Tank, Bottle and Equipment Cleaners
ACCA wine and beverage industry cleaners are developed to remove tartrate deposits, organic residues, casein, grease, limescale and process contamination from tanks, bottle washers, pipelines, microfiltration systems and production equipment. Liquid and powder, alkaline and acidic, foaming and non-foaming products help establish comprehensive cleaning programmes in wineries, juice plants, alcoholic-beverage facilities and bottling operations.
Regular cleaning of tanks, pipelines, bottle washers and filling equipment is essential for product quality and process reliability in wine and beverage production. Tartrate, sugar, yeast, protein, casein, clarification agents, pigments and mineral deposits may accumulate on production surfaces.
Potassium bitartrate deposits, commonly known as wine scale or cream of tartar, can form hard layers in tanks, pipelines and heat exchangers. These deposits may not be removed effectively using water or general-purpose cleaners.
Alkaline products help dissolve organic contamination and tartrate deposits, while acidic cleaners remove limescale and mineral residues. Non-foaming products are preferred for closed-loop circulation because they support pump performance and contact between the cleaning solution and equipment surfaces.
The ACCA range includes liquid and powder tartrate removers for circulation cleaning, a potassium-hydroxide-based alternative, an alkaline bottle-washer detergent, descaler, chlorinated equipment cleaner, floor-care products and a dedicated cleaner for microfiltration cartridges.
Products
REMOTAR LIQUID
A liquid alkaline cleaner developed to remove tartrate and organic residues from tanks and processing equipment. It contains emulsifiers, sequestering agents and corrosion inhibitors.
Its concentrated, non-foaming formulation is suitable for circulation cleaning of tanks, pipelines and equipment. Its liquid format simplifies automatic dosing and solution preparation.
REMOTAR DG
A potassium-hydroxide-based cleaner for tartrate and organic residues that does not contain caustic soda. It is developed to work effectively at low concentrations.
It helps remove cream-of-tartar deposits, clarification residues, casein and other organic contamination. It can be considered where a potassium-hydroxide-based alternative to sodium hydroxide is preferred.
REMOTAR SPECIAL
A super-concentrated powder alkaline tartrate cleaner developed for circulation cleaning of tanks and production equipment.
It contains emulsifiers, sequestering agents and corrosion inhibitors. Its non-foaming characteristics make it suitable for closed-loop cleaning systems.
DETERMAT P 45 LIQUIDO
A complete alkaline cleaner containing sequestering agents, developed for bottle-washing machines. It is formulated to provide effective cleaning under different water-hardness conditions.
It can be used in spray, immersion and tunnel bottle washers. It helps remove organic contamination, label residues and process deposits from bottles.
ENO-ANTICAL SPECIAL
An inhibited acidic cleaner developed to remove limescale and mineral deposits from wine and beverage equipment.
It contains buffered acids and non-foaming surfactants. It provides effective scale removal while supporting controlled cleaning of compatible surfaces.
ENOVAS LIQUIDO
A highly concentrated chlorinated alkaline product developed for cleaning stainless-steel containers, machinery and tanks in wineries.
It combines cleaning, deodorising and sanitizing support. It helps remove organic residues and provides thorough cleaning of production equipment.
ENO-GRES CLEANER
An acidic floor cleaner and restorer developed for industrial ceramic and stoneware floors in wineries.
It is effective on aged and embedded contamination and helps remove forklift tyre marks. It can be used manually or in floor-cleaning machines.
ENO-GRES FLOOR
A concentrated acidic product developed to clean and restore industrial floors. It helps remove aged and embedded contamination.
The ACCA catalogue describes it as safe on different materials. Compatibility testing is nevertheless recommended on acid-sensitive natural stone, metals and coated surfaces.
ENO-MICROCLEAN
An alkaline cleaning and sanitizing product developed for microfiltration systems in wine and beverage plants. Its strong sequestering action helps remove process residues from filter cartridges.
It cleans microfiltration cartridges and supports restoration of their performance. The ACCA catalogue describes it as safe on membranes and supports. Compatibility with the actual membrane type and equipment-manufacturer recommendations must be confirmed.
What Is Wine Scale?
Wine scale consists mainly of potassium bitartrate crystals formed when naturally occurring tartaric acid combines with potassium. During production and storage, these crystals may form hard deposits on tanks, pipelines and equipment surfaces.
