Description
What this cart-mounted CIP plant does
A CIP system circulates cleaning solution through tanks, pumps, valves, and piping so process lines can be cleaned without dismantling. Single-tank through multi-tank skids are available; this cart is offered in two-, three-, and five-vessel layouts. Two vessels often cover caustic and rinse. Acid, hot water, or recovery stages may require more. We build to the process, not a fixed catalog list.
How the cleaning cycle runs
Returned solution enters the balance tank, passes the pump, and moves through heating, flow monitoring, and supply valves before reaching the circuit. Temperature, flow, pressure, and level are monitored at agreed points. PLC control can step through pre-rinse, caustic, intermediate rinse, acid, final rinse, and drain. Manual and semi-automatic operation suit simple recipes or direct operator control.
Where CIP is used
Dairy, beverage, brewery, distillery, sauce, liquid food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical plants use CIP on tanks, fillers, pasteurizers, homogenizers, mixers, transfer lines, and valves. Soil type, surface finish, line length, and temperature affect cleaning. We review those details before recommending tank volume, pump duty, and circuit layout.
Tank count and capacity
Two vessels suit shorter campaigns and fewer chemicals. Three to five help when acid and caustic must stay separate, hot water is reused, or changeovers are frequent. Capacity comes from circuit volume, rinse ratio, and floor space—not a single headline number. Oversized tanks raise heating cost; undersized tanks shorten cleaning time.
Typical project specifications
| Cleaning tank capacity | Sized from circuit volume and rinse ratio |
|---|---|
| Tank quantity | 2, 3, or 5 vessels; other layouts by project |
| Stainless grade | 304 or 316L wetted parts as specified |
| Heating | Electric or steam, based on site utilities |
| Pump flow and pressure | Selected for circuit pressure drop and turbulence |
| Operating temperature | Set by cleaning chemistry and project requirements |
| Control | Manual, semi-automatic, or PLC/HMI |
| Cleaning circuits | Single or multiple supply/return routes |
| Power | Site-specific; confirmed at order |
| Dimensions | Cart layout based on tank count and access |
| Custom options | Tank volume, loops, automation, cart arrangement |
These are project-dependent; confirm features for the specific model or order.
Purchasing questions
Can we add a vessel later?
Sometimes. Space, frame, piping, and PLC I/O need review at the original build. Retrofits are easier when the cart leaves room for expansion.
What data speeds a quote?
Pipe diameter, circuit length, elevation, fittings, target flow, soil type, heat source, and cleaning schedule. Spray device pressure requirements matter too.
Send project details
Tell us your industry and processed product, tank and piping details, required cleaning capacity, heat source, desired automation level, stainless steel grade, and installation location. We will review the circuits and recommend tank configuration, pump duty, and control scope. Custom tank volumes, cart layouts, and PLC sequences are handled by our engineering team. Factory-direct stainless fabrication and engineering support are part of the build.
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