Frank Key Tool Hire has taken delivery of its first X-Splash Wash Bay which is designed with the reduction of environmental impact in mind.

The X-Splash is a standalone cleaning system for plant and machinery which aim to prevent soil pollution and contamination of drains from oil, grease and other chemical contaminants often used in equipment cleaning.

It features a modular section drainage base with a micro-switch in the Rear Solids Collection Tank set to activate the drainage pump when the water reaches a pre-set level. The surrounding area is shielded by large side panels and the anti-slip diamond tread ramp helps operator safety when loading plant on and off the wash bay area.

The unit comes complete with separation tanks for oil, water and solids. Easy access to both the solids collection tank and filtration tank means all contaminates can be disposed of properly.

Craig Wheldale, Frank Key's group hire manager, said: 'This is the first X-Splash we have purchased. We did look at some similar models but we found that the Trime set-up was an all-round good product and value for money. If this initial purchase proves to be successful there is a possibility we will be ordering some additional units.

'The service we have received throughout the process has been first class. The X-Splash Wash Bay is already proving its worth despite only being in operation for a short time. We are very impressed'