Torrent Orbital Tank Cleaner

Attention product discontinuation: Torrent 4 Orbital Tank Cleaners are no longer available. You can still get spare parts or a repair service on request. As an alternative cleaner, we recommend the products Turbo SSB 125 Tank Cleaner and the modular OC200 Orbital Tank Cleaner. If you are unsure which model you need, just give us a call and we will be happy to help you find the right cleaner for your job.

GEA Breconcherry Torrent orbital cleaner (surge cleaner with compact dimensions)

Stream cleaner with compact dimensions

  • liquid-powered 360° low-pressure surge cleaner
  • high flow rate at low pressure
  • FDA compliant & EX certified
  • acid, alkali and temperature resistant
  • compact dimensions
  • self-cleaning, hygienic, low-wear
  • validatable cleaning
  • Function monitoring by Vericlean or SMW 100
Technical Data Value
Max. cleaning diameter: 11,6 meters
Spray pattern: 270° orbital towards attachment (optional 360°)
Pressure range: 1,5 – 3 bar
Flow rate: 340 – 493 LPM (20,4 – 29,6 m³/h)
Insertion opening: min. Ø 120 mm
Preferred mounting position: arbitrary, preferrably vertical
Weight: approx. 3,5 KG
Materials: Stainless Steel 316L (1.4404), C.PTFE, PTFE
Pipe connection: 2″ female thread BSP (NPT)
Optional Pipe Connections: 2″ Splint
Nozzle characteristics: Different slot openings and drill-holes
Certificates: 3.1, 2.2, ATEX, FDA Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004
Max. operating temperature: 95°C (203°F)
Max. ambient temperature: 140°C (284°F), 30 Min.
Operating recommendation: It is recommended to install a filter/strainer (500 μm) in the CIP supply line to the tank cleaner to protect it from particle clogging or damage.

GEA Breconcherry Torrent Betriebswerte

Optimaler Betrieb

The operating pressure range of the Torrent is 1,5 – 3 bar at the cleaning machine.
With a flow rate of 340 – 493 litres/minute, a wetting diameter of 8 – 11,6 metres is achieved.

The Torrent is a cleaning device with a revolutionary mode of operation and is structurally identical to the units of the Typhoon series. Instead of solid-jet nozzles, the Torrent has slots and bores in the nozzle disc and the nozzle head. As a result, the liquid does not exit in concentrated jets but in flat jets. Its cleaning behaviour therefore differs from that of conventional jet or orbital cleaners.

The even distribution of the liquid can be advantageous for special cleaning requirements and for warming up the tank interior or the tank walls; likewise, cooling can be achieved with cool liquid. Cleaning is possible for vessels up to 11.6 metres in diameter. The Torrent is driven by the cleaning medium at a pressure of only 1.5 to 3 bar. The rotation of the nozzle head is generated by a drive turbine. The unit is available with a 270° or 360° spray pattern. Operating the Torrent conserves resources and involves minimal wear and maintenance.

The Torrent meets the highest hygiene and safety standards and can be used both in Ex zones and in FDA applications. Over a long service life, this unit will prove to be a reliable partner for your cleaning tasks. Optionally, the cleaning process of a Torrent can be monitored permanently and non-invasively by SMW 100 or Vericlean. The Torrent is one of the newest and most effective developments on the cleaning technology market.

Torrent orbital cleaners are available in 2 connection variants. The Torrent is very compact and can be installed in any position in vessels or plants by means of a 2″ threaded connection or a 2″ cotter pin connection. It can also be used on a lance or suspended from a hose. Typical applications for this product are tanks and vessels in the brewing, beverage, dairy, food and pharmaceutical industries.

GEA Breconcherry, Gewindebefestigung

Gewindebefestigung

Torrent standard units are equipped with a 2″ cylindrical female thread BSP (British Standard Pipe according to DIN ISO 228). Optionally, the unit is available with a 2″ tapered female thread NPT (National Pipe Taper, American pipe thread for self-sealing connections).

GEA Breconcherry, Splintbefestigung

Splintbefestigung

The Torrent is optionally available with a 2″ cotter pin connection. The cotter pin connection ensures dead-space-free mounting of the cleaning machine. Cotter pin versions have an approx. 15% higher flow rate.

GEA Breconcherry, Klammerbefestigung

Klammerbefestigung

The Torrent is optionally available with a 2″ clamp connection. A clamp connection ensures easy removal of the cleaning machine.

