Cleaning and disinfection must be carried out regularly at appropriate intervals. A typical CIP cycle consists of various steps, such as pre-rinsing with treated water, rinsing with alkalis and acids, and intermediate and final rinsing with treated water. To increase cleaning effectiveness, chemicals or cleaning agents are sometimes used. Depending on the system, after each cleaning step the cleaning medium is either discharged into the drain (lost cleaning) or returned to the storage tank for later reuse (batch CIP). Temperatures, flow rates, and times are adapted to the system dimensions and cleaning tasks. Hot cleaning systems use hot alkalis and/or hot water. In cold cleaning systems, all media are at ambient temperature. Centec offers many variations of CIP systems. These can be small and mobile single-channel systems or large stationary multi-channel systems, including storage tanks of any size for cleaning media and for the recovery of rinse water. Centec CIP systems are designed to ensure optimal cleaning results with the lowest possible consumption of water, chemicals, and energy. While one part of the production plant is being cleaned, other areas can continue manufacturing. Double-seat valve technology prevents the product and cleaning agent from mixing at all times.
- Cleaning concept ideally adapted to requirements
- Simultaneous production and CIP cleaning possible
- Maximum product safety with double-seat valve technology
- Customized modular design with standard PLC
- Frame-mounted for easy installation and commissioning
- Small, mobile systems on wheels available
CIP - Cleaning in Place
Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) is used to remove product residues and microorganisms from all product-contact surfaces in tanks, pipelines, and filling machines. Centec offers CIP systems for cold and hot cleaning in the brewing industry.

