Pipe cleaning and drying

Foam projectiles are used to clean and dry piping in heat exchanger tubes, hoses, and flexible lines in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial systems. They are also sometimes used in combination with a disinfectant to help disinfect hoses and piping, effectively removing residual liquids, soft deposits, and microbial contamination, even in lines with bends or varying diameters.

Foam projectiles are best suited for cleaning soft, loose deposits, liquids, and biofouling. For hard fouling such as heavy scale or mineral deposits, chemical descaling or mechanical cleaning methods are typically required before using foam projectiles.

No. Foam projectiles are designed to be soft and flexible, allowing them to clean and dry hoses and pipes without causing damage, even in lines with bends or sensitive materials, when used according to instructions.

You need foam projectiles sized for the hose or pipe and a system to easily propel them through the lines such as Goodway®’s JL-5030 JetLoad system or for very large diameters the JetLoad-XL system.

Choose a foam projectile slightly larger than the internal diameter of the hose or pipe to ensure a tight fit for effective cleaning, drying, and optional disinfection. If in doubt, the Goodway Benelux team can help determine the right size for your system and application.

It depends on the application, but in most cases foam projectiles are used once and replaced after a single cleaning cycle to ensure optimal performance and hygiene.

Goodway® foam projectiles are not specifically food-graded, nevertheless they are often used in food-production environments. However, since every manufacturing plant has different rules and regulations, you should always verify compatibility with your specific hygiene and food‑safety standards.

Yes. Foam projectiles can navigate bends and curves in hoses and pipes. However, if the system is very complex with multiple branches or offshoots, foam projectiles may not be able to reach all areas effectively.

Goodway®’s foam projectile systems work faster and more thoroughly than basic air‑blowing or water‑flushing alone by physically pushing fluids and residual deposits out of the line or hose. This provides more consistent cleaning and drying results with less effort than improvised tools or manual methods.