Torrent with 2″ threaded connection

Connection Spray pattern Pipe* Product code Materials Certificates Item number
*corresponds to the max. outer diameter of the pipe on which the machine is to be installed (inch or mm). Cotter pin versions have an approx. 15% higher flow rate. Recommended standard units with high stock availability are shown in blue.
2″ female BSP 270° 2″ Torrent-AF270-BSP 316L/C.PTFE ATEX+FDA, 3.1 4660-4972-113
2″ female BSP 270° 2″ Torrent-F270-BSP 316L/PTFE FDA, 3.1 4660-4972-114
2″ female NPT 270° 2″ Torrent-AF270-NPT 316L/C.PTFE ATEX+FDA, 3.1 4660-4972-115
2″ female NPT 270° 2″ Torrent-F270-NPT 316L/PTFE FDA, 3.1 4660-4972-116
2″ female BSP 360° 2″ Torrent-AF360-BSP 316L/C.PTFE ATEX+FDA, 3.1 –
2″ female BSP 360° 2″ Torrent-F360-BSP 316L/PTFE FDA, 3.1 –
2″ female NPT 360° 2″ Torrent-AF360-NPT 316L/C.PTFE ATEX+FDA, 3.1 –
2″ female NPT 360° 2″ Torrent-F360-NPT 316L/PTFE FDA, 3.1 –

Torrent with 2″ cotter pin connection

Connection Spray pattern Pipe* Product code Materials Certificates Item number
*corresponds to the max. outer diameter of the pipe on which the machine is to be installed (inch or mm). Cotter pin versions have an approx. 15% higher flow rate. Recommended standard units with high stock availability are shown in blue.
2″ Splint 270° 50,80 Torrent-AF270-200PF 316L/C.PTFE ATEX+FDA, 3.1 4660-4972-117
2″ Splint 270° 50,80 Torrent-F270-200PF 316L/PTFE FDA, 3.1 4660-4972-118
2″ Splint 360° 50,80 Torrent-AF360-200PF 316L/C.PTFE ATEX+FDA, 3.1 –
2″ Splint 360° 50,80 Torrent-F360-200PF 316L/PTFE FDA, 3.1 –

Schutzkäfig (mitdrehend)

GEA Breconcherry Torrent Schutzkaefig mitdrehend

Materials: Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L), PTFE
Certificates: FDA, 3.1, 2.2
Unit connection: 2″ male BSP
Supply line: Weld-on connection for 41 mm pipe or 1.5″ male thread BSP

Anschweissadapter

GEA Breconcherry Torrent Anschweissadapter

Materials: Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L)
Certificates: 3.1, 2.2
Unit connection: 2″ male BSP
Supply line: Weld-on end

Standfuß

GEA Breconcherry Torrent Standfuss

Materials: Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L), PTFE
Certificates: 3.1, 2.2
Unit connection: 2″ male BSP
Supply line: on request

Tankreinigungswagen

GEA Breconcherry Torrent Reinigungswagen

Materials: Stainless steel 316L (1.4404), PP (PTFE)
Certificates: FDA, 3.1, 2.2
Unit connection: 2″ male BSP
Supply line: DN50 threaded socket DIN 11851

Installationslanze

GEA Breconcherry Torrent Installationslanze

Materials: Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L), EPDM, FKM
Certificates: 3.1, 2.2
Unit connection: 2″ male BSP (2″ Splint)
Tank connection: Flange on request
Sensor: with/without SMW 100

Vericlean Rotationszähler

GEA Breconcherry Torrent Vericlean

Materials: Stainless steel 316L (1.4404), PTFE
Certificates: 3.1, 2.2
Unit connection: 2″ male BSP
Tank connection: Flange on request
Sensor type: IFM MFT200
Monitoring: The rotation speed of the cleaning machine is displayed permanently

SMW 100 Flüssigkeitssensor

GEA Breconcherry SMW100

Materials: 1.4305, PEEK
Connection type: Weld-in socket
Function: The surge of the sensor is displayed every 20 seconds

Wartungspakete & Werkzeug

GEA Breconcherry Torrent Wartungspakete und Werkzeug

Torrent C.PTFE (ATEX & FDA) 4660-4972-888
Torrent PTFE (FDA) 4660-4973-888
Toolkit: 4660-4011-888

The data, technical data and information presented do not release the user from the obligation to check the suitability of the products supplied for the intended application. All information is without guarantee.  (Status of: 21.10.2022-71427321893-1888948-71042)