Introduction To SaniMidget Retractor

The Alfa Laval SaniMidget Retractor is a retractable cleaning device designed for safe and non-intrusive tank cleaning in hygienic applications. This innovative cleaning solution is engineered to achieve fast and effective cleaning of process equipment, especially in situations where access is challenging or where traditional cleaning equipment may interfere with production processes. The SaniMidget Retractor is versatile and suitable for a range of applications, from cleaning simple tanks and ductwork to handling complex process equipment with agitators. It is particularly useful in scenarios where built-in dynamic cleaning heads are impractical to use. This retractable cleaning device is well-suited for hygienic tank cleaning tasks involving storage tanks, reactors, mixers, spray dryers, as well as surrounding ductwork and vent lines. Its retractable design allows for efficient cleaning without disrupting the production process.

SaniMidget Retractor Application

The SaniMidget Retractor is designed for cleaning application, where the process cannot be disturbed by any internal components, including fixed cleaning equipment. It is ideal for use across the dairy, food, beverage, personal care, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. . It is installed where fully automated and validated cleaning can assure higher productivity due to less cleaning time, such as spray drying applications. Larger ducts, channels, cyclones, chambers, complexed reactors, vent lines and other critical areas in process lines can therefore be cleaned to the highest standards with no manual or semi-automated interference, and preventing any product carry over or hazardous incidents.

SaniMidget Retractor Benefits

Dynamic cleaning performance

Cost-effective cleaning with up 40percentage savings in water and cleaning media costs

More uptime due to 40percentage faster cleaning than static spray balls

SaniMidget Retractor How It Work

The flow of the cleaning media causes the head of the Alfa Laval SaniMidget Retractor to rotate, and the fan-shaped jets lay out a swirling pattern throughout the tank or reactor. This generates the wetting/impact needed for the efficient removal of the residual product the cascading flow covers all internal surface of the vessel, duct or air vent.