SaniMidget
Rotary Spray Head
Alfa Laval SaniMidget
Rotary Spray Head
Application
The (Toftejorg) Alfa Laval SaniMidget is an effective replacement for standard Static Spray Balls as it uses low liquid volumes at low pressures. Particularly well-suited to sanitary tasks, the SaniMidget can be used in tanks ranging from 0.1 to 10 m3 (27 to 2,700 US gallons).
Working principle
The head of the SaniMidget rotates from the flow of the cleaning media, and the fan jets lay out a swirling pattern throughout the tank. This produces a vibrating impact and cascading flow that covers every internal surfaces in the vessel or vat. The self-cleaning feature of the SaniMidget is achieved by directing cleaning media through the rotating bearing track and onto the neck of the elongated head.
SaniMidget Spray Pattern
Different spray patterns can be chosen to make the head suitable for various applications and tank designs. The Alfa Laval SaniMidget is designed for the removal of residues from hygienic tanks across the Dairy, Brewery, Distillery, Beverage, Food, IBC (intermediate bulk container), Personal Care and many other industries.
360º
270º Up
180º Down
SaniMidget Certificates
Material Certificate, 2.2 (standard)
3.1, Q-doc and ATEX (optional)
SaniMidget vs Static Spray Ball Benefits
- 40% Faster cleaning increases uptime for production
- Up to 40% reduction in CIP use and effluent to drain
- Self-cleaning and Self-draining
- Dynamic 360° full wetting cleaning coverage
- Eliminates the need for confined space entry for manual tank cleaning
- Simple to retrofit, no change to pump or pipework
SaniMidget Key Features
Cost-Effective Cleaning
Rotary Spray Heads like the SaniMidget effectively clean tanks using less water, less energy and less cleaning agents than Static Spray Balls. This helps reduce consumption of high-purity water and chemicals.
Efficient Residue Removal
As the SaniMidget Spray Head Rotates, its fan-shaped jets produce a swirling pattern throughout the vessel. This generates the wetting/impact needed for the efficient removal of the residual product.
Economic & Sustainable
Performance Reliability
Designed with minimal internal pressure loss, Alfa Laval Rotary Spray Heads rotate at pressures of less than 0.1 bar; however, the recommended operating pressure for the SaniMidget is 2 bar.
Low Maintenance, Minimal Downtime
Generally speaking, routine inspection is the only maintenance required for Alfa Laval Rotary Spray Head devices. These devices are so reliable that a single device in many cases can meet the requirements of a plant over its entire lifetime. The SaniMidget is lubricated by the cleaning media it dispenses.
High Product Integrity
All materials made of stainless steel are fully traceable in accordance with EC No. 1935/2004.
Avoid hydraulic shock, hard and abrasive particles in the cleaning liquid, as this can cause increased wear and/or damage of internal mechanisms. In general, a filter in the supply line is recommended.
Technical Data
Lubricant: Self-lubricates with cleaning fluid
Wetting radius: Max. 3m
Impact cleaning radius: Max. effective 1.4m
Pressure
Working pressure: 1 – 3 bar
Recommended pressure: 2 bar
Alfa Laval (Toftejorg) SaniMidget Technical Data
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Specification Sheet
How the SaniMidget Rotary Spray Ball Works
SaniMidget Rotary Spray
Head Product Documents
Recent Success Story
Replacing Static Spray Balls for Increased Efficiency
One of the UK’s largest hard cheese processors increased the efficiency of its raw milk tank cleaning operations by 35% while reducing water usage by 30% with Alfa Laval Rotary Spray Heads.
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SaniMidget Rotary Spray Head
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