Twister Orbital Cleaner

Radial and axial rotating target jet cleaner

  • Compact but powerful 360° Jet cleaner
  • Liquid-driven 360° low-pressure orbital cleaner
  • Hygienic and compact design
  • Pressure range 4 – 10 bar
  • Cleaning diameter up to 16 m
  • Flow rate between 45 – 97 lpm
  • Insertion opening 100 mm
  • FDA compliant & EX certified
  • acid, alkali & temperature resistant
  • Ball bearing free, Self-cleaning
  • Reproducible cleaning by monitoring of the rotation with sensor SMW 100 or Veri-Clean

Technical Data

Technical Data Value
Max. cleaning diameter: 16 Meters
Spray pattern: 360° orbital
Pressure Range:: 4 – 10 bar / 58-145 psi
Flowrate: 45 – 97 LPM (2.7 – 5.8 m³/h)
Insertion Opening: min. Ø 100 mm
Preferred mounting position: arbitrary, preferably vertical
Weight: approx. 2.0 KG
Materials: Stainless Steel 316L 316L (1.4404), C.PTFE, PTFE, C.PEEK
Pipe Connection: 3/4″ female thread BSP (NPT)
Optional Pipe Connections: 1″ cotter pin connection
Nozzle Characteristics: 4 x 3.0 mm Nozzles, 4 x 4.0 mm Nozzles
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.

Optimal Operation

The Optimal Pressure Range for Operating the Twister is at 4 – 10 bar at the Cleaning Device.
With a Flowrate of 45 – 97 Liters/Minute a Cleaning Diameter of 8 – 16 Meters is achieved.

The Twister is a powerful target jet cleaner with orbital 360° spray pattern. An installation opening of only 100 mm is required to install a Twister. The Twister is driven by the cleaning medium at a pressure of 4 to 10 bar. Turbine-driven, radial and axial rotation of the nozzle head is generated. This produces aligned jets of liquid through four nozzles with a strong impact effect up to a diameter of 16 meters. By circulating jets of liquid, a completing spray pattern with full coverage is thus achieved within 2 to 3.5 minutes.

Thanks to optimum flow control, a smooth-running mechanism without ball bearings, and a hygienic sealing concept, the energy used on the unit develops into a powerful cleaning effect. The orbital cleaning behavior allows the best possible use of the cleaning liquid or chemical additives. For use in hygiene-sensitive areas, the unit keeps itself permanently clean with a self-cleaning nozzle and empties itself automatically after use in vertical operation.

The use of the device is always resource-saving and takes place with the least amount of wear and maintenance. The Twister meets the highest hygiene and safety standards and can be used in EX zones and FDA applications at the same time. During a long service life, this device will always prove to be a reliable partner for your cleaning tasks. Optionally, the cleaning process of a Twister can be permanently and non-invasively monitored by SMW 100 or Vericlean. The Twister is one of the latest and most effective developments on the market for cleaning technology.

Twister orbital cleaners are available in many connection options. The Twister is very compact and can be installed in any position in vessels or equipment using a 3/4″ threaded connection or a choice of cotter pin or clamp attachment. Use on a lance or hanging from a hose is also possible. Common applications for this product are tanks and vessels in brewing, beverage, dairy, food, pharmaceutical, chemical and transportation industries.

GEA Breconcherry, Gewindebefestigung

Threaded Connection

Twister standard devices are equipped with a 3/4″ cylindrical internal thread BSP (British Standard PIPE according to DIN ISO 228). The device is optionally available with a 3/4″ conical internal thread NPT (National Pipe Taper, American pipe thread for self-sealing connections).

GEA Breconcherry, Splintbefestigung

Cotter pin connection

The Twister orbital cleaner is optionally available with a 1″ cotter pin attachment. The cotter pin attachment ensures that the cleaning machine is attached without dead space. cotter pin versions have an approx. 15% higher flow rate.

GEA Breconcherry, Klammerbefestigung

Clamp Connection

The Twister is optionally available with a 1″ clamp connection. A clamp connection ensures the uncomplicated removal of the cleaning machine.

