The Vikan HyDrive System

Power-assisted cleaning for food production

About HyDrive

Clean faster, reduce effort, and achieve more consistent results with the Vikan HyDrive line of tools. Designed for industrial food production, this drill-powered brush helps teams tackle tough cleaning tasks with greater efficiency and less physical strain.

By fitting directly into cordless drills or pneumatic tools, the HyDrive system transforms manual scrubbing into power-assisted cleaning. Operators can remove stubborn residue—such as dough, chocolate, labels, sticky debris, and baked-on buildup—quickly and effectively, reducing cleaning time during shift changeovers and deep-clean cycles.

Built to Vikan’s hygienic design standards, HyDrive tools are manufactured from FDA-compliant raw materials suitable for food contact. A securely moulded Ø6 mm hexagonal stainless-steel shaft ensures stable tool attachment and ongoing durability. Clear rotation arrows and a maximum speed rating of 1,800 RPM support safe and correct use.

Available in up to six colour-coded options, the HyDrive line of tools integrate easily into hygienic zoning and cross-contamination control programs, combining productivity with food safety performance.

Features

  • Food-safe and built for hygiene-critical environments

  • Significantly reduces time for change-overs and deep cleans

  • Transforms manual scrubbing into power-assisted cleaning

  • Removes stubborn and sticky residues faster and more thoroughly than scouring pads

  • Minimises repetitive motion and operator fatigue

  • Improves cleaning standards across teams and shifts

  • Helps teams maintain high sanitation standards during demanding production schedules

  • Manufactured from EU-/FDA-compliant raw materials

  • Brushes support hygienic zoning with 6 colour-coded options

  • Durable construction for repeated industrial cleaning cycles

HyDrive Power-Assisted Cleaning System

Explore the tools in the HyDrive system

The HyDrive system allows operators to use a cordless drill or pneumatic tool to power Vikan cleaning brushes, significantly improving cleaning efficiency while reducing repetitive manual scrubbing.

Item No. 8700x

HyDrive Round Brush

Available in 6 colours

A hygienically designed drill brush ideal for cleaning flat surfaces such as:

  • Conveyor belts

  • Table surfaces

  • Equipment frames

  • Walls and floors

The brush's Ø90 mm round head provides broad, even coverage across conveyor belts, tables, machinery, and other surfaces. Very stiff polyester bristles deliver aggressive cleaning performance in both wet and dry conditions, improving efficiency and consistency between operators.

Item No. 87509

HyDrive Threaded Adaptor

The adaptor connects directly to a drill using a hexagonal bit and allows compatible Vikan pipe cleaning brushes to be threaded onto the adaptor. This configuration enables power-assisted cleaning for:

  • Valves

  • Fittings

  • Threads

  • Recesses

  • Complex equipment geometries

The side and tip bristles of these brushes provide contact in areas that flat drill brushes cannot effectively reach.

Brushes compatible with the HyDrive Adaptor

Performance Built for Food Manufacturing

Like all Vikan tools, the HyDrive system is designed specifically for food processing environments such as dairies, bakeries, and ready-to-eat production facilities.

Key design features include:

  • Food-contact compliant materials compliant with EU, UK, and FDA regulations

  • Durable construction for repeated industrial cleaning cycles

  • Secure hexagonal drill connection for stable operation

  • Compatibility with Vikan’s existing pipe cleaning brush range

  • Colour-coded options to support hygienic zoning and cross-contamination control programs

The HyDrive system integrates seamlessly into existing Vikan cleaning programs while helping teams clean faster, reduce manual effort, and improve consistency.

Learn more

Download our HyDrive brochures for more information.

Instructional Video

Watch our HyDrive instructional video.