Electro-Steam specializes in developing industrial cleaning systems that can integrate with your existing processes and equipment. Our innovative cleaning solutions are made to eliminate carryback before it causes costly downtime or excessive wear.
Flat belt and modular conveyor belt systems require different cleaners to completely reach all contaminated surfaces without compromising productivity. To address this need, Electro-Steam created our Eagle Series Brushless Conveyor Belt Cleaning System and Jet System Modular Conveyor Belt Cleaning System to suit the needs of modern industrial conveyor belts. To learn more about these products, view the interactive infographics below.
Eagle Series Brushless Conveyor Belt Cleaning System
Our Eagle Series Automatic Brushless Conveyor Belt Cleaner features an attachment that can be easily installed and removed within one minute. The cleaning head has no moving parts and provides complete belt coverage, reducing the risk of human error in the belt cleaning and sanitization process.
The Eagle Series uses minimal chemicals, reduces the need for manual labor, decreases wastewater disposal, and complies with all necessary food safety regulations. These properties make it well-suited for use in food, beverage, and other consumable goods handling applications that often require labor-intensive and complex cleaning processes to maintain safety and quality.
Our interactive infographic provides information about the features of the Eagle Series Brushless Conveyor Belt Cleaning System. You can click the red dots to read more detailed information about the components and features of the system, including:
Conveyor Belt
Custom Brushless Conveyor Belt Cleaner
Eagle Series Dry Steam Cleaners
Hot Dry Steam Inlet
Industrial Vacuum
Jet System Modular Conveyor Belt Cleaning System
Electro-Steam’s Jet System Modular Conveyor Belt Cleaning System offers an effective and powerful cleaning solution that is portable, lightweight, and easy to install. The system is made up of a completely programmable robotic arm, as well as a rotating steam spinner head that fits belt widths of 12 to 72 inches for full surface-width coverage. These fully customizable units utilize dry, hot steam to mitigate carryback and clean a wide range of soil types.
Our interactive infographic will guide you through the features of our Jet System Modular Conveyor Belt Cleaning System. Simply click on the red dots on the infographic for details about the various components, including:
Robotic Arm
Spinner Head
Steam Delivery
Touchscreen Control Panel
Electro-Steam’s New Conveyor Belt Cleaning Systems
At Electro-Steam, we offer a variety of steam cleaning solutions for the food processing, beverage, and packaging industries. Our automated cleaning systems not only eliminate the need for time-consuming cleaning processes but also help ensure safe, compliant operations. Guide yourself through the features of our automatic conveyor belt cleaning systems with our interactive infographics. You can also contact us to speak with a team member about our products and capabilities.
Dry steam cleaning offers a great way to ensure sanitary conditions in various food processing environments. Compared to more time-consuming washdown methods that use a lot of water, dry steam cleaning is more effective and makes it easier to reach cracks and crevices that would normally be unreachable. As such, more food processing companies are switching to dry steam cleaning as a way to save time and money while reducing the risk of contamination and enhancing worker safety.
Electro-Steam offers high-quality steam cleaning solutions for customers in the food processing industry and many others. We are excited to share information about our products, capabilities, and expertise at the following upcoming trade shows!
Pack Expo East – Philly
At Pack Expo East, you’ll be able to gather with packaging and processing professionals from along the East Coast to view the latest solutions from hundreds of exhibitors, including Electro-Steam. Come to Philadelphia to find the dry steam cleaning solutions you need to keep your projects moving smoothly and efficiently. At this expo, you can get hands-on experience with materials, talk to industry experts and thought leaders, and witness our equipment in action.
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Later in 2024, we’re excited to share our dry steam cleaning technologies with you at the biggest packaging and processing expo in the world – Pack Expo International. This trade show connects more end users with suppliers and showcases more innovation than anywhere else. It covers more than 40 vertical markets and includes over 2,500 exhibitors under one roof!
