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Mixers / Industrial Bicone Dryers

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C.L.A. bicone industrial mixers and dryers are vacuum systems designed for mixing and drying dry or wet powders. Because they are built to customer requirements, they are suitable for multiple industries and can also be made in Special alloys depending on the application.

Applications

I C.L.A. bicones find use in the processing of powders in various production areas:

  • Pharmaceutical industry: mixing of active ingredients and excipients
  • Food industry: processing of spices, additives and supplements
  • Chemical industry: fine powders, pigments and special substances
  • Cosmetics industry: make-up powders and talcum powders

Specifications

  • Type: double-cone dryers, which can also be used as vacuum mixers
  • Design on URS: made to customer specifications for process and application
  • Materials: Stainless steel; Special alloys construction possible as required
  • Automation: can be supplied with temperature control unit and dedicated accessories
  • Vacuum: provision with vacuum pump can be supplied on request
  • Accessories: possibility of additional configurations according to customer needs

Benefits

  • Versatility: usable for mixing and drying in various industries
  • Customization: made to URS and adaptable to specific process requirements
  • Quality of construction: selected materials and possibilities for Special alloys
  • Integration: provision for automation systems and accessories on request

FAQ

Can bicone mixers/dryers be used in multiple areas?

Yes, they find application in pharmaceutical, food, chemical and cosmetic fields.

Is it possible to request constructions in special materials?

Yes, depending on the application they can also be made of Special alloys as well as stainless steel.

Can the system be supplied with a vacuum pump?

Yes, the vacuum pump can be supplied with the machine as a dedicated accessory.

Are automation solutions available?

Yes, they can be supplied with temperature control unit and other accessories according to customer requirements.

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Contact us to configure a bicone mixer/dryer tailored to your industrial needs.

Cleaning in Place (CIP) systems

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Cleaning-in-Place (C.L.A.) systems ( CIP ) are complete systems for internal cleaning of process plants. Made to customer requirements, they integrate storage tanks, recirculation pumps, heat exchangers and valve automation, ensuring reliable and customized solutions.

Specifications

  • Design on URS: sizing and layout defined to customer specifications
  • Automation: semiautomatic panel or advanced solutions with PLC, recipe management and HMI touch
  • Materials: Stainless steel AISI 304, 316L, 904 and Special alloys (HC22, HC276, SAF)
  • Certifications: PED 2014/68/EU compliance; IQ/OQ documentation; FAT and SAT available upon request
  • Integration: provision for connection to plant utilities (CIP/SIP)

Benefits

  • Easy integration with existing facilities and utilities
  • Hygiene and traceability through design on URS and technical documentation
  • Scalable automation for repeatability and cycle control
  • Materials certified for strength and durability

Areas of application

I Cleaning in Place (CIP) systems are custom configured for lines and processes in different industries:

FAQ

Can CIP C.L.A.’s be integrated with site utilities?

Yes, the systems are prepared to be connected to plant utilities (CIP/SIP).

How are the CIPs structured?

They include storage tanks, recirculation pumps, heat exchangers and automation with related valves.

Is automatic control with PLC and recipe management available?

Yes, PLC, recipe management and touch HMI are available in addition to the semiautomatic panel.

What qualification documentation do you provide?

Documentation for IQ/OQ and, upon request, FAT and SAT.

What materials do you propose?

Stainless steels AISI 304, 316L, 904 and Special alloys HC22, HC276, SAF, selected according to URS.

Contact us to configure your Cleaning in Place (CIP) systems to URS specifications.

Condensers / Heat exchangers

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C.L.A. Condensers / Heat exchangers are made in shell and tube design in different standard configurations (BEM, BEU, AES, etc.), designed on URS, and constructed of Stainless steel and Special alloys. Each piece of equipment is produced to order, with full certifications and documentation to ensure reliability and integration into industrial processes.

Specifications

  • Type: shell and tube exchangers type BEM, BEU, AES, etc.
  • Design on URS: custom sizes and configurations
  • Materials: Stainless steels AISI 304, 316L, 904; Special alloys HC22, HC276, SAF
  • Construction configurations: can be made in vertical or horizontal versions, made to order
  • Certifications: compliance with the PED Directive (2014/68/EU); corporate quality system UNI EN ISO 9001
  • Documentation: dimensional certificates, nondestructive testing (N.D.), pressure tests, roughness certificates; support for FAT, SAT, IQ and OQ

Benefits

  • Reliability: design and construction to URS specification
  • Certified materials: stainless and Special alloys for strength and durability
  • Standardized type: BEM, BEU, AES configurations ensure adaptability
  • Documented quality: PED, ISO 9001 and comprehensive technical certifications

Areas of application

C.L.A. condensers and heat exchangers find use in various production sectors.
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FAQ

What type of exchangers does CLA make?

