Industrial Cip system for fruit juice production lines

Ensure optimal hygiene and operational efficiency with advanced CIP systems, designed to seamlessly clean production lines for high-quality fruit-based beverages, reducing downtime and manual intervention.

Automates Cleaning and Disinfection of Production Lines

The CIP Systems from Bucher Unipektin are designed to tackle the complex cleaning requirements in fruit juice and vegetable production. These systems allow for automated preparation and precise dosing of cleaning agents, optimizing energy use through efficient heat-exchanger technology. The CIP Systems effectively clean components such as tanks, pipes, and grinders with various cycles, including pre-rinsing, brine-based cleaning, and optional disinfection. Ideal for creating apple juice, pear cider, and vegetable purees, these systems support high-quality production while reducing environmental impact. Fully automatable and adaptable to customer needs, Bucher Unipektin’s systems integrate seamlessly into existing production lines, safeguarded by controlled valve operations.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality by ensuring thorough cleaning and disinfection of processing equipment.
  • Decreases manual intervention with precise, automated chemical dosing.
  • Optimizes energy consumption through efficient heat utilization.
  • Integrates seamlessly into production lines, supporting full automation.
  • Minimizes contamination risk with secure phase separation and valve control.

General


Applications
Berries,Pears,Apples,Vegetables,Fruit juices
End products
Vegetable puree,Apple juice,Berry smoothie base,Mixed fruit concentrates,Pear cider
Steps before
Juicing,Grinding,Pressing,Evaporation
Steps after
Sterilization,Packing,Filling,Bottling
Input ingredients
apples,pears,berries,vegetables,cleaning agents,disinfection chemicals,water,brine,NaOH,peroxide,peracetic acid,acid
Output ingredients
high-quality fruit juices,clean tanks,clean pipes,clean grinders,clean presses,clean evaporators
Market info
Bucher Unipektin is known for producing advanced equipment and systems for the food and beverage industry, specializing in juice processing and filtration technologies with a reputation for innovative solutions and reliable, high-quality products.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Full automation possibilities
Cleaning method
CIP - Cleaning In Place
Chemical used
Peracetic acid / Hydrogen Peroxide
Temperature of cleaning
70–80 °C
CIP Cleaning Cycle
Pre-rinse,Brine-based cleaning,Intermediate rinse,Disinfection
Conductivity Measurement
Phase detection and switching
Control
Semi- and fully automated

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Semi / Fully automated
Integration capability
Integration into overall plant
CIP principles
Pre-rinsing,Brine-based cleaning,Disinfection
Batch vs. inline flow
Single- and bi-stream
Cleaning method
Automated CIP
Energy efficiency optimization
Yes

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Cleaning components
Tanks,pipes,grinders,presses,evaporators

Custom Options


Control panel type
Semi-automated / Fully automated
Integration possibilities
Integration into overall plant
Cleaning program customization
Individual CIP programs