Key Takeaways
- Poor flow rates, spray coverage or system sizing can force repeated cleaning cycles.
- CIP systems reduce manual cleaning by washing internal equipment surfaces without dismantling them.
- Fixed CIP systems suit dedicated lines, while mobile units can service multiple vessels.
- Pipework, pumps, valves and controls should be matched to the site during system design.
- Routine maintenance keeps pumps, seals, instruments and heating components operating reliably.
When your operations depend on equipment like liquid cooling chiller systems and tanks being in peak operational status, a poorly matched Clean-in-Place or CIP solution can add hours to every cleaning cycle and reduce the time available for production.
At Barry Brown & Sons, we design and build CIP systems for food processing and industrial operations across Australia, with equipment sized to suit each facility’s layout and cleaning demands. Our team provides ongoing support to keep your CIP solution operating reliably.
Cleaning delays can disrupt your production schedule.
Several common faults force operators to repeat the cleaning cycle. It’s why, across food, beverage and dairy operations, industrial cleaning systems are among the first areas assessed when production targets slip.
The performance of an industrial CIP system depends on maintaining suitable flow through the cleaning circuit and achieving adequate coverage of the surfaces being cleaned. Inadequate flow, unsuitable spray-device selection or blocked cleaning devices can reduce cleaning effectiveness.
Additionally, delays can occur when tanks and pipework must be manually cleaned or the CIP system cannot clean multiple processing areas in the allotted timeframe. The cleaning delays from an inadequately designed CIP system can then have knock-on effects, slowing its operation as cleaning cycles are repeated.
These issues directly reduce the hours your equipment is available for production, highlighting the need for a practical CIP solution that keeps your operations running.
You need a CIP system that matches your processing needs.
A CIP system matched to your processing needs can reduce the risk of repeated cleaning cycles and costly downtime. A Clean In Place system efficiently cleans the internal surfaces of tanks, pipework and processing equipment without requiring operators to dismantle them.
Still, the CIP cleaning system has to be right for the application. The CIP cleaning system also needs to connect correctly with existing vessels, pipework, pumps, valves and controls. Where a stainless water tank is used for rinse-water storage, its capacity, connections and compatibility with the wider tank wash system should be considered during design.
Where the wider process also includes refrigeration equipment, control integration can be considered alongside the CIP solution during project design.
At Barry Brown & Sons, we work closely with customers throughout the design and build process so the system is delivered to the required specifications and commissioned efficiently. That means communicating clearly about scope, timelines and site requirements from the beginning, not making vague promises and then facing delays on the floor.
Keep production moving with a custom-engineered CIP system.
Every facility runs differently, and your CIP system should reflect that.
Here, we configure each CIP solution to suit your existing site connections, available space and operating requirements, similar to when you buy industrial chiller systems from us. We design pipework tie-ins, valve sizing, pump selection and control integration based on your specifications, reducing issues and avoiding downtime when the system goes live.
We can also build an automated CIP system into your facility. For a tank cleaning system, a fixed configuration suits dedicated processing lines. A fully automated CIP wash system can provide programmable, repeatable cleaning cycles where that level of process control suits the application.
A well-designed CIP system can be integrated alongside supporting equipment, so cleaning and temperature control can work together without creating bottlenecks. Mobile units also give you flexibility to clean multiple vessels across the site without duplicating equipment.
Every stainless steel tank CIP cleaning system is built in-house and tested before it leaves our facility. Just like when you’re searching for a vat pasteuriser for sale, we can review your requirements and point you in the right direction if you’re still determining what CIP system is ideal for your operations.