Parts Washers & Cleaners

AIMS Industrial stocks 67 products in our Parts Washers & Cleaners range, and the honest picture is this: it's built almost entirely around one proven parts-washing system — CRC SmartWasher, a bioremediation-based mobile parts washer — plus Purasolve parts washing equipment. Between the two brands we carry the washer units themselves, the full spare-parts and consumables range that keeps a SmartWasher running for years (pumps, heaters, control boxes, brushes, nozzles, filters and more), and the cleaning fluid and microbial products the systems run on. If you're after a bench-top or mobile parts washer for an Australian workshop, or you're chasing a spare part for a SmartWasher you already own, this is the range. If you're weighing up which one to choose, our Parts Washer Guide: Solvent vs Aqueous Selection is a good place to start.

Quick Reference

Parts washer equipment we stock

The core of the range is CRC SmartWasher — a mobile parts washer built around bioremediation rather than solvent. Instead of a tank of solvent that gets dirty and eventually needs disposal as regulated waste, a SmartWasher runs on an aqueous cleaning solution (CRC OzzyJuice) that carries a living colony of oil-eating microbes. AIMS stocks the SmartWasher line across four model sizes — SW-23 (mobile parts & brake washer), SW-25/25C, SW-28/28XE SuperSink, and the heavyweight SW-37 — plus SmartWasher starter kits that bundle a new unit with fluid and filters to get set up on day one.

Purasolve is the other equipment line we carry: the PS6 is a bench-mounted cleaning station offering three cleaning methods in one unit — flexible hose, hand brush, and a soak tank — built around Purasolve's low-vapour, non-toxic "safety solvent" chemistry with in-built micro-filtration to extend fluid life. We also stock the Purasolve Basket Rotary parts washer, a rotary-basket unit suited to batch or higher-volume production cleaning.

How the CRC SmartWasher bioremediation system works

SmartWasher uses bioremediation — the same principle used to treat oil spills and contaminated soil — to break down hydrocarbon contamination inside the washer itself rather than just dissolving and holding it. The system has three parts working together: a colony of naturally occurring microbes living in the OzzyJuice solution, which digest oil and grease contamination when conditions suit them (a warm 40–46°C, oxygen present, no biocides or disinfectants in the mix); the OzzyJuice cleaning solution itself, topped up from a fresh 18.9-litre container when the unit's control panel signals it's needed; and the OzzyMat filter, peeled back one layer weekly and replaced in full roughly every four weeks, which also reseeds the colony with fresh microbes. If a unit sits idle for a few weeks, CRC OzzyBooster microbial enhancer reactivates the colony rather than requiring a full fluid change. Because the fluid is continually replenished and biologically renewed rather than dumped and refilled, a SmartWasher generates far less spent-fluid waste over a year than a conventional solvent tank — though as with any workshop fluid, spent filters and any waste generated should still be handled per your local waste guidelines.

SmartWasher spares, consumables & accessories

The bulk of the 67 products in this collection is the SmartWasher spares catalogue — genuinely deep stock for anyone servicing or maintaining an existing unit rather than buying new. Across the SW-23, SW-25/25C, SW-28/28XE and SW-37 models we carry:

• Pump assemblies (110V and 220V) that drive fluid circulation
• Heater assemblies and heater boxes that keep the solution in the microbes' working temperature range
• Control box and control panel assemblies, including LED control boards, toggle switches, switch boots and fuses
• Brush assemblies with hose (2ft and 4ft) and angled brush assemblies for the SW-37
• Nozzle kits, nozzle clamps and ball valve kits for spray and rinse application
• OzzyMat filters, drain baskets, mat support grids and false bottoms for filtration and part support
• Wheels, casters, dolly kits and dolly clips for the mobile chassis
• Covers, lids, overflow assemblies and quick-release fittings for day-to-day servicing
• Plus OzzyBooster microbial enhancer, OzzyJuice degreasing solution refills, and the SmartWasher odour neutraliser

If you're not sure which part fits your unit, the SmartWasher model number is printed on the control panel — quote it to our team and we'll match the spare.

Choosing the right parts washer for your workshop

Start with typical part size and daily throughput. A SW-23 or the Purasolve PS6 suits everyday workshop use — brake components, small brackets, hand tools and general service work. Step up to a SW-28/28XE SuperSink or SW-37 where you're regularly cleaning larger components or running the washer for most of the working day. For batch or production-style cleaning — a steady stream of similar parts through the wash cycle — the Purasolve Basket Rotary is built for that volume.

The bigger decision is chemistry. SmartWasher's bioremediation approach suits workshops that want to minimise solvent handling and reduce how often fluid needs replacing — the trade-off is that the microbial colony needs some basic care (temperature, monthly filter changes, no biocides tipped into the tank). Purasolve's low-vapour safety solvent, refined through the unit's own filtration, suits workshops after fast-cutting solvent cleaning with a longer fluid life than a basic solvent tank. Both are genuine improvements on an open tin of solvent and a scrubbing brush — which one to run about comes down to your workshop's contamination type and how hands-on you want fluid maintenance to be.

