In a factory or a warehouse, floors get dirty fast and the areas are huge. An industrial cleaning robot sweeps and scrubs your halls on a fixed schedule, while your teams stay on production or logistics. Here is how to choose the right model.
What changes in an industrial environment
- The areas: several thousand square metres, to be cleaned every day or every night.
- The dirt: dust, grit, packaging debris and tyre marks, which often need sweeping before scrubbing.
- The traffic: forklifts, pallet trucks and pedestrians. The robot detects obstacles and people, and you can exclude certain zones from its route.
- The schedules: the robot works between shifts, at night or at weekends, depending on your organisation.
The first criterion: local service
In an industrial environment, a robot works hard in dirty conditions. Brushes, squeegees and filters wear out, and a machine that is down is quickly noticed. Before comparing outputs, check who will come to your site, and how fast. Discover our technical service.
Which robot for which industrial site?
- GS75 : the scrubber dryer for factories, warehouses and large halls, up to 3,000 m² per hour. It can also be driven by hand.
- GS70 : sweeps and scrubs factories, warehouses and large stores, up to 4,233 m² per hour and 13 hours of autonomy, with 80 litres of water.
- GS50 : for large areas, stations, warehouses, hospitals and shopping centres, up to 3,931 m² per hour.
- K55 : triple roller, 60 litres of water and dual battery, for warehouses and stores.
- GS45 : the sweeper for stockrooms, warehouses and workshops, outdoors too, up to 3,240 m² per hour.
Sweep first, scrub second
On an industrial floor, the right method is often to combine two robots: a sweeper such as the GS45 picks up dust and debris, then a scrubber washes and dries. The result is cleaner and the scrubbers wear out more slowly.
Water, charging and organisation
The robot can be filled and emptied by hand. Depending on the model, the autonomous station automates charging, water and draining, and the Tank reservoir supplies it when there is no water point nearby. Also plan a storage and charging spot, away from forklift traffic.
What budget should you plan?
The GS45 starts at €19,900 excl. VAT, the K55 at €24,900, the GS50 at €39,900 and the GS75 at €54,950 excl. VAT, or from €398 per month on a 5-year lease. The GS70 is on request. Installation and training are optional, at €95 per hour per technician. All details are on the cleaning robots page.
Frequently asked questions
Can an industrial robot work among forklifts?
Yes. It detects obstacles and people, slows down and goes around them. For extra peace of mind, many sites schedule it during quieter periods and exclude loading areas.
Can it clean outdoors?
The GS45 can sweep outdoor areas such as loading docks or the surroundings of buildings. The scrubbers are designed for indoor use.
How do we know which robot suits our site?
Our technicians come and run a free demonstration on your floors, in your real conditions. Book your demo.