Rotary jet head tank cleaning system for food and beverage industry

Reduce your tank cleaning costs by up to 70% with a dynamic system that offers automated, high-impact cleaning and superior self-cleaning features, ensuring consistent hygiene in your production line.

Automates 360° High-Impact Tank Cleaning

The Alfa Laval TJ range, including models TJ20G, TJ40G, TJ40G HD, and TJ40G Burst, offers advanced rotary jet head technology for comprehensive tank cleaning in food, beverage, dairy, personal care, and brewing industries. These machines automate 3D-indexed high-impact cleaning, optimizing processes with reduced water and chemical use by up to 70%. Operating with full 360° tank coverage, they are engineered for tanks between 15 and 500 m³. Notable features include self-cleaning capabilities, low pressure drop for enhanced efficiency, and minimal maintenance requirements without special tools. These machines easily integrate into existing CIP processes, providing configurable options to fit varying production needs and adhering to stringent hygiene standards.

Benefits

  • Cuts operational costs significantly by reducing water and chemical usage by up to 70%.
  • Ensures complete, contamination-free cleaning with automated high-impact jet coverage.
  • Increases production time by minimizing cleaning cycles by up to 60%.
  • Simplifies maintenance and servicing with a design that requires no special tools.
  • Enhances sustainability with efficient resource utilization and lower environmental impact.

General


Applications
Food,Beverages,Personal care,Processing tanks,Transportation tanks,Storage tanks,Brewing equipment,Dairy
End products
Sauces,Soups,Milk,Lager,Vegetable oils,Marinades,Cream liqueurs,Cheese,Cider,Conditioner,Body lotion,Beer,Shampoo,Yogurt,Liquid soap,Soft drinks,Fruit juices
Steps before
Storage,Processing,Transportation
Steps after
Quality Assurance,Production,Sterilization
Input ingredients
cleaning fluid,water,chemicals
Output ingredients
clean tank,residue-free surface,hygienic conditions
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 pattern
360° repeatable
Cleaning cycles
8 cycles for full coverage
Tank capacity
15–500 m³
Operating pressure
Low pressure
Automation
Fully automated
Cleaning type
3D-indexed impact cleaning
Cycle time
Defined time period
Savings on water and chemicals
Up to 70%
Self-cleaning feature
Yes
Nozzle rotation
Vertical and horizontal axes
Mechanical force
High
Cleaning fluid coverage
Internal and external surfaces

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Rotary jet heads
Integrated steps
Automated 3D-indexed impact cleaning
CIP principles
Control of CIP through validated cleaning
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
Fully automatic
Cleaning method
360° repeatable cleaning pattern
Energy efficiency
Low pressure drop,high mechanical force
Time saving
60% more production time
Water and chemical savings
Up to 70% reduction

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
High
Biological compatibility
Hygienic applications
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes

Product type Characteristics


Container size and type
Tanks and vessels between 15 and 500 m³
Hygienic applications
Food,dairy,personal care,beverages

Physical Characteristics


Tank size
15–500 m³
Nozzle configuration
Rotary jet head
Cleaning range
360°
Machine footprint
Compact
Control panel type
Automated
Discharge method
Jet streams

Custom Options


Tank volume range
15–500 m³
Model options
TJ20G,TJ40G,TJ40G HD,TJ40G Burst
Cleaning pattern
360° repeatable
Nozzle configuration
3D-indexed impact cleaning