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CIP Cleaning System for Food, Beverage, and Dairy Processing

cip cleaning system for milk and yogurt processing
cip cleaning system for milk and yogurt processing
clean in place system with plc control
clean-in-place system with PLC control

The CIP cleaning system is an automated cleaning system used to clean the interiors of equipment in food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. It utilizes circulating cleaning fluid to remove product residues from tanks, pipes, heat exchangers, and other equipment components. It reduces equipment disassembly and helps maintain a hygienic production environment.

Foodline develops CIP systems for dairy and food processing plants. Contact Foodline for equipment details and cleaning configuration solutions suitable for your production line.

Foodline CIP Cleaning System for Sale

CIP stands for Clean In Place. The CIP system cleans the interiors of production equipment without disassembling it. The cleaning process uses water, alkaline liquids, and acidic liquids to remove different types of residues from equipment surfaces.

In food and beverage production, milk fat, proteins, sugars, minerals, and other residues remain in tanks and pipes after production. CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems utilize circulating pumps to deliver cleaning solutions into the equipment, helping to remove these residues.

Foodline’s three-tank CIP cleaning system is specifically developed for dairy and food production lines. It is commonly used for cleaning yogurt fermentation tanks, storage tanks, piping, filling systems, and other production equipment.

The three-tank structure includes a water tank, an alkali tank, and an acid tank. Different cleaning solutions are selected according to different cleaning stages. This structure allows the CIP cleaning machine to complete water washing, alkali washing, acid washing, and final rinsing in a single automatic cleaning cycle.

Specifications of Hot Sale Clean In Place Equipment

ModelFL-200LFL-300LFL-500LFL-1000L
Tank VolumeAcid Tank 200L, Alkali Tank 200L, Hot Water Tank 200LAcid Tank 300L, Alkali Tank 300L, Hot Water Tank 300LAcid Tank 500L, Alkali Tank 500L, Hot Water Tank 500LAcid Tank 1000L, Alkali Tank 1000L, Hot Water Tank 1000L
MaterialSUS304SUS304SUS304SUS304
Voltage380V380V380V380V
Heating Power12kW × 3 = 36kW12kW × 3 = 36kW15kW × 3 = 45kW30kW × 3 = 90kW
Cleaning Pump Power1.5kW1.5kW2.2kW2.2kW
Cleaning Pump Flow Rate5t/h5t/h10t/h10t/h
Cleaning Liquid Inlet & Outlet Diameterφ38mmφ38mmφ38mmφ38mm
Machine Size2400 × 1000 × 15002800 × 1000 × 1600mm3300 × 1000 × 2000mm4200 × 1200 × 2200mm
Control SystemComputer Board ControlComputer Board ControlComputer Board ControlComputer Board Control

The above parameters can be adjusted according to the client’s production line requirements. Contact Foodline for detailed machine information and suitable configuration solutions.

Main Components of the CIP Cleaning System

Foodline CIP cleaning equipment consists of several key components that work together in the cleaning cycle.

Cleaning Liquid Tanks: The CIP cleaning system contains three independent tanks for storing different cleaning liquids:

  • Water Tank: Stores clean water for pre-rinse and final rinsing. It removes loose residues before chemical cleaning and to rinse away residual cleaning agents after the cleaning process.
  • Alkali Tank: Stores alkaline cleaning solutions. It removes organic residues such as milk proteins, fats, and food scraps from production equipment.
  • Acid Tank: Stores acidic cleaning solutions. It removes mineral deposits and scale that may accumulate inside pipes, tanks, and other equipment.

Circulation Pump: delivers the cleaning solution to all corners of the production equipment. The flow of the liquid creates a flushing effect inside the tanks and pipes, helping to remove attached residues.

Heating System: Raises the temperature of the cleaning solution. Appropriate cleaning temperatures help to better remove grease, proteins, and other stubborn residues.

Pipeline and Valve System: Connects the CIP unit to the production equipment. It controls the delivery, circulation, and recovery of the cleaning solution at different cleaning stages.

PLC Control System: Manages the cleaning program. Operators can set cleaning time, temperature, number of cycles, and other operating parameters according to production needs.

