Alfa Laval GJ A6
Alfa Laval Gamajet A6 (GJ A6)
The unique GJ A6 Tank Cleaning Machine is designed for permanent installation and provides real pathogen and bacteria-free cleaning to meet the demands of the pharmaceutical, food, personal care products and beverage sectors. The design is ideal for sanitary cleaning applications since it completely removes any potential regions for bacterial growth.
A constant 360-degree spray pattern and varying flow rates ensure reproducible and repeatable cycles for thorough and verifiable washing. Its lightweight construction allows for easy movement and handling, while its compact size allows it to fit through a standard 3 in. (76.2 mm) sanitary fitting.
The GJ A6 is the first validated method of providing true aseptic tank cleaning from a permanently installed impingement cleaner for sanitary applications and it is patented.
Related Industries:
Processed Foods, Dairy, Beverages, Brewery, Home & Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Chemical
APPLICATION
The Gamajet tank cleaning product line is worldwide renowned for its ability to set stringent cleanliness standards, allowing businesses to retain excellent product quality and factory productivity. The Alfa Laval GJ A6 tank cleaning device meets the needs of the pharmaceutical, personal care, beverage, food and dairy industries by providing vigorous tank cleaning that is consistent, reproducible and verifiable. It is part of that range. The gadget is designed to fit into a 3″ (7.62 cm) sanitary fitting and is the appropriate replacement for costly manual tank cleaning and time-consuming spray balls.
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 |
| Inlet Connection: | Connections include 1 1/2 in. Butt Weld Tube or 1 in. Slip-Joint and Retaining Clip. |
| Construction/Design: | Parts are machined from 316-L stainless steel investment castings or bar stock. |
| Input & Final Shaft: | For increased wear resistance, the input is plasma-sprayed with a Chromium Oxide coating on stainless steel. |
| Shaft & Gearbox Bushings: | Input shaft thrust is absorbed by a Tungsten carbide bushing. Gearbox bushings are PEEK. |
| Bearings: | Bearings in the rotating tee and nozzle housings are self-lubricating, PEEK. |
| Bearing Cups: | Main body castings are protected by replaceable 316-L stainless steel cups for extended frictional wear life. |
| Nozzle Carrier: | Dual or triple nozzle |
| Nozzles: | Dual or tripple 0.125 in. (3.2 mm) to 0.225 in. (5.7 mm) orifice diameters. Other nozzle sizes are available upon request. |
| Drive Mechanism: | The wash fluid enters the GJ A6 at the inlet collar where it encounters and spins turbine blades. The turbine blades are attached to the top of the input shaft. The bottom of this shaft is connected to the inside of a flow-through, planetary gearhead which then turns the body in the horizontal plane and the nozzles in the vertical plane. |
| Planetary Gearhead: | The flow-through planetary gearhead incorporates all stainless steel components. |
| Lubricant: | The GJ A6 is a non-lubricated, contaminant-free unit and does not contain any lubricants. No customer-supplied or user-maintained lubricant is needed. |
| Gear Ratio: | 256: 1 |
WORKING PRINCIPLE
The Gamajet range of high-impact tank cleaning devices uses flow and pressure to create powerful cleaning nozzles. Cleaning occurs when the focused stream strikes the surface. This collision and the tangential force that radiates from that location are responsible for cleaning the tank interior by blasting particles off the surface. In conjunction with the impact, the device is designed to rotate in a 360° pattern that is exact, repeatable and reliable. This global indexing pattern cleans the whole tank inside every time, ensuring full coverage.
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)
GJ A6 instruction manual
GJ A6 product leaflet
Need powerful cleaning in tight tanks? The Alfa Laval GJ A6 delivers full 360° coverage with low flow and pressure. Let’s get you the right setup today.