Description
CIP Systems for Breweries and Distilleries
A CIP system is a controlled cleaning loop, not just a tank and pump. It moves detergent, rinse water, and optional sanitizer through fermenters, bright tanks, transfer lines, heat exchangers, and fillers on a defined path. We build 50 L to 1000 L cleaning-in-place systems with tank count and circuit layout matched to the plant.
A typical sequence includes pre-rinse, alkaline wash, intermediate rinse, acid wash where needed, final rinse, and sanitizing. Steps, temperature, flow, and contact time depend on soil load, water hardness, materials, and your cleaning procedure. Pump flow for line velocity, return-line sizing, heating capacity, drainage, and instrument placement matter. Undersizing the pump or heater is a common problem; adding tanks without checking floor space and utilities is another.
Configuration Options
Single-, double-, triple-, and multi-tank layouts are available. Projects may include caustic and acid tanks, a hot water tank, electric or steam heating, supply and return pumps, stainless piping, valves, fittings, temperature, flow, pressure, and level monitoring, and manual, semi-automatic, or PLC control. This is a configuration guide, not a standard package. Final features are confirmed for the model and project.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Project-dependent range / option |
|---|---|
| Cleaning tank capacity | 50 L, 100 L, 500 L, 1000 L; custom sizes |
| Number of tanks | Single, double, triple, or multi-tank |
| Stainless steel grade | 304 or 316L, selected for chemicals and product contact |
| Heating | Electric or steam, with temperature control |
| Pump flow and pressure | Sized to circuit volume and line velocity |
| Operating temperature | Set by cleaning procedure and chemical supplier |
| Control system | Manual, semi-automatic, or PLC/HMI |
| Cleaning circuits | Single or multiple loops with supply and return routing |
| Power supply | Confirmed by installation location |
| Dimensions | Layout-dependent after tank and skid design |
| Custom options | Skid design, tank capacity, automation, instruments, piping |
Applications
These systems suit dairy processing, beverage production, breweries, distilleries, sauce and liquid food plants, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical processing where stainless cleaning equipment is used. Each application needs review of residue type, cleaning chemicals, surface finish, and validation expectations.
FAQ
How do I size a CIP system? Start with circuit volume, tank size, line diameter, number of loops, soil load, and required flow. Cleaning tank volume alone is not enough.
Can one system clean tanks and pipes? Yes, with correct supply and return routing, pump sizing, and control logic. Confirm simultaneous or sequential cleaning needs.
Which heat source is better? Electric heating is simple to install; steam is common where plant steam is available. Both need accurate temperature control.
Request a CIP Recommendation
Send your industry and processed product, tank and piping details, required cleaning capacity, heat source, desired automation level, stainless grade, and installation location. We will review the duty, recommend a configuration, and provide a customized quotation.
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We have been using this still for a few batches now making whiskey, gin and a few other spirits and we are very happy with the results so far. The gear works well and gives good control during distillation. The spirit comes out clean and consistent from batch to batch and we have gotten the flavor profile we were looking for. It has also been easy to operate and maintain. It has been a great addition to our distillery and I’d definitely recommend it to other craft distillers looking for reliable equipment.”
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