Food & Beverage Solutions
Custom cleaning with food safety in mind
We adapt heavy-duty industrial cleaning systems into sanitation-compliant solutions for conveyors, tanks, heat exchangers, and more — delivering repeatable cleaning with minimal downtime.
Conveyor Belts & Oven Conveyors
Automated cleaning systems for flat, mesh, and oven conveyors that reduce downtime and labor.
A food processor challenged us: “Can you clean our conveyor belts without shutting down for hours?” We adapted the reliability of our Blastrack systems into a sanitation-compliant conveyor cleaner. The result: automated, repeatable cleaning cycles for flat, mesh, and oven conveyors with dramatically reduced downtimes and predictable outcomes.
Problem
Conveyor belts and oven conveyors require frequent deep cleaning that traditionally demands long shutdowns, inconsistent results, and heavy manual labor. A food processor asked us to deliver a method that would avoid hours of lost production.
Solution
We took the proven mechanics of our Blastrack systems and re-engineered every element for food production: sanitation-rated materials, gentler spray patterns, and automated control logic. The system performs controlled, repeatable cleaning cycles for flat belts, mesh belts, and oven conveyors while protecting belt materials and surfaces.
Benefits
- Automated cleaning that's safe for product contact surfaces
- Adjustable jet patterns and pressure for delicate or high-temp belts
- Reduced downtime and labor for deep cleans
- More consistent hygiene and process validation
“We optimized everything — seals, materials, jet patterns — to create a food-grade cleaning system capable of meeting FDA, USDA, and sanitation standards.”
The "manway cannon" enables effective hands-free cleaning for confined spaces, and can be adapted to specific job requirements.
“High-temperature hands-free cleaning engineered to remove carbonized deposits without surface damage.”
Roasters, Ovens & Cooking Chambers
Non-destructive oven cleaning that preserves surfaces, improves hygiene, and reduces manual entry.
A roastery asked: “Can your tools for removing carbonized reactor deposits be adapted to clean our ovens safely?” We reverse-engineered high-temp industrial tools and robotics into a food-safe system that removes baked-on sugars, burnt oils, and proteins without damaging oven surfaces — delivering precision, power, and predictability for food-processing equipment.
Problem
Roasters and ovens accumulate stubborn, high-temperature residues (caramelized sugars, burnt oils, protein film) that are difficult to remove without harsh methods or putting maintenance personnel at risk. A roastery wanted an approach that cleaned thoroughly without harming oven interiors or stopping production for long periods.
Solution
We adapted high-temperature-resistant tools and robotic handling from our industrial cleaning lineup, redesigning seals, materials, and motion profiles for food-processing environments. The result is a food-safe, non-destructive oven-cleaning system that uses controlled spray patterns, thermal-resistant tooling, and robotic reach to remove baked-on residues while protecting surfaces and safety-critical components.
Tanks, Vessels & Mixers
Food-grade tank cleaners that deliver sanitation-compliant, non-destructive cleaning for food and beverage containers.
A food manufacturer asked: “We need a completely food-grade tank cleaner — can you build one?” We re-engineered seals, materials, spray patterns, and finishes from our industrial systems to create a sanitation-compliant tank and vessel cleaner that removes residues without risking contamination or equipment damage.
Problem
Roasters and ovens accumulate stubborn, high-temperature residues (caramelized sugars, burnt oils, protein film) that are difficult to remove without harsh methods or putting maintenance personnel at risk. A roastery wanted an approach that cleaned thoroughly without harming oven interiors or stopping production for long periods.
Solution
We adapted high-temperature-resistant tools and robotic handling from our industrial cleaning lineup, redesigning seals, materials, and motion profiles for food-processing environments. The result is a food-safe, non-destructive oven-cleaning system that uses controlled spray patterns, thermal-resistant tooling, and robotic reach to remove baked-on residues while protecting surfaces and safety-critical components.
Benefits
- Effective removal of product residues while maintaining sanitation compliance
- Tunable spray patterns and nozzle geometry for hard-to-reach spots and baffles
- Options for mixers, agitators, and existing vessel access points
Piping Systems & Process Lines
“Your tools clean 40-foot refinery pipes — what about our food lines?”
Food-processing piping has tight bends, narrow bores, and product residues that can cause cross-contamination and downtime.
A beverage processor asked if our high-pressure flex-lance tools used in chemical plants could be adapted for syrup and ingredient lines.
That sparked the development of food-safe, high-precision pipe-cleaning tools tailored for small-diameter food and beverage piping — maintaining flow, improving hygiene, and reducing manual disassembly. An industrial solution transformed into a sanitation breakthrough.
Heat Exchangers & Cooling Systems
“If you can clean refinery heat exchangers, could you help with ours?”
Heat exchangers in food plants — especially plate and tubular designs — foul just like industrial exchangers, but require gentler, food-safe handling. A dairy processor came to us struggling with fouled plates and inconsistent cleaning. Their question:
“Can you give us exchanger cleaning without damaging plates or risking contamination?”
Using our refinery-grade exchanger technology as the foundation, the Solutions Group engineered non-destructive, food-grade heat exchanger cleaning tools that maintain sanitation and performance. Industrial durability, food-industry compliance.
Blenders, Grinders & Mechanical Equipment
“You clean crushers in mining… can you clean grinders in food?”
Blenders, grinders, and mechanical mixers in food production face similar problems as industrial machinery — trapped residues, sticky buildup, and hard-to-reach internal surfaces.
A major protein processor approached us after learning we had automated cleaning for mining and manufacturing equipment. Their request was clear:
“We need a way to clean grinders without sending workers inside with hoses.”
The Solutions Group engineered custom mechanical-equipment cleaning tools that deliver targeted high-pressure cleaning while protecting food-contact surfaces and reducing manual intervention.
Safety-first innovation, translated into the food world.
Hoppers, Bins & Material Handling Systems
“If you can clean large industrial vessels, can you clean our ingredient hoppers?”
Hoppers and bins in food plants — handling powders, grains, spices, toppings, sugar, flour, cheese, chocolate — often require deep cleaning but offer limited access. A large bakery brought us a challenge after seeing our solutions for large industrial silos:
“Can we automate cleaning for our ingredient bins?”
Adapting industrial hopper-cleaning technology into a sanitation-grade, food-safe system, the Solutions Group delivered automated cleaning for bins, totes, chutes, and material handling systems. Consistency, safety, and speed — built for modern food factories.
Partnerships that work
The safety and efficiency benefits of automated methods for industrial cleaning demonstrate why these are quickly becoming standards of operation. We believe that successful adoption of automated technologies requires a partnership between service providers, asset owners, and manufacturers of waterblasting equipment.
StoneAge Solutions can help asset owners understand the benefits of adopting automated waterblasting solutions and help industrial cleaning service providers improve their effectiveness by successfully engaging plants. We partner with all parties to provide job assessments, on-site plant visits, presentations, and live demonstrations of hands-free, automated equipment.