500L Brewery CIP Tank Cleaning System – Clean Smarter, Brew Better

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this system suitable for hot or cold cleaning?
Yes. It is compatible with both. Heated caustic cleaning is recommended for most stainless steel brewing equipment.

Can one system clean multiple tanks?
Yes. A mobile version is available and can be connected to tanks one at a time using sanitary hose systems.

Does it support chemical recycling?
Yes. Both rinse and detergent tanks can be configured to reuse solutions over multiple cycles to reduce waste.

Can it be integrated with existing control systems?
Yes. The CIP system uses standard PLC interfaces and can communicate with brewery automation software.

Is 500L too large for small breweries?
No. For breweries with batch sizes of 3BBL to 15BBL, 500L capacity provides optimal cleaning volume without unnecessary waste.

Engineered for Brewing Efficiency

This system is ideal for small to medium-sized breweries operating fermentation tanks, brite beer tanks, mash tuns, and more. It automates the full cleaning cycle—pre-rinse, caustic wash, acid rinse, and final sanitization—eliminating the need for manual scrubbing or disassembly.

The 500L capacity is perfectly balanced for operations running between 5BBL and 15BBL brewhouses, offering both stationary and mobile trolley options. It includes multiple tanks for chemical separation (caustic, acid, rinse), integrated pumps, temperature control, and digital logic for precise, repeatable results.

Designed for Versatile Brewing Environments

This system is compatible with multiple beverage production types, including beer, cider, kombucha, and probiotic drinks. Whether your brewery uses fermentation vessels with pressure requirements or brite tanks for packaging, this CIP system adapts easily.

It supports both fully automated and semi-automated brewing environments, making it a scalable choice for growing operations. Brewers operating multiple batches per day benefit from reduced cleaning downtime and reliable chemical dosing.

Maintenance and Operation

Routine maintenance is simple. The system’s valves, spray balls, and pumps are easy to access and designed for quick cleaning. Its compact design allows for easy integration into crowded brewhouse layouts, while optional mobility allows it to serve different tanks in turn.

Programmable temperature and flow settings ensure that cleaning cycles meet specific tank requirements. Insulation, safety locks, and optional hydrogen peroxide sanitization units add extra control and hygiene precision.

Common Applications

• Cleaning fermentation tanks and brite beer vessels

• Sanitizing mash tuns and lauter tuns

• Sterilizing pipelines and heat exchangers

• Maintaining microbrewery equipment on a regular cycle

Features

• PLC-controlled cleaning cycles

• Dual-chamber system with separate acid and alkali tanks

• Tri-clamp sanitary connections

• Temperature monitoring and automated dosing

• Optional rotating CIP spray balls

• Food-grade internal polishing

Benefits

• Reduces labor time and improves safety

• Ensures consistent sanitation between batches

• Lowers water and chemical usage by recycling solutions

• Helps meet hygiene compliance for food-grade production

• Increases production uptime and brewing efficiency

Controlled by PLC system. 

CIP cleaning system include Iye tank, Hydrogen peroside tank, valves and PLC control cabinet. If tank capacity is small, tank could be fixed in small conveying trolleys. After cleaning with CIP cleaning system, there is no water, no savor, no dirt in all tanks. This system is easy to operate and enjoy high security.
 
It is devided into 2 types: 2 tanks CIP system and 3 tanks CIP system. The tank capacity could be chosen based on your actual requirement. General speaking, tank capacity: 100L 150L 300L 500L 800L etc....

*Tonsen Brewhouse System

Brewhouse is various in combinations of vessels, of course to achieve the same four steps mashing, lautering, boiling, whirlpool, by special brewing intentions of brewer including wort output, wort gravity, sparging water, brews in certain time, brewing method etc. Tonsen accepts special design for these variations.

Heating Methods: Electric, Steam, Gas fired

Vessels: 2/3/4/5 Vessels; 

Regular: MLT+BKW+HLT

Plate Heat Exchanger

Motor: CE/UL Listed

Pumps: CE/UL Listed

Oxygenator

Working Platform

Brewhouse Pipelines and Valves

Optional:

Grist Case

Wort Buffer Tank

Hop Back

Platform with Sink

Flowmeter

*Tonsen Fermenting system:

according to our standard configuration, the complete beer brewing equipment with 6pcs two batches beer fermentation tanks or with 12 pcs one batch fermentation (based on 12 days fermenting period).
The inside and external of tanks are adopt international standards 304 stainless steel material, mirror polished up to ≤0.8um≤0.6um≤0.2um polishing quality standards, fully meet the PLC automatic cleaning and disinfection of the controlled system requirements. Cone 60° resist compression design, with sample valve, CIP arm, racking arm, pressure gauge, solenoid valve, safety valves and so on. 

*Tonsen Bright beer tank/Serving Tank:

Effective volume: 100L-10000L/1BBL~30BBL/1HL~100HL

Type: veritical type, easy cleaning; horizontal type, space saving

Design pressure: 0.3Mpa

Working pressure: 0.2Mpa

Materials: 304 Stainless Steel/316 Stainless Steel Option

Control System, CIP arm and 360° spary ball

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