ASCEPTIC PIPELINE PIG WITH IDENTIFICATION MEANS

摘要

A pipeline pig (5) for cleaning pipelines (6) and/or for recovering products from a pipeline is disclosed. The pipeline pig (5) comprises at least one radiofrequency identification tag (4a, 4b) as a means for identification and for the sending, receiving and storing of data. The pipeline pig (5) may be used in pipeline systems used for the production of sterile food or phaimaceutical products.

主权项

1. A pipeline pig for cleaning a pipeline or for product recovery comprising an axially symmetrical, elongate main body of solid material shaped to have at least two axially spaced sealing surfaces for sealing the pig against the interior surface of the pipeline, characterised in that the pig comprises at least one radiofrequency identification tag fully encased within the solid material of the main body.