Kärcher introduces new industrial scrubbers, enhancing cleaning efficiency, safety, and adaptability for warehouses and logistics.
With efficiency and smart systems now critical to operations, Kärcher offers two solutions suited to the transport and logistics industry: the KIRA B 50, a fully autonomous floor scrubber designed to deliver consistent cleaning results, and the B 260 RI Bp, a ride-on floor scrubber built for deep cleaning in large-scale environments.
Warehousing and logistics operations often face persistent challenges, including dusty yards and floors, splinters from wooden pallets, slippery surfaces, and poor site presentation. Dust on floors, inventory, and machinery can affect health and safety, contribute to contamination risks, create inefficiencies, and reduce the value of stored goods. Kärcher’s machines are designed to address these issues by providing thorough cleaning that reduces airborne dust, removes hazards, and improves the overall presentation of facilities.
Big spaces. Big advantages
The B 260 RI Bp is designed for large, high-dust environments, with a high-powered scrubbing system capable of lifting compacted grime, oil residues, and dust from busy warehouse floors. Operating at speeds of up to 10 km/h, it features a steering angle sensor that automatically reduces speed when turning to improve safety. A 260-litre fresh water tank with an automatic fill function and a DOSE cleaning detergent system supports cleaning at scale. The machine’s dual turbine suction system and squeegee leave floors dry and ready to use immediately after cleaning.
Efficiency features include the DOSE cleaning system, improved servicing access, the KIK intelligent control system, and an eco!efficiency mode that reduces power usage while extending battery run time by up to 40 per cent. These measures help reduce downtime while maintaining cleaning performance.
Consistent results, every day
A common challenge with manual cleaning is inconsistency, with factors such as fatigue, time pressure, and staff turnover affecting outcomes. Kärcher’s autonomous cleaning robot, the KIRA B 50, is designed to deliver the same standard of cleaning on every cycle.
Suitable for medium to large spaces, it combines hardware and software to automate cleaning tasks. When paired with the optional docking station, it can recharge, drain, rinse, and refill without operator involvement. Its multi-sensor system – incorporating an integrated laser scanner, 3D and ultrasonic sensors, and an onboard computer – provides 360° environmental detection. This enables it to identify obstacles, people, and hazards such as drop-offs or glass.
Using this sensor data, the KIRA B 50’s software plans cleaning routes, avoids collisions, and navigates around blockages without halting the process. Certified for operation in public spaces, it can work safely in areas with pedestrian traffic.
A web portal allows for remote monitoring, with access to cleaning reports, device status, and other operational data, helping to meet compliance requirements without manual record keeping. The ability to run scheduled cleaning cycles means the system can operate continuously, supporting hygiene and site presentation in busy, dust-prone environments.
For warehouses, logistics hubs, and production lines, the KIRA B 50 provides an option for reducing manual workloads, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring consistently presentable facilities.
No matter what your challenge is
In logistics and warehousing, maintaining clean and safe facilities is essential to operations. Kärcher’s equipment – from the autonomous KIRA B 50 to the B 260 RI Bp ride-on scrubber – is built to address these needs. By delivering consistent cleaning, the machines help manage dust, improve safety, and support operational efficiency, enabling businesses to maintain focus on core activities.
