Robotic cleaning of fish tanks

xAQ-1 is a remotely operated robot for cleaning fish tanks in land-based aquaculture. It attaches to tank walls using vacuum technology and cleans large surfaces quickly, safely, and systematically.
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Manual tank cleaning is demanding work

Fish tanks in land-based aquaculture need regular cleaning to ensure stable operations and fish welfare. Today, this is often done manually,  a process that is both time-consuming and demanding for operators.

High HSE risk

Working with high-pressure systems and slippery surfaces increases the risk of injury.

Production downtime

Manual cleaning interrupts production.

Labor-intensive work

Requires multiple operators and significant manual effort.
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Built for demanding industrial environments

xAQ-1 is developed in close collaboration with the aquaculture industry and designed for operation in demanding environments.
Powerful vacuum fans keep the robot stable on vertical surfaces
Motorized tracks ensure controlled and consistent movement
Robust construction in carbon fiber and stainless steel

Proven performance in operation

xAQ-1 is built for continuous operation and handles large tanks efficiently.
3000 m²/h
Cleaning capacity
9 kW
Max power consumption
1 operator
Required
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Technical details

Weight:
45 kg
Cleaning Capacity:
3000 m²/h
Length:
0.8 meters
Pressure:
Supports high and low pressure systems
Width:
1.2 meters
Power Consumption:
Max 9 kW
Speed:
1 m/s
Material:
Carbon fiber and stainless steel

Hear from our customers

With our large tank volumes, finding cleaning solutions that meet HSE, efficiency, and quality requirements is challenging. EasyX’s robot was used during cleaning of the pilot tank K0, with good results. The robot reduces the need for manual work at height, cleans large surfaces efficiently, and ensures high quality in both process and results. We look forward to continuing the collaboration with EasyX.

Tor Andre Larsen
Project Engineer

Reduced HSE risk

By minimizing the need for manual high-pressure cleaning, xAQ-1 creates a safer working environment for operators.

Frees up personnel

xAQ-1 requires only one operator, freeing up capacity for other tasks and making operations more flexible.

Up to 10x less downtime

High cleaning speed significantly reduces downtime compared to manual cleaning.

More efficient tank cleaning

With a capacity of up to 3,000 m² per hour, xAQ-1 cleans significantly faster than manual methods — reducing downtime and preparing tanks quicker for new batches.

Applications

xAQ-1 is designed for cleaning large tanks in land-based aquaculture.
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Land-based aquaculture facilities

Cleaning of large tanks in production.
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Hatcheries

Efficient cleaning between production cycles.
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RAS systems

Stable cleaning in closed systems.
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Industrial tanks

Large structures with challenging access.

From prototype to finished product

xAQ-1 is developed in collaboration with Eker Design to meet the needs of modern aquaculture. The result is a robust and reliable solution for efficient tank cleaning.

Frequently asked questions

Here you’ll find answers to common questions about xAQ-1 and our solutions. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us.
Kjører xAQ-1 under vann?

Nei, xAQ-1 er designet for å rengjøre kun drenerte kar.

Hvilken infrastruktur og tilpasninger kreves fra kundens side?

Det kreves en 16 Ampere kurs, 3-fase, 400 volt strømkilde. I tillegg må det være et vaskesystem med tilstrekkelig kapasitet (se datablad), samt et solid rekkverk eller øyebolter i øvre del av karene for å sikre roboten.

Hvordan opereres xAQ-1?

xAQ-1 styres med en industriell fjernkontroll (Belly Box) og kan opereres av servicepersonell fra EasyX, trent personell hos kunden, eller annen godkjent tredjepart.

Hvor lang tid tar det å vaske ett kar med xAQ-1?

xAQ-1 vasker i dag et kar på 17 x 5,5 meter på omtrent 2 timer. Større kar vaskes mer effektivt per kvadratmeter.

Hvilke slitedeler har xAQ-1, og hvor ofte må de byttes?

xAQ-1 har to hovedkomponenter som slites over tid. Beltet for fremdrift holder for 6-10 kar med størrelsen 17 x 5,5 meter, mens pakningene under roboten holder for omtrent 24 kar med samme størrelse.

Hvilke typer kar kan xAQ-1 vaske?

xAQ-1 kan vaske 8-kantede kar og runde kar med diameter over 14 meter. EasyX har god erfaring med å vaske overflater som PE-liner, polyurea, akryl, og armert plast/glassfiber.

Kan xAQ-1 kjøpes, leies eller leases?

For å sikre at kundene alltid har den nyeste versjonen av xAQ-1, tilbyr EasyX en abonnementsmodell med varighet på 1, 3 eller 5 år. Ta kontakt med oss for mer informasjon eller et tilbud.

Jan fredrik Gjerstad

Get in touch

Do you have questions, want a quote, or want to see a demo? Jan Fredrik Gjerstad is ready to help you. Get in touch directly, or get to know the rest of our team.