Bracton Industries – Chemicals & Beer Systems

The four key components to the beer line cleaning process that determine the level of hygiene achieved as specified by the major breweries:

1. Chemical Contact Time with Beer Lines – Laboratory research indicates beerline cleaing should be conducted for an minimum of two hours. deviation from this minimum contact time, may cause inconsistent results.
2. Frequency of Beer Line Cleans - Beerlines should be carried out once a week to ensure clean beer lines, this is paramount for warmer regions.
3. Chemical Used – There are a variety of beerline cleaners on the market, for best results every time we recommend the use of Bracton DP1 & DP2 two part beerline cleaner. The Bracton DP1 & DP2 two part beer line cleaning process has consistently outperformed the alternatives for over thirty five years, majority of Australian Hotels & Clubs cannot be wrong! Bracton DP2 provides superior bacteria kill rate and sanitation over single part cleaners. In areas where a single part beerline cleaner is preferred use Bracton Twin.
   NOTE: Both Bracton beerline cleaning processes are brewery approved for weekly cleaning and it is unnecessary to switch between beerline cleaners, for more information contact Bracton or your local draught beer technician.
4. Type of beer – Each type of beer is formulated differently and therefore some beers cause greater build up in beer lines than others. A weekly beer line clean ensures consistency across all beer types.

For specific information on beerline cleaning processes, consult our knowledgebase, contact the Bracton hotline or your beers supplier.

Bracton DP1 & DP2 Brewery Approved Beerline Cleaner is Australian Hotel & Clubs preferred beer line cleaner ensuring clean beer lines every week. Available in a range of sizes to suit your venue. Bracton DP1 & DP2 can be used for beer line recovery cleans, contact your draught beer technician or Bracton for more information on performing a line recovery clean.

Product Data Sheet – Bracton DP1 Beer Line Cleaner
Product Data Sheet – Bracton DP2 Beer Line Cleaner

BEERLINE CLEANER PACK SIZES
Bracton DP1 3x5Lt Carton 15Lt Drum 24Lt Drum
Bracton DP2 3x5Lt Carton 15Lt Drum 24Lt Drum
Bracton DP1 & DP2 Sets 10Lt Set (2 x 5Lt), 10Lt Handypak Set (10 x 1Lt),  20Lt Set (4 x 5Lt)

 

Bracton Twin Brewery Approved Single Part Beerline Cleaner suitable for use in colder regions with low levels of beer line build up.

Product Data Sheet – Bracton Twin Beer Line Cleaner

ONE PART BEERLINE CLEANING PACK SIZES
Bracton Twin 10Lt Set (10x1Lt),  15Lt Drum

The Bracton Beer Line Mixing System is the industry standard in safety and efficiency in beer line cleaning. When connected to water supply, the dispenser operates without electricity, using water pressure as the power source. As water flows through, it activates the dispenser drawing the correct mixture of DP1 and DP2 cleaning solution (accurate to 0.1%) into the beer lines and towards the beer taps.

The Bracton Beer Line Mixing System increases efficiency by mixing the correct amount of cleaning solution (no wastage) and reducing labour requirements (no setup time). This enhances safety precautions by eliminating a staff contact point with chemicals and pressurised vessels.

OPTIONS
Bracton Dual Mixing System Suitable for use with Bracton DP1 & DP2 Beerline Cleaner
Bracton Single Mixing System Suitable for use with Bracton TWIN Beerline Cleaner

Bracton Test Papers – A simple method of testing when Beerline Cleaner is present. Paper turns blue in alkaline solutions, a must for safety. USAGE: After performing normal brewery cleaning process and flushing, test for alkalinity by taking a pink test paper and wetting it with beerline flush water from tap. If it changes to a bluish colour, then continue flushing with water and retest until paper stays pink. Pink colour on the testing paper means it is safe to remove signs.

PACK SIZE
Bracton Test Papers 200 Strip Pack

Meet your occupational health and safety requirements with a Bracton PPE set containing suitable PVC gloves and goggles for manual handling of any hazardous chemicals.

