Trade press release
GEA introduces serviceable tank cleaners for more sustainable operations
February 18, 2025
GEA has expanded its tank cleaning portfolio with two serviceable models, making industrial cleaning more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable.
GEA has expanded its tank cleaning portfolio with two serviceable models, making industrial cleaning more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. Source: GEA/ Manfred Witt
The new service kits extend the lifespan of free-rotating and slow-rotating cleaners used in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries – equipment that previously required full replacement after years of use. This initiative is part of GEA’s broader service strategy, aimed at reducing waste and improving operational efficiency for plant operators.
Repair instead of replace
To enable on-site servicing of key wear parts such as seals and bearings, GEA engineers have redesigned the Turbodisc and Turbo SSB cleaner series. Maintenance requires no special tools or training. The dedicated GEA service kits include all necessary replacement parts: a wedge lock washer, seal ring, and bush for Turbodisc cleaners; a washer and shaft bearing for Turbo SSB cleaners. This simplifies maintenance, reduces downtime, and ensures continuous operation.
GEA service kits contain replacement parts for GEA’s tank cleaner series, allowing plant operators to perform on-site maintenance using standard tools. For Turbodisc cleaners (left), the kit includes a wedge lock washer, seal ring, and bush, while for Turbo SSB cleaners (right), it consists of a washer and shaft bearing. Source: GEA
Cutting downtime and costs
A faulty cleaner previously meant significant production delays, as ordering a replacement could take up to two weeks. “With the new service kits, our customers can now handle repairs themselves in just a few days,” says Jana Zimpel, Product Sales Manager for Cleaning Technology at GEA’s Separation and Flow Technologies division. The kits are shipped within two to three days – at a fraction of the cost of a new unit.
Extending lifespan for greater sustainability
Serviceability is a key step toward more sustainable industrial operations. Instead of discarding entire units due to wear, plant operators can now replace small components, significantly reducing material waste. “This approach helps businesses lower costs while improving their environmental footprint through smarter resource use,” says Zimpel.
Fanny Foerster
About GEA
GEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. For instance, every second pharma separator for essential healthcare products such as vaccines or novel biopharmaceuticals is produced by GEA. In food, every fourth package of pasta or every third chicken nugget are processed with GEA technology.
With more than 18,000 employees, the group generated sales of about EUR 5.5 billion in more than 150 countries in the 2025 fiscal year. GEA plants, processes, components and services enhance the efficiency and sustainability of customers’ production. They contribute significantly to the reduction of CO2 emissions, plastic usage and food waste. In doing so, GEA makes a key contribution toward a sustainable future, in line with the company’s purpose: ”Engineering for a better world.”
GEA is listed on the German MDAX, the European STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also a constituent of the leading sustainability indices DAX 50 ESG, MSCI Global Sustainability and Dow Jones Best-in-Class World.