CLA manufactures shell and tube exchangers, in standard configurations such as BEM, BEU, AES and equivalents.

What is the average lead time for a custom-made exchanger?

They depend on the complexity of the design and the materials chosen. The use of Special alloys may require longer lead times for procurement.

Does CLA also provide support during installation and startup?

Yes, the company supports the customer during FAT/SAT testing and can assist with plant start-up.

How much does the choice of configuration (BEM, BEU, AES, etc.) affect the performance of the exchanger?

Each configuration has specific advantages in terms of maintenance, cleanability, and process adaptability. The choice depends on the client’s URS.

 

Contact us to receive a customized proposal for your condensers or heat exchangers.

Condensate collection tanks

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Condensate collection tanks C.L.A. are equipment designed and built to customer URS specifications. Made of Stainless steel and Special alloys, they adapt
to the requirements of processes in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries, ensuring quality and reliability over time.

What they are and what they are for

Condensate collection tanks have the function of containing condensate generated in industrial processes and are designed to integrate with process equipment according to the required technical specifications. Each implementation is customized, with dedicated engineering solutions.

Specifications

  • Design on URS: sizes, configurations and accessories defined according to customer needs
  • Materials of construction: Stainless steel AISI 304, AISI 316L, AISI 904 and special alloys (HC22, HC276, SAF)
  • Configurations: tanks available in vertical or horizontal versions, made to order
  • Certifications: equipment in compliance with PED Directive (2014/68/EU), with ISO 9001 certified company quality system since 1996
  • Documentation: issuance of dimensional certificates, nondestructive testing, pressure testing, roughness and others on request

Benefits

  • Full customization according to customer specifications (URS)
  • High-quality materials for strength and durability
  • Certified compliance with PED and ISO 9001
  • Comprehensive technical documentation in support of FAT, SAT, IQ and OQ

Areas of application

Condensate collection tanks C.L.A. find use in various production departments.
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FAQ

What does “design on URS” mean for a Condensate collection tanks?

It means that tank sizes, configurations, and fittings are defined on your User Requirement Specification (URS), so the equipment is built exactly according to your plant requirements.

Can I choose a vertical or horizontal version?

Yes. Tanks are made to order and available in vertical or horizontal configurations to suit the layout and available space.

What construction materials are available?

Stainless steels AISI 304, AISI 316L, AISI 904 and, when required by the process, Special alloys such as HC22, HC276, SAF.

What technical documentation comes with the tank?

Complete documentation is available: dimensional certificates, nondestructive testing, pressure testing, roughness certificates, and reports supporting FAT, SAT, IQ, and OQ.

What certifications do the tanks meet?

The equipment complies with the PED Directive (2014/68/EU) and is supported by a UNI EN ISO 9001-certified corporate quality system.

In what areas can I use condensate collection tanks?

The tanks are used in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and cosmetics industries, with configurations developed according to URS for each specific production context.

Is it possible to customize attachments, connections and plant layout?

Yes. Designing on URS involves adapting connections, dimensions, and arrangements to the specifications of your system.
Contact us to receive a customized proposal and the most suitable configuration of your Condensate collection tanks.

Reactors

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C.L.A. Reactors are reaction vessels designed and built to URS specifications, equipped with advanced heat exchange, stirring and automation systems. Ideal for the Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food and Cosmetic sectors, they ensure safety, process control and customized customization.

What are Reactors

A reactor is a technical vessel in which a chemical or physical reaction takes place, equipped with systems for heating, cooling, and agitation of substances.

Applications in different sectors

  • Chemical industry: tailor-made plants for chemical synthesis, catalysis and transformation
  • Pharmaceutical industry: high-precision reactions for APIs and intermediates, with traceability and validation
  • Food industry: safe processes for food ingredients, with hygienic and thermal control
  • Cosmetic industry: Reactors suitable for the production of gels, creams and cosmetic solutions

Why choose C.L.A. Reactors.