Safety, handling & servicing notes

Keep a current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on hand for whichever cleaning fluid your washer runs — Safe Work Australia requires an SDS to be accessible on site for every chemical product in use, and OzzyJuice and Purasolve's solvent are no exception. Follow the manufacturer's guidance on ventilation and PPE for the fluid you're using — even a low-vapour, non-toxic solvent is still a workplace chemical. For SmartWasher units specifically: don't add disinfectants, bleach or other biocides to the tank, as these kill the microbial colony the system depends on; keep the unit within its stated operating temperature range for the microbes to work effectively; and stick to the scheduled OzzyMat filter changes rather than letting the filter run past its service life. Dispose of spent filters, any surplus fluid, and general workshop waste according to your state or territory's requirements — check with your local council or a licensed waste contractor if you're unsure.

Industries we supply

Parts washers earn their keep anywhere grease, oil and general grime need to come off before a component goes back together. AIMS supplies this range to automotive workshops and engine reconditioners running the daily strip-clean-inspect cycle on engine, transmission and brake parts; heavy vehicle and earthmoving maintenance teams cleaning hydraulic and drivetrain components; mining and resources workshops turning over bearings, shafts and assemblies during overhaul cycles; agricultural workshops working through the seasonal equipment service backlog; and general engineering and industrial machinery MRO teams where a parts washer sits next to the bench on every greasy job.

Brands stocked at AIMS

CRC is the primary brand in this range — the SmartWasher bioremediation parts washer system, in four unit sizes, backed by the deep spares catalogue above. Purasolve, part of the Envirofluid group, supplies our bench-mounted PS6 combi cleaning station and Basket Rotary parts washer, built around their low-vapour, non-toxic safety solvent chemistry.

Companion ranges

Round out your workshop cleaning and chemical range: CRC for the full CRC product range beyond parts washing, Purasolve for the dedicated Purasolve equipment range, Degreasers for spray and bulk degreasing chemistry, Cleaning Chemicals for the broader chemical cleaning range, Lubrication for re-lubricating parts after cleaning, and Safety Equipment & PPE for the gloves, eyewear and respiratory protection to use alongside any cleaning chemical.

Order from AIMS: Need help matching a SmartWasher spare to your unit, or speccing a new parts washer for your workshop? Call our team on (02) 9773 0122, get in touch via contact us, or send us your list through request a quote and we'll come back with pricing and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a CRC SmartWasher and a traditional solvent parts washer?

A traditional solvent parts washer holds a tank of solvent that cuts grease fast but gets progressively dirtier until it needs full replacement and disposal as regulated waste. A SmartWasher instead uses an aqueous solution with a living microbial colony that continually breaks down the oil and grease it picks up, so the fluid is topped up and biologically renewed rather than dumped and refilled on a fixed schedule.

How does the SmartWasher's bioremediation system actually work?

Microbes living in the OzzyJuice solution digest hydrocarbon contamination when conditions suit them — roughly 40–46°C, with oxygen present and no disinfectants or biocides in the mix. The OzzyMat filter is peeled back weekly and fully replaced about every four weeks, which also reseeds the colony with fresh microbes.

How often do I need to change the OzzyMat filter or top up OzzyJuice?

Peel back one layer of the OzzyMat filter weekly and replace the filter entirely roughly every four weeks. OzzyJuice is topped up with a fresh 18.9-litre container when the unit's control panel signals it needs fluid, rather than on a fixed calendar.

Which SmartWasher model suits my workshop?

The SW-23 mobile parts & brake washer suits everyday workshop cleaning. Step up to the SW-25/25C or SW-28/28XE SuperSink for larger components or busier workshops, and the SW-37 heavyweight unit for the heaviest components and highest daily use.

Do you stock spare parts for CRC SmartWasher units?

Yes — pumps, heaters, control boxes, brushes, hoses, nozzles, filters, baskets, wheels, covers and fittings across the SW-23, SW-25/25C, SW-28/28XE and SW-37 models. Quote us the model number printed on your unit's control panel and we'll match the part.

What is a Purasolve parts washer and how does it differ from SmartWasher?

Purasolve's PS6 is a bench-mounted combi station offering hose, brush and soak-tank cleaning in one unit, built around a low-vapour, non-toxic safety solvent with in-built micro-filtration. It's a solvent-based system rather than SmartWasher's bioremediation approach — Purasolve also supplies the Basket Rotary washer for batch or production-volume cleaning.

Can I use any cleaning fluid in a SmartWasher?

Stick to CRC's own OzzyJuice solution and OzzyBooster enhancer. Disinfectants, bleach and other biocides will kill the microbial colony the system relies on, so avoid adding them to the tank.

Is spent parts washer fluid hazardous waste?

It depends on the system and what's been washed through it. Follow the SDS for your specific fluid and check with your state or territory EPA or a licensed waste contractor on the correct disposal route for spent filters, fluid and any workshop waste generated.

Do I need a Safety Data Sheet on hand for my parts washing fluid?

Yes — Safe Work Australia requires a current SDS to be accessible on site for every chemical product in use, and that applies to OzzyJuice, Purasolve's solvent, and any other cleaning chemical in the workshop.

Can AIMS help me get a quote for a new parts washer or a batch of spares?

Yes — call us on (02) 9773 0122, use our contact us page, or submit your list through request a quote and we'll price it up.