easy integration of optional equipment. The standard rollover car wash equipment already includes a horizontal brush with inverter speed adjustment, a chemical dosing pump for foam, a pedestal operator panel and soft start and stop. Tell us what you need and we will quote it.

What programs does the operator panel run?

The digital operator panel offers 10 different program forms, with a counter for each program so you can see how many vehicles each one has washed. Operator encryption is optional, and address-indicated fault signalling shows where a fault sits. The whole wash runs automatically under PLC computer control.

Does the Ephesus wash wheels and the underbody?

Yes. A rotary nozzle high-pressure unit washes the side surfaces and the rims at least 70-100 bar. A chassis washing system sprays the underbody at 7.5 bar, with nozzles that move left and right. A V-jet sprays water and chemicals at 4 bar through special nozzles.

What safety features does the Ephesus have?

The horizontal brush has a Digital Power Control Reader and a safety roller. Soft start and soft stop come as standard, together with an emergency stop button. The operator panel signals faults with an address indication, so the operator can see which part of the machine needs attention.

How much does the Ephesus cost to run and maintain?

The Ephesus is built for minimal operating and maintenance costs. It uses 0.15 kWh of electricity per vehicle, on 3 kW of installed power. Water runs at 60-80 lt/min and air at 56 lt/min while the machine works. Fault signalling on the operator panel shows where a fault sits.