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Press Release – Streamline Plant and Equipment Cleaning with the NEW FlexiSan™ Modular Spray System

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BETE announces the launch of the new FlexiSan Modular Spray System, an innovative solution designed to simplify cleaning and sanitizing processes, reduce downtime, and enhance operational efficiency in the food and beverage industry and beyond. 

Including a durable, mobile cart with integrated chemical handling and at least one Clean-in-Place (CIP) spray header, the system optimizes Open Plant Cleaning (OPC) and produces effective, consistent results for various applications, from everyday wash downs to tackling tough soils. Processing facilities can apply cleaning and sanitizing agents to a wide range of equipment, including conveyors, hoppers, bins, mixers, and other critical process areas.  

THE FlexiSan Advantage:

  • Streamlined Sanitation – Easily switch between rinse, clean, and sanitize steps for faster, more efficient wash-downs
  • Portable and Easy to Use – A rugged, stainless steel cart moves effortlessly between cleaning zones
  • Tough on Soils – Handles everything from light residues to heavy build-up like syrups and coatings
  • Saves Water and Chemicals – Precision spraying minimizes waste while maximizing effectiveness
  • Built for You – Flexible options and automation features to fit your exact process needs

FlexiSan Base System:

The base spray system includes a durable, mobile cart with integrated chemical handling and at least one Clean-in-Place (CIP) spray header assembly.  Engineered for simplicity and mobility, the cart connects directly to plant water and can deliver up to two chemicals, typically a cleaner and a sanitizer, through the spray header(s). Its portable design makes it easy for operators to move between cleaning zones and quickly connect to supply drops or CIP headers.

For light soils, standard plant water pressure (60–200 PSI / 4-14 bar) is sufficient to loosen and dislodge contaminants. With dual holding tanks for cleaner and sanitizer, the cart makes it easy to switch seamlessly between rinsing, cleaning, and sanitizing, streamlining the entire sanitation process.

For heavier soil levels that require hot water and higher pressure for fast, effective cleaning, such as chocolate coatings or heavy syrups, our FlexiSan Max can be used. Built upon the same components as our base FlexiSan system, the FlexiSan Max adds a pump package with quick mechanical and plumbing connections to the base cart unit, integrating it with the supply and delivery lines.

Delivering between 400 and 600 PSI (28–41 bar) to the CIP spray bar, this additional pump system provides the impact needed to effectively and efficiently remove tough soils. The result is significantly shorter cleaning cycles for conveyors, which can mean only a single rotation is required.

For more info, visit BETE at www.bete.com. 

John Ball
Application Engineer
Email: johnball@exair.com
Twitter: @EXAIR_jb

Heavy Duty HEPA Vac Reduces Dust When Vacuuming

Published on by Lee EvansLeave a comment

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EXAIR Heavy Duty HEPA Vacuum Systems

When selecting the proper EXAIR vacuum system for an application, several details are considered by our Application Engineers.  For example:

Does the vacuum need to vacuum liquids or solids?

If the need is to vacuum solid material, what is the approximate size of the material pieces?

How quickly does the material need to be vacuumed?

What is the compressed air supply available?

Is dust a major concern?

The last question becomes more relevant with finer material, especially dust or small dirt particles.  Many applications have a need for dust control and need a vacuum system capable of maintaining low dust levels.

The EXAIR Heavy Duty HEPA Vac was designed for this exact purpose.  With a HEPA filter that is tested in strict accordance to IEST-RP-CC-007 standards to provide a minimum of 99.97% filtration at the 0.3 micron level, the Heavy Duty HEPA Vac can provide an effective and highly efficient vacuuming method using only compressed air.

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Hopper used for fine powder collection

For example, in the fine dust collection hopper shown above, the hopper undergoes regular cleaning and maintenance which includes a thorough cleaning to remove any fine dust remaining in the hopper. This powder has a tendency to permeate the filtration used in most vacuums, and electrically powered units have continuously failed.

The Heavy Duty HEPA Vac is a perfect fit for this application need as it can provide adequate filtration, and it has no moving parts to wear out.

If you have a dusty or difficult vacuum application in need of a sustainable vacuum system, contact an EXAIR Application Engineer to discuss the Heavy Duty HEPA Vac.

Lee Evans
Application Engineer
LeeEvans@EXAIR.com
@EXAIR_LE