  • Design on URS: customization according to flow rate, temperature, viscosity and process.
  • Selected materials: AISI 304, 316L, 904 steels and special alloys (HC22, HC276, SAF).
  • Modular heat exchange: jacket, half-pipe or inner coil.
  • Customized agitation: anchors, turbines, impellers for optimized mass transfer.
  • Integrated automation: complete skids with PLC, valves, process control instruments.
  • Certifications: PED compliance, ATEX, ISO 9001 and complete technical documentation.

Integrated Services

We offer complete engineering support: from shop floor sizing, mechanical design, FAT/SAT testing, to customer commissioning.

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Reactors for the chemical industryReactors for the pharmaceutical industryReactors for the food industry

Reactors for the cosmetics industry

FAQ

What is the difference between a chemical and a pharmaceutical reactor?

Chemical Reactors are designed to withstand extreme conditions (pressure, corrosion, aggressive reagents), while pharmaceutical Reactors prioritize hygiene, document validation, and process traceability.

What parameters are critical in choosing a reactor?

Usable volume, operating pressure and temperature, compatibility of materials of construction, type of agitation, and automation/control systems.

Can a reactor be customized on URS?

Yes, C.L.A. Reactors are sized and configured according to User Requirement Specifications (URS), with a choice of geometries, accessories and automation systems.

What certifications are required for industrial Reactors?

The main ones are PED Directive (Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU)), ATEX (explosion hazard zones) and ISO 9001 for quality. FAT, SAT, IQ and OQ are also required in pharmaceuticals.

How long is the useful life of a reactor?

Dependent on materials, operating conditions, and maintenance, Stainless steel and Special alloys Reactors can provide decades of use with preventive maintenance and periodic inspections.

Is it possible to integrate a reactor into an existing plant?

Yes, through complete skids with automation (PLC, valves, instruments) that facilitate insertion into already operational production lines.

Contact us to define together your ideal reactor configuration for your industry.

Fermentation systems

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Complete solutions for pharma, chemical and food

Our Fermentation systems transform raw materials into final solutions that can be used in the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries. Designed to customer measurements to ensure versatility, hygiene and process control, they cover the entire cycle, from the fermenter to the final stage of production.

Specifications

  • Volume: 5 – 3000 L
  • Stirring: from the top or bottom, including magnetic transmission for maintaining sterility
  • Heating/cooling: thermal jacket with recirculation and on-board steam (optional)
  • CIP/SIP: prepared and connectable to utilities or on-board
  • Control panel: semi-automatic, with PLC option, recipes, touch-screen and batch recording
  • Pumps and valves: metering, recirculation, sterile valves, sterile gas filters
  • Documentation: PED 2014/68/EU, IQ, OQ, FAT, SAT upon request
  • Approval pressures: body 1+4 bar, liner 1+3 bar

Fermentation process and control

  • Control key parameters: pH, temperature, aeration, agitation
  • Automatic recording to ensure quality and batch traceability
  • Sterile process gas filters and integrated lid lifting system
  • Possibility of integration with on-board steam generator

Applications by industry

  • Pharmaceutical: microbial and bacterial ferments, APIs, biopharmaceuticals, vitamins
  • Chemical: bioproduction of enzymes, bio-solvents, industrial intermediates
  • Food: production of yogurt, probiotics, supplements and fermented drinks

FAQ

What sizes do you cover?

From 5 L prototypes to 3000 L industrial-scale fermenters.

How is sterility guaranteed?

With magnetic stirring, sterile gas filters, CIP/SIP and certified pressure.

Can I integrate batch management with SCADA?

Yes, with PLC option and touch screen, recipe management and data storage.

Is it possible to connect it to my existing system?

Yes, compatible with plant utilities or on board machine.

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PW-WFI storage tanks

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Professional Stainless steel Custom solutions

I PW-WFI storage tanks made by C.L.A. are designed to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical, food, chemical and cosmetic industries. Made of Stainless steel with sanitary finish, they ensure maximum hygiene, safety and reliability in the treatment of purified water and water for injectables.

