When a panel cleaner, web cleaner or brush system is withdrawn, the exact part number often leads nowhere — the series may be discontinued or the code revised. The faster route is cross-referencing: capture the surface, speed and cleanliness data that define the unit and match them to a current alternative. This guide covers what to read and how to turn it into a replacement specification.
What defines interchangeability
A cleaning system is defined by the surface it treats and the line it sits in. Capture these before looking for a substitute:
| Parameter | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Surface type | Panel, web or 3D workpiece — each needs a different family |
| Material | Board, film, glass, metal or painted surfaces |
| Line width | Width the unit must cover at the installation point |
| Line speed | Conveyor speed the cleaner must keep up with |
| Cleanliness target | Required particle size and cleaning rate |
| Media | Brush contact, air knife, vacuum or a combination |
| Installation | Inline, robot-mounted or standalone |
A photo of the unit with its code is usually enough for a specialist to propose a match.
Notes by system type
- Panel cleaners (Wandres FOX Panel-Cleaner): match the panel width and cleanliness target.
- Sword brushes (Wandres Sword Brush, Combi): modular brushes sized to width and speed.
- Cleaning channels (Wandres Tornado Channel): air knife + brush + vacuum combinations for higher cleaning rates.
- Robot brushes (Wandres LAURA): 3D surface cleaning on curved workpieces.
- Web cleaners (Wandres Web Sword Brush): films and continuous webs.
- Brush systems (Wandres CEVOMAT): B-Line brush cleaning for panels.
How a cross-reference is built
- Record the original code and capture a photo of the unit.
- Note the surface type, material and cleanliness target.
- Confirm the line width and speed.
- Check the media combination (brush, air, vacuum).
- Trial the unit inline before production use.
Why use a sourcing specialist
The same cleaning duty is met by several manufacturers with equivalent systems — Wandres and others cover panel, web and 3D cleaning. A sourcing partner keeps multiple brands on file, checks the candidate against your code, supplies procurement documentation, and can often ship a stocked equivalent within a day or two instead of waiting on a long factory lead time.
Get a quote
If you have a cleaning system part number — current or obsolete — send it with a photo. We return a cross-reference suggestion, price and lead time, typically within one business day.
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