Automated Cip station for brewery cleaning

Ensure thorough hygiene and product integrity in your brewing process with a versatile CIP station, designed to handle varying cleaning requirements while minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.

Automates Cleaning and Disinfection Processes

The CIP Station from Alfa Laval is a modular, skid-mounted setup that automates cleaning-in-place procedures for brewery and food production equipment. Tailored for optimum integration, the station supports a fully adjustable cleaning regime—managing time, temperature, pressure, and flow. Built with stainless steel components and heat-resistant seals for compliance with food industry regulations, the system is flexible enough to include customer-supplied detergent tanks. Preassembled and tested for reliability, it uses a specially designed plate heat exchanger for precise temperature control. Suitable for applications from beer to dairy products, it supports a cleaning cycle that encompasses rinsing, lye and acid cleaning, and disinfection, ensuring thorough sanitation. Its automation capabilities allow for manual or scheduled operation, adapting seamlessly into existing processing lines.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational efficiency with customizable cleaning cycles tailored to specific production needs.
  • Supports regulatory compliance in food and beverage industries with full stainless steel construction.
  • Reduces maintenance costs through a robust design that minimizes wear and tear.
  • Allows seamless integration into existing systems with adaptable detergent tank options.
  • Decreases downtime with quick installation and pre-tested, reliable operation.

General


Applications
Food and beverage production, Brewery equipment, Cleaning solutions
End products
Carbonated beverages, Lager, Dairy products, Non-alcoholic beer, Detergent solutions, Stout, Fruit juices, Beer, Soft drinks, Ale, Flavored water
Steps before
Piping, Tank Setup, Detergent Preparation, Filling Machine Preparation
Steps after
Disinfection, Packing, Sterilization, Quality Control
Input ingredients
cleaning solution, water, lye, acid
Output ingredients
drained cleaning solution, re-used cleaning solution, waste water
Market info
Alfa Laval is renowned for its expertise in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies, providing innovative, energy-efficient engineered-to-order solutions for various industries including food, marine, and energy.

Technical Specifications


Cleaning time
Adjustable
Temperature control
Adjustable
Pressure control
Adjustable
Flow rate control
Adjustable
Automation
PLC-controlled
Material
Stainless steel
Detergent compatibility
User-supplied / Integrated tank options
Cleaning phases
Multiple phases (rinse, lye, acid, disinfection)
Reusability of cleaning solution
Yes
Make-up of cleaning solutions
Automatic

Operating Characteristics


Cleaning method
Automated CIP
Automation level
Automatic control
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Adjustability
Cleaning time, temperature, pressure, flow

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Material
Stainless steel
Skid-mounted
Yes
Module type
Self-contained, Preassembled
Frame type
Skid-mounted
Portability
Plug-in station
Seal Type
Heat resistant
Detergent Tanks
Included or customer-provided

Custom Options


Control panel type
Manual/Automatic
Integration possibilities
PLC/SCADA integration
Detergent tank customization
Customer-specific tanks
Adjustable cleaning parameters
Time, temperature, pressure, flow