Robotic Tank Cleaning in ATEX Zone 0 environment
SAFER, FASTER, SMARTER storage tank cleaning solutions
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June 20 2025
Re-Gen Robotics provide robotic tank cleaning services operating across the UK, Europe and USA predominantly within the refining and oil storage industry. Our award winning, state of the art, explosion proof, Ex Zone 0 rated robots are the most ergonomically and technologically advanced, in operation today. Our team focuses solely on robotic tank cleaning services providing expertise for your tank clean. Our technology and techniques are designed to position us as the leading provider of these services.
Our in-house R&D and engineering teams, collaborate closely with each client, to design and manage bespoke solutions adapted to their unique needs. Our service is meticulously designed to address the needs of a modern tank operator ensuring a seamless, safe and efficient tank cleaning process.
Pros & Limitations
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Fully compliant, Ex Zone 0 rated, ATEX tank cleaning robotics capable of dealing with the heaviest of crudes and fuels oils.
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Increased operational efficiency and reduce downtime and reduction in CSE
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Diluent injection capabilities including steam, high pressure water and cutter stock to reduce the viscosity of heavy sludges.
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Range of heated hoses and vacuum trucks to ensure sludge is effectively handled once outside the tank, ability to work with various methods of waste transfer
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Range of specially designed head attachments, hose and track technologies for varying range of uses in tank cleaning process.
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Continued engineering and design developments, with ability for bespoke design based on client needs
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No capital investment required - Operate fully contained system including truck, tanker, cranage, robotics and vacuum jetting
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Onsite workforce minimum of 3 operators, tank clean recorded on CCTV from the ATEX cameras
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Speedy deployment of fully submersible robotic equipment to tank
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Experienced and dedicated operating team, who have completed multiple projects for oil majors across a range of different tank duties.
Specification
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| Theme/Discipline | Industrial Cleaning |
| Core Tech | Robot |
| Industry | Storage Tanks |
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Areas of Application
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Suitable for all tank sizes, equipment designed with no restriction on hose length| Fixed and Floating Roof | Heavy Fuel Oil | Coned Floor Tanks
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Certification / Licenses
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ATEX Certified, Robots for Zone 0, TVC cabin for ATEX Zone 1 | Tankers ADR certified | ISO 45001 certification
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Compliance
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Fully compliant, Ex Zone 0 rated, ATEX tank cleaning robotics
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Capabilities
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First and only Zone 0 Ex certified, remote controlled, robotic tank cleaning | Eliminates confined space entry, cleans safely, with precision and efficiency
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No Man Entry
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Avoids the need for CSE during the desludging of toxic hazardous materials
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Safety
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Technical operator remains a safe distance away in the Zone 1 control unit, where they can monitor activity and progress, through a series of ATEX cameras fixed to the robot | Workers are not exposed to hazardous confined space environments
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Reporting
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The entire tank cleaning operation is recorded on CCTV from the ATEX cameras, available upon completion of the works | All files are date and time stamped to ensure the process is traceable for auditing purposes
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Environment
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Auger system breaks down heavy sludge without the requirement to use water | Generated waste material is transported from the site using an ADR tanker and is safely treated in an authorised, licensed facility
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