Bracton USP Grade Long Life Glycol with FDA approved preservative and corrosion control has five times the life span of standard USP Grade Propylene glycol. Bractons’ special formulation ensures your system remains hygienic and corrosion free for longer. Ideal for food

Suitable for use in beverage cooling systems, food processing, laser systems, wineries, engineering and other heat transfer applications. Click here to read more information on efficient heat transfer.

Product Data Sheet – Bracton Long Life Propylene Glycol

PACK SIZES
Bracton USP Grade Long Life Propylene Glycol 3 x 5Kg Carton 25Kg Drum 215Kg, 1000Kg IBC 

PROTECTS HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEMS FROM EXCESSIVE WEAR

Propylene Glycol is an excellent heat transfer liquid with low toxicity, suitable for food grade applications such as beverage cooling and food processing. One drawback is that Propylene Glycol has an average shelf life of twelve months from date of manufacture, when stored in accordance with PG manufacturers guidelines (below 40C and away from UV light sources). Given that Propylene Glycol is for the most part imported into Australia, the actual shelf life is closer to 8 – 10 months by the time glycol enters into operation. As Propylene Glycol is exposed to operational environments including elevated temperatures and oxidisation, Propylene Glycol fluid reacts becoming acidic, in turn increasing the wear on equipment and higher maintenance costs.

Fortunately, The chemists at Bracton have developed an easy to use food grade additive, designed to preserve the shelf life of USP grade propylene glycol by up to five times in normal conditions. Bracton Propylene Glycol Preservative is made with food grade FDA approved materials and has been employed to protect food processing systems of some the worlds largest multi-national food manufacturers, breweries, hotels and industrial manufacturers. Bracton Propylene Glycol Preservative serves as the front line defense, protecting against systems against acidity, corrosion while inhibiting mould and fungus growth.

By choosing to use Bracton Propylene Glycol Preservative in heat transfer applications, your company will save in replacement and maintenance costs.

Ideal for use on:
• Commercial & Domestic Draught Beer Systems
• Food Processing systems
• Dairy, Seafood and Wine production systems
• Any commercial or industrial system that requires glycol use.

Characteristics:
• Prevents corrosion
• Prevents bacterial build up
• Prevents circulation blockage
• Extends the life of Propylene Glycol
• Increases efficiency in systems

Use: Bracton Propylene Glycol Preservative 10Lt treats 200Kg of pure propylene glycol (UNDILUTED).

Product Data Sheet – Bracton Glycol Preservative

PACK SIZES
Bracton Glycol Preservative 12 x 500mL, 3 x 5Lt ctn, 25 Lt drum, 200 Lt drum, 1000 Lt tote.

Glycol / water concentration should be tested on a weekly basis to prevent line freezing. This can be done quickly with the Bracton Refractometer and dilution chart. It is important to get the propylene glycol / water concentration correct, too low of a glycol concentration will increase the risk of freezing the system, too high of a glycol concentration will cause additional load placed on the glycol pumping system increasing electricity and maintenance costs.

The Bracton Glycol Refractometer is:

• Easy to use
• High quality, accurate testing result
• Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)‚ (accurate analysis in all temperatures)

In the event of a blockage in the cooling system lines, beverage heat exchanger or fonts, the system can be flushed with Bracton Font Cleaner. Font Cleaner can be re-circulated through the system will break down the jelly which was formed through a reaction between the acidity of the previous glycol solution and metals in the system. Consult your beer technician or Bracton direct for more information.

PACK SIZE
BRACTON FONT CLEANER    10Lt Kit

Describing the capabilities and applications of Bracton Spray Away is a challenge in itself. In short, Spray Away is a concentrated surface cleaner suitable for use in food areas. Bracton Spray Away is a unique product that replaces many hazardous chemicals in the work place. The unique ability of Spray Away to cut through the heaviest grease, oil, mould and dirt whilst disinfecting a surface to hospital standards is unmatched. Where products usually require high pH levels (alkaline detergents) to emulsify oil and grease, Spray Away will do the job in half the time with less effort. This ability to remove dirt, grease and oil with out a high pH level is not only safe for the user but also less damaging on assets and equipment.

