Transpacific Manufacturing Systems (TMS), formerly Retorque, was established in 1977 as a diesel
engine reconditioning business. Based in Tamworth, NSW, TMS designs, manufactures and markets
the Apollo brand spray wash machines and hot tanks. The Apollo centrifugal filter for use with
agitating caustic tanks was patented in Australia and the United States.
The TMS range of products includes 25 models of Apollo spray wash, hot tank and solvent sinks.
The machines are in use in aerospace, automotive, industrial, mining, marine, and railroad applications.
TMS, in conjunction with ERS, Kleen Parts and Aquajet, provide sales, service and rental options to
clients throughout Australia.
SMALL/MEDIUM SIZED EQUIPMENT
For the small to medium workshop, the model SWE800 is ideal; a strong, robust machine, fully
mobile ensuring a flexibility to meet the workshop cleaning needs. This model is ideal for
general automotive servicing, car dealerships and light industrial applications.
Features include:
- Auto pump - out of waste
- Mobile - Wheel to the job
- Reduce cleaning time to minutes
- Simple function
- Maximum cleaning efficiency
- Uses only hot water & detergent
- Environmentally friendly
- Low running costs

LARGE/HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT
For the heavy duty side of things, the models SW1100/1400/1409/1612 are the perfect solution.
These models are all heavy duty, gear driven machines and have the added benefits of large doors for
easy access when loading equipment with overhead cranes. They are ideal for truck, bus, mining and
heavy industrial applications.
Features include:
- Electric motor driven turntable
- Auto pump - out of waste
- Auto water level top up also provides element protection
- 1.2 to 4 tonne load capacity
- Maximum cleaning efficiency
- Uses only hot water & detergent
- Environmentally friendly
- Low running costs
The new generation caustic cleaning
system with centrifugal filter and
optional rinse-off bay - saves time,
money and the environment.
Features include: