Sanitary pigging system for viscous food products
Efficiently recover high-value viscous products like chocolates and creams from pipelines while minimizing waste and reducing cleaning costs with a specialized sanitary pigging system.

Recovers and Cleans Viscous Products in Pipelines
The SilPig Product Recovery System from INOXPA is a hygiene-centric pigging solution designed to efficiently recover valuable viscous media, such as chocolates and creams, from pipelines across food and cosmetic industries. This system’s working principle involves propelling a silicone sphere through pipelines using compressed air, effectively removing residual products and preparing the system for CIP cleaning, thus maximizing both product yield and pipeline hygiene. The system is primarily used for products like chocolate bars, fruit preserves, and moisturizing creams, significantly reducing product loss. Available in material options like AISI 316L stainless steel for high corrosion resistance, it operates with diverse levels of automation and integrates seamlessly into existing production lines. The standard size range is from DN40 to DN80, and it supports both manual and automated operations. It is compliant with industry standards, maintaining high sanitary conditions ideal for sensitive applications. Customizations include various connection types and gasket materials, ensuring a fit for various processing needs.
Benefits
- Maximizes product recovery, reducing waste and increasing profitability.
- Saves on water and energy costs by minimizing waste sent to sewage treatment.
- Ensures quick and thorough cleaning, maintaining hygienic production environments.
- Supports various automation levels, allowing for tailored operation within your processes.
- Compliant with hygienic standards, making it suitable for sensitive food and cosmetic applications.
- Applications
- Gels,Confectionary creams,Chocolates,Viscous media,Marmelades,Body care products,Creams
- End products
- Moisturizing creams,Face masks,Toothpaste,Hair gels,Chocolate bars,Fruit preserves,Caramel,Icing
- Steps before
- Product Transfer,Pumping
- Steps after
- CIP (Cleaning In Place),Sewage Treatment,Storage
- Input ingredients
- chocolates,marmalades,confectionary creams,gels,creams,body care products
- Output ingredients
- recovered product,clean pipelines,reduction of fluid waste
- Market info
- INOXPA is known for its expertise in manufacturing stainless steel components and equipment, particularly for the food, dairy, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. They are reputed for high-quality, hygienic, and reliable processing solutions.
- Product Recovery Efficiency
- High
- Hygienic System
- Yes
- PIG Passability
- 1.5D bends
- Connections
- DIN (standard),RJT,SMS,clamp,flanges
- Size Range
- DN40 (1 ½") to DN80 (3")
- Propellant
- Compressed Air
- Material - Metal Contact Surfaces
- AISI 316 L
- Material - Other Metal Parts
- AISI 304
- PIG Material
- Silicone
- Gasket Material
- EPDM
- Spheres Material Options
- EPDM,Nitrile,Neoprene,Viton®
- Gaskets Material Options
- Silicone,NBR,PTFE,Viton®
- Automation
- Various levels of automation,Manual/Automatic
- Cleaning
- CIP compatible
- Product recovery efficiency
- High
- Operating principle
- Pipeline PIG system
- CIP integration
- Yes
- PIG cleaning capability
- During CIP routine
- Viscous media handling
- Chocolates,creams
- Automation level
- Manual/Various levels
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Changeover time
- Quick
- Energy and water saving
- Yes
- Metallic product contact surfaces
- AISI 316 L
- Other metal parts
- AISI 304
- PIG
- Silicone
- Gaskets
- EPDM
- Spheres
- EPDM,Nitrile,Neoprene,Viton®
- Gaskets
- Silicone,NBR,PTFE,Viton®
- Connections
- DIN (standard)
- Size range
- DN40 (1 ½") to DN80 (3")
- Bend passage capability
- PIG can pass through 1.5D bends
- Control panel type
- Various levels of automation
- Connections
- DIN (standard),RJT,SMS,clamp,flanges,etc.
- Spheres
- EPDM,Nitrile,Neoprene,Viton®
- Gaskets
- EPDM,Silicone,NBR,PTFE,Viton®
- Manual system
- Launch and/or reception
- Control panel
- Available
- Second drain port
- Available