Location: McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, IL
Earlier this year, we attended the following expos:
Pack Expo – Las Vegas
Pack Expo Las Vegas showcased a wide variety of solutions for the packaging industry. With over 2,300 exhibitors and more than 32,000 attendees, this trade show allowed industry professionals to exchange ideas, connect with suppliers and buyers, celebrate innovation, and strengthen partnerships.
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Process Expo Chicago provided buyers and manufacturers the chance to network, discover new trends and technology, and view equipment updates. It was attended by both small and large food and beverage companies from around the world. Attendees covered a wide range of food manufacturing and production responsibilities, including owners, CEOs, sales and marketing, corporate management, operations, production, sanitation, maintenance, and many more.
Location: McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, IL
At the abovementioned trade shows, Electro-Steam will demonstrate all of our dry steam cleaning technologies, so you can see them in action and determine the best solution for your needs. We look forward to showcasing our products and capabilities, as well as illustrating the many benefits of steam cleaning.
At Electro-Steam, we offer quality steam cleaning equipment for bottling facilities, food and beverage processing facilities, manufacturing plants, and more. If you can’t find the equipment you’re looking for, our expert team can build a custom solution that fits your exact requirements. To learn about our products, or for more information about what to expect from us at the upcoming expos, contact us today.
When it comes to wine, taste is key. Any good winemaker knows that anything that touches the winemaking equipment (e.g., barrels, bottling lines, etc.) can leave residues or contaminants that affect the quality of the final product. That’s why it is vital to invest in the best possible cleaning systems to ensure facility equipment can be cleaned, sanitized, and sterilized. For this reason, many winemakers turn to steam cleaners.
Understanding Washing and Sanitizing of Wine Equipment
Hidden microorganisms that collect in winemaking equipment can spoil wine during the production process. Effective washing and sanitizing of wine equipment removes organic and inorganic contaminants to a level where they are no longer a threat.
During the washing process, various washing agents break down contaminants so they can be washed away. Washing typically combines soaking equipment and gentle agitation to remove materials before sanitization. Not every washing agent is compatible with all materials used in winemaking equipment, so it’s essential to understand how specific chemicals affect different materials.
While the terms sanitization and sterilization are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. Sterilization eliminates all living microorganisms with the use of specialized technology. Sanitization removes microorganisms to a level at which they are no longer a threat.
Autoclaving is a highly effective sterilization method that exposes equipment to high-pressure saturated steam at 250 °F (or 120 °C) for 15-20 minutes. Pouring boiling water onto equipment will not have the same effect and can even damage equipment.
What Wine Equipment Can Be Steam Sanitized?
Steam cleaners are ideal for cleaning a wide range of winemaking equipment. Some of the equipment often subjected to steam cleaning and sanitizing include:
Wine Barrels: Oak barrels are huge investments for wineries. Steam cleaners are effective at wine barrel cleaning and sanitizing without damage, ensuring they remain useful throughout their expected service life. The penetrating ability of the steam produced allows for the removal of old wine, tartrates, and tannins that can affect the taste of the final wine product. If needed, the steam can also be used to rehydrate the barrels.
Bottling Lines: Steam cleaners are effective and efficient at cleaning and sanitizing bottling lines. Unlike cleaning systems that utilize water or chemicals, steam cleaners can evenly distribute the steam throughout the lines since gravity is not working against it. The steam is completely safe for cleaning and sanitizing all parts of the bottling system, including the lines, the filters, the monoblocks, and the spouts.
Tanks: Many substances can stick to and build upon the walls of storage tanks. The hot and dry steam produced by steam cleaners breaks down these residues and deposits. Once they condense, the contaminants can be removed easily through the drainage outlet of the tank. While a cold water rinse may be necessary to remove any remaining residue and deposits, no chemicals are needed to clean and sterilize the tank.
In addition to these types of equipment, many other components and systems found within wineries can be cleaned and sanitized with steam. Examples include pipes, flanges, and taps.