How Does a Clean in Place System Work?

Foodline CIP cleaning system follows a preset cleaning process. The cleaning steps can be adjusted according to different products and production conditions.

1. Pre-rinse

Clean water enters the production equipment to remove residual product materials after production.

2. Alkaline cleaning

The system circulates an alkaline cleaning solution through tanks and pipes. This stage removes organic residues such as cream, protein, and food residue.

3. Water rinse

After alkaline cleaning, the equipment is rinsed with clean water to remove residual cleaning solution.

4. Acidic cleaning

An acidic cleaning solution circulates through the equipment to remove mineral deposits and scale from the inner surfaces.

5. Final rinse and disinfection

The system uses hot water, purified water, or disinfectant for a final cleaning. This final step helps prepare the equipment for the next production cycle.

Different production lines may require different cleaning temperatures, circulation times, liquid concentrations, and flow rates. Foodline can customize the CIP cleaning system to suit specific customer production processes.

Core Features of CIP Tank Cleaning System

1. No Disassembly Required

The CIP cleaning system can be directly connected to tanks, pipes, and processing equipment. It cleans internal surfaces through liquid circulation, reducing the need for frequent manual cleaning.

2. Automatic Cleaning Process

The PLC control system allows operators to set cleaning steps, temperatures, and cleaning times. Once the program is started, the machine can automatically complete different cleaning stages.

3. Suitable for Continuous Production

For factories with regular production schedules, the CIP washing system helps reduce cleaning preparation time between production batches. It is suitable for dairy plants, beverage plants, and food processing plants that require frequent equipment cleaning.

4. Wide Cleaning Range

CIP cleaning machines can be connected to a variety of production equipment, including: Storage tanks, fermentation tanks, mixing tanks, transfer pipelines, filling machines, heat exchangers, dairy processing equipment, and beverage production equipment

5. Suitable for Production Environments with High Hygiene Requirements

Food and beverage production requires strict hygiene management. CIP systems help reduce the variability of manual cleaning and provide consistent hygiene control for production equipment.

Industries Using CIP Equipment

Dairy Processing – Yogurt, milk, cream, cheese, and butter production lines.

Beverage Production – Juice, soft drinks, plant-based milk, and energy drinks.

Brewery – Fermentation tanks, sake tanks, and conveyor lines.

Food Manufacturing – Sauces, ketchup, condiments, pickles, and fruit purees.

Pharmaceutical Production – Equipment with extremely high hygiene standards.

Cosmetics – Production of lotions, creams, and liquid soaps.

If your production line produces multiple products, or you need to clean tanks with a capacity exceeding 1000 liters, a CIP cleaning system will save you time and money.

Foodline: Experienced Food Processing Equipment Manufacturer

Foodline is a food machinery manufacturer located in China, encompassing equipment R&D, production, sales, and after-sales service. Our CIP cleaning systems are a crucial component of yogurt production lines and have been sold to clients in numerous countries and regions.

  • Factory Direct Sales – Foodline owns its own food processing equipment manufacturing plant.
  • Extensive Production Line Experience – We have in-depth knowledge of the equipment needs of dairy plants, beverage factories, and food processing plants.
  • Customized Equipment Manufacturing – Tank sizes, cleaning capacities, and machine configurations can all be customized to meet customer requirements.
  • Comprehensive Equipment Inspection – All machines undergo inspection before shipment to ensure proper operation.
  • International Shipping Experience – Foodline has exported food machinery to customers in many countries.

Plan Your CIP Cleaning System with Foodline

Foodline provides various model of CIP tank cleaning equipment 

for yogurt plants, dairy factories, beverage companies, and other food processing businesses. To recommend the right machine, our team needs detailed information about your production line and cleaning needs.

When contacting Foodline, you can provide the following information:

  • Equipment requiring cleaning
  • Production materials
  • Expected capacity
  • Cleaning process requirements
  • Materials required for the machine
  • Budget range
  • Estimated procurement timeline

Based on your information, Foodline can provide suitable machine details, technical information, and project suggestions for your factory.