Discover the ProTecht™ Difference
Tank Car Cleaning Done Right, On-Site & Safely by Transco Rail Services
The ProTecht Mobile Tank Car Cleaning Technology is revolutionizing the railcar cleaning industry with its patented tank car cleaning system with four different tank car cleaning technologies. This industry-first technology is offered solely by Transco Rail Services in the United States and Canada:
ProTecht Has You Covered
Whether needed for tank car qualification or change of service, cleaning the interior of the tank car is a priority to get out-of-service cars back in operation.
If you ship, own, operate or lease a fleet of tank cars, ProTecht offers a safe, efficient and mobile solution to quickly return cars to service keeping your railyard and fleet in-motion.
Safety
ProTecht eliminates confined-space entry by using autonomous, remote tank car cleaning, dramatically reducing risk while maintaining full safety and environmental compliance.
Efficiency
We deliver high-throughput, on-site tank car cleaning that handles multiple cars per day, reducing bottlenecks and accelerating turnaround without sacrificing safety or quality.
Sustainability
Our closed-loop filtration system reuses water and detergent, reducing waste, minimizing downtime, and enabling longer, more efficient cleaning operations without frequent refills or effluent discharge.
On-Site Capability
Our mobile tank car cleaning system comes directly to your site, eliminating off-site transport while delivering fast, safe, high-throughput cleaning with minimal disruption to railyard operations.
Water Filtration Tank Car Cleaning System
Efficient, Safe Cleaning for Light Liquid Residues
Light liquid residuals like AV fuel, diesel, and gasoline require a less intensive tank car cleaning process, and the ProTecht Water Filtration Cleaning System is built for exactly that. Using a 3D rotary orbital sprayer that installs easily through the tank car manway, the sprayer rotates 360° through a preset cleaning cycle that sprays the entire tank car interior in under 20 minutes — with no confined space entry required.
Our patented closed-loop water filtration system removes solids and impurities from the waste stream, allowing the purified water to be reused for multiple tank cars. This proprietary, high-efficiency system minimizes the need for constant refills or to offload effluent — enabling faster, safer, and more sustainable cleaning at scale.
Commodities:
- AV Fuel
- Diesel
- Gasoline
- Chemical Products
- And other similar commodities
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Styrene – Before Cleaning
Styrene – After Cleaning
Steam Injection Tank Car Cleaning System
High-Temperature Steam Cleaning for Midgrade Residues
Some commodities — such as corn oil, condensates, lube oil, and other midgrade distillates with light scaling — require steam injection cleaning to fully remove contamination from within the tank car. The ProTecht Steam Injection Cleaning System delivers temperatures up to 350°F (180°C), during cleaning.
This entry-less, mobile system uses hoses that reach up to 200 feet and is capable of cleaning two tank cars simultaneously, significantly increasing throughput.
All cleanings are performed to Kosher certification standards. If Kosher service is required, a certified technician conducts a Kosher wipe-down after the tank is steam-cleaned, ventilated, and confirmed safe for entry.
Watch Our Steam Injection System in Action
Commodities:
- Biofuels
- Chemical Products
- Kosher Products
- And other similar commodities
Jet Fuel – Before Cleaning
Jet Fuel – After Cleaning
Automated Cannon Tank Car Cleaning System
Maximum Cleaning Power Without Confined Space Entry
Built for heavy commodities and solidified tank car heels, the ProTecht Automated Cannon Cleaning System delivers powerful, patented cleaning technology with unmatched reach and force. At the heart of the system is a high-impact water cannon that sprays water, solvent, or detergent with enough strength to spray over 200 feet — ideal for breaking down and emulsifying hardened heel deposits left inside the tank car.
Equipped with a live video camera and lighting, the cannon is remotely operated from ground level, eliminating the need for confined space entry and enhancing operator safety.
This entry-less, autonomous process uses a multi-stage cycle:
- Solvent spray to dissolve hydrocarbon-based residues
- Detergent wash (alkaline-based) to remove residual scaling
- Final water rinse to complete the clean
A closed-loop filtration system separates and recycles water, solvent, and cleaner for reuse — conserving resources while reducing waste and operational costs.
The result? Faster cleaning cycles, lower environmental impact, and tank cars returned to service quicker than with conventional tank car cleaning methods.
Watch the Automated Cannon Tank Car Cleaning System in Action
Commodities:
- Asphalt
- Diluted Bitumen
- Heavy Crude Oil
- Bitumen
- And other similar commodities
Asphalt – Before Cleaning
Asphalt – After Cleaning
Mobile Pressure Tank Car Cleaning System
On-Site Flare, Purge & Cleaning Solutions Done Safely
The ProTecht Mobile Pressure Tank Car Cleaning and Flare & Purge System delivers a fully integrated, on-site service designed to safely depressurize, inert, clean, inspect, and repair pressure tank cars without routing them through a fixed shop facility.
By combining nitrogen generation, vapor control, flaring, inspection, and repair into one mobile platform, we reduce downtime, minimize emissions, and return assets to service faster.
Minimize Emissions. Maximize Uptime.
Nitrogen Generator On-Site
Expedited Return to Service
Controlled Emissions & Vapor Management
Fully Mobile, Fully Integrated
Proven Field Performance
This proven, field-tested solution has been successfully deployed in railyards. During cleaning of pressure tank cars, the ProTecht system has delivered safe depressurization, controlled vapor management, and consistent nitrogen inerting without safety incidents or uncontrolled emissions. For customers, that means reliable performance you can trust, reduced downtime, and faster return of your assets to revenue service.
From Vapor to Verified Control
- Controlled Hydrocarbon Vapor Combustion
- Knockout Drum & Flame Arrestor Protection
- Remote Ignition for Stable Operation
- Reduced Emissions, Faster Turnaround
- Programmable Nitrogen Purities Down to 1% O₂
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Ready to Get Started?
ProTecht Mobile Tank Car Cleaning Technology is offered solely by Transco Rail Services.
To schedule cleanings or for more information please contact us.