The Fixed Steam Cleaning Machine PowerDe HW02 is a stationary, 220 V steam cleaning unit made for vehicle cleaning at a permanent service point. Instead of carrying a battery or a water tank around a forecourt, it connects to the site's power supply and tap water, generates high-temperature, high-pressure steam, and switches between dry and wet steam modes. An integrated vacuum cleaner covers interior work, so one installed machine can handle exterior steam washing, engine-compartment cleaning, and cabin vacuuming at gas stations, parking facilities, and fleet yards.
What “fixed” means in this context
PowerDe's cleaning range includes driving-style and hand-pushed steam machines that run on batteries and move between bays or job sites. The HW02 takes the opposite approach. It is installed at one location, plugged into a 220 V supply, and plumbed into a tap-water inlet. Because it does not depend on battery capacity, a fixed unit can sustain a higher output for as long as the site utilities allow. In practice, a fixed machine suits operators who clean vehicles at the same place every day; mobile units suit operators who travel to their customers.
Key specifications
The figures below are the parameters published on the PowerDe HW02 steam cleaner product page:
| Model | PowerDe HW02 (220V) |
| Working voltage | 220 V |
| Heating power | 6 kW |
| Steam temperature | 160 °C |
| Vapor pressure | 0.8 MPa |
| Tank | 80 L, SUS304 stainless steel |
| Water inlet | Tap water |
| Steam modes | Dry steam / wet steam |
| Included equipment | Vacuum cleaner |
| Overall size | 1,200 × 800 × 1,200 mm (including handles) |
How the machine works
A 6 kW heater raises steam inside the pressurized 80 L stainless steel tank. Because the tank operates at 0.8 MPa, the water stays liquid above its normal boiling point, which is how the machine reaches a steam temperature of 160 °C. The stainless steel tank resists corrosion, and the tap-water inlet keeps the tank refilled during operation, so cleaning is not interrupted to carry water.
The dry/wet selector changes how the steam is delivered. Dry steam carries very little free water, which suits engine-compartment cleaning and other work where standing water is unwelcome. Wet steam releases more moisture, which helps soften heavier deposits before wiping or rinsing. The included vacuum cleaner handles interior vacuuming, so the same installed unit covers both steam work and cabin detailing.
What it is used for
The product page describes three uses: vehicle exterior cleaning at gas stations and parking lots, interior vacuuming and disinfection, and engine-compartment cleaning. These are the tasks a fixed installation handles well, because the cleaning point, the power, and the water supply are all in one place. A forecourt that washes cars between fuel stops, a parking facility that keeps its vehicles presentable, or a fleet yard that turns its vans around overnight all fit this pattern. Steam cleaning also uses far less water than hose washing, which matters where drainage is limited or water is metered.
Safety protections
The HW02 is listed with leakage, short-circuit, high-temperature, high-voltage, and water-shortage protection. For a machine that combines 220 V electricity, pressurized hot water, and an outdoor or semi-outdoor location, these safeguards reduce the risk of faults going unnoticed, and water-shortage protection stops the heater before it runs dry.
Is a fixed unit the right choice for your site?
Before specifying a fixed machine, check four things:
- Power: a 220 V supply with appropriate protection for a 6 kW heater.
- Water: a tap-water inlet at the cleaning point, and drainage for the small amount of water the steam leaves behind.
- Space: the cabinet measures 1,200 × 800 × 1,200 mm including handles, plus room for the operator to move around a vehicle.
- Workload: fixed units pay off where cleaning happens at one location on a regular schedule. If your team moves between sites, a battery-powered hand-pushed or driving-style machine is the more practical option.
Can the HW02 run continuously?
It has no battery to charge, and the tap-water inlet keeps the tank supplied, so operation is limited by the site's power and water connections rather than by on-board capacity.
Why does the steam reach 160 °C?
The tank works at 0.8 MPa. Under pressure, water boils above 100 °C, so the steam delivered to the lance is hotter than steam from an open, atmospheric boiler.
What is dry steam used for?
Dry steam contains little free water, which makes it the usual choice for engine compartments and other areas where soaking the surface with water would cause problems.
About the manufacturer
Shenzhen PowerDe Automation Precision Equipment Co., Ltd. was established in 2007 and manufactures intelligent cleaning equipment alongside its automation and semiconductor process equipment. The PowerDe cleaning equipment range covers fixed, hand-pushed, and driving-style steam machines, and the company offers customized configurations and engineering services for operators with specific site requirements.
