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Brewing System |
Poly MB101 Cask Washing Machine |
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Operation |
Semi Automatic |
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Manual |
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Cycle Time |
6 minutes |
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Prerinse |
Fresh water and drain for approx 2 minutes |
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Sanitation |
Fresh water dosed with detergent, and drain for approx 2 minutes (buzzer indicates detergent dosing) |
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Final Rinse |
Fresh water and drain for approx 2 minutes |
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Sterilisation |
Seperate step (can advise) |
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Cleaning Head |
360 degree SS spinner to clean all internal surfaces (a lance cannot do this) |
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Materials of Construction |
Rot proof and none conductive Polypropylene and Polythene chassis, galvanised steel bumpers |
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Control Unit |
Contains electromechanical sequence control unit to drive valves and pump, attach to wall |
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Pump |
Stainless Steel food grade pump, interchangeable with other units |
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Water Valves |
Passive nylon solenoid valves, easy and economic replacement |
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Detergent Valve |
Active stainless steel solenoid valve, corrosion resistant |
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Mobility |
Semi mobile to facilitate storage |
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L*W*H |
900*350*400mm approx |
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Suggested Operation |
Ideally place near to mash vessel, so operator can wash a few casks whilst supervising the brew, machine requires little attention in use. After commissioning the machine tends to be overlooked as quiet and reliable |
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Corner Cutting |
The sequence control unit means that it is not possible to cut corners on cleaning, very important |
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Services |
Requires 220vac, RCD protected circuit. 3/4 washing machine valve water connection. Does not heat water, can operate from a hot or cold water supply. Requires to be placed near a drain |
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Service Life |
A low cost machine designed for use in small breweries, typically cleaning less than 40 casks per day. Some machines have been in use for several years. |
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Number Built |
Over 12 in service |
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Modifications |
Larger multiple head machines can be built to special order. Can be adapted to clean kegs and other containers |
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Lead Time |
6 to 8 weeks |
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Comment |
Cask washing can be done by hand, but soon becomes an arduous and unpleasant chore. Recommended for 5brl systems and larger. Jet washer machines might not handle food grade detergents and lances cannot clean behind themselves |
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Price |
Request price and description by email |
