The airport range

High speed runway sweeper

Multi-task sweeper washer
 The Beam airport range
Based in Denmark, Beam manufactures a range of high performance sweeping, cleaning
and high pressure washing equipment.

Our machines are designed to tackle a number of applications and are split into two groups:

A9500
• A high speed runway sweeping machine with speeds of up to 40km/h
A12000 – A14000
• A multi-task sweeper washer, constructed from a menu of modular options delivering
multiple applications from one machine, including

- Stand cleaning

- Rubber removal

- Runway and apron sweeping (up to 20 km/h)

- Liquid pick-up (glycol recovery)

This brochure provides information on each of these applications.

Far left and left

A9500 high speed runway sweeper
Below
A12000 multi-task sweeper washer

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High speed runway sweeping – A9500
up to 40 km/h
The highly specialised high speed runway
Runway ‘V’ formation
sweeping machine utilises special channels and primary
suction nozzles Side blast Widesweep
V-formation channels directing debris Dust suppresion
nozzle brush
spray bar
under the primary suction nozzles for the
collection of larger FOD (foreign object
debris). These primary suction nozzles
are followed by a set of full width suction
nozzles and a widesweep brush that collects
finer debris.

This innovative sweeping system allows

sweeping speeds of up to 40 km/h. Full width
Optional side brushes suction nozzles
(shown in sweeping position)
Side blast
nozzle

Far left
Sweepgear (shown with optional
side brush)
Left
In-cab control panel

Technical data – A9500

Chassis 18 tonne
Wheelbase 4500mm (minimum)
Power pack MB OM 906 LA (205 kW)
Hopper capacity 9.5m3
Tilt angle 50O
Water tank capacity Up to 2000 litres
Working speed 40 km/h
Working width 2300mm
3400mm (with optional side brushes)
Theoretical performance 92,000m2/h
136,000m2/h (including side brushes)
Wide sweep brush Ø 400mm
Optional side brush Ø 900mm
Optional front or rear mounted magnet 2300mm length
Optional front mounted snow plough 3200mm length
Optional front mounted snow brush 3000 to 4000mm length
Dimensions L = 8400mm, W = 2500mm, H = 3300mm*
Weight 14,400kg (empty)
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 Multi-task sweeper washer
Stand cleaning
One of the primary functions of the multi-task sweeper washer is the cleaning of oil and
grease from aircraft parking stands which, when wet can become dangerous and slippery.
Our multi-task sweeper washer quickly cleans and de-greases the surface making it ready
for immediate use.

Far left
Detergent dispersal
Left
Scrubbing the detergent
Below
High pressure jet rinsing
Below left
Full width suction

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 Above
Multi-task sweeper washer
Left
Runway and apron sweeping
Far left
Glycol recovery machine

Typical modular option:

• 8 or 12m hopper in normal or
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stainless steel

• Additional water tanks Spray bars for water

Additional
water tank
Special 3rd brush
for full width Widesweep
Detergent
• 170 or 205kW power pack and detergent
tanks
scrubbed area Brush

• Detergent dispersal system

• 150 or 200 bar @ 100 l/min high
pressure water

• Spray bar in front of full width suction

with rotating jets

• Additional front spray bar, hand lance and

hose reel (hand lance and hose reel are Side brushes for High pressure Full width
standard with all high pressure systems) scrubbing water rinse suction nozzles
rotating jets
• Two Ø1100mm side brushes plus special Typical 8m3 configuration
3rd Ø750mm brush for stand scrubbing

• Full width mid mounted suction nozzles

with full width brush behind

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 Above left
Chemical dispersal
Far left
Agitating the chemical
Above
High pressure jet rinsing
Left
Full width suction

Multi-task sweeper washer

Runway rubber removal (chemical)
Removing rubber deposits from the runway touch down zone (TDZ) is critical to meet Typical modular options:
runway friction requirements. This method of rubber removal avoids damaging the runway • 8m to 14m hopper in normal or
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surface and collects the rubber residue for safe disposal. stainless steel

• Additional water tanks

Spray bars for water
Chemical
Additional
water tank
Special 3rd brush
for full width Widesweep • 170kW power pack
and chemical
tanks
scrubbed area brush
• Chemical dispersal system
• 200 bar @ 100 l/min high pressure water
• Spray bar in front of full width suction
with rotating jets

• Additional front spray bar, hand lance and

hose reel

• Two 1100mm diameter side brushes plus

Side brushes for High pressure Full width special 3rd brush for rubber removal
scrubbing water rinse suction nozzles
rotating jets • Full width mid mounted suction nozzles
with full width brush behind
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Typical 12m3 configuration
Multi-task sweeper washer
One machine – multiple tasks

Spray bar for water Widesweep

and detergent brush
Common tasks:
•Apron sweeping
•Runway sweeping up to 20 km/h
•Liquid pick-up with full width brush behind

Side brushes for Full width

scrubbing suction nozzles

Typical 8m3 configuration

Far left
Runway sweeping
Left
Optional front mounted magnet
Below left
Apron sweeping
Below
Optional side blast
Bottom
Liquid pick-up

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Modular options
Multi-task machines are constructed from a menu of hopper, power pack, washing and
sweeping modular options.

Hopper modular options

With a choice of materials and capacities, the hopper is the starting point for the sweeper
specification. Each hopper is made up of 3 primary parts – the engine cowl, the hopper body
and the integral water tanks. Other features include a rear screen shaker, inspection hatch
ladder, beacons, single colour paint finish on the exterior of the hopper, dirt inlet to the hopper
via replaceable rubber coated wear plates, marker lights and boards and the safety prop.

