Alfa Laval- GJ A Series
The Alfa Laval GJ A product line offers tank cleaning devices that deliver powerful, efficient, hygienic cleaning for companies within the food, beverage and personal care industries. They are ideal for retrofit applications to replace resource-heavy static spray balls and costly manual cleaning. Features of the GJ A includes self-cleaning and self-draining capabilities and the ability to clean tanks through openings as small as a 5cm (2”).
The range of Alfa Laval GJ A Series:
GJ A2, GJ A6, GJ PF FT
Alfa Laval Gamajet A2 (GJ A2)
Focused on product development and engineering, the operations team at Alfa Laval is dedicated to evolving their product line and improving upon existing machines. The Alfa Laval GJ A2 was created as a solution for pharmaceutical cleaning needs, but works cohesively in any sanitary environment. Self-cleaning, self-flushing, and self-lubricating, the machine requires no oil or grease in the gear train and can withstand higher flow rates, resulting in higher impact cleaning. It is also resistant to deionized water—all while maintaining a longer shelf life than its prototype.
Capable of both permanent and portable installation, the GJ A2 is ideal for effective cleaning of small tanks, up to ten inches in diameter, in a repeatable and reliable 360° pattern. Like other Gamajet tank cleaning machines, the GJ A2 is entirely fluid-driven with no external motors, therefore eliminating the need for power assistance.
Related Industries:
Processed Foods, Dairy, Beverages, Brewery, Home & Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Chemical
High-impact, low-resource cleaning
The high-impact jet stream from the rotary jet head is preprogrammed to cover the inside of the tank in a continually denser pattern. This achieves a powerful mechanical impact with a low volume of water, acid or caustic. Most of the Alfa Laval GJA rotary jet heads are capable of operating at both high and low pressures.
Energy-efficient design
A faster tank cleaning cycle also cuts energy consumption. Cleaning fluid flows through the nozzles in an automated, geared rotation around the vertical and horizontal axes. In the first cycle, the nozzles lay out a coarse pattern on the tank surface, with subsequent cycles progressively densifying the pattern over the course of eight cycles.
Impact: Up to 7lbs at 5′
(3kg at 1.5m)
Cleaning Range: 7.5′ (2.5m)
Pressure: 20-200+ psi (2-14 bar)
Flow: 5-30 gpm (20-110 lpm)
Clearance: 1.85″ (47mm)
Cycle Time: 4-20 min.
APPLICATION
Designed to fit through a two inch sanitary fitting, the Alfa Laval GJ A2 is part of the world-renowned Gamajet range of high impact tank cleaning devices. It is the perfect alternative to time-intensive spray balls and costly manual cleaning. Consisting of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant materials, this device is flow-through in design, requiring no grease or oil in the gears. Compact and efficient, the Alfa Laval GJ A2 allows for space saving, while maintaining the impact, durability, and range required for optimal rotary impingement tank cleaning in sanitary environments.
STANDARD DESIGN
The choice of nozzle diameters can optimize jet impact length and flow rate at the desired pressure. As standard documentation, the Alfa Laval GJ A2 can be supplied with a “Declaration of Conformity” for material specifications.
WORKING PRINCIPLE
The Gamajet range of high impact tank cleaning devices combine pressure and flow to create high impact cleaning jets. Cleaning occurs at the point at which the concentrated stream impacts the surface. It is this impact and the tangential force that radiates from that point which blasts contaminants from the surface, scouring the tank interior. In conjunction with this impact, the device is engineered to rotate in a precise, repeatable, and reliable 360° pattern. This full-coverage, global indexing pattern ensures the entire tank interior is cleaned, every time.
TECHNICAL DATA
| Lubricant | Self-lubricating |
| Throw Length (max) | 12 – 14 ft |
| Working Pressure | 40 – 200 psi |
| Recommended Pressure | 50 – 150 psi |
| Working Temperature (max) | 203°F |
| Ambient Temperature (max) | 284°F |
| Weight | 5 lb |
| Connections | 1.5 inch Tri-Clover (standard), 0.75 inch NPT, 1 inch Tri-Clover, 1.5 inch tube |
| Materials | 316L, PPS, FKM (EPDM and FFKM available) 2.1 material certificate |
Sanitary design
Fits through a 2” standard sanitary fitting
Available with an adjustable tri-clover
Operates at low pressures
Deionized water-resistant
Product Benefits
- Fast cleaning time = More production time.
- Reduces water and resource usage, leading to reduced cost to clean.
- Eliminates the need for confined space entry for manual tank cleaning.
- Durable and reliable, rotary jet heads are proven to boost cleaning efficiency by providing reliable and repeatable cleaning performance.
- Cleaning process can be validated using Alfa Laval RotaCheck
A quality product
The Alfa Laval GJ A tank cleaning devices are part of our highly acclaimed Gamajet product range. Alfa Laval technology combines pressure and flow to create high impact cleaning jets that are precision engineered to rotate in a precise, repeatable and reliable 360-degree pattern.
Positive return on investment
The unique design reduces your cost to clean and environmental footprint by minimizing the amount of water, energy and cleaning agents required to clean tanks. Using high-impact jet cleaning instead of traditional ineffective static spray ball reduces waste and resource consumption.
Retrofit old spray ball
The Alfa Laval GJ A product line fits through openings as small as 5 cm (2”) and is ideal for retrofit applications to replace resource-heavy static spray balls through existing tank top connections. Features of the Alfa Laval GJ A product line include self-cleaning and self-draining capabilities.
Alfa Laval Gamajet A6 (GJ A6)
The revolutionary Alfa Laval GJ A6 tank cleaning machine is designed for permanent installation and to provide true germ and bacteria-free cleaning to meet the demands of the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries.
The design of the GJ A6 tank cleaning machine completely eliminates all areas for potential bacteria growth, making it ideal for sanitary cleaning applications. Variable flow rates and a consistent 360° spray pattern ensure reproducible and repeatable cycles that provide thorough and verifiable cleaning. Its compact size fits through a standard three inch sanitary fitting, and its light weight makes for easy handling and maneuverability.
The Alfa Laval GJ A6 tank cleaning machine is patented and represents the first validatable method of providing true aseptic tank cleaning from a permanently installed impingement cleaner for sanitary applications.
The Alfa Laval Gamajet A6 Tank Cleaning Machine is patented and represents the first validatable method of providing true aseptic tank cleaning from a permanently installed impingement cleaner for sanitary applications.
Related Industries:
Processed Foods, Dairy, Beverages, Brewery, Home & Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Chemical
Impact: Up to 10lbs at 5′
(4.5kg at 1.5m)
Cleaning Range: 5′ (1.5m)
Pressure: 10-700 psi (1-45 bar)
Flow: 5-40 gpm (20-150 lpm)
Clearance: 2.80″ (71mm)
Cycle Time: 10-14 min.
Self Cleaning and Draining
FDA Compliant Materials
Ultra Sanitary Design
APPLICATION
The Gamajet tank cleaning product range is world-renowned for setting high standards for cleanliness to enable companies to sustain high product quality and plant productivity. As part of that range, the Alfa Laval GJ A6 tank cleaning device delivers powerful tank cleaning that provides reliable, repeatable, and verifiable results to meet the demands of the pharmaceutical, personal care, beverage, food, and dairy industries. Designed to fit through a three inch sanitary fitting, the device is ready for permanent installation and is the perfect alternative to time-intensive spray balls and costly manual tank cleaning.
TECHNICAL DATA
| Lubricant | Self-lubricating |
| Throw Length (max) | 6 – 19 ft |
| Working Pressure | 30 – 400+ psi |
| Recommended Pressure | 30 – 150 psi |
| Working Temperature (max) | 203°F |
| Ambient Temperature (max) | 284°F |
| Weight | 4 lb |
| Connections | 1 inch slip fit, 1.5 inch tri-clamp, 1.5 inch tube weld, 1 inch DIN 1185RI slip, 1 inch DIN 1185R2 slip (standard options); 12, 18, 24 inch inlet connections, 3 inch CAP, 1.5 inch TC inlet (available options) |
| Materials | 316L, PEEK (EPDM, FFKM, and FKM available) 2.1 material certificate |
WORKING PRINCIPLE
The Gamajet range of high impact tank cleaning devices combine pressure and flow to create high impact cleaning jets. Cleaning occurs at the point at which the concentrated stream impacts the surface. It is this impact and the tangential force that radiates from that point which blasts contaminants from the surface, scouring the tank interior. In conjunction with this impact, the device is engineered to rotate in a precise, repeatable, and reliable 360° pattern. This full-coverage, global indexing pattern ensures the entire tank interior is cleaned, every time.
STANDARD DESIGN
The choice of nozzle diameters can optimize jet impact length and flow rate at the desired pressure. As standard documentation, the Alfa Laval GJ A6 can be supplied with a “Declaration of Conformity” for material specifications.
