Modular parts washing system

A system for washing parts utilizing a circulated, heated liquid, comprising a master unit and at least one separate auxiliary unit, each of said units including an enclosure for the containment of parts to be washed, said enclosure of said master unit having a volumetric capacity that is substantially different from the volumetric capacity of said enclosure of said auxiliary unit, and each of said units having associated liquid-introduction means for introducing liquid into said enclosure thereof, and liquid-withdrawal means for withdrawing liquid therefrom, said master unit additionally including a heater operatively connected for receiving liquid from said liquid-withdrawal means of said master unit, and a pump having an intake side operatively connected for taking liquid from said heater and an outlet side operatively connected for delivering liquid to said liquid-introduction means of said master unit;

• said liquid-introduction means of said auxiliary unit being constructed for operative connection to said outlet side of said pump of said master unit, and said liquid withdrawal means of said auxiliary unit being constructed for operative connection to said heater of said master unit, independently of said enclosure of said master unit, whereby liquid can be heated and circulated through each of said enclosures of said master unit and said auxiliary unit, independently of one another, by operative connection of said each enclosure to said heater and pump of said master unit.