Vivus VT-4850 Custom Tunnel Washer
High-Volume Conveyor Tunnel Washer for Laboratory Animal Care
The Vivus VT-4850 Custom Tunnel Washer is a floor-mounted, automatic, heavy-duty conveyor washer engineered for continuous, high-volume processing in research animal care facilities. Designed to efficiently wash and dry cages, utensils, and water bottles, this tunnel washer delivers consistent sanitation performance while maximizing throughput and operational efficiency.
With a multi-phase treatment process, integrated forced-air drying, and intelligent programmable controls, the VT-4850 is ideal for vivariums and laboratories that require reliable, uninterrupted washing operations at scale.
Common Applications
- Laboratory animal cages (metal or plastic)
- Water bottles and accessories
- Utensils and animal care components
- High-throughput vivarium and research facilities
Key Features & Benefits
- Continuous Conveyor Tunnel Operation
Floor-mounted tunnel washer designed for uninterrupted processing, increasing throughput and reducing manual handling. - Automatic Five-Phase Treatment Cycle
Includes loading, pre-wash, detergent wash, rinse, and drying—all performed in a continuous, automated process. - Temperature-Guaranteed Wash & Rinse Phases
Wash, rinse, and final rinse phases can be temperature guaranteed to support sanitation validation requirements. - 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 minimizing cross-contamination risks. - Advanced Touchscreen Controls
Industrial-style, fully modular programmable control system with a color touchscreen operator interface. Program and name up to four individual treatment routines. - Durable Stainless Steel Construction
Fully welded stainless-steel cabinet with 2” thick rigid insulation provides long-term corrosion resistance, structural strength, and thermal efficiency. - Forced Air Dryer Section
Integrated drying section ensures cages and accessories exit clean, dry, and ready for reuse. - Effluent Cooling for Compliance
Automatically cools wastewater to below 140°F, helping facilities meet municipal discharge requirements. - Water Conservation & Descale Cycle
Designed to reduce water consumption while maintaining performance, with an integrated descale cycle for system longevity. - Flexible Service Access
Available with right-hand or left-hand controls and service access to accommodate 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-4850
- Product Type: Custom Tunnel Washer / Conveyor Washer
Tunnel Dimensions:
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49″ W x 25″ H
Belt Width:
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48″
External Dimensions:
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64″ W x 83″ H x 276″ D
The Vivus VT-4850 is purpose-built for facilities that demand maximum throughput, validated sanitation, and continuous operation. Its conveyor-driven design, multi-phase treatment process, and integrated drying make it an ideal solution for large-scale vivariums and research environments focused on efficiency and compliance.
