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News Release from: Ecolab | Subject: P3-TOPAX Integral foam cleaning system
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 09 August 2000
Foam cleaning makes high pressure jets
obsolete!
A new, and what is claimed to be, unique foam cleaning system for application in the food and beverage processing industry, has been introduced by hygiene system specialists, Henkel-Ecolab
A new, and what is claimed to be, unique foam cleaning system for application in the food and beverage processing industry, has been introduced by hygiene system specialists, Henkel-Ecolab, based in Swindon The P3-TOPAX Integral system is based on a new and innovative technology that makes high-pressure jet application obsolete
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 3 Sep 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Using low-pressure foam technology, surface cleaning and disinfecting no longer requires violent mechanical action, but the silent strength of foam.
The unique method of combining detergents, water and compressed air guarantees an optimal foam structure, ensuring there is sufficient contact time to loosen all soil from process equipment, work benches, walls and floors.
Too much foam is difficult to rinse away.
If the foam layer is very thick or too wet it will run off too quickly, causing inefficient product consumption.
Foam produced by the P3-TOPAX Integral System, however, has an optimal consistency and ideal structure consisting of millions of tiny bubbles.
As these bubbles burst they allow a slow release of detergent solution onto the soiled surface.
After this action the foam and loosened soil are easily rinsed away.
Another very significant advantage is that due to this new low pressure foam technology, soil and bacteria are no longer re-distributed throughout the plant.
In addition, the low pressure/wide jet saves considerably on the rinsing times necessary.
Cleaning processes usually focus on removing visible soil, whereas the unseen effects of bacteria are often ignored.
The P3-TOPAX Integral System combines both of these crucial hygiene tasks.
Several P3-TOPAX satellites, placed in different departments of a plant, can be connected together.
Rinsing, cleaning and disinfecting can be carried out simultaneously, with cleaning and disinfection being performed with different products at variable concentrations from each satellite.
The Henkel-Ecolab range of chemicals and equipment is central to the P3-TOPAX Integral system.
This is a totally integrated system that offers guarantees for verifiable and concise fixed costs, effectively cleans and disinfects.
The P3-TOPAX Integral System covers all chemistry, procedures, services, and transport requirements.
The P3-TOPAX Integral system equipment is offered on loan as a packaged deal at a fixed amount per month to provide easy budgeting.
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