Reaching the Apex of truckmounts
February 1st 2005 A major introduction to the Prochem Europe truckmount extraction cleaning range is launched this year in the Apex, featuring an uprated low-noise diesel engine option and upgraded solution pump.
The Apex, a dual-wand unit, is similar to Prochem’s Everest unit in performance and price. It utilises the same frame,water tank, patented heat exchange technology,Gardner Tri-Lobe blower and 80 gallon waste tank. The main difference lies in the machine’s choice of power and pump componentry, says Prochem md Alan Tilley.
“The Apex utilises a choice of Kubota petrol or 31HP diesel engines,” he says. “The oil-burner is a low-noise unit designed especially for use in noise-sensitive areas and brings the cost economies associated with the use of this type of fuel. Both engines are updated versions of units used in previous Prochem truckmount designs.“ Alan says:“The Apex comes with standard Emperor solution pumps.
“This is a very reliable and tested pump which can run for up to five hours dry without detriment. It makes a good upgrade to an Apex.” Both Apex models are priced £15 995 plus VAT and including fitting and operator training, and can be purchased outright or via Prochem’s own leasing programme, subject to acceptance.
The model gets its official launch at March’s Cleaning Show at Birmingham’s NEC, but will be available from January 2005. More articles from Prochem Europe Ltd: | 
