BACK Why You Need Clean In Place (CIP) Systems For Spiral Freezers and IQF Tunnels AFE Team • January 22, 2021 Home Blog Why You Need Clean In Place (CIP) Systems For Spiral Freezers and IQF Tunnels Food processing facilities and food processors must be vigilant about hygiene. Their business depends on it. For decades, Advanced Food Equipment (AFE) has helped food processing operations maintain sanitation with the most hygienic and efficient Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) freezers and cooling equipment for all kinds of food products. AFE’s comprehensive Clean In Place systems for spiral freezers and IQF tunnels provide easy-to-operate, automated washing capabilities that save money and help eliminate downtime. What makes AFE’s CIP System different? AFE’s CIP systems cleans the inside of the freezer and all the components utilizing a Rotating Nozzle Assembly that is adjustable. The nozzles are installed throughout the IQF’s insulated enclosure to ensure maximum spray coverage. These nozzles rotate to fully distribute detergent and sanitizing products. The CIP then follows this comprehensive cleansing with a thorough rinsing. AFE’s CIP control panels are easily accessed. Water is fed through a water pressure system. This repeatable, automatic method of hygienic cleansing requires little labor to operate. After the CIP system washes your equipment, utilize our Pasteurization System where the entire space is heated to 78 degrees Celsius (173 Fahrenheit) to pasteurize. Is CIP Cost-effective in Food Processing? AFE’s CIP systems are engineered with the mindset of cleaning a very large area in a short period of time. This in turn can increase your production time and could reduce your overall operating costs. AFE’s systems can also help you reduce water usage and downtime. These enclosed cleaning systems also can extend the life of your equipment and bolster equipment reliability. CIP systems play a crucial role in managing maintenance within your food processing facility. Can a CIP System Be Installed in an Existing Spiral Freezer or IQF? Yes, AFE can! An engineered retrofit package would be utilized. Give us a call to learn more. Can a Clean In Place System Be Customized to Product or Production? AFE’s in-house engineers can design a CIP program to optimize your cycle times and get you back into production quickly while reducing detergent and water use. Have confidence in the cleanliness of your food processing equipment. Contact us for a free estimate and to learn more about the equipment we have to offer. Enjoyed? Share It! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Copy URL Recent blog posts More AFE Team • August 23, 2022 Sealed By Steel: The Advantages of Stainless Steel for Food Processing Stainless steel has become an increasingly popular choice for food production equipment in recent years. There are many reasons for this, including stainless steel’s durability, corrosion resistance, and anti-bacterial properties. More AFE Team • September 29, 2016 Understanding Our Customers Understanding Our Customers At AFE LLC, our approach is always completely unique. We take our technology, our extensive past experience, and our newest features and we find the best way […] More AFE Team • June 26, 2018 Frozen Bakery: A Global Market Frozen bakery goods have seen renewed popularity in large part due to the high demand for food durability. With the hectic lifestyle of the average person, the reason for our […] Related blog posts More AFE Team • June 15, 2023 The Benefits of Spiral Steaming in Food Production Using a spiral steamer can enhance flavors and preserve nutrients, all while reducing the floor space needed by the equipment ground footprint, optimizing space utilization. One should consider the impressive versatility of this equipment when looking at the various pros and cons afforded by this technology. More AFE Team • April 26, 2018 IQF Rice Preparation and Packaging Rice is one of the most popular items on the worldwide market. With the fast-growing market for ready meals, the demand for rice is expected to grow significantly between 2017 […] More AFE Team • August 4, 2020 Top 5 Reasons for Freezer Preventive Maintenance We all know the benefits of preventive maintenance and its role in preventing or limiting potential future issues or breakdowns. Simpler, less involved tasks that are completed today can help […] Subscribe to our newsletter Subscribe to learn about new product features, the latest in technology, solutions, and updates. Enter your email(Required)