Cleaning and washdown systems

Maintaining hygiene is a vital process particularly in the food processing, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. High-quality, efficient cleaning and disinfection equipment helps businesses meet even the most stringent sanitising requirements.

Washdown is the essential process of maintaining hygiene by removing soils, reducing bacteria to safe levels, and eliminating harmful pathogens across equipment, environments, and high‑contact surfaces. It brings together the three core hygiene actions: cleaning, which removes dirt and organic matter; sanitising, which reduces bacteria to safe public‑health levels; and disinfecting, which destroys viruses, bacteria, and fungi when deeper pathogen control is required.

Cleaning performance that makes the most of every drop of chemical

Our washdown product range from Lafferty Equipment supports all stages of this process, from robust foamers and high‑pressure applicators to entryway systems and CIP solutions, helping facilities achieve consistent, compliant hygiene standards across food production, industrial and commercial environments.

Benefits of using Lafferty washdown products:

Maximum Value from Every Drop of Chemical
Lafferty’s engineered dilution and application systems help customers achieve superior cleaning and sanitising results while using chemicals as efficiently as possible.

Always-Accurate Chemical Mixing for Reliable Results
Precise Venturi dilution technology ensures chemicals are blended at consistent, repeatable ratios, giving you dependable performance every time, no guesswork, no variability.

Better Coverage with Less Product
Rich, clinging foam expands chemical solutions to cover more surface area and extend contact time, helping customers achieve higher hygiene standards without wasting product.

Reduced Over-Application and Lower Operating Costs
Visual foam coverage confirms that surfaces have been fully treated, while metering tips strictly control how much concentrate is used, helping prevent overuse and lowering chemical spend.

Faster, Easier Cleaning That Boosts Productivity
User‑friendly equipment placed where it’s needed most supports quicker washdowns, better adherence to procedures, and allows staff to focus on higher‑value tasks rather than repetitive manual work.

Safer, More Confident Chemical Handling
Lafferty systems make chemical application safer and more controlled, giving operators the confidence to maintain excellent hygiene while handling chemicals responsibly and efficiently.

Simple to install and maintain
And we are able to readily supply spare and replacement parts.

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Chemical Proportioners & Mixing Stations

What they are:
Wall‑mounted, mains‑pressure‑driven chemical dilution systems. Venturi injectors draw concentrate and mix automatically using colour‑coded metering tips.

Benefits:

  • Eliminates manual chemical mixing
  • Improves accuracy and chemical cost‑control
  • Hands‑free ball‑valve activation options
  • Backflow protection
  • Configurable flow rates for bottles, buckets, or large containers

CIP Conveyor Sanitising Systems

These Clean‑in‑Place systems are designed to sanitise conveyor belts using mains‑pressure venturi dilution. Fully adjustable spray arms with Spreader Nozzle™ provide wide, even coverage.

Benefits:

  • Adjustable spray height, angle, and width
  • Rapid sanitiser delivery
  • Converts quickly between CIP and manual sanitising via quick‑disconnect wand
  • Suitable for food production environments 

Combination Applicators

Lafferty offers a range of multifunction applicators for applying chemicals in different formats e.g. foams and rinsing and sanitising sprays. They use Venturi injection to draw and blend chemical concentrates to create accurately diluted solutions using precision metering tips to control chemical usage. Multifunction equipment is available in a variety of configurations and with flow rates to suit large or small jobs

Benefits

  • Improved efficiency with different application modes available in one station, operators can move quickly between tasks, reducing downtime and making processes faster
  • Reduced equipment clutter. One combined unit saves space and simplifies installation and maintenance
  • Flexible and versatile: they are configurable to match customers' processes

Sprayers

Lafferty sprayers include both water‑driven Venturi units for accurate chemical dilution and compressed‑air‑operated sprayers for projecting ready‑to‑use solutions with dependable pressure. Venturi models use facility water pressure to draw and mix chemicals automatically, delivering smooth, consistent spray coverage for cleaning and sanitising tasks. Air‑driven units produce steady, controlled spray output, offering reliable performance in demanding industrial environments.

