Cip/sip cleaning for solids processing systems
Ensure seamless transitions and maintain hygienic production environments with integrated CIP/SIP cleaning systems, designed to minimize contamination and speed up process changeovers, making them indispensable for operations demanding rigorous cleaning and sterilization.

Hosokawa Micron’s CIP/SIP Cleaning Systems offer a reliable solution for maintaining process integrity in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and chemicals. Utilizing fully automatic cycles, these systems clean and sterilize equipment without dismantling, ensuring swift changeovers and minimizing downtime. They leverage spray systems, nozzles, and tank cleaners to target internal surfaces effectively.
Designed to handle both liquids and powders, these systems cater to diverse applications, including cleaning of mixers, granulators, and reactors with minimal manual intervention. With capacities adaptable to various scales, they are essential for processing items like protein blends, milk powders, and detergents.
Integration with existing systems is seamless, facilitated by advanced PLC controls that support remote monitoring and operation. Tailored to meet stringent industry standards, the equipment is constructed from materials like stainless steel, ensuring corrosion resistance and durability. Certified for GMP compliance, they are ideal for environments requiring the highest hygiene levels, such as laboratory research facilities and manufacturing plants. Custom engineering support is available to adapt the system to specific process needs, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
Benefits
- Minimizes manual labor and equipment downtime with fully automatic cleaning and sterilization cycles.
- Ensures product safety and compliance with stringent GMP standards.
- Reduces contamination risks in multi-product facilities, safeguarding product integrity.
- Integrates seamlessly with existing process lines, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Offers robust construction for durability in harsh chemical processing environments.
- Applications
- Detergent powders,Proteins,Nuclear,Press metal powders,Toner,Herbs,Pigments,Dairy,Food,Chemicals,Polymers,Cosmetic powders,Residual streams,Feed additives,Kaolin,Spices,Tea,Cocoa,Animal feed,Recovered carbon black,Ceramics,Sugar,Metals,Flavours,Instant soup,Pharmaceuticals,Beverages,Marine algae,Battery materials,Thickening agents,Gypsum,Lactose,Metal salts
- End products
- Metal salt crystals,Pigment pastes,Cosmetic foundation powders,Nuclear fuel pellets,Toner cartridges,Sugar crystals,Flavor enhancers,Cocoa powder,Detergent pellets,Soup mixes,Polymer granules,Ceramic tiles,Amino acids supplements,Tea granules,Plastic pellets,Instant coffee,Kaolin clay,Seasoning mixes,Metal oxide powders,Gypsum boards,Milk powder,Dry powder inhalants,Protein blends,Battery electrolytes,Carbon black granules,Lactose-free milk powder,Algae supplements,Feed pellets,Herbal powders,Tablets
- Steps before
- Grinding,Mixing,Chemical Preparation,Disintegration
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Packing,Documentation,Validation
- Input ingredients
- liquid hazardous infectious waste,raw materials requiring CIP,airborne contaminants,chemical residues
- Output ingredients
- clean equipment surfaces,sterilized equipment interior,decontaminated effluent,safe production environment
- Capacity
- 2000 L
- Automation
- Fully automatic
- Temperature for SIP
- >121°C
- Cleaning Method
- CIP/SIP
- Cycle Temperature
- 121–135°C
- Cycle Time for CIP/SIP
- Predefined Steps
- SIP Method
- Pure Steam
- Chemical Washes
- Configurable
- Automation level
- Fully Automatic / Semi-Automatic / Manual
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Cleaning method
- CIP / SIP / Manual
- Changeover time
- Reduced Downtime
- Integrated steps
- Water Rinses / Chemical Washes / Blowdown / Air Drying
- Sanitation methods
- Heat / Chemical Sanitation
- Process Parameters Control
- Flow Control / Pressure / Concentration / Temperature
- CIP Principles
- Spray Systems / Tank Cleaners / Nozzles / Seals
- Effluent Decontamination
- Thermal / Thermochemical / Chemical
- Cycle Time
- 15–60 min
- Validation and Documentation
- EHEDG Compliance
- Sterilization Temperature
- > 121°C
- Energy Efficiency
- Minimized Time and Space Usage
- Tank shape
- Cylindrical / Conical
- Tank size
- 2000 L
- Feed/discharge method
- Semi-automatic / Automatic
- Control panel type
- PLC-controlled / Manual
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen / PLC
- Integration possibilities
- SCADA / ERP / MES systems
- Cleaning configuration
- CIP / SIP / WIP
- Nozzle type
- Spray balls / rotating nozzles
- System automation
- Fully automatic / Semi-automatic
- Flow control
- Automated / Manual adjustment
- Market info
- Hosokawa Micron is renowned for specializing in the manufacturing of powder and particle processing technologies, including mixing, drying, and milling equipment. They are respected for their innovative solutions and engineering excellence in industrial engineered-to-order equipment markets.