Precision Installation at Major Brewer
35,000 Litres: One Tight Fit
35,000 Litres, One Tight Fit: Able Engineering Delivers Precision Installation at Major Brewery
A complex, large-scale CIP installation completed without structural alterations. Proving that smart engineering beats tight constraints.
Able Engineering has successfully completed a highly complex turnkey installation at a major UK brewery, delivering a 35,000-litre final rinse and recovery rinse tank as part of a fully bespoke Clean-in-Place (CIP) system.
From initial concept through to final commissioning, the project was managed entirely in-house covering design, manufacture, logistics, and installation. The result is a high-performance, space-optimised solution that enhances process efficiency while overcoming significant on-site constraints.
Engineering Around the Challenge
One of the defining challenges of this project was access.
The tank was designed to maximise capacity at 35,000 litres and needed to be installed within an existing plant room with extremely restricted entry points. Rather than requiring costly and disruptive structural modifications, Able Engineering applied a “top and tail” installation method, allowing the vessel to pass cleanly through a tight doorway without removing walls or doors.
This approach required precise planning, dimensional accuracy, and close coordination across design, fabrication, and installation teams. The payoff: a seamless install with zero impact on the building structure.
Turnkey Delivery, Start to Finish
Able Engineering designed and manufactured the full CIP set alongside the rinse and recovery tank, ensuring total system compatibility and performance optimisation. Every element was engineered with hygiene, durability, and operational efficiency in mind, key requirements within brewery environments.
The tank itself was transported under escort from Able’s workshop to site, reflecting both its scale and the level of logistical planning involved. Once on-site, the installation was executed with precision, ensuring alignment with existing systems and minimal disruption to operations.
Built for Performance and Practicality
The final rinse and recovery rinse tank plays a critical role in improving water efficiency and process sustainability within the CIP cycle. By capturing and reusing rinse water, the system reduces waste while maintaining the high hygiene standards required in brewing.
At the same time, the project demonstrates Able Engineering’s ability to:
Deliver large scale fabrications without compromising on site constraints
Execute complex installations in operational environments
Provide fully integrated, turnkey solutions from design to commissioning
Solve problems with practical, cost effective engineering thinking
Precision Where It Matters Most
This project is a clear example of what sets Able Engineering apart, combining technical expertise with real-world problem solving.
When faced with tight spaces, complex logistics, and high-performance requirements, the team delivered a solution that worked first time, without compromise.
Because in environments where every millimetre counts, precision isn’t optional, it’s everything.