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Alfa Laval Tank Cleaning Processes in Sanitary Industries

Written by Kate Dennis | Feb 21, 2023 9:33:42 PM

Alfa Laval Tank Cleaning Processes: Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Industries

Alfa Laval has over 100 years of experience in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and beauty industries, providing modern tank-cleaning devices. Alfa Laval sanitary tank cleaning devices are well known for reduced water consumption. They offer product efficiency and various benefits to workforce safety and the environment.

 

 

BioPharm

Disinfecting and sanitizing tanks used in the BioPharm industry is a top priority. Whether ingested, injected, or applied, hygienic products must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. This process is crucial to prevent cross-contamination that could affect the quality of medicinal equipment.

Alfa Laval's Toftejorg brands have earned a trusted place in the biopharma industry. They are known for their exceptional safety, thorough performance, and trusted sanitation processes. These processes keep hygienic equipment clean and protect the people who need them.

Personal Care

Toothpaste Tank after 6 minutes of Rotary Jet Head wash cycle.

Personal care products require strict hygienic standards that allow consumers to feel and look their best. Alfa Laval ensures consistency and savings in its crucial production processes by establishing repeatable, high-quality personal care products. Their dynamic tank cleaning devices prevent cross-contamination between batches while reducing energy and fluid use.

Benefits of Alfa Laval Pharmaceutical & Personal Care Tank Cleaning:

  • 100% elimination of Confined space entry for Manual cleaning
  • Best-In-Class Technical Support
  • Prevent Cross-Contamination
  • Up to 80% decrease in water and solvent usage
  • Up to 85% reduction in time spent cleaning
  • Up to 20% increase in plant productivity
  • Validate Cleaning

Alfa Laval Pharmaceutical & Personal Care Tank Cleaning Applications:

  • Blenders
  • Coaters
  • Drums
  • Fermentation Tanks
  • Fluid Bed Systems
  • Mixers
  • Process Tanks
  • Storage Tanks
  • Totes/Bulk Containers/IBCs

Food & Beverage

Consumers today value natural, wholesome, and budget-friendly foods that are accessible and sustainably produced. Food and beverage processing manufacturers must discover ways to preserve their products sustainably that keep the natural flavours, consistencies, and nutritional value intact.

Alfa Laval offers comprehensive solutions that protect food and beverage products' texture, flavour, and appearance. Automated tank cleaning for food and beverage applications feature self-cleaning designs and sanitary inlet adapters. These support diverse food and beverage applications in optimized systems.

Benefits of Alfa Laval Food & Beverage Tank Cleaning:

  • Decreased cleaning time
  • Elimination of confined space entry for manual cleaning
  • Eliminated cross-contamination
  • Full coverage cleaning
  • Meeting regulatory cleaning standards
  • Reduce wash fluid usage

Alfa Laval Food & Beverage Tank Cleaning Applications:

  • Blenders
  • Drums
  • Dryers
  • Evaporators
  • Mixers
  • Kettles
  • Process Tanks
  • Storage Tanks
  • Totes/Bulk Containers/IBCs

Pairing the tank cleaning device with the type of products and tank that handles it can optimize the equipment and significantly reduce cleaning waste.