Benefits

  • Durable, industrial‑grade construction for tough environments
  • Smooth, consistent spray patterns for reliable coverage every time
  • Chemical‑compatible seals for safe use with a wide range of solutions
  • Easy to operate with ergonomic wands and interchangeable nozzles

Entryway Sanitising Systems

These are automated foam‑applicator systems that project sanitiser onto entryway floors to prevent cross‑contamination. These systems operate using UK mains water pressure (typically 1–4 bar) and create clinging foam via venturi dilution with compressed air for increased coverage and contact time.

Benefits:

  • Automated, repeatable sanitising at set intervals
  • Consistent dilution and coverage
  • Adjustable foam wetness
  • Ideal for moderate‑ to high‑traffic hygiene‑critical areas

Hand Hygiene Dispensers

Laffery hand hygiene dispenses are fully mechanical, stainless‑steel sanitiser dispensers requiring no power. Operated via foot pedal to eliminate hand contact and reduce contamination risk.

Benefits:

  • Completely touch‑free
  • Takes 1‑litre and multi‑litre bulk containers (no proprietary cartridge)
  • Strong, industrial stainless construction
  • Lockable cabinet for theft prevention
  • Adjustable dose to control cost‑in‑use

Portable Hose‑End & Airless Foamers

These are portable systems that create foam using either mains‑pressure venturi action or high‑pressure water. Ideal for mobile cleaning or sites without compressed air.

Benefits:

  • Quick set-up
  • Visual confirmation of coverage
  • Flexible, lightweight, and cost‑efficient
  • Works with standard hose supply

Mains‑Pressure Foamers (1–8 bar)

These are wall‑mounted foamers that use standard or boosted mains water pressure plus compressed air to generate rich, clinging foam for medium‑to‑large surfaces.

Benefits:

  • Reliable venturi dilution
  • Adjustable foam wet/dry consistency
  • Water and air gauges reduce setup time
  • Durable stainless‑steel or polypropylene construction options

    High / Boosted‑Pressure Foamers (8–70 bar)

    These foamers are designed for boosted water systems or pressure washers. They use venturi dilution plus compressed air to produce large volumes of clinging foam with long throw distances.

    Benefits:

    • Rapid coverage for large areas
    • Strong foam projection (up to ~4 m)
    • Highly chemical‑resistant stainless components
    • Ideal for industrial washdown

    Compressed Air Tank Foamers

    Lafferty compressed air tank foamers are ortable, stainless‑steel pressure‑tank foamers. These units are filled with ready‑to‑use solution and then pressurised with compressed air to generate foam for extended periods.

    Benefits:

    • Long run‑time per fill (e.g. 15–34 minutes depending on tank size)
    • No mains water required
    • 316L stainless construction and ASME‑rated tanks
    • Excellent for large‑area sanitation

    Foggers

    Lafferty foggers use compressed air and venturi action to atomize ready‑to‑use chemical solutions into a fine mist that fills the air and settles onto exposed surfaces. They provide wide‑area, overhead coverage for disinfecting and sanitising hard‑to‑reach areas in facilities of all sizes. Built with chemical‑resistant materials and available in handheld, portable, and stationary configurations, they offer reliable, repeatable fogging performance for hygiene‑critical environments.

    Benefits

    • Use  compressed air and venturi action to create fine fog/mist for broad, overhead coverage
    • Project chemical fog up to 10.7 metres, reaching complex and hard‑to‑access areas
    • Adjustable output for damp or drier fog depending on application needs
    • Available in handheld, portable, and stationary models for any facility layout
    • Chemical‑resistant polypropylene and stainless‑steel construction for long‑term durability

    Accessories & Fluid‑Handling Equipment

    Lafferty supplies a range of supporting equipment that ensures clean, safe chemical pick‑up, hose management, and system reliability.

    Benefits:

    • Prevents leakage and contamination
    • Increases system durability
    • Reduces operator fatigue and clutter



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