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

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

Full-Flow Air Knife Assists With Flour Recovery

I took a call from a customer who was looking for a way to recover residual corn flour on their chain and paddle, drag conveyor. As the paddles moved down the line, they would start accumulating flour which was leading to uneven batch runs and waste. After reviewing the application with the customer, they determined they were only needing to blow off the width of the paddles, so I recommend using our 18” stainless steel Full-Flow Air Knife.

The Full-Flow Air Knife provides a 30:1 amplification rate (entrained air to compressed air), to produce a high velocity curtain of air that travels the entire length of the knife. With a small profile of only 1” H x 1.25” W, the unit is the ideal choice where mounting space is limited. It is available in a 303SS material which was suitable for this wash-down application.

Full-Flow
The Full Flow Air Knife is available in aluminum or stainless steel construction, up to 36″ stocked lengths.

 

Due to the concern regarding dust, I recommended operating the unit at a gentle 20 PSIG, lowering the velocity to 3,000 FPM and reducing the air consumption to only 1.1 SCFM per inch. A simple pressure regulator is capable of adjusting the volume and velocity of output airflow in order to “fine tune” our knives per application. This would allow for the needed blowoff, as well as reduce the potential of the unwanted dust.

If you have a similar application or would like to discuss your process, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-903-9247.

Justin Nicholl
Application Engineer
justinnicholl@exair.com
@EXAIR_JN