Effective cleaning of industrial tanks is of critical importance in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and other process industries. One of the latest innovations in tank cleaning solutions is the “TJ40G Burst” rotating spray head from global leader Alfa Laval, which delivers greater mechanical impact and enables optimization of the cleaning process.
Sinner’s Circle – The Foundation of Industrial Cleaning
The effectiveness of industrial cleaning is often explained using the principle of Sinner’s Circle. It was developed in 1959 by German scientist Dr. Herbert Sinner.
According to this model, cleaning effectiveness depends on four factors:
- Time – the duration of the washing process
- Chemicals – the alkaline or acidic solutions used
- Mechanical action – the impact of the washing stream on the surface
- Temperature – which helps dissolve and remove dirt
All of these factors are closely related—reducing one requires increasing the others.
Modern washing technologies typically enhance mechanical action to reduce washing time, water volume, or chemical concentration.
Alfa Laval Wash Head Solutions
The Swedish manufacturer Alfa Laval offers several solutions for washing industrial tanks:
- Stationary spray heads – a simple and cost-effective solution
- Rotating spray heads – improved spray distribution
- Rotating jet heads – high mechanical impact for stubborn contaminants
The manufacturer’s advanced technologies allow for optimized resource usage:
- rotating nozzles can reduce water consumption by 30–40%;
- two-way jet nozzles – by approximately 20–30%.
TJ40G Burst – Short and Concentrated Cleaning
The TJ40G Burst is an advanced rotating spray head designed for efficient tank cleaning. The head is designed for pulse cleaning, which uses short, concentrated bursts of alkaline or acidic solution. This method quickly wets the interior surfaces of the tanks and softens accumulated deposits.
When using the TJ40G Burst, the tank is coated with alkali or acid in just 1 minute. After spraying, the cleaning solution is allowed to moisten and soften the accumulated deposits. This cleaning cycle (spraying and pause) is typically repeated two more times, after which the tank is rinsed with clean water.
The TJ40G Burst cleaning heads are particularly suitable for:
- fermentation tanks;
- food and beverage production tanks;
- process tanks with complex deposits.
Benefits of the TJ40G Burst
Using the Alfa Laval TJ40G Burst cleaning head allows you to achieve:
- Up to 60% shorter cleaning process – more time can be devoted to product manufacturing.
- Less contamination in the future – effective tank cleaning and excellent self-cleaning properties.
- Up to 70% lower cleaning costs – reduced water and chemical consumption.
- Simple maintenance and repair – no special tools are required to maintain the wash heads.
Axioma Servisas is an official Alfa Laval partner in Lithuania. For more information about Alfa Laval washing technologies:
Tel. +370 699 63364
Email: orders@axs.eu
