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DELCO CLEANING SYSTEMS
Delco Cleaning Systems offers both cold- and hot-water pressure washers. Available in gas, diesel or electric versions, the company offers 13 models ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 psi at 2 to 5 gpm. Gas engines available include Honda and Vanguard models.

HERO
HERO offers 13 models of pressure washers with 2,000 to 4,000 psi at 2.8 to 4 gpm. One key feature of HERO pressure washers is the lightweight aluminum carts that the pressure washers are built on. These carts are rust proof and dissipate heat from the pump and motor. Steel carts with powder coating finish are also available. HERO uses Honda industrial series motors and heavy-duty General pumps. Units also feature Oil Alert and a thermal valve protection. A complete line of accessories, such as liquid-filled gauges, spray tips, fittings, hoses, pump oil, cleaning chemicals and more is available.

HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS
Hotsy offers over 80 models of hot-water pressure washers and 30 cold-water models with pressures ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 psi at 2.1 to 9.5 gpm. These units have several features: welded frames; high-pressure pumps manufactured by Hotsy; high-grade, notched belts that are designed to operate cooler; cast-iron pulleys; mounting plates that reduce vibration; Honda, Subaru, Vanguard and Baldor motors; thermostats for convenience in adjusting the temperature; powder-coated paint surfaces; and more.

MI-T-M CORP.
Mi-T-M has been manufacturing pressure washers since 1971. Its product line include cold- and hot-water, belt- and direct-drive models that range from 1,000 to 6,100 psi. Power options include 1.5- to 15-hp electric motors, 6- to 8-hp natural gas/LP, 6.5- to 24-hp gasoline engines, and 9- to 37.5-hp diesel engines. Units are built with mild-steel powder-coated frames, and in 2005, Mi-T-M introduced aluminum frames on some of the cold-water, direct- and belt-drive series. Aluminum frames offer durability as well as reduce the weight of the units. Mi-T-M also has the ability to customize pressure washers that are not standard models in the product line.

SHARK CLEANING EQUIPMENT
Shark pressure washers, produced by C-Tech Industries, are designed to meet the tough demands of the commercial market. Shark offers the industry a wide array of gasoline- and electric-powered cold-water models with direct or belt-drive, as well as a huge selection of electric- and gasoline- or diesel-powered hot-water models. The 80-plus models of Shark pressure washers offer features such as: roll cage design, cold-rolled heating coils made of Schedule 80 steel pipe; tubed pneumatic tires for easy maneuvering on every terrain; epoxy powder coat finish for all-weather protection; and high-quality guns, wands and hoses. Units offer pressure ranges from 1,000 to 5,000 psi at 1.8 to 5.6 gpm.