How to Clean and Sanitize a Wine Tank
To learn how to sterilize winemaking equipment, follow this thorough cleaning process that removes particulates and dissolves residue before sanitizing:
Begin with a cold-to-warm high-pressure rinse where water is no warmer than 109 °F. For the highest level of effectiveness, direct the spray at an angle to the surface being cleaned.
After pre-rinsing, apply a strong inorganic alkaline solution (such as soda ash, caustic soda, sodium metasilicate, or trisodium phosphate) to dissolve food wastes and acid soils. Follow instructions to avoid damage to stainless steel due to the corrosive effects of these alkalis.
Follow washing with a high-pressure, cold water rinse.
After washing, sterilize to completely eradicate microorganisms. Steam is an ideal sterilant because it is noncorrosive, penetrates a variety of surfaces, and is effective against wine microorganisms. Steam sterilize for 20 minutes at 180 °F.
How To Clean and Sanitize Bottling Lines
Due to its effectiveness, steam is one of the most popular methods for sanitizing a bottling line. However, it is recommended that all areas that will come into contact with steam be cleaned first. The washing process follows the same basic procedure used to clean the wine tank.
Begin with a cold water high-pressure rinse. Follow the pre-rinse with a mild alkaline solution before completing the process with a final cold water, high-pressure rinse. Before beginning sterilization, complete a visual inspection of the filter housing, filler bowl, filler spouts, and other areas for dust or foreign matter that may come into contact with the wine.
Follow these steps for steam sterilization.
Obtain a source of steam that will be plentiful enough to handle your set-up.
Select a wine hose that will safely allow steam to flow through it. Use this hose for all the connections steam will pass through.
Attach the hoses as if preparing to pump wine through the filter to the bottling line.
Leave all valves downstream of the steamer open, and turn on the steamer to initiate the creation of steam. As steam appears, partially close valves to allow the steam to flow throughout the system.
Winemakers typically steam for at least 18 minutes, but 25 minutes or more is also considered safe.
How To Clean and Sanitize Wine Barrels
Unlike the stainless steel tanks used in the winemaking process, wooden barrels allow wine to soak into the surface. To effectively remove these microorganisms during steaming, barrels must be thoroughly cleaned before sanitation to remove solids, tartrate coatings, or color from the barrel’s surface.
Immediately upon emptying, invert barrels to the 6 o’clock position to drain. Use a barrel washer with a rotating spray head to rinse with cold, high-pressure (100 to 3,000 psi) water for three minutes. Then, steam sterilize at over 212 °F for 5 to 10 minutes to destroy all active bacteria, fungi, and yeast.
Dry steam has gaseous properties that allow it to reach a quarter to a half inch into wood, using moisture and temperature to naturally kill bacteria. Its saturated vapor can penetrate the wood’s surface and pores better than heat alone. Steam can also combat yeast microbes resistant to high alcohol and low pH that are known to cause spoilage. In only a few minutes, dry steam can rehydrate and sanitize barrels with just a half gallon of water per barrel.
Why Is Steam Cleaning the Best Way to Sanitize Winemaking Equipment?
Given the conditions commonly found in wineries—i.e., high humidity, temperatures, and sugar content—microorganisms can grow quickly in winemaking equipment. Steam cleaners—also sometimes referred to as steam generators—are a safe and effective solution for cleaning and sanitizing wine equipment.
When in contact with a cold surface, dry, saturated steam from steam cleaners condenses into water, depositing all of its heat energy onto that surface. This process of vaporization and condensation delivers far more heat than is conducted by contact of a surface with hot water. Therefore, steam cleaning is far more effective in achieving sanitization or, if in contact for long enough, sterilization, of surfaces.
Steam can also clean and sanitize areas that are inaccessible by boiling water or chemicals since it penetrates farther than heat alone and diffuses evenly without being counteracted by gravity. Additionally, it melts away residues, removes deposits, and kills microorganisms without requiring chemicals or specialized removal methods, making it an eco-friendly and efficient cleaning and sanitizing solution.