Highly sanitary in design
Fits through a 3” sanitary fitting (2.80” or 71 mm clearance)
Powerful: 10 lbs (4.5 kg) of cleaning force at 5’ (1.5 m)
Product Benefits
- Fast cleaning time = More production time.
- Reduces water and resource usage, leading to reduced cost to clean.
- Eliminates the need for confined space entry for manual tank cleaning.
- Durable and reliable, rotary jet heads are proven to boost cleaning efficiency by providing reliable and repeatable cleaning performance.
- Cleaning process can be validated using Alfa Laval RotaCheck
A quality product
The Alfa Laval GJ A tank cleaning devices are part of our highly acclaimed Gamajet product range. Alfa Laval technology combines pressure and flow to create high impact cleaning jets that are precision engineered to rotate in a precise, repeatable and reliable 360-degree pattern.
Positive return on investment
The unique design reduces your cost to clean and environmental footprint by minimizing the amount of water, energy and cleaning agents required to clean tanks. Using high-impact jet cleaning instead of traditional ineffective static spray ball reduces waste and resource consumption.
Retrofit old spray ball
The Alfa Laval GJ A product line fits through openings as small as 5 cm (2”) and is ideal for retrofit applications to replace resource-heavy static spray balls through existing tank top connections. Features of the Alfa Laval GJ A product line include self-cleaning and self-draining capabilities.
High-impact, low-resource cleaning
The high-impact jet stream from the rotary jet head is preprogrammed to cover the inside of the tank in a continually denser pattern. This achieves a powerful mechanical impact with a low volume of water, acid or caustic. Most of the Alfa Laval GJA rotary jet heads are capable of operating at both high and low pressures.
Energy-efficient design
A faster tank cleaning cycle also cuts energy consumption. Cleaning fluid flows through the nozzles in an automated, geared rotation around the vertical and horizontal axes. In the first cycle, the nozzles lay out a coarse pattern on the tank surface, with subsequent cycles progressively densifying the pattern over the course of eight cycles.
Alfa Laval GJ PF FT
The Alfa Laval GJ PF FT tank cleaning device provides companies with
up to 85% savings in water, time, energy, and resources compared to
static spray ball tank cleaning. It is ideal for retrofit applications in tanks
with capacities between 18.9 m³ – 94.6 m³ (5,000-25,000 gallons) in
hygienic applications, such as food and beverage and personal care
environments. The Alfa Laval GJ PF FT fits through openings as small
as 10 cm (4”) and operates at low pressures and flows.
Application
The Alfa Laval GJ PF FT tank cleaning device provides companies with
up to 85% savings in water, time, energy, and resources compared to
static spray ball tank cleaning. It is ideal for retrofit applications in tanks
with capacities between 18.9 m³ – 94.6 m³ (5,000-25,000 gallons) in
hygienic applications, such as food and beverage and personal care
environments. The Alfa Laval GJ PF FT fits through openings as small
as 10 cm (4”) and operates at low pressures and flows.
Working principle
The GJ range of high impact tank cleaning devices combine pressure
and flow to create high impact cleaning jets. Cleaning occurs at the
point at which the concentrated stream impacts the surface. It is this
impact and the tangential force that radiates from that point which
blasts contaminants from the surface, scouring the tank interior. In
conjunction with this impact, the device is engineered to rotate in a
precise, repeatable and reliable, 360° pattern. This full-coverage,
global indexing pattern ensures the entire tank interior is cleaned,
every time.
TECHNICAL DATA
Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Self-lubricating with the
cleaning fluid
Max. throw length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 – 20 m (45-65 ft.)
Pressure
Working pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 28+ bar (40 – 400+ PSI)
Recommended pressure . . . . . . . . . 4 – 20 bar (50 – 300 PSI)
Certificate
2.1 material certificate
PHYSICAL DATA
Materials
316L, PPS, PTFE, EPDM (FKM and FFKM available)
Temperature
Max. working temperature . . . . . . . . 90°C (195°F)
Max. ambient temperature . . . . . . . . 140°C (284°F)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5kg (10 lbs.)
Surface finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 µm (32 Ra)
Connections
Standard thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1½” US/IDØ38,4 Clip-on
Available option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1½” ISO 2852 Clamp
1½” NPT female Thread
1½” Rp female Thread
DN40 Clip-on DIN 11850
range 1
DN40 Clip-on DIN 11850
range 2
ODØ38,1/1½” ISO 2037
Weld-on
Options
Electronic rotation sensor to verify 3D coverage
Caution
Do not use for gas evacuation or air dispersion