Pig systems for product recovery in food and beverage industry

Maximize yield and minimize waste with advanced PIG systems, designed to efficiently recover high-value products and ensure thorough cleaning in continuous and batch operations.

Recovers and Cleans Production Pipelines Efficiently

The PIG Systems from Perfinox are designed to enhance pipeline recovery and cleaning, specifically tailored for Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical, and Cosmetics manufacturers. Using a specialized pigging process, these systems recover product remnants and ensure thorough cleaning of pipelines, effectively minimizing waste and reducing downtime between production batches. These systems are ideal for applications including ready meal components, purees, juices, dairy products, and beverages. Capable of batch, inline, and continuous operations, PIG Systems support processing capacities suitable for both liquid and slurry products. With a focus on efficiency, the system reduces CIP costs, improving operational sustainability. Constructed from robust materials, they ensure high corrosion resistance, meeting industry standards for hygiene and safety. Perfinox offers customization and engineering support to integrate seamlessly into your existing production lines, optimizing overall plant performance.

Benefits

  • Minimizes product waste by efficiently recovering remnants in pipelines.
  • Reduces cleaning time and costs with integrated sanitation capabilities.
  • Enhances production flexibility with quick product changeovers.
  • Supports compliance with industry hygiene standards.
  • Decreases operational downtime, boosting overall line productivity.

General


Applications
Plant-based beverages,Purees and creams,Ready meal components,Sauces and dressings,Fruit preparations,Wines and spirits,Juices and smoothies,Dairy products
End products
Whiskey,Alfredo sauce,Pumpkin soup puree,Chardonnay,Strawberry smoothie,Lasagna mix,Apple sauce,Almond milk,Greek yogurt,Soy milk,Ranch dressing,Mango nectar
Steps before
Mixing,Heating,Cooking,Blending
Steps after
Cleaning,Sterilization,Pasteurizing,Packing
Input ingredients
high value products,food ingredients,beverage ingredients,pharmaceutical products,cosmetic materials
Output ingredients
recovered products,clean production line,food products,beverages,pharmaceuticals,cosmetics
Market info
Perfinox is known for its expertise in designing and manufacturing industrial engineered-to-order equipment, particularly in the food and beverage sector, providing tailored processing solutions and innovative technologies to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Technical Specifications


Application Industry
Food,Beverage,Pharmaceutical,Cosmetics
Product Recovery
Total at the end of each production cycle
Cleaning Method
CIP
Automation Level
Automation (possible PLC integration)
Process Improvement
No limits specified
Material Compatibility
High-value products

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
PIG system insertion
Integrated steps
Cleaning and product recovery
CIP principles
CIP and production line cleaning
Batch vs continuous operation
Batch operation
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Changeover time
Rapid switch between products
Energy efficiency
Production wasting reduction

Physical Characteristics


Footprint
Compact
Discharge method
Pipeline
Shape
Tubing
Insertion type
Inline
Customization
Configurable

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC / HMI
Integration possibilities
Seamless integration with existing systems