A7000 A8000
Voided air volume: 7m 3
Voided air volume: 8m3
Typical chassis GVW: 18 tonne Typical chassis GVW: 18 tonne
Typical chassis layout: 4x2 Typical chassis layout: 4x2
Water volume standard: 1880 litres Water volume standard: 2160 litres
Water volume with rear suction: 1480 litres Water volume with rear suction: 1760 litres

A9000 A12000
Voided air volume: 9m3 Voided air volume: 12m3
Typical chassis GVW: 18 tonne Typical chassis GVW: 26 tonne
Typical chassis layout: 4x2 Typical chassis layout: 6x2*4
Water volume standard: 2420 litres Water volume standard: 3230 litres
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Water volume with rear suction: 2020 litres Water volume with rear suction: 2830 litres
Water tank modular options
The multi-task machines have 2 linked water tanks located either
Model Additional water tanks (litres)
side of the hopper for optimum weight distribution and balance.
In hopper Behind cab
An additional water tank inside the hopper can be either 600 or
(See note 1) (See note 2)
1000 litres and an external water tank can also be installed between
A7000 600 1000 1100 1500 2000
the cab and the hopper. Tanks can be produced from normal steel
A8000 600 1000 1100 1500 2000
(internally painted with a special marine coating) or stainless steel,
A9000 600 1000 1100 1500 2000
type 1.4301 (304) or 1.4401 (316).
A12000 600 1000 1100 1500 2000
Dimension ‘a’ (mm) 315 450 650

Notes:
1. In hopper water tanks reduce voided volume
2. A weight calculation is required to ensure axles are not overloaded

Additional tanks in hopper (600 or 1000 litre) Standard tanks Additional tanks between cab and hopper

Power pack modular options

The power pack uses a choice of Mercedes auxiliary engines with
power ratings up to 205kW. Power is transmitted to the dynamically
balanced fan via a belt drive system and fluid flywheel. The
multi-task machines are designed to deliver exceptional
performance at very low engine rpm keeping noise and fuel
consumption to a minimum.

Hydrostatic transmission – for ultimate speed control from 0 km/h,

we offer a hydrostatic transmission driven from the chassis engine.
This transmission can also be used to power the entire sweeper
washer function from the chassis engine.

Note:
Typical operating speed for normal sweeping is 1200 rpm.

MB904 MB906 MB906

Capacity (cc): 4250 6370 6370
Operating revs (RPM): 900 – 1800 900 – 1800 900 – 1800
Power output (kW @ RPM): 130 @ 2200 170 @ 2200 205 @ 2200
Max torque (Nm): 675 810 1100
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Fuel consumption (l/hour): 5 – 18 7 – 20 7 – 20
 High pressure water modular options
A wide range of high pressure systems is available up to 300bar @ 100 l/min. Water may be
applied to the surface through a selection of spray bars via either V jets or, for deep cleansing,
rotary jets.

Typical applications
From vehicle wash down to cleaning runway lights, from cleaning taxiway markers to deep
cleansing of aircraft stands.

System Pump type Minimum engine size

140 bar @ 42 l/min Membrane 130 kW
150 bar @ 100 l/min Piston 130 kW
200 bar @ 100 l/min Piston 130 kW
250 bar @ 100 l/min Piston 205 kW
300 bar @ 100 l/min Piston 205 kW
240 bar @ 150 l/min Piston 205 kW

Spray bar for water Widesweep

2 brush
and detergent Ref Spray bar position
1 Front mounted, fixed

1 Front mounted, manual pivot

3a
1 Front mounted, pneumatic pivot
1
2 Behind suction nozzle with V-jets
3b
3a In front of wide suction with V-jets

3b In front of wide suction with

Full width rotating jets

suction nozzles

Note: Wide suction can be mounted behind rear axle as well as between axles

Left
High pressure hand lance
Below
High pressure rotary jets

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 In-cab control systems
The sweeping controls are located in the cab.
Far left
Standard control panel
Left
Integrated controls are an optional extra

Wanderhoses
There are nine different wanderhose options
mounted either at the rear or on top of the
vehicle – ideal for clearing out gulleys at the
edge of the runways or taxiways or for tough to
reach areas.
Far left
Top mounted wanderhose
Left
Rear mounted wanderhose

The Beam Rotorcleaning system

As an alternative to full width rear suction and spray bars, Beam offers a rear mounted Rotorcleaning system. The Rotorcleaner achieves
superior results using lower volumes of water. It operates at 60 to 80 litres per minute compared to the traditional 100 litres per minute.
This reduces the costs of fuel, waste disposal, refilling and allows for better utilisation (more on-station time). This system is equally
valuable when used in road maintenance, construction, industrial site cleaning, and aircraft parking stand cleaning.

The system is rear mounted, it uses 4 rotating spray bars covering the full width of the truck and full width suction. It is completely enclosed
ensuring no water seepage and a high vacuum that collects all water and waste. It can be used with a range of high pressure pumps from
100 to 600 bar.

Note: only compatible with 9 and 14 cubic hoppers

Top left
Rotorcleaner system
Top right
Side view of system
Bottom left and right
Before and after on mud road

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Beam A/S
Salten Skovvej 4-6
DK- 8653 Them
Denmark
Tel.: +45 8684 7600
Fax: +45 8684 7734
www.beamsweepers.com

Due to continuous product development Beam A/S reserves

the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
AIRBRO/ENG/SIL/4K/05 2009