Water resources are extremely scarce across the Middle East. Desilting and maintenance of water tanks, storage pools, and municipal culverts have always been core priorities for infrastructure management in the UAE. Traditional manual sludge cleaning is not only low-efficient, but also exposes workers to toxic gas risks in confined spaces and harsh high-temperature conditions. In recent years, the UAE government has kept increasing investment in drainage systems and industrial tank maintenance. Dubai’s rainwater drainage pipelines stretch over 4 million linear meters, connecting more than 72,000 rainwater outlets. Against such a backdrop, the water tank cleaning robot, as an intelligent desilting solution, is gradually replacing manual work and becoming a must-have product for the UAE market.
YG Machinery has focused on R&D of underwater dredging equipment for years. Its full series of water tank cleaning robots covers multiple models from YG500 to YG1200, with cleaning widths ranging from 500mm to 1200mm and a maximum pumping flow rate of 200m³/h. The maximum working depth reaches 30 to 90 meters. Fitted with a tracked chassis and working end, the robot is remotely controlled by operators via a wireless system to move and perform cleaning tasks. It stirs, cuts, crushes, and pumps out sludge and sediment at tank bottoms, pool floors, and inside culverts, then delivers waste through pipelines to post-processing equipment for solid-liquid separation and resource recovery. The machine supports two power options: electric and diesel. Optional modules, including explosion-proof motors, high-definition cameras, and high-pressure water pumps, are available to meet diverse demands from municipal, chemical, and industrial scenarios.
Water Tank Cleaning Robot Specifications
| Model | YG500 Electric | YG600 Electric | YG700 Electric | YG800 Electric | YG900 Electric | YG1200 Electric |
| Robot Dimensions | 1500×500×650 mm | 1500×600×650 mm | 1600×700×650 mm | 1600×850×700 mm | 1650×960×750 mm | 1900×1200×750 mm |
| Slurry Pump Model | 3E-100Z170 | 3E-100Z170 | 4E-250ZJ45 | 4E-250ZJ45 | 4E-250ZJ45 | 4C-200Z125 |
| Cleaning Width | 500 mm | 600 mm | 700 mm | 800 mm | 900 mm | 1200 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 |
| Robot Weight | — | — | — | — | — | 500 kg |
| Pump Inlet Size | 3 inch | 3 inch | 4 inch | 4 inch | 4 inch | 5 inch |
| Pump Flow Rate | 100 m³/h | 100 m³/h | 160 m³/h | 160 m³/h | 200 m³/h | 200 m³/h |
| Pump Head | 0–30 m | 0–30 m | 0–25 m | 0–25 m | 0–25 m | 0–25 m |
| Hydraulic Station Dimensions | 2200×1200×1700 mm | 2200×1200×1700 mm | 2200×1200×1700 mm | 2200×1200×1700 mm | 2200×1200×1700 mm | 2120×1240×1200 mm |
| Main Motor Power | 18 kW | 18 kW | 22 kW | 22 kW | 22 kW | 45 kW |
| Hydraulic System Pressure | 0–16 MPa | 0–16 MPa | 0–16 MPa | 0–16 MPa | 0–16 MPa | 0–16 MPa |
| Max Particle Size | 15 mm | 15 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 50 mm | 60 mm |
| 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 |
| Standard Hydraulic Hose Length | 50 m | 50 m | 50 m | 50 m | 50 m | 50 m |
| Control System | Wireless Remote Control | Wireless Remote Control | Wireless Remote Control | Wireless Remote Control | Wireless Remote Control | Wireless Remote Control |
| Lighting System | 2× Underwater LED Lights | 2× Underwater LED Lights | 2× Underwater LED Lights | 2× Underwater LED Lights | 2× Underwater LED Lights | 2× Underwater LED Lights |
Case 1: Desilting Project at Abu Dhabi Port
Client Background
A port maintenance firm in Abu Dhabi takes charge of sediment removal for port waters and docks all year round. Heavy sludge accumulates across dock areas. Traditional solutions rely on divers with suction devices, which are inefficient and carry high safety risks.
