Vivus VT-3650 Custom Tunnel Washer
High-Volume Conveyor Tunnel Washer for Laboratory Animal Care
The Vivus VT-3650 Custom Tunnel Washer is a floor-mounted, automatic, heavy-duty conveyor washer designed for continuous, high-volume cleaning and drying in research animal care laboratories. Built to efficiently process cages, utensils, and water bottles, this system delivers reliable sanitation performance while optimizing space and workflow.
With a narrower tunnel and belt width, the VT-3650 offers the same robust wash, rinse, and drying capabilities as larger models—making it ideal for facilities seeking high throughput in a more compact configuration.
Common Applications
- Metal and plastic laboratory animal cages
- Water bottles and animal care accessories
- Utensils and support equipment
- High-throughput vivarium and research environments
Key Features & Benefits
- Continuous Conveyor Tunnel Design
Floor-mounted tunnel washer engineered for uninterrupted, high-volume processing to improve operational efficiency. - Automatic Five-Phase Treatment Cycle
Performs loading, pre-wash, detergent wash, rinse, and drying in a single, continuous automated process. - Temperature-Guaranteed Wash & Rinse Phases
Wash, rinse, and final rinse phases can be temperature guaranteed to support sanitation validation protocols. - Automatic Self-Cleaning Debris Filters
Filters all treatment solutions and automatically flushes debris to the drain at the end of each cycle phase—eliminating holding screens and reducing cross-contamination risks. - Advanced Touchscreen Controls
Industrial-style, fully modular programmable control system with a color touchscreen operator interface. Up to four programmable treatment routines can be named and saved. - Fully Welded Stainless Steel Construction
Heavy-duty stainless steel cabinet with 2” thick rigid insulation provides corrosion resistance, structural integrity, and thermal efficiency. - Forced Air Dryer Section
Integrated dryer ensures items exit clean, dry, and ready for immediate reuse. - Effluent Cooling for Code Compliance
Automatically cools wastewater to below 140°F, supporting municipal discharge requirements. - Water Conservation & Descale Cycle
Designed to reduce water usage and extend system life through integrated water-saving and descaling features. - Flexible Control & Service Access
Available with right-hand or left-hand controls and service access to match facility layouts.
Safety Features
- Door safety switches on all service access doors
- Emergency stop buttons at all external door zones
- Immediate termination of processing functions for enhanced operator safety
Washer Sections
- 18″ (457 mm) Load Section
- 30″ (762 mm) Pre-Wash Section
- 78″ (1981 mm) Wash Section
- 54″ (1372 mm) Rinse Section
- 84″ (2134 mm) Dryer Section
- 48″ (1219 mm) Powered Run-Out Unload Conveyor
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Vivus
- Model: VT-3650
- Product Type: Custom Tunnel Washer / Conveyor Washer
Tunnel Dimensions:
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37″ W x 25″ H
Belt Width:
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36″
External Dimensions:
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53″ W x 83″ H x 276″ D
The Vivus VT-3650 delivers enterprise-level tunnel washer performance in a space-efficient footprint. Its continuous processing, integrated drying, and validation-ready temperature control make it a strong solution for laboratories that require high throughput without the width of larger tunnel systems.
