BIFV020-400 Bolondi Rotary Tank Head | 5800 PSI

Bolondi BIFV020-400 Rotary Jet Tank Cleaning Head

Compact, high-impact 5,800 PSI rotary cleaner for confined vessels

• The Bolondi BIFV020-400 is a compact, high-pressure rotary jet cleaning head engineered in
  Reggio Emilia, Italy for process operators who need maximum cleaning force inside tight, restricted tank
  geometries.
• Rated to 5,800 PSI (400 bar), this stainless steel unit uses a water-driven turbine to rotate
  its spray arms, projecting high-velocity, focused jets in a full 360° coverage pattern.
• The compact form factor allows insertion through small manways and nozzles while still delivering the impact
  normally associated with much larger tank-cleaning systems.
• Ideal for chemical reactors, paint tanks, adhesive mixers, storage drums, IBC totes, and vertical vessels where
  access is limited and contamination is heavy or baked-on.
• By replacing manual scraping, static spray balls, and flood rinses with controlled rotary jets, the BIFV020-400
  turns tank cleaning into a repeatable, measurable process step instead of a downtime penalty.

What this means for your operation

Throughput, safety, and consistency gains

• Time efficiency: High-impact rotary jets accelerate CIP and wash cycles, reducing tank
  turnaround time between batches or product changes.
• Operator safety: Automated internal cleaning minimizes or eliminates confined-space entry,
  reducing exposure to chemicals, vapors, and fall hazards.
• Coverage assurance: Full 360° rotation ensures that the spray pattern
  reaches domed roofs, sidewalls, corners, and difficult-to-access transitions with minimal shadowing.
• Cleaning power: Concentrated jets at up to 5,800 PSI remove hardened coatings, cured product
  residues, scale, and adhesive films that defeat low-pressure spray systems.
• Resource savings: Targeted, high-energy impact allows shorter cycle times and reduced water
  and detergent consumption compared to open flooding or manual washdown.
• Repeatable results: Once flow, pressure, and cycle time are set, the BIFV020-400 delivers
  consistent cleaning outcomes from shift to shift and batch to batch.

Performance specs (quick reference)

Operating envelope and cleaning behavior

• Maximum pressure: 5,800 PSI (400 bar) when used with correctly rated pumps and hoses.
• Spray coverage: full 360° interior rotation for tank and vessel cleaning.
• Drive mechanism: internal water-powered turbine; no external motor or gearbox required.
• Construction: stainless steel body and arms for chemical and corrosion resistance.
• Cleaning function: dense, rotating jets deliver mechanical impact plus hydraulic flushing to
  remove cured coatings, chemical scale, oils, adhesives, and heavy grease.
• Target vessel types: small to medium tanks, reactors, vertical vessels, drums, and enclosed
  process containers used in batch or continuous production.
• Typical duty: integrated into fixed CIP loops, mobile wash skids, and dedicated tank cleaning
  stations.

BIFV020-400 Build and materials (made to last)

Stainless construction for aggressive environments

• Corrosion-resistant stainless steel body withstands contact with many process chemicals,
  cleaning agents, and washdown solutions used in industrial tank service.
• High-precision internal turbine components are engineered for smooth, balanced rotation to prevent stalling and
  uneven coverage.
• Reinforced seals and bearings are selected for high-pressure, high-duty cycles, supporting long service intervals
  under continuous plant operation.
• Compact housing and arm geometry allow installation through relatively small ports while still maintaining jet
  stand-off distances needed for impact.
• Designed to operate in environments with elevated temperature, chemical exposure, and frequent CIP or wash cycles.
• Simple, robust internal architecture keeps the number of wear components low, making inspection and rebuilds
  straightforward for maintenance teams.

Benefits and differentiators

Why specify the BIFV020-400

• Extreme power in tight spaces: delivers 400-bar cleaning performance in vessels where larger
  rotary heads physically cannot be installed.
• Automation-ready design: integrates cleanly with automated CIP sequences, recipe control, and
  batch documentation.
• Reduced manual labor: minimizes hand lancing, brushing, and confined-space entry, freeing
  skilled operators for higher-value tasks.
• Balanced operation: precision machining limits vibration and side loading on tank nozzles and
  support hardware.
• Full 360° coverage: continuous rotation significantly reduces unwashed “shadow” areas
  compared to fixed spray balls or single-direction lances.
• Predictable supply chain: typically supplied on a made-to-order basis, with air freight or
  standard cargo options to match project timelines.

Industries and applications

BIFV020-400 Bolondi Rotary Tank Head | 5800 PSI

• Oil and gas: cleaning chemical tanks, separation vessels, slop tanks, and storage drums
  contaminated with heavy hydrocarbons and solids.
• Coatings and paints: removal of cured paints, resins, pigments, and adhesive residues from
  mixers, kettles, and day tanks.
• Chemical manufacturing: neutralization and washout of aggressive compounds between campaigns
  or product changes.
• Pharmaceutical and biotech: cleaning compact reactors and vessels where consistent, verifiable
  coverage is required as part of GMP practices.
• Food and beverage (special duty): high-challenge applications such as oils, syrups, and
  sticky residues where conventional low-pressure CIP struggles.
• General industrial processing: adhesive blending, ink production, specialty chemicals, and
  similar high-fouling services.

Integration, setup, and maintenance

How to deploy and keep BIFV020-400 running

• Install through an appropriately sized tank port, sanitary ferrule, or dedicated cleaning lance connection with
  correct mechanical support.
• Connect to a high-pressure pumping system capable of supplying the required flow and up to 5,800 PSI
  at the nozzle while respecting all component ratings.
• Verify free rotation at low pressure before ramping to full operating pressure; confirm that the rotation pattern
  provides complete internal coverage.
• After chemical or detergent cycles, flush with clean water to remove residual product and cleaning agents from the
  internal turbine and jets.
• Incorporate periodic inspection of turbine bearings, seals, and jet orifices into the plant’s preventive
  maintenance schedule.
• Store the cleaning head in a clean, dry location or dedicated fixture when not installed to avoid accidental damage
  to arms, jets, and connection threads.

BIFV020-400 Bolondi Rotary Tank Head | 5800 PSI

Standard supply scope

• Bolondi BIFV020-400 stainless steel rotary tank-cleaning head, factory assembled and tested.
• Standard threaded process connection suitable for integration into CIP manifolds or dedicated wash lines.
• Basic installation, operation, and maintenance guidance to support commissioning and ongoing service.