Specifications

  • Capacity: 10 to 30,000 liters
  • Materials: Stainless steel AISI, internal roughness < 0.5 µm
  • Shirt for heating/cooling and insulation (optional)
  • Provision for CIP/SIP systems
  • Certifications: PED 2014/68/UE, IQ, OQ, FAT, SAT
  • Exterior finish: satin, glossy or to specification
  • Internal controls: nondestructive testing, full traceability

Customizations

Each tank is fully customizable according to customer specifications. It is possible to choose:

  • Customized accessories (hatches, flanges, valves, platforms)
  • Integrated instrumentation and sensors
  • Automation through PLC and SCADA systems
  • Design on URS and plant layout

FAQ

What is the difference between PW and WFI?

PW is purified water, while WFI requires maintenance at 80-90 °C and more stringent controls. Our tanks are designed for both cases.

How is water purity guaranteed?

Through sanitary finishing, certified materials, qualified welding, and provision for CIP/SIP.

What certifications are provided?

Each tank comes with complete documentation: PED, IQ/OQ, FAT, SAT.

Is custom design possible?

Yes, we design each tank to the customer’s specific needs.

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Büchner filter for liquid separation

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Büchner CLA filters are designed for liquid/solid separation in industrial applications where reliability, safety and efficiency are needed. Based on a static filter net, these filters separate the liquid and solid phases by gently pressurizing the machine: the product is pushed through the net, resulting in a clear filtrate and a separated solid, with safe handling even for processes requiring hygiene or certification.

Specifications

  • Static filter mesh sized to specific customer requirements to ensure effective separation of liquid and solid phase.
  • Pressure operation: the product is gently pushed through the mesh, resulting in a homogeneous and safe filtration.
  • Stainless steel construction, with materials selected to ensure suitability for food, chemical, cosmetic and pharmaceutical processes.
  • Easy opening for solid extraction and filter cleaning between batches.
  • Custom configuration: capacity, diameter, clamping system and materials are adapted to the production process and characteristics of the product to be processed.
  • CIP/SIP compatibility: possibility of integration with in-line washing and sanitizing systems for maximum hygiene.
  • Complete technical documentation (upon request: material certifications, construction drawings, IQ/OQ validation).

Typical applications

  • Liquid/solid separation in industrial processes: filtration of suspensions, clarification of liquids, recovery of solid phases from batch processes.
  • Preparation of intermediate products in pharmaceutical, food, chemical and cosmetic plants.
  • Processes requiring sterile filtration, batch tracing and full traceability.

Strengths

  • Custom solutions of capacities, materials and sizes.
  • Ease of opening, emptying, and washing between batches.
  • Vertical integration into CLA processes and ease of sanitization.
  • Comprehensive support: consulting, design, documentation, and CLA after-sales service.

Request your Büchner filter now.

FAQ – Büchner filter for liquid separation CLA

What capabilities are available?

Custom solutions, from laboratory to industrial batch, according to process needs.

How does liquid/solid separation work?

The product is put under pressure in the filter chamber; the mesh retains the solid part and lets the liquid pass through.

Is it easy to clean?

Yes, the structure is designed for quick opening, solid emptying, and manual or CIP/SIP sanitization.

Can materials and dimensions be customized?

Of course, each CLA filter is custom in capacity, diameter and materials according to the product processed.

Are there any certifications available?

Yes, CLA can provide material certifications, drawings, audit documentation, and IQ/OQ validation upon request.

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Drum handling column for solids and powders

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Drum Handling

Drum handling column for solids and powders

The CLA Drum handling column is a solution designed to customer specifications, ideal for the safe lifting and positioning of drums containing solids or powders in the Food, Chemical and Pharmaceutical sectors.

Official CLA technical details

  • Lifting capacity: 10 to 2,500 kg, configurable according to plant needs.
  • Lifting height: up to 6,000 mm.
  • Vertical movement: up-down, for transferring drums to different working heights.
  • Rotation: possible in both horizontal and vertical axes, depending on unloading and layout needs.
  • Custom structure made to fit the layout and constraints of the plant.
  • Materials: Stainless steel, suitable for the hygienic standards required in different industries.

Applications

  • Safe and precise handling of drums containing powders, bulk solids or granulates.
  • Lifting, positioning and, on request, rotation of the drum to facilitate dosing or discharging into hoppers, mixers, dissolvers.
  • Ergonomic handling of drums in food, chemical and pharmaceutical environments.

