The difficulty of sludge cleaning often depends on the nature of the medium and the working environment. Factors such as hardened sludge, sediment with debris, and low underwater visibility all place demands on equipment. The industrial tank cleaning robot produced by YG uses a tracked chassis and wireless remote control, and is equipped with various tools like stirring heads, augers, and buckets, allowing flexible configuration for different conditions. Multiple extraction methods—pumping, pushing, and self-priming—enable the equipment to work effectively in chemical storage tanks, sewage pools, and pipelines. Compared with manual cleaning, the tank cleaning robot can operate continuously without being affected by harsh environments.
Industrial Tank Cleaning Robot Parameters
| 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: Chemical Tank Cleaning – From Manual Entry to Unmanned Operation
Customer Background: A mid-sized chemical company in eastern Slovenia operates several large industrial storage tanks for liquid raw materials. After years of operation, about 40 cm of chemical sediment and sludge had built up at the bottom, seriously reducing effective capacity and product quality. The conventional practice required shutting down production, emptying the tank, and having workers enter manually for cleaning. Each shutdown lost more than a week of production, and the residual chemical gases inside posed health risks to personnel.
YG Solution: Based on the medium characteristics and sediment conditions, YG’s technical team recommended the YG800 industrial tank cleaning robot, equipped with explosion-proof motors and an explosion-proof camera – a must-have for chemical plant operations. The robot used a stirring head combined with pumping extraction. After being lowered through the manhole, the operator controlled the robot’s movement and operation via wireless remote control from outside the tank, with real-time video clearly showing the interior.
Case Process: From initial contact to contract signing, the two sides went through two weeks of technical discussions. YG provided equipment parameters, explosion-proof certification documents, and an operation plan. The customer finally signed a purchase contract in September 2025, ordering one explosion-proof YG800 underwater dredging robot. The equipment was shipped by land to Slovenia, and YG arranged remote video installation guidance.
Results: In actual operation, the tank cleaning robot completed cleaning of a single storage tank in just 3 days, compared to 8 days with manual methods. The customer estimated that using YG’s water tank cleaning robot reduced the total cost of a single cleaning session by about 40%, with no need to stop production or empty the tank – achieving the goal of “system running, no one inside.”
Case 2: Municipal Sewer Network Cleaning – From High-Risk Manual Work to Remote Control
Customer Background: A municipal water utility company in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is responsible for maintaining the city’s drainage network and sewage treatment facilities. Some of the main pipelines and manholes had severe sludge buildup after long term operation, causing poor drainage and flooding during rainy seasons. Previously, the company relied on workers entering manholes for cleaning, but confined spaces, poor ventilation, and risks of toxic gases like hydrogen sulfide made it difficult to ensure worker safety.
YG Solution: The utility company learned about YG’s industrial tank cleaning robot products through an industry exhibition and then contacted YG for technical consultation. Based on the pipe diameter and sludge conditions, YG’s team recommended the YG600 robot, equipped with a stirring head and auger crushing function to handle debris and hardened sludge. The tracked chassis allowed stable travel inside the pipe, with wireless remote control enabling precise positioning and operation.
Case Process: After three rounds of video meetings and plan adjustments, the two sides signed a contract in November 2025. After delivery, YG assisted with commissioning through remote guidance.
Results: In actual operation, the underwater dredging robot moved smoothly inside a 600-mm diameter pipe. The stirring head broke up and collected hardened sludge, while the pumping system delivered the sludge to a sludge truck on the surface. Cleaning one manhole and its connected pipe section took about 4 hours, compared to a full day with manual methods. According to the customer’s statistics, using YG’s industrial tank cleaning robot improved cleaning efficiency by about 60% and completely eliminated the safety risks of workers entering manholes.
Contact YG
Every tank has a different shape, every pipe network has different working conditions, and every pool contains a different medium. YG does not make a one-size-fits-all industrial tank cleaning robot; instead, we configure power, tools, and extraction methods according to the customer’s actual needs. Explosion-proof for chemical scenarios, high flow pumps for large tanks, auger crushing for hard sludge – that is YG’s customized service. The two cases in Slovenia prove that the right configuration matters more than blind purchasing. Tell YG your operation requirements now, and we will recommend the most suitable model along with detailed technical parameters and a quotation.