Wine-scale deposits may cause:
- Rough surfaces inside tanks and pipelines
- Increased adhesion of organic contamination
- More difficult cleaning and rinsing
- Reduced heat-transfer efficiency
- Deposits around filters and valves
- More difficult microbiological control
- Carryover between production batches
A suitable alkaline tartrate remover helps dissolve these crystals and remove them from the surface.
Recommended General Cleaning Sequence
1. Gross Residue Removal
Grapes, pomace, yeast and other solid residues are physically removed from tanks and equipment.
2. Pre-rinsing
Surfaces are rinsed using water of suitable quality and temperature. Process residues should not be allowed to dry onto surfaces.
3. Alkaline Cleaning
REMOTAR LIQUID, REMOTAR DG or REMOTAR SPECIAL is selected according to the type of tartrate and organic contamination. Concentration, temperature and circulation time are established from the technical data sheet.
4. Intermediate Rinsing
The alkaline product and dissolved residues are completely removed.
5. Acid Cleaning
ENO-ANTICAL SPECIAL is used where limescale or mineral deposits are present. Acid products must not be mixed with alkaline or chlorinated chemicals.
6. Rinsing
The system is thoroughly rinsed with water of suitable quality.
7. Sanitizing
A suitable sanitizer is applied according to the production programme and facility procedure.
8. Final Inspection
Tanks, pipelines, seals, valves and filter surfaces are inspected for residues. Production should not start until the required measurement and rinse-verification procedures are completed.
Main Application Areas
- Wine-production tanks
- Fermentation and storage vessels
- Pipelines and pumps
- Valves and fittings
- Bottle-washing machines
- Spray and tunnel washing systems
- Immersion bottle washers
- Filling and packaging equipment
- Microfiltration systems
- Filter cartridges and membranes
- Heat exchangers
- Stainless-steel production equipment
- Winery and beverage-plant floors
- Separators and processing machinery
- Juice and alcoholic-beverage facilities
Key Benefits
- Helps remove tartrate and organic residues
- Offers liquid and powder alternatives
- Suitable for circulation and non-foaming cleaning
- Provides an acidic solution for limescale and mineral deposits
- Supports bottle washing under different water-hardness conditions
- Helps clean stainless-steel tanks and machinery
- Supports restoration of microfiltration-cartridge performance
- Helps remove aged floor contamination and forklift marks
- Includes products suitable for automatic dosing and machine application
- Enables cleaning programmes dedicated to wine and beverage production
Product Selection
REMOTAR LIQUID can be selected where a liquid, automatically dosed, non-foaming tartrate cleaner is required.
REMOTAR DG can be considered where a caustic-soda-free, potassium-hydroxide-based product is preferred.
REMOTAR SPECIAL can be used in circulation systems where a highly concentrated powder product is required.
DETERMAT P 45 LIQUIDO is suitable for bottle washers operating under changing water-hardness conditions.
ENO-ANTICAL SPECIAL can be used for limescale and mineral residues, while ENOVAS LIQUIDO can be considered for chlorinated alkaline cleaning of stainless-steel tanks.
ENO-GRES CLEANER or ENO-GRES FLOOR can be used for floor cleaning, while ENO-MICROCLEAN is designed for microfiltration cartridges.
The following criteria should be considered:
- Whether the residue is tartrate, organic contamination or mineral scale
- Tank and equipment construction material
- Seal, membrane and elastomer compatibility
- Manual, spray, immersion or circulation application
- Foam-control requirements
- Water hardness
- Operating temperature and contact time
- Liquid or powder preference
- Automatic-dosing capability
- Subsequent sanitizing and rinsing stages
Application and Safety Statement
Alkaline, chlorinated and acidic products may have strong chemical action. They must not be used without reviewing the latest technical data sheet and safety data sheet.
Mixing chlorinated products with acids can release toxic chlorine gas. ENOVAS LIQUIDO and ENO-ANTICAL SPECIAL must never be combined in the same tank or in a system that has not been thoroughly rinsed.
Chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, face protection and suitable protective clothing should be used. Confined-space entry procedures must be followed whenever entry into a tank is required.
After cleaning, chemical residues must be completely removed with water of suitable quality. Verification should be carried out according to facility procedures before production resumes.