Strengths

  • Custom solutions for capacity, height and type of movement required.
  • Maximum safety and reliability in transferring drums of solids and powders.
  • Stainless steel sturdy structure, easily integrated into CLA systems.
  • Design and implementation according to specific process and layout requirements.
  • CLA support: from initial consultation to installation and after-sales support.

Request your CLA Drum handling column for solids and powders and optimize safety in your process area.

FAQ – Drum handling column CLA

What is the available range?

The column can be configured from 10 to 2,500 kg according to production needs.

What height can the lift reach?

Up to 6,000 mm in height.

Is it possible to rotate the stem?

Yes, the column can be equipped with rotation on a horizontal or vertical axis, depending on the need of the process.

Is this a standard solution?

No, each CLA column is custom-designed and manufactured.

Are the materials suitable for food or pharmaceutical?

Yes, the structure is Stainless steel, easily washable and suitable for food and pharma sectors.

Can I supplement it with other CLA plants?

Yes, the design is done to facilitate integration with existing hoppers, mixers or systems.

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Mobile preparation units creams and gels

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Mobile preparation units

Mobile mixing unit for creams/gel

CLA mobile units for mixing creams and gels are designed to ensure texture quality, total hygiene and control at every stage of the process. They are the ideal solution for the needs of industries where the processing of dense, high-viscosity products requires precision and safety: pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food sectors.

Applications by industry

  • Pharmaceutical: production of medical creams, sterile gels, ointments and ointments; guaranteed batch traceability, dedicated recipes and maximum safety for microbiological risk processes.
  • Cosmetic: preparation of face/body creams, moisturizing gels, styling products, high viscosity pastes. Uniformity of texture, rapid cleansing between formulations, superior aesthetic finishes.
  • Food: processing of sweet creams, thick sauces, ice cream and dessert bases, food pastes and fillings. Automation, viscosity control and CIP/SIP sanitization ensure safe processes and consistent quality.

Technical details of CLA units for creams/gel

  • Capacities from 10 to 350 L: solutions for laboratory, pilot and small batch production.
  • Agitation designed for high viscosities: magnetic or shaft agitation from above, with the possibility of dedicated scrapers and paddles to maintain homogeneity without altering texture.
  • Recipe management and batch tracing: PLC/HMI, save, recall, print process data.
  • Precise thermal control: heating/cooling jacket, heating elements, recirculation pump to maintain temperature constancy and texture.
  • GMP/Food grade mobile structure: stainless steel AISI 304/316 trolley, load cells, automatic lid lifting, no dead zone.
  • Integrable CIP/SIP sanitization for safe, fast and residue-free cleaning between different batches.
  • Certified pressures: 1+4 bar body, 1+3 bar jacket (PED 2014/68/EU).
  • Complete documentation: PED, IQ/OQ, FAT/SAT, material certification.
  • Optional accessories: heating elements, vacuum/recirculation pumps, touch panel, pneumatic lifting, advanced reporting.

Why choose a CLA mobile unit for cream/gel mixing?

  • Total control over batch, recipe, and process parameters through advanced automation.
  • Real mobility: ease of moving between departments and plants, handling small batches or pilot production.
  • Perfect hygiene: CIP/SIP, dead zone-free design and full stainless steel structure, also ideal for food.
  • Total configurability for accessories, agitation type, interface and software functionality.
  • End-to-end support: design, validation, training, and CLA technical assistance.

Request your mobile cream/gel mixing unit and take your production to new standards of safety and quality.

FAQ – Mobile mixing unit for CLA creams/gel

What kinds of products can I process?

Medical creams, gels, ointments, pastes, ointments, dense cosmetic products, sweet creams and food bases.

What capacities are available?

From 10 to 350 L, perfect for laboratory, pilot or small industrial batches.

How does cleaning between batches occur?

With integrable CIP/SIP, no dead zone and fast time to change formula.

Is mixing suitable for very dense products?

Yes, our systems are designed for high viscosities, with custom agitators and scraper option.

Can I track recipes and print reports?

Certainly, each unit is equipped with PLC/HMI for saving, recalling and printing data.

Are certifications and documents available for audit?

Yes: PED, IQ/OQ, FAT/SAT, materials certification.

Are the units customizable?

Each CLA preparer is custom designed for accessories, software and options according to the intended use.

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Where the process takes shape

We support you in designing and building the plant that best suits your needs. Precision, experience and Custom solutions from the first meeting to delivery.

Contact us for a consultation

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