CIP system for a coffee extraction line
Customer
The customer specialises in producing and marketing roasted coffee, ground coffee, instant coffee and coffee granules, as well as coffee blends and infusions. They are also committed to innovation and new product development.
Guided by their philosophy, they create practical, distinctive solutions and deliver high-value products to the consumers.
Project
The client needed to optimize the cleaning of its coffee extraction lines to make the process more efficient, controlled and fully automated.
To ensure thorough and simultaneous cleaning, it was essential to have a skid that could clean multiple components at the same time.
“INOXPA’s CIP system has improved cleaning efficiency for the coffee extraction lines, ensuring a more sustainable and efficient operation.“
“INOXPA’s CIP system has improved cleaning efficiency for the coffee extraction lines, ensuring a more sustainable and efficient operation.“
Installation characteristics
- 3 x 3000 litre tanks for storing cleaning and rinsing solutions.
- 27 automatic valves with C-TOP for precise control of the process.
- 3 x 4 kW discharge pumps and 4 x 3 kW return pumps, ensuring a optimal flow for efficient cleaning.
- 2 tubular heat exchangers for heating, with steam lines to keep the cleaning solutions at the required temperatures.
- 1 distribution manifold to automatically direct the cleaning towards different parts of the plant.
- Automation and control system based on Siemens PLC with a 12” HMI screen, capable of managing customized cleaning programs.
Special features
INOXPA designed and delivered an automatic CIP system with 3 tanks and 3 lines adapted to the requirements of the customer. This tailored solution ensures effective cleaning with complete process control, optimizing resource use and guaranteeing the highest level of hygiene.
- Standardisation and optimisation of cleaning times, improving operational efficiency.
- Significant saving on chemical cleaning products, reducing costs and keeping the environmental impact to a minimum.
- Flexibility and customisation of cleaning parameters, enabling adjustments based on production needs.
- Full automation, reducing manual intervention and ensuring a safer work setting.
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CIP system for a coffee extraction line