Contact Electro-Steam for Your Winery Steam Cleaning Needs Today!
If you need steam cleaners for your winery, turn to the steam cleaning experts at Electro-Steam. We’ve provided electric steam generators for over 65 years. Equipped with extensive expertise in the food industry, we can provide quality steam cleaning solutions for a variety of sanitary applications.
Proper maintenance and cleaning of conveyor belts are crucial to prevent operational disruptions, profit loss, and productivity setbacks. Regular inspections help identify issues early on, minimizing downtime and repair expenses. In the food processing industry, maintaining cleanliness is vital to ensure belt hygiene and prevent potential health hazards for workers and consumers. However, certain belts may pose cleaning challenges, necessitating the use of appropriate solvents and techniques to meet sanitation standards.
As the name implies, material carryback is when the material on the conveyor belt is not discharged and gets carried back on the return. It can cause significant damage to other conveyor components and contribute to the contamination of new product.
The most common reasons for material carryback include:
Poor quality or improperly installed scrapers
Inappropriate scraper type and size
Poor sanitation methods
Belt Mistracking
Belt misalignment is a common issue that occurs when a conveyor belt deviates from its intended track, causing it to pull to one side. Belt mistracking can damage other system components and the belt and cause potential material spillage.
Common causes of belt mistracking include:
Material overload on the belt
Locked rollers or misaligned idlers or locked rollers
Faulty chute structure skirting
Crooked or worn belt splices
Belt Slippage
Conveyor belts require precise tension because too much or too little can cause the belt to slip off the pulleys. This is referred to as belt slippage and it can cause belt or motor damage. Therefore, it’s important to set the conveyor belt’s tension to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Belt slippage is often caused by:
Improperly installed head drive pulley or worn lagging
Electric-fired industrial steam generators create steam from heating clean water using efficient submersive heating elements in a vessel capable of being pressurized. Various industries rely on steam generators for humidification, cleaning, sanitation, and process heating. Electric steam generators offer a safe and easy solution for various applications. Here we will explore steam generators, their applications, and their benefits to help you select the ideal solution.
Industrial Electric Steam Generators: How They Work
Electric steam generators capture heat energy released during the element’s heating cycle and convert it into a usable energy resource. Heat for steam generation can be produced as a byproduct of industrial processes or intentionally to produce usable energy.
While a direct heat source—such as a fuel-fired boiler—creates steam that is typically unclean, steam generators using electricity as a heat source create steam that is not contaminated and is suitable for direct contact applications, for example, in autoclaves for moist heat sterilization. Most electric boilers or steam generators use three-phase electricity to heat clean water to create usable steam by boiling water under pressure. Some other steam generators such as steam-to-steam units may use an existing “dirty” steam source and circulate it through heat exchangers that can be constructed in a variety of configurations, but the principle is the same.
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Industrial Steam Generators Applications
The following applications depend on steam generators to provide clean steam:
Steam Rooms / Baths / Showers: Steam is known for its therapeutic benefits. Showers, baths, and steam rooms equipped with steam generators create a relaxing guest experience at resorts, spas, and fitness clubs.
Sterilizations: Steam is often used for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment in the health and medical industry, providing a heat source for autoclaves, bioreactors, and others. These types of units are used in hospitals, pharmaceutical production, and laboratories.
Winemaking: Wine is sensitive to contamination that can alter the product’s taste. Winemakers depend on steam generators to sanitize barrels, bottling units, and other tools to ensure the wine is not affected by contamination.
Brewery Steam: Small breweries like pubs and micro-breweries rely on steam generators to produce low-pressure steam. Steam is a controllable heat source for brewing or sanitizing lines, tools, and hoses.
Food Service: Steam generators can heat tilt skillets, jacketed steam kettles, proof boxes, and ovens in industrial kitchens. Steam is also useful for cleaning and sanitizing appliances and tools.