Bracton Spray Away Characteristics:

• Economical! – 25Lt makes 150 to 275Lt of cleaning solution
• Removes dirt, grease, grime, mould & mould spores
• Removes bar fly breeding areas
• Can be sprayed or used in a mop & bucket
• No Odour – Pleasant to use! (perfumed version available on request)
• Non Hazardous & Non Toxic – Safe for you and patrons!
• Biodegradable – Safe for the environment!
• AQIS Approved
• Replaces over 20 commonly used cleaners

Spray Away has already been picked up by some of Australia’s leading hospitality groups, delivering a significant reduction in the quantities of chemicals required to be stored in the workplace.

Simply apply the diluted Spray Away solution to the surface with a brush or mop then rinse. Spray Away, Surface Active Technology provides a total clean limiting future regrowth, keeping the bar area free from putrid odours for longer. Formulated to rapidly remove surface contaminates such as dirt, grease, grime, mould, bathroom scum and other stains from surfaces.

Bracton Cellarguard – Mould and fungus control. Chlorine free – patent pending. Two-part system with hospital grade disinfecting qualities, with no detrimental effects to beer dispensing, being chlorine free. Part A treats the concrete areas while Part B reduces the regrowth of mould and mildew. Soon be superseded by Bracton Spray Away.

PACK SIZES
Bracton Cellar Guard 10Lt Kit 20Lt Kit 50Lt Kit

When the keg is dispatched from the brewery, bacteria can grow in between the keg seal and tamper cap. Prior to tapping a keg of beer or connecting any transfer / drop leads, a quick spray with food-safe odourless Bracton Food Safe Anti Bacterial Spray (Keg Coupling) Ready-To-Use Spray (Stock Code: BK002) will leave a thin bactericidal film, ensuring bacteria free connections every time. Available in ready to use spray bottles or concentrated dilutable disinfecting packs. Food Grade. AQIS Approved.

Product Data Sheet
Bracton Keg Coupling Disinfecting – Concentrate (Anti Bacterial Spray)

Product Data Sheet
Bracton Keg Coupling Disinfecting – Ready To Use (Anti Bacterial Spray)

PACK SIZES
Bracton Anti Bacterial Spray Keg Coupling Ready To Use (RTU) 4 x 1Lt packed with sprayers
Bracton Anti Bacterial Spray Keg Coupling Concentrate 12 x 500mL concentrate cartons

Breweries recommend keg couplers, beer taps and other beer fittings should be disassembled and soaked once a fortnight, this is ideally done during the soaking time of beer line cleaning process to minimise any down time. Immerse fittings into 10 Litres of water and add 500mL of Bracton Taps & Fittings Soaker (Stock Code: BTF002) for up to 20 minutes to remove beer stone, mould, fungus and any surface corrosion build-up. Rinse & Brush fittings under water after soaking and apply Bracton Anti Bacterial Keg Coupling Spray to sanitise.

Product Data Sheet – Taps & Fittings (cleaner) Soaker

PACK SIZES
Bracton Taps & Fittings Soaker 3 x 5Lt Carton

BRACTON TEST PAPERS

Bracton Test Papers – A strip of test papers for convenient and simple method of testing when Beerline Cleaner is present. Turns blue in alkaline solutions. A must for safety. USAGE: After performing normal brewery cleaning process and flushing, test for alkalinity by taking a pink test paper and wetting it with beerline flush water from tap. If it changes to a bluish colour, then continue flushing with water, retest till paper stays pink. Pink colour on testing means it is safe to remove signs.

PACK SIZE
Bracton Test Papers 200 Strip Pack

BRACTON PPE SET

Meet your occupational health and safety requirements with a Bracton PPE set containing suitable PVC gloves and goggles for manual handling of any hazardous chemicals.

 

DRUM TROLLEY

Reduce OH & S issues with Bracton stainless steel drum trolleys, ideal to reduce unnecessary lifting while keeping 15, 20 & 25Lt drums off the floor.

 

 

DRUM SPANNER

Open 15, 20 & 25Lt drums quickly and easily with a universal drum spanner.