Abstract: The present invention relates to a solution parts washer cleaning apparatus with increased vertical pneumatic cleaning agitation and that has a load capacity of up to two tons inclusive, a vertically reciprocating, non-tilting platform having continuous and three-way positive support and adapted to operatively engage an associated beam, an improved bearing arrangement that is mounted fixedly to a frame and designed for enhanced durability in part by remaining above the cleaning solution during operation of the apparatus. The cleaning apparatus has replaceable strips that secured to the corners of the beam. The cleaning apparatus has an automatic shutoff in the event of an emergency in the form of a fusible link.