Alkota industrial steam cleaners produce true wet steam at 300°F-plus and pressures to 400 PSI — the combination that lifts baked-on grease, sterilizes food processing equipment, and softens asphalt buildup without chemical strippers. Models range from 60 to 240 Gallons Per Hour. All units use direct-fired Schedule 80 coils and are built to order in Alcester, South Dakota.
Perfect for sterilizing, disinfecting, and flushing chemicals. Safely clean sensitive areas like engine compartments, transmissions, and heavy equipment. Heated by diesel, natural gas, or LP, as well as electric options, our steam cleaners let you sanitize vats, barrels, and tanks with ease. From de-icing planes and melting ice dams to in-ground pipe repair, our steam cleaners reach every crack and crevice, efficiently cleaning residues and offering savings in time, water, and detergent.
Having trouble deciding between a hot water pressure washer and an industrial steam cleaner? Ask about our combination kits for hot water pressure washers for the ultimate versatile cleaning machine.
Power Source
115V
Heating Fuel
Oil (Diesel / Kerosene)
Portable
Power Source
115V & 230V
Heating Fuel
Natural Gas or Liquid Propane
Stationary
Power Source
115V & 230V
Heating Fuel
Oil (Diesel / Kerosene)
Portable
Industrial steam cleaners are used for grease extraction, food-plant sanitation, asphalt equipment cleaning, heavy degreasing, and paint removal. The combination of 300°F-plus temperature and pressure lifts baked-on soils that chemical washing alone can’t remove, and the heat sterilizes surfaces without additional sanitizer.
True industrial steam cleaners deliver water at 250–320°F under pressure. Anything below 212°F is hot water, not steam. Alkota gas-fired units hit 320°F at the gun with insulated wand lines. Surface temperature at the cleaning point is typically 200–280°F depending on distance and dwell time.
A pressure washer uses high-pressure water (typically 100–200°F) to physically blast soil off a surface. A steam cleaner uses lower pressure but much higher temperature (300°F-plus) to melt and vaporize soil. Steam is better for grease, baked-on residue, and sterilization. Pressure washers are better for volume cleaning and physical soil removal.
Yes — in fact they’re preferred. Steam at 300°F sterilizes surfaces without chemical residue, which simplifies food safety audits. Units used in food plants should be all-stainless-steel construction with USDA-compliant hose and wand materials. Alkota offers food-plant configurations with stainless frames and NSF-rated components.
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