Wash Stations

All IBC's eventually need to be cleaned. To this end, we will build a wash station to clean the internal surfaces of the IBC. External surfaces are cleaned manually by means of using a hose and brush.

The operator will push the IBC into the locator frame and manually lock it in place using the simple swing latch on the locator fram. Mounted to this base is a pneumatic lift supporting the "dummy lid" with inflatable seal. Mounted on the lid is a rotor ball rotating wash head. This head has a flow rate of 18 to 24 gpm with a working pressure of 45 to 75 IBC outlet flange during the cleaning operation.

The station comprises an IBC locator frame with a central pneumatically operated support mast that supports a "dummy lid" complete with spray ball and raising and lowering system.

The cleaning operation can be a simple, manually operated, plain water system or an automated, CIP system. An automated, skid mounted systems can be simple or sophisticated as the customers needs dictate. This system was skid mounted and completely automated throughout several was and rinse cycles, each time with a different solution.

The entire operation was controlled by an Allen Bradley PLC, with touch-screen interface. A water temperature recorder was included along with multiple by-pass options.