Humidification: Steam generators can humidify offices and hospitals, assist in concrete curing, or aid in adding moisture to adhesive products for stabilization.
Medical Steam: Steam is used extensively in the medical industry. Steam generators provide an efficient solution for various applications, from autoclaves and sanitization to adjusting air humidity levels.
Pharmaceutical Clean Steam: Applications like pharmaceutical production require clean steam generation for humidification, sanitization, and other processes.
Process Steam: Steam generators in industrial processes are low-cost, low-toxicity, easy to transport and install, and require less regulation, making them ideal for all point-of-use steam applications.
Phosphating and Pretreatment of Metal Surfaces: Steam generators can pre-clean and iron-phosphate metal substrates to make the surface clean and smooth and provide better adhesion for powder coating, paint, and other finishes.
Custom Requirements: Industrial steam generators are ideal for various custom projects, such as cleaning offshore rigs; unloading molasses, paraffin waxes, and viscous oils from trucks and railcars; sterilizing mushroom growing media; bending wood for furniture or instrument making; and many other applications.
Industrial Steam Generators Benefits
Steam generators have a compact, easy-to-use design and are an excellent solution for creating steam on demand in the location where it is needed. They can replace complex, large steam boilers or auxiliary fuel-fired boiler applications. While steam generators do not offer the maximum capacity of fuel-fired boilers, steam generators are ideal for creating dry steam for point-of-use applications.
Steam generators offer the following benefits:
Low-cost
Fast and easy startup
Energy-efficient
Portable
Safe
Steam Generators From Electro-Steam
Steam generators create clean and efficient steam from often unclean heat sources using a heat exchanger. Various applications rely on industrial steam generators, such as those in the garment care, medical, and brewing industries. Steam generators are an affordable, energy-efficient, and safe solution for point-of-use steam generation applications.
At Electro-Steam, each of our steam generators (except for the Hawk Series) is fabricated by an ASME-certified welder in compliance with ASME BPVC Section I – Rules for Construction of Power Boilers. Our generators also adhere to the National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules, and Regulations (NB-307) Rules for Construction and Stamping Section, which include ASME BPVC Section I, ASME B31.1, ASME CSD-1, and registration with the National Board.
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Our Eagle Series Automatic Brushless Conveyor Belt Cleaner features an attachment that can be easily installed and removed within one minute. The cleaning head has no moving parts and provides complete belt coverage, reducing the risk of human error in the belt cleaning and sanitization process.
Electro-Steam’s Jet System Modular Conveyor Belt Cleaning System offers an effective and powerful cleaning solution that is portable, lightweight, and easy to install. The system is made up of a completely programmable robotic arm, as well as a rotating steam spinner head that fits belt widths of 12 to 72 inches for full surface-width coverage. These fully customizable units utilize dry, hot steam to mitigate carryback and clean a wide range of soil types.
At Pack Expo East, you’ll be able to gather with packaging and processing professionals from along the East Coast to view the latest solutions from hundreds of exhibitors, including Electro-Steam. Come to Philadelphia to find the dry steam cleaning solutions you need to keep your projects moving smoothly and efficiently. At this expo, you can get hands-on experience with materials, talk to industry experts and thought leaders, and witness our equipment in action.
Later in 2024, we’re excited to share our dry steam cleaning technologies with you at the biggest packaging and processing expo in the world – Pack Expo International. This trade show connects more end users with suppliers and showcases more innovation than anywhere else. It covers more than 40 vertical markets and includes over 2,500 exhibitors under one roof!
Process Expo Chicago provided buyers and manufacturers the chance to network, discover new trends and technology, and view equipment updates. It was attended by both small and large food and beverage companies from around the world. Attendees covered a wide range of food manufacturing and production responsibilities, including owners, CEOs, sales and marketing, corporate management, operations, production, sanitation, maintenance, and many more. 
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