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.
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.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Brush units, vertical and horizontal | 2 + 1 |
| Operation time per vehicle | 2-2.5 min |
| Power installed | 3 kW |
| Voltage and frequency | 380 V / 50 Hz |
| Max machine width | 365 cm |
| Max machine height | 400 cm |
| Max washing height | 300 cm |
| Max washing width | 220 cm |
| Rail gauge | 300 cm |
| Rail length | 10 m |
| Water pressure | 3.5 bar |
| Water consumption | 60-80 lt/min |
| Air pressure | 6 bar |
| Air requirement | 56 lt/min |
| Electricity | 0.15 kWh/vehicle |
| Side surface and rim washer | At least 70-100 bar |
| V-jet water and chemical spray | 4 bar |
| Chassis wash | 7.5 bar |
| Program forms | 10 |
| Control | PLC computer control |
Water and air figures are flow rates while the machine runs.
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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.
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.
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.
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3 kW
Power installed
At 380 V / 50 Hz.
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60-80 lt/min
Water
At 3.5 bar, while the machine runs.
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56 lt/min
Compressed air
At 6 bar.
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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.
| Item | Ephesus rollover | Conveyor tunnel |
|---|---|---|
| What moves | The machine, on rails | The vehicle, on a conveyor |
| Length | 10 m rail | 9 to 30 m modules, longer to order |
| Max vehicle width | 220 cm | 220 cm |
| Max vehicle height | 300 cm | 250 cm |
| Control | PLC computer control | Centralized 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.
| Machine | Washing method | Control |
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| Ephesus | 2 vertical brushes and 1 horizontal brush | PLC computer control |
| Acrobat 2X | No brushes: water at 100 or 200 bar and chemical foam | PLC-controlled automation |
| Cirrus 5N | 4 upright brushes and 1 horizontal brush | PLC computer control |
See the Acrobat 2X touchless machine or the Cirrus 5N five-brush rollover, or compare all our car wash systems.
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.