Construction Challenges
Water depth varies greatly in the working zone. Sediments mixed with broken stones and debris often clog ordinary pumping equipment. Besides, the port must stay operational, leaving very limited time windows for desilting work without long shutdowns.
YG Solution
The YG team recommended the YG900 Electric water tank cleaning robot. This model features a 900mm cleaning width and 200m³/h pumping flow, handling solid particles up to 50mm. Equipped with both a suction head and an auger crushing suction head, it efficiently processes debris-laden sludge. Underwater LED lights and a camera system allow operators to monitor real-time underwater footage from shore control rooms.
Project Process
The client submitted an inquiry via the YG official website. YG sales engineers held multiple rounds of online technical communication, analyzing detailed parameters including water depth, sediment composition, and working area to finalize the equipment configuration. Delivery was completed in May 2025, and the YG team provided remote installation guidance and operation training.
Operation Result
After deployment, the robot drastically lifted desilting efficiency and ran steadily during continuous work with zero pump blockages. The client commented on its simple operation: a single operator can finish tasks that previously required multiple staff.
Case 2: Dubai Municipal Drainage Pipeline Desilting Project
Client Background
A large infrastructure maintenance contractor in Dubai delivers long-term maintenance services for government drainage pipelines and lift pump stations.
Construction Challenges
Municipal manholes and sedimentation tanks are confined spaces with high concentrations of toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide, creating severe hazards for manual underground entry. Moreover, municipal desilting must follow strict standards: “system keeps running, no staff enters tanks, no sludge spills on ground”, which traditional methods cannot meet.
YG Solution
YG proposed the YG600 Electric water tank cleaning robot. It has a 600mm cleaning width and 100m³/h pumping flow. Its compact body moves flexibly inside narrow confined spaces like manholes and sediment tanks. Built-in self-priming suction head mixes and continuously pumps tank bottom sediment. Wireless remote control enables full operation without workers stepping into confined areas.
Project Process
YG engineers designed a complete desilting plan covering model selection, pipeline layout, and post-processing connection based on data from the client’s multiple working sites. After the equipment demonstration and technical Q&A, the client placed an official order at the end of 2025. After delivery, YG guided on-site installation and commissioning via remote video.
Operation Result
This water tank cleaning robot fully achieves safe operation with “zero staff entry into tanks”. It finished desilting for multiple sediment tanks and manholes with uniform, thorough suction. Sludge is directly piped to post-processing units for dewatering, complying with environmental requirements of “no sludge spillage”.
Why Choose the YG Water Tank Cleaning Robot
- Proven global market performance: YG Machinery products have been exported to Europe, the Middle East, South America, Asia, and other regions. Various robotic dredges have stood the test of complex working conditions.
- Modular design fits multiple waste types: YG sludge cleaning robot supports flexible optional attachments, including suction heads, rotary augers, buckets, and opening rakes based on sediment characteristics of tanks, pools, or culverts. It supports multiple extraction modes like self-suction, pumping, and pushing to deliver targeted desilting performance.
- Remote control + HD vision for safe visible operation: All dredging robot models come standard with wireless remote control and underwater LED lights, with optional HD cameras. Operators monitor underwater footage from safe zones to completely eliminate confined space hazards, ideal for explosion-proof and toxic gas environments.
- One-stop full-process service with worry-free support: YG provides end-to-end technical support, including pre-project site surveys, equipment selection, mid-stage installation & commissioning, operator training, and long-term remote maintenance. Whether you need a dredging robot for river ecological dredging or industrial tank cleaning, we customize full packages including power stations, pipeline layout, and post-processing connections.
- Dual power supply with abundant optional upgrades: Machines offer electric and diesel power modes. Add-on upgrades such as explosion-proof motors and high-pressure water pumps satisfy strict standards of municipal, chemical, and port projects, keeping your sludge cleaning robot stable and efficient under extreme conditions.
Contact YG
If you struggle with desilting for water tanks, pools, or culverts, feel free to contact YG Machinery for professional consultation and free quotations. The YG team will recommend the most suitable sludge cleaning robot model and configuration matching your actual working conditions, helping you realize safe, efficient, and eco-friendly intelligent desilting.
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