Cleaning In Place

Cleaning In Place

Cleaning In Place (CIP) refers to the use of a combination of water, chemicals, heat and kinetic energy for a designated time to clean machinery, vessels, pipework or other contaminated equipment, without dismantling plant and without direct operator involvement.

When correctly applied CIP provides several benefits to the user including validated repeatable, cleaning performance, improved health and safety, reduced costs for labour and utility consumption.

The key to successful CIP is the design of automated systems which are effective at cleaning and repeatable in all possible circumstances. As CIP reliability has improved so has its application in increasingly demanding and highly regulated industries where hygiene and avoidance of contamination is paramount, including pharmaceuticals and bio-waste.

Suncombe pioneered the application of CIP during the 1950’s and in 1961 installed its first fully automated system. Since then we have developed a host of new CIP technology and continuously improved our solutions, supplying thousands of systems to customers around the World. Suncombe pioneered the application of CIP during the 1950’s and in 1961 installed its first fully automated system. Since then we have developed a host of new CIP technology and continuously improved our solutions, supplying thousands of systems to customers around the World.

Cleaning In Place systems may be fixed in one location or mobile so as to facilitate several points of use. They may be designed as “total loss” systems, where the washing media is used once only before passing to drain or “recovery” systems, which recycle some of the washing media for part of the cycle.

Suncombe specialise in addressing the most challenging applications which are often avoided by others. We have the knowledge, technology, products and experience to provide the complete CIP solution, including meeting complex project management, regulatory and validation requirements.

All CIP systems are made to Suncombe’s exacting sanitary manufacturing standards.

Biotech CIP Targets

including:

  • Chromatography columns
  • Transfer lines
  • Tangential Flow Filtration Units
  • Centrifuges
  • Bioreactors
  • Mobile Vessels
  • Depth Filters
  • Hoses and Flexibles
  • Valve Assemblies

Pharmaceutical CIP Targets

including:

  • Tanks, Vessels, Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)
  • Vats
  • Fermenters
  • Glovebox Isolators
  • Mixers Processors
  • Pipework
  • Flexibles
  • Transfer Line Valves
  • Fluid Bed Dryers
  • Mills
  • Coaters
  • Filters
  • Pumps
  • Dryers
  • Tumblers
  • Fillers
  • OEM Equipment

Other CIP Targets

including:

  • Silos
  • Incubators
  • Powder Handling Systems
  • Ducting
  • Road Tankers
  • Flowplates
  • Pasteuriser
  • Homogeniser
  • Separator
  • Blender
  • Carbonator
  • Heaters
  • Coolers
  • Valve blocks and manifolds
  • OEM Equipment
Life Sciences
Reference: Bioproces International - Shared Clean-in-Place Systems by Robert Boulanger, Søren Kamstrup, Marc Pelletier and Tim Corbidge

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Testimonials

“ Suncombe stand-out because they are specialists in the items and elements they produce. If they say they’re going to do something, they will do it… In summary, Suncombe are experts in what they do, and they’re great people to work with. ”
John Draysey, Lofthouse of Fleetwood
“ Suncombe have always been very helpful, particularly during the commissioning phase, and if we have an occasional operation problem, they are very quick to respond. I would certainly recommend them to other professionals. ”
Simon Caidan, Director of Safety, Health and Sustainability, The Francis Crick Institute
“ Suncombe's major strength is their understanding our business… They are very, very accommodating. Very knowledgeable. Always there to explain what I wasn't sure of; clarifying things. Great experience. Great people to work with. ”
Peter Timotheou, Operations Director, Tims Dairy Ltd
“ I would not hesitate to recommend or to use Suncombe again in the future. Throughout this project from design to build and test they delivered at every single milestone in terms of date and budget. Working with Dave, Steve, Mark, and the build team was a joy throughout what was a very technically difficult project to execute. For me Suncombe operate with integrity, with trust and deliver what they promise. ”
Mark Hodgson, Process Design Lead, GSK Ulvertson
“ They were very clear on what they could, and could not, do. It was very reassuring to discuss the project with people you could feel understood what they’re talking about... I think that they are one of the best companies I have ever worked with during my years as an engineer. ”
Tal Neeman, Omrix Biopharmaceuticals Limited
“...the Suncombe engineers were incredibly highly regarded by the client ...they somehow managed to keep to the original time schedule, which was a credit to their staff and their project management skills. They are a really friendly team, and I look forward to working with them again. ”
Fearghal Downey, Hyde Engineering + Consulting
“ As well as one project for Roche in Shanghai, we’ve worked with Suncombe on projects for Novartis in Switzerland, and most recently in Spain. The communication was good. Their documentation was brilliant. …if you asked me whether I'd work with Suncombe again – I’d say ‘definitely’ ”
Andrew Lemaire, Director, DEC Group
“ We're happy with the machine [the washer], the performance, the build quality, everything. It ticks all the boxes and it does what’s required. It’s robust and reliable, and just ticks along in the background, which is exactly what we need. ”
John Large, Technician, BCM Specials
“ I worked closely with Suncombe to develop and manufacture wash booths for several secondary pharmaceutical applications. Manufacturing workmanship has always been superb and occasional quality issues addressed quickly and efficiently. Management commitment and support is second to none. ”
Peter Slee-Smith, Operations Director, Matcon (2001 to 2008)
“ It's definitely the most complex filtration, cleaning and sterilisation process I’ve worked on. Their technology knowledge was very impressive and their ability to build bespoke units was very impressive too. Also, I think just the friendliness of the team really helped; it was a nice group of guys to work with. ”
James Finn, CEng MIChemE, Senior Process Engineer at Integrated Project Services Ltd
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