Twister with 3/4″ threaded connection

Connection Nozzles Type Product code Materials EX FDA Article number
3/4″ BSP 4 × 3.0 mm S Twister-AF4x3S-BSP 316L/C-PTFE ✔ ✔ 4660-4990-111
3/4″ BSP 4 × 3.0 mm S Twister-F4x3S-BSP 316L/PTFE ✔ 4660-4990-110
3/4″ NPT 4 × 3.0 mm S Twister-AF4x3S-NPT 316L/C-PTFE ✔ ✔ 4660-4990-112
3/4″ NPT 4 × 3.0 mm S Twister-F4x3S-NPT 316L/PTFE ✔ 4660-4990-113
3/4″ BSP 4 × 4.0 mm S Twister-AF4x4S-BSP 316L/C-PTFE ✔ ✔ 4660-4990-121
3/4″ BSP 4 × 4.0 mm S Twister-F4x4S-BSP 316L/PTFE ✔ 4660-4990-120
3/4″ NPT 4 × 4.0 mm S Twister-AF4x4S-NPT 316L/C-PTFE ✔ ✔ 4660-4990-122
3/4″ NPT 4 × 4.0 mm S Twister-F4x4S-NPT 316L/PTFE ✔ 4660-4990-123
3/4″ BSP 4 × 3.0 mm S/EPO Twister-AF4x3S-BSP-EPO 316L/C-PTFE ✔ ✔ 4660-4990-151
3/4″ BSP 4 × 3.0 mm S/EPO Twister-F4x3S-BSP-EPO 316L/PTFE ✔ 4660-4990-150
3/4″ NPT 4 × 3.0 mm S/EPO Twister-AF4x3S-NPT-EPO 316L/C-PTFE ✔ ✔ 4660-4990-152
3/4″ NPT 4 × 3.0 mm S/EPO Twister-F4x3S-NPT-EPO 316L/PTFE ✔ 4660-4990-153
3/4″ BSP 4 × 4.0 mm S/EPO Twister-AF4x4S-BSP-EPO 316L/C-PTFE ✔ ✔ 4660-4990-161
3/4″ BSP 4 × 4.0 mm S/EPO Twister-F4x4S-BSP-EPO 316L/PTFE ✔ 4660-4990-160
3/4″ NPT 4 × 4.0 mm S/EPO Twister-AF4x4S-NPT-EPO 316L/C-PTFE ✔ ✔ 4660-4990-162
3/4″ NPT 4 × 4.0 mm S/EPO Twister-F4x4S-NPT-EPO 316L/PTFE ✔ 4660-4990-163

Twister with 1″ cotter pin/PIN FIX connection

Connection Nozzles Type Product code Materials EX FDA Article number
1″ cotter pin/PIN FIX 4 × 3.0 mm S Twister-AF4x3S-100PF 316L/C-PTFE ✔ ✔ 4660-4990-124
1″ cotter pin/PIN FIX 4 × 3.0 mm S Twister-F4x3S-100PF 316L/PTFE ✔ 4660-4990-125
1″ cotter pin/PIN FIX 4 × 4.0 mm S Twister-AF4x4S-100PF 316L/C-PTFE ✔ ✔ 4660-4990-126
1″ cotter pin/PIN FIX 4 × 4.0 mm S Twister-F4x4S-100PF 316L/PTFE ✔ 4660-4990-127
1″ cotter pin/PIN FIX 4 × 3.0 mm S/EPO Twister-AF4x3S-100PF-EPO 316L/C-PTFE ✔ ✔ 4660-4990-154
1″ cotter pin/PIN FIX 4 × 3.0 mm S/EPO Twister-F4x3S-100PF-EPO 316L/PTFE ✔ 4660-4990-155
1″ cotter pin/PIN FIX 4 × 4.0 mm S/EPO Twister-AF4x4S-100PF-EPO 316L/C-PTFE ✔ ✔ 4660-4990-166
1″ cotter pin/PIN FIX 4 × 4.0 mm S/EPO Twister-F4x4S-100PF-EPO 316L/PTFE ✔ 4660-4990-167

Cotter pin/PIN FIX versions have approx. 15% higher flow rates than the threaded versions.

S: standard version, external surface Ra ≤ 0.8 µm.

S/EPO: externally electropolished version, surface Ra ≤ 0.4 µm.

All versions are FDA compliant. The EX/ATEX version is only available with C-PTFE. 3.1 certificate for all versions.

Twister units with C-PTFE as bearing material have a longer service life.

Stand

GEA Breconcherry Twister Stand

Materials: Stainless Steel 1.4404 (316L), PTFE
Certificates: 3.1, 2.2
Device Connection: 3/4″ male BSP
Supply Line: as needed

Tank Cleaning Wagon

GEA Breconcherry Twister Reinigungswagen

Materials: Stainless Steel 316L (1.4404), PP (PTFE)
Certificates: FDA, 3.1, 2.2
Device Connection: 3/4″ male BSP
Supply Line: DN50 Threaded connection DIN 11851

Weld nipple

GEA Breconcherry Twister Weld nipple

Materials: Stainless Steel 1.4404 (316L)
Certificates: 3.1, 2.2
Device Connection: 3/4″ male BSP
Supply Line: Welded End

SMW 100 Fluid Sensor

GEA Breconcherry SMW100

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

Installation Lance

GEA Breconcherry Twister Installationslanze

Materials: Stainless Steel 1.4404 (316L), EPDM, FKM
Certificates: 3.1, 2.2
Device Connection: 3/4″ male BSP (1″ cotter pin)
Tank connection: Flange as needed
Sensor: with/without SMW 100

Vericlean Rotation counter

GEA Breconcherry Twister Vericlean

Materials: Stainless Steel 316L (1.4404), PTFE
Certificates: 3.1, 2.2
Device Connection: 3/4″ male BSP
Tank Connection: Flange as needed
Sensor type: IFM MFT200
Surveillance: The rotation speed of the cleaning machine is permanently displayed

Maintenance Packages & Tools

GEA Breconcherry Twister maintenance kits and tools

Twister C.PTFE (ATEX & FDA) 4660-4050-888
Twister PTFE (FDA) 4660-4051-888
Toolkit: 4660-4031-888

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 data are without guarantee. (As of: 22.10.2023-71427321893-1888948-71042)

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