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CIP system from Tofflon company

CIP system from Tofflon company

The Tofflon CIP System is engineered for the high-precision automated cleaning of production lines in industries with stringent hygiene requirements. It is a critical component for pharmaceutical, biotechnological, and high-end food manufacturing facilities, ensuring the reliable and reproducible removal of product residues, contaminants, and microorganisms without equipment disassembly.

By automating the sanitation cycle, the Tofflon system guarantees process repeatability and full compliance with global GMP and FDA standards. The system is highly scalable, offering multiple configurations from compact single-tank units to complex matrix stations capable of servicing multiple production lines simultaneously.

System Configurations and Components

Tofflon provides flexible hardware setups tailored to production volume and operational schedules:

  • Tank Options: Single, Double, Triple-tank, or Multi-point Matrix stations.

  • Storage Modules: Dedicated tanks for Acid, Alkali, Purified Water, and Water for Injections (WFI).

  • High-Performance Pumping: Stainless steel centrifugal pumps with variable frequency drives (VFD) for precise flow rate control.

  • Thermal Management: Integrated heat exchangers (Steam or Electric) to maintain exact cleaning temperatures.

Intelligent Control and Compliance

The system features an advanced automation suite designed for highly regulated environments:

  • 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance: Supports electronic signatures and electronic record-keeping.

  • Audit Trail: Full traceability of all operator actions, parameter changes, and cycle events.

  • Formula Management: Flexible database to store, edit, and execute multiple cleaning recipes for different equipment types.

  • Automated Logic: Real-time concentration control via conductivity sensors, automatic detergent preparation, and end-of-cycle detection.

Key Features

  • Real-Time Monitoring: Continuous tracking of conductivity, temperature, and liquid levels.

  • Safety Alerting: Visual and audible alarms for low levels, overheating, or flow irregularities.

  • Resource Efficiency: Optimized consumption of water, detergents, and energy through precise sensor feedback.

  • High-Grade Finish: Contact parts made of AISI 316L with electropolished surfaces ($Ra \leq 0.8$ μm) to prevent cross-contamination.

Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Tofflon

  • Configuration: 1, 2, 3-tank or Matrix station

  • Contact Material: Stainless steel AISI 316L

  • Automation: PLC + HMI (Touchscreen interface)

  • Software Features: Electronic signature, Audit log, Data archiving

  • Heating System: Steam or Electric heat exchanger

  • Instrumentation: PT100 temperature sensors, online conductivity meters, level switches

  • Applications: Monoclonal antibodies, Vaccines (Human/Veterinary), Insulin, Recombinant proteins, Bioreactors, and Sterile piping

Specialized Applications

The Tofflon CIP system is optimized for the most sensitive areas of biotechnology:

  • Bioreactors and Fermenters

  • Downstream Processing: Filters, pumps, and chromatography skids

  • Vaccine Manufacturing Lines

  • Blood Plasma Fractionation Systems