Participating Peterbilt dealers now offer a diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning service that utilizes the FSX Inc cleaning machine, one of the industry’s leading DPF cleaning systems.
FSX Inc. manufactures and distributes DPF cleaning equipment used in the trucking, transit, railroad and shipping industries. FSX DPF cleaning equipment ensures every industry using diesel engines will get the maximum life possible between cleanings.
This cleaning service offers truck operators superior results over other machines. The FSX machine cleans both ends and each cell of a DPF, which can have up to 6,000 individual cells. The FSX machine also offers great flexibility because it can clean filters from automobiles, off-road equipment and trucks, from light-duty all the way up to heavy-duty.
One unique feature of the FSX machine is the TrapTester 7; an air flow test bench that tests a filter before and after it is cleaned to determine the extent of ash build-up.
Without the testing capability, it’s impossible for technicians to know how clean the filter is after a DPF cleaning. The air flow test allows them to determine if the filter is clean enough to re-install on the vehicle.
Only the FSX package uses the pneumatic TrapBlaster 7—or air knife scanning technology—which directs air through high pressure jets to clean each cell of a dirty DPF individually on both ends. While the forced air is powerful enough to clean stubborn ash and soot off the filter, it will not damage cell walls or platinum coatings or dislodge ceramic from the filter casing. For filters that require extra cleaning, the FSX system offers a TrapBurner which provides the capability to thermally clean the DPF in compliance with OEM specifications.
Intervals for DPF cleanings depend on the engine size and manufacturer, plus operating conditions. Truck operators should consult the truck OEM or engine manufacturer for DPF cleaning intervals. A standard DPF cleaning using the FSX machine takes 20 to 60 minutes. A thermal cleaning using the FSX machine’s TrapBurner takes about nine hours.
For further details about the DPF cleaning service using the FSX machine, including pricing and scheduling, contact your preferred Peterbilt dealer and ask for the DPF cleaning service using the FSX machine. For more information also visit www.fsxinc.com.
