This CFT is a used CIP station — a clean-in-place system, also commonly referred to as a CIP unit — manufactured by CFT in 2017 and currently located in Serbia. CIP stations are purpose-built for the automated internal cleaning and chemical disinfection of process lines, tanks, and filling equipment without dismantling them, making them essential infrastructure in beverage, food, and liquid packaging production. CFT is a well-established Italian manufacturer of processing and packaging machinery, specialising in complete turnkey lines for the beverage, food, and dairy industries.
At the heart of this system are three buffer tanks, each with a capacity of 3,000 litres, dedicated respectively to acid solution, caustic solution, and cold water. This three-tank configuration allows the station to manage the full sequence of a standard CIP programme — caustic wash, acid rinse, and fresh water rinse — from a single integrated unit. Circulation is handled by two centrifugal pumps capable of a combined flow rate of up to 25,000 litres per hour, enabling rapid and thorough cleaning of large-volume process circuits. Chemical dosing is performed by pneumatic detergent dosing pumps, which deliver precise quantities of cleaning agent into the circuit; chemical containers are not included with the unit.
Solution concentration is monitored in real time by two conductivity meters, which provide continuous feedback to the control system and support automated concentration control throughout each cleaning cycle. Integrated water heating units allow cleaning fluids to be raised to the temperatures required for thermal disinfection cycles, adding a further layer of process hygiene assurance.
The station is operated via a PLC-controlled electrical panel that runs fully automated CIP programme sequences, minimising the need for manual intervention. The complete valve and pipework assembly is included, and the unit is designed for closed-loop operation with direct integration into filling machines, pasteurizers, process tanks, and other CIP-compatible process equipment.
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