Hodge Clemco has sold two specially
adapted IBIX blast machines to
Kellogg’s in Manchester to help with
maintenance of its cornflake ovens.

Each oven typically toasts 1t of
cereal an hour at about 300°C. Ovens
are shut for maintenance every four
weeks. Part of the procedure involves
deep-cleaning the inside of the
ovens, which are 8m long x 2m high,
to remove residue and small particles.

The IBIX machines are easier to
use than Kellogg’s previous method,
and the sodium bicarbonate abrasive
automatically flashes off when the
ovens are heated. Compact and light
weight, the machines are easily moved
into position. Blast and air control
hoses are light and convenient, and
air pressure can be adjusted from 0.2
to 7 bar to control abrasive output.

Cleaning each oven now takes 45min,
half the time previously taken.