Stainless Steel Tanks And Vessels
CIP Tank
Clean in place vessels and skids with spray devices and pumps.
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Spray Ball
The part that actually cleans the tank: a drilled ball that spreads cleaning solution across the whole internal surface.
Overview
What This Pump Does
Spray balls are the main components for cleaning tanks and vessels such as storage tanks, CIP tanks and milk collecting trucks. Models SK-PL001 and SK-PL002 are supplied in SS304 or SS316L for DN15 to DN200 connections.
They are supplied to DIN, SMS, 3A, ISO and IDF standards with polished surfaces, and are specified together with the CIP pump and the cleaning cycle rather than as an afterthought.
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Key Benefits
Why Spray Device Choice Decides Cleaning Results
Coverage Across The Shell
Drilling pattern and position determine whether cleaning solution reaches the whole internal surface.
Fits The Vessel
Ball size and connection are chosen for the tank diameter and the nozzle available.
Works With The Pump
Each device needs a defined flow and pressure, which is what the CIP pump has to deliver.
Supplied With The Tank
Vessels are built with the spray device specified, so coverage is designed rather than discovered.
Application Scenarios
Where It Is Installed
Process And Storage Tanks
Routine cleaning between batches and products.
CIP Tanks
Cleaning the cleaning vessels themselves.
Road Tankers And Containers
Milk collecting trucks, IBCs and similar containers.
Who It Is For
- Dairy and beverage plants
- Breweries
- Pharmaceutical and chemical producers
- Tank fabricators specifying internals
Problems It Solves
Shadows behind internals
Agitator shafts and baffles block spray. Position and device count are what solve it.
Cleaning takes too long
An undersized or wrongly placed device means longer cycles and more chemical for the same result.
Swab failures at the top head
The top of the vessel is often the hardest area to reach and the first place a swab fails.
Technical Features
How It Is Built
- Models SK-PL001 and SK-PL002
- SS304 or SS316L construction
- Connections DN15 to DN200
- Standards DIN, SMS, 3A, ISO and IDF
- Polished surfaces
- Fixed spray ball design for CIP circuits
Specifications
Technical Data
Spray device selection depends on tank diameter, internals and the flow available. Send all three with the enquiry.
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Materials And Process
What Goes Into Every Unit
Materials
- SS304 or SS316L
- Polished surfaces
- Gaskets specified with the connection
Manufacturing And Assembly
- Ball forming and drilling
- Connection welding
- Polishing
- Flow check and packing
Quality Control
- Drilling pattern checked
- Flow verified where specified
- Documentation with the order
Customization Options
- Ball diameter for the tank
- Drilling pattern for coverage
- Connection type and size
- Material grade
Compared With Other Options
| Rotating tank washer | A rotating or orbital washer covers larger vessels and heavier soil. A fixed ball is simpler and has nothing to seize. |
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| Manual cleaning | A fixed spray ball makes the cycle repeatable and recordable, which manual cleaning never is. |
Use Guide
Getting Full Coverage From A Spray Ball
Position Centrally
Off centre mounting leaves shadows. Check position against the internals, not the empty shell.
Supply The Right Flow
Each device needs a defined flow and pressure to work. Size the CIP pump for it.
Test Coverage
Use riboflavin or an equivalent method to prove coverage before production.
Inspect The Holes
Blocked holes change the spray pattern. Check them at planned intervals.
Answers
Spray Ball FAQ
Which models do you supply?
SK-PL001 and SK-PL002 fixed spray balls, plus spray tank washers, jet, orbital and high pressure washers in the CIP range.
How do I choose the size?
From the tank diameter, the internals and the flow your CIP pump can deliver. Send all three.
How many devices does a tank need?
A vessel with agitator shafts and baffles often needs more than one to avoid shadows.
Can you supply for an existing tank?
Yes, matched to the nozzle or manhole you already have.
What flow does a spray ball need?
It depends on the device and the tank. That figure is what sets the CIP pump duty, so ask before sizing the pump.
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Related Equipment From The Same Line
Cleaning equipment and tank fittings ordered together.
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View specifications →Need Spray Ball Sized For Your Duty Point
Send the tank diameter, the internals and the CIP flow available and we will select the device.