Marine Tank Cleaning Machines

Equipment for Oil & Chemical Tankers, OSV/PSVs, Ships & Dry Bulk Carriers

U.S. Shipping Corp.
U.S. Shipping Corp.

Butterworth patented the first commercially viable Tank Cleaning Machine and method of tank cleaning for marine use in 1925. Since then, as the inventor of the modern method of tank washing for both marine and industrial applications worldwide, Butterworth continues to be the first name in tank cleaning technology.

Butterworth offers portable tank cleaning machines for long-term rental, short-term rental, and outright sale. Portable Tank Cleaning machines are held at locations worldwide.

Used In

  • Oil tankers
  • Product tankers
  • Chemical tankers
  • Dry bulk carriers
  • Barges
  • Offshore supply vessels (OSV) for drilling mud tank cleaning
  • Platform supply vessels (PSV) and drillships for mud pit tank cleaning
  • Anchor handling tugs
  • Drillships
  • Platforms
  • Ferries
  • Cruise ships

Recommended Butterworth Marine Tank Cleaning Products

Min. Opening: 9 in (228.6 mm)
Flow: 30-345 gpm (6.8-79.3 m3/hr)
Max. Pressure: 250 psi (17.3 bar)
Max. Temperature: 250° F (121.1° C)

Min. Opening: 5.613 in (142.56 mm)
Flow: 20-230 gpm (4.5-52.2 m3/hr)
Max. Pressure: 300 psi (20.7 bar)
Max. Temperature: 300° F (149° C)

Min. Opening: 4.4 in (111.87 mm)
Flow: 8-205 gpm (1.8-47.4 m3/hr)
Max. Pressure: 300 psi (20.7 bar)
Max. Temperature: 300° F (149° C)

Min. Opening:  6.4173 (163 mm)
Flow: 20-170 gpm (4.5-39 m3/hr)
Max. Pressure: 300 psi (20.7 bar)
Max. Temperature: 300° F (149° C)

Min. Opening: 4.4 in
Flow: 8-230 gpm (1.8-52.2 m3/hr)
Max. Pressure: 300 psi (20.7 bar)
Max. Temperature: 300° F (149° C)

Min. Opening: 1.77 in (45 mm)
Flow: 2.6-121 gpm (0.6-27.5 m3/hr)
Max. Pressure: 105 psi (7.2 bar)
Max. Temperature: 300° F (149° C)