SPX FLOW unveils ultra-clean pigging system 

The system utilises award-winning technology to significantly reduce product loss, water and chemical use in food and beverage processing 

APV, a brand of SPX FLOW, has introduced the Ultra Clean Pigging System, an upgraded hygienic system that recovers valuable products before cleaning in place (CIP). This upgrade saves time and resources while reducing losses in dairy and plant-based food and beverage processing. The scraping system can be used on all lines that create fresh and fermented products, including yoghurt, ice cream and desserts. 

Dairy and plant-based processing systems demand a high level of product safety with robust cleaning and maintenance. By harnessing SPX FLOW’s award-winning pigging technology for recovering residual liquid products from pipes, the Ultra Clean Pigging System scrapes off high-value products from pipes without mixing them with water, significantly reducing wasted products during CIP operations. It has the CE (Conformité Européenne) mark and is constructed with both FDA and EU food contact-certified materials, ensuring high food safety standards and product integrity. 

The scraping system is designed to meet these challenges by reducing product loss, increasing uptime, and minimising water and chemical usage. It addresses the pressing need for efficiency and sustainability in the food industry.
 
Pranav Shah, SPX FLOW Global Market Director, Dairy & Plant-Based Beverages: “We are thrilled to introduce the APV Ultra Clean Pigging System, representing the latest advancement in SPX FLOW’s commitment to foster sustainable food and beverage production globally. This innovative scraping system reduces product loss and optimises system efficiency while keeping sustainability in mind. We are proud to offer our award-winning technology to even more of our dairy and plant-based processing customers.”