A dimensional geometry review is required. The internal diameter, fittings, elbows, valves, and weld conditions must accommodate the pig's passage.
Product Recovery
Sanitary Processes
Pig Launchers and Receivers
Online Cleaning
Recover residual product left in the line
Starmotion utilizes a fluid-propelled pig to displace residual product to the end of the piping system. This recovery process significantly reduces the volume of product flushed during CIP cleaning. Feasibility is determined by your line routing, fitting types, and product characteristics. VAMECA provides the local technical expertise to structure your engineering study using your piping schematics and production sequences, helping you evaluate and select the optimal pigging station and control configurations.
Pre-Cleaning Reclamation
Pigging displaces residual product to a designated recovery point within the process.
Three Pig Launcher and Receiver Configurations
Cleaning can be integrated inline or performed offline, depending on the selected plant layout.
Process-optimized scraper
One-piece or split-body designs, engineered with materials selected to match your specific media and CIP/cleaning processes.
Actuation and Instrumentation
The pigging control and tracking equipment integrates seamlessly into the operating sequence.
Define the pig traps and piggable line
Start with the pigging path. Internal diameter, directional changes, and fittings determine integration feasibility.
Three purge configurations
A cleanable pig trap station and a pig catcher station
A setup that pairs automatic inline cleaning with a receiving station at the other end.
Two CIP (clean-in-place) pig stations
An engineered solution for automated cleaning, featuring a clean-in-place (CIP) station at each end.
Two shut-off stations
An offline pig cleaning configuration with manual operations to be integrated into the operating procedure.
Selection Criteria
Sizes and Standards
Standard range from DN25 to DN150, available in SMS, DIN, and US standards. Dimensions must match actual pipe specifications.
Scraper and Sealing Solutions
Available as a one-piece VMQ silicone pig or a demountable version with replaceable lips. Station seals and pig seals are specified independently.
Piping Geometry
The catalogue specifically recommends a minimum of 3D bends and tees configured for pig guiding. Welds and bore transitions must also be thoroughly inspected.
Our role: to connect your product losses, line routing, and required equipment. Based on your layout, we establish the key feasibility points to review alongside DEFINOX and your team.
OPERATION AND DOCUMENTATION
Coordinate pick-up, return, and decontamination
The system must integrate seamlessly into the facility's operating sequences, with particular attention required for pigging speed and travel progression.
Select the Motive Fluid
Selecting and controlling the pigging process depends specifically on viscosity, run length, and elevation changes. Line pressure and the displacement pressure required are two distinct parameters.
Track Pig Progress
Define the detection points and pigging station states. Pigging-compatible Sorio models reliably control the dedicated actuators.
Maintain the sanitary process sequence
Pigging recovers product and does not replace CIP. Cleaning of the pig and pig stations must be engineered into the selected configuration.
Your DEFINOX Project, Supported by VAMECA
We work with you to define your requirements, integration constraints, and the scope of work to be quoted. You maintain a dedicated point of contact in Quebec and across Canada to liaise directly with the manufacturer and oversee procurement. Share your project details below, even if your requirements are still at a preliminary stage.
Piping Systems
Drawings and Dimensions
Length, inside diameter, elbows, tees, in-line valves, and elevation changes.
Product
Fluid Behaviour
Process media type, viscosity, operating temperature, particulates, and system pressure.
Sequences
Production and Cleaning
Starting and ending points, CIP cycles, and available automation.
Assessment
Current Losses
Residual volume per cycle, product value, changeover frequency, and cleaning costs.
Additional Solutions for Your Process
Compare features and complete your system integration with other DEFINOX product lines.
DUAL-PLATE CHECK VALVES
DEFINOX VEOX
Two independent check valves and a leakage chamber designed to isolate circuits.
CONTROL AND INDICATION
Sorio Housings
Pneumatic actuation, position feedback, and seamless integration with your automated systems.
SAMPLING SOLUTIONS
DEFINOX PEX / PEAX
Manual or pneumatic valves designed for reliable sampling from pipelines and vessels.
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