Mobile dual-tank CIP for dairy and beverage cleaning circuits

A 100 L mobile CIP skid suits plants that need cleaning capacity at multiple areas without a fixed central system. We build these units for dairy, beverage, brewery, sauce, and liquid-food operations. Milk fat and protein films behave differently from sugar-based beverage residues, so tank allocation and temperature control matter as much as pump capacity.

The unit circulates cleaning solution through tanks, piping, valves, pumps, fillers, and heat exchangers. A typical sequence is pre-rinse, caustic wash, intermediate rinse, acid wash, and final rinse. In a dual-tank setup, one tank usually holds caustic or detergent; the other holds acid, hot water, or rinse. The circulation pump feeds spray balls or line circuits; return flow is handled by a return pump or gravity return, confirmed against the layout.

Mobility helps in smaller plants and multi-line buildings, but utility planning still matters. We confirm power, heating, drain location, and hose runs before fixing the frame. 304 stainless covers many dairy and beverage duties; 316L is selected where chlorides or more aggressive cleaning chemistry are expected.

Configuration options

Depending on the cleaning schedule, we can supply single-, dual-, triple-, or multi-tank systems with separate caustic, acid, and hot water tanks. Heating can be electric or steam. Pumping options include CIP circulation and return pumps. Monitoring can cover temperature, flow, pressure, and level. Control can be manual, semi-automatic, or PLC-based. Custom tank capacities, cleaning circuits, and automation are quoted after review; not every option is standard on every unit.

Technical specifications

Where these skids are used

Dairy processing, beverage production, breweries, distilleries, sauce manufacturing, liquid food processing, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical production all use CIP to clean product-contact surfaces without dismantling the line. We review residues, circuit volume, and cleaning frequency before recommending tank size or pump duty.

Common questions

Can one dual-tank unit clean tanks and lines? Yes, if the pump head and return path suit both circuits. Spray balls and line circuits often need different flow and pressure, so both duties must be stated.

What is the main sizing mistake? Sizing only by tank volume. Pump flow, return flow, heating recovery, and circuit volume determine whether the cleaning cycle actually works.

Can we add PLC control and records? PLC control, monitoring, and data logging can be included. Define the required automation level early.

What do you need for a quote? Send the industry and product, tank and pipe details, required cleaning capacity, heat source, automation level, stainless grade, and installation location.

To get a practical recommendation, contact us with your industry and processed product, tank and piping details, cleaning capacity, heat source, desired automation level, required stainless grade, and installation location. We will review the duty and return a configuration and custom quotation.