Sludge Cleaning Robot Sold to France

A client in France struggled with two critical issues: silt buildup in reservoirs shrinking water storage capacity, and fouled industrial tanks dragging down production efficiency. After thorough market evaluation, the customer selected YG Machinery’s sludge cleaning robot. Our custom dredging solution delivered reliable cleaning performance for both reservoir sediment removal and industrial tank sludge treatment. Contact our team today to learn more about our equipment and get exclusive offers.【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone】+86 13837122632

Hot-Selling Sludge Cleaning Robot Parameters

Model	YG500 Electric	YG600 Electric	YG700 Electric	YG800 Electric	YG900 Electric	YG1200 Electric	YG1500 Electric
Robot Dimensions	1430（1710）x532x720mm	1430（1710）x632x720mm	1430（1710）x732x720mm	1670（2050）x832x740mm	1670（2050）x932x740mm	1680（2050）x1232x740mm	1680（2050）x1532x740mm
Cleaning Width	500 mm	600 mm	700 mm	800 mm	900 mm	1200 mm	1500 mm
Track Speed	3–15 m/min	3–15 m/min	3–15 m/min	3–15 m/min	3–15 m/min	3–15 m/min	3–15 m/min
Robot Weight	328 kg	350 kg	370 kg	480kg	500 kg	560 kg	600kg
Slurry Pump Model	3E-100Z170	3E-100Z170	4E-250ZJ45	4E-250ZJ45	4E-250ZJ45	4C-200Z125	6E-400ZJ30
Max. Permissible Particle Diameter	65 mm	65 mm	65 mm	65 mm	65 mm	38 mm	52mm；Optional   38mm
Max. Delivery Lift	0-25m/Horizontal Conveying Distance 100-250m	0-25m/Horizontal Conveying Distance 100-250m	0-25m/Horizontal Conveying Distance 100-250m	0-25m/Horizontal Conveying Distance 100-250m	0-25m/Horizontal Conveying Distance 100-250m	0-45m/Horizontal Conveying Distance 100-450m	30m; Optional 45m/Horizontal Conveying Distance 100-300m; Optional 450m
Max. Flow Rate	200m³/h	200m³/h	200m³/h	200m³/h	200m³/h	250m³/h	400m³/h；Optional  250m³/h
Hydraulic Station Dimensions	1920×1400×1960mm	1920×1400×1960mm	1920×1400×1960mm	1920×1400×1960mm	1920×1400×1960mm	1920×1400×1960mm	1920×1400×1960mm
Main Motor Power	30 kW	30 kW	30 kW	30 kW	30 kW	45 kW	45 kW
Max. System Working Pressure	25 MPa	25 MPa	25 MPa	25 MPa	25 MPa	31 MPa	31 MPa
Winch Speed	0–10 r/min	0–10 r/min	0–10 r/min	0–10 r/min	0–10 r/min	0–10 r/min	0–10 r/min
Standard Hydraulic Hose Length	50 m
Control System	Wireless Remote Control
Lighting System	2× Underwater LED Lights

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Client Needs

The client is an integrated water supply & industrial maintenance service provider in southern France. The business covers two segments: first, regular desilting maintenance for a local drinking water reservoir; second, tank cleaning services for nearby chemical plants.

For the reservoir: the reservoir has a storage capacity of about 500,000 m³. After years of operation, sediment has built up on the bottom with a thickness of 0.5–1.5 m, mainly sand, mud, and organic deposits. French drinking water source protection laws prohibit draining the reservoir before dredging; all work must be carried out with water remaining in place. The client previously tried large dredging vessels, but the narrow access channel makes it impossible for large machinery to enter.

For storage tanks: the chemical plant tanks have a diameter of 6–15 m and a height of 8–12 m. Chemical scaling and deposits have accumulated on inner walls and tank bottoms over time. Traditional cleaning requires shutting down production, emptying the tank, and sending workers into confined spaces, which creates major safety risks, including toxic gas exposure and oxygen deficiency. French labor regulations impose strict controls on such work.

The client requires a single machine that can handle both working scenarios. Core requirements: remote-controlled operation (no personnel entering underwater areas or confined spaces); work without shutdown or tank draining; full compliance with French environmental rules (no sludge falling on the ground, complete mud-water separation).

Why the Client Chose This Sludge Cleaning Robot

After comparing multiple solutions, the client selected the YG-800 sludge cleaning robot as a universal machine for both reservoir and tank cleaning.

