Dry pipe cleaning

Fouling in vacuum- and extraction piping causes product build-up, leading to blockages, reduced flow, increased energy use, contamination, and potential safety hazards.

Goodway® equipment can remove soot, scale, stubborn residues, powdery and crystalline deposits, dust, slurry, and other forms of fouling from boilers, tubes, and industrial piping. Note that greasy or wet deposits are not an ideal match for this cleaning method.

Yes, Goodway® equipment is effective for both fully blocked and partially restricted pipes, helping to restore proper flow safely and efficiently.

Mechanical cleaning is generally safe for pipe materials; only when heavy scraper tools are used, there is a small chance of creating scratches.

To clean vacuum- and extraction piping, you need a pipe cleaning system, flexible shafts, and specialized brushes. These allow you to remove all types of deposits without water. Goodway Benelux offers electric and air-powered systems suitable for nearly all industries.

Yes, all Goodway® tube cleaners are equipped with water couplings for wet tube cleaning, but can also be used for dry operation.

To select the correct brush size, first measure the pipe’s inner diameter (ID) accurately. Then choose a brush that makes proper contact with the pipe wall, brushes are usually slightly oversized to maximize contact and effectively remove deposits.

The replacement frequency depends on the type and severity of fouling. Hard, abrasive deposits wear brushes faster than soft residues. Brushes should always be replaced once they lose their oversized fit or their cleaning effectiveness noticeably decreases.

Dry pipe cleaning methods are generally less effective on wet or greasy fouling. For sticky or greasy deposits, using wet cleaning or brushes designed for such residues is recommended to achieve thorough removal.

No, Goodway Benelux’s spider brushes are not food-grade, but they are often used in the food industry. After loosening deposits, the central vacuum system is turned on to remove the dislodged deposits and any remaining residues.

Yes! Goodway® equipment can clean pipes from 30 mm up to 900 mm. For pipes above 400 mm, a special centralizer tool is available, allowing cleaning up to 900 mm. Effectiveness depends on the application, vertical pipes, for example, can often be cleaned efficiently even at large diameters.

Goodway® equipment stands out among dry pipe cleaning methods because its rotary mechanical approach uses flexible shafts with brushes, scrapers, and cutting tools to physically break up and remove fouling. This often makes it faster, more effective, and more adaptable to different deposit types and pipe sizes than static or manual methods, especially for stubborn or compacted buildup.

Also, with this cleaning technique there is much less need for piping disassembly before and during the cleaning. Which noticeably decreases the cleaning time and shutdown of the installation – which in turn allows for more frequent, preventive cleanings.

Although Goodway® offers specialized equipment for hazardous locations, such as certain industrial vacuums, their standard dry pipe cleaning machines are not ATEX-certified. For use in an ATEX zone, you must select a model that is explicitly certified for the specific hazard classification.