Selection Reasons

• 800 mm cleaning width: balances high efficiency for large-area reservoir dredging and flexible operation inside narrow tank spaces
• Machine weight 480 kg: fits through standard tank manholes
• 200 m³/h flow rate: meets reservoir dredging efficiency requirements
• Max particle passage size 65 mm: handles common particles in reservoir sludge and tank scaling
• 0–25 m head: matches the depth range of reservoirs and storage tanks
• Wireless remote control: no workers need to go underwater or enter confined spaces in either application
• Optional explosion-proof configuration: meets safety requirements for chemical tank environments

Advantages Over Traditional Solutions

• Reservoir work: no water draining, no dredging vessel required; the dredging robot enters the water directly for operation
• Tank work: no production shutdown or tank emptying; the machine is lowered into the tank through the manhole
• Shared benefits: zero personnel entry into water or tanks; no sludge spillage on-site; clean water can be reused after mud-water separation

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Reservoir Sludge Cleaning Application

Working Scenario

• Drinking water reservoir in southern France, total capacity 500,000 m³
• Bottom sediment thickness: 0.5–1.5 m
• Main composition: sand, mud, and organic sediment, solid content 20–35%

Operation Method

• The sludge cleaning robot is lowered into the reservoir via shore ramps or lifting points
• Operators control the robot onshore with a wireless remote control
• The robot travels along pre-planned routes on the reservoir bottom to remove sludge
• The agitating suction head breaks up and sucks in sludge, then pumps the mixture via pipeline to onshore treatment equipment
• The treatment unit separates mud from water: clean water flows back into the reservoir, while dewatered sludge is transported away for disposal

Operation Results

• Cleaning speed: 150–200 m²/h (varies with sediment thickness and solid content)
• Maximum diving depth fully covers the reservoir working depth
• Crawler chassis delivers stable travel on uneven reservoir bottoms
• No reservoir draining needed; all work is done underwater without disrupting water supply
• Fully closed pipeline transport prevents sludge from touching the ground, complying with French water source protection regulations

Key Advantages

• Non-stop water supply: the reservoir keeps running normally without supply interruption
• No heavy machinery access: compact robot can enter the water directly from shore slopes
• Precise targeted dredging: remote control allows focused cleaning on designated zones
• Environmentally compliant: fully enclosed pipeline + mud-water separation, no secondary water pollution

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Industrial Tank Descaling Application

Working Scenario

• Chemical plant storage tank: 8 m diameter, 10 m height
• Chemical scaling layer on walls and bottom: 5–15 cm thick
• Scale composition: inorganic salt deposits plus small amounts of organic matter
• Long-term shutdown is not permitted; descaling must be completed within scheduled maintenance windows

Operation Method

• The industrial tank cleaning robot is lowered into the tank through the top manhole
• Optional full-machine explosion-proof configuration: protects against flammable gas in chemical tank environments
• Optional high-pressure flushing pump: washes away hard scaling layers
• Optional heavy-duty crushing head (replaces auger): crushes hard scale before suction
• The robot follows spiral travel paths on the tank bottom to remove scaling
• Crushed scale material is pumped out of the tank for external treatment

Operation Results

• One-step operation: hard scale crushing + suction finished in one process
• High-pressure flushing effectively removes strongly adhered deposits
• Heavy-duty crushing head breaks down rigid inorganic salt scale
• Fully remote-controlled operation: workers never enter confined tank spaces
• Descaling efficiency: 50–80 m²/h (depends on scale hardness)

Key Advantages

• Safe & regulation-compliant: no worker entry into tanks; eliminates toxic gas and oxygen shortage risks
• Explosion-proof option: full machine meets safety standards for chemical industrial environments
• Descaling without full shutdown: work finished quickly within maintenance windows to cut downtime
• Thorough cleaning: triple function of high-pressure flushing, mechanical crushing, and suction, better results than simple water jet cleaning

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Equipment Configuration for Export to France

Final optional configuration list for the client:

Item	Selection	Reason
Main Unit Model	YG-800	800mm width suits both reservoir and tank jobs
Power System	Electric model	Power supply available on-site for both reservoirs and tanks
Underwater Camera	✅ Optional	Visual monitoring for underwater tank and reservoir work
Electric Display Screen	✅ Optional (on control cabinet)	Real-time monitoring for shore operators
High-pressure Flushing Pump	✅ Optional	Remove hard chemical scale inside tanks
Heavy-duty Crushing Head (replace auger)	✅ Optional	Break rigid inorganic salt scale in tanks
Full Machine Explosion-proof	✅ Optional	Safety requirement for chemical tank environments
Wireless Remote Control	✅ Standard	Remote operation for both working scenarios
Underwater LED Lights (2 units)	✅ Standard	Guarantee visibility underwater
Discharge Pipe	✅ Optional	Extended pipeline meets long-distance onshore delivery
Hydraulic Hose	50 m standard + customized extension	Long working distance required for reservoir dredging

Get Your Custom Sludge Removal Solution

If you have reservoir sludge cleaning or industrial tank descaling projects, the YG sludge cleaning robot delivers multi-scenario all-in-one solutions. We can recommend the right model based on your reservoir/tank dimensions, select working heads and extraction methods according to sludge and scale types, configure explosion-proof grades to match safety standards, and provide full after-sales service including machine shipment and on-site operator training. 【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone】+86 13837122632