Clean Out of Place (COP) Cart

A mobile, high-impact cleaning solution for disassembled parts, hoses, and process equipment.

Designed for manual part washing, hose flushing, and disassembled equipment cleaning, the COP Cart is a mobile cleaning vessel engineered for high-impact, repeatable sanitation. Ideal for rinsing or soaking parts in caustic or hot water solutions, the unit blasts or circulates fluid through attached hoses or over immersed parts via integrated high-flow jets.

  • Available in three tub sizes: 150, 225, and 335 gallons.
  • Standard SPX C-216 pump (7.5 HP)
  • TECO washdown VFD for robust performance in demanding plant environments.
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Streamline cleaning processes and maintain sanitary production environments

Our COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) Carts are designed for processors who demand high levels of cleanliness and efficiency in their sanitary workflows. These mobile units provide a reliable method for thoroughly cleaning small parts, fittings, hoses, and other components that can’t be cleaned in place. By enabling manual agitation with heated and chemically dosed wash solutions, COP carts help remove buildup and prevent contamination—ensuring compliance with hygiene standards across food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.

Features & Specifications
  • Available sizes: 150G, 225G, 335G
  • SPX C-216 pump (7.5 HP) with TECO washdown VFD
  • 304 Stainless Steel tub and frame construction
  • Integrated ¾” nozzle holes for directional jet cleaning
  • Mobile cart design for flexible use across your facility
  • Hose flushing attachment with TCP ports for internal cleaning
  • Designed to operate with hot or ambient water (no built-in heat source)
  • Compatible with caustic, sanitizing, or rinse solutions
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What is a COP Cart and when should I use one?

The term “COP” stands for “Clean-Out-of-Place,” and it refers to the manual cleaning of equipment parts removed from the main processing system. COP Carts are mobile stainless steel units designed to soak and flush disassembled parts like hoses, fittings, and clamps using hot water or cleaning solutions. They are commonly used in food, dairy, and beverage industries where components cannot be effectively cleaned in place.

How does a COP Cart clean equipment parts?

COP Carts are equipped with powerful 7.5 HP pumps and integrated ¾” nozzle jets that circulate cleaning fluid around and through submerged parts. This high-impact cleaning process helps remove buildup, residues, or contaminants while soaking the components in hot water or a caustic solution for sanitation.

What industries use COP Carts?

COP Carts are commonly used in the food, dairy, nutraceutical, and some beverage production environments where equipment needs to be manually disassembled for cleaning. They’re especially helpful in operations with frequent product changeovers or in facilities that use a wide variety of hoses, valves, and fittings.

Can I clean hoses with a COP Cart?

Yes. Each COP Cart includes a built-in TCP port hose cleaning attachment that allows for internal flushing of sanitary hoses. Simply connect the hoses to the designated ports and circulate hot water or cleaning solution through them using the onboard pump.

Does the COP Cart have a heating element?

No. The COP Cart is designed without built-in heating elements, which keeps cost and complexity lower. It requires a hot water source to be filled manually or through an external supply. Custom heating options may be quoted if required for specific applications.

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Streamline cleaning processes and maintain sanitary production environments

Our COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) Carts are designed for processors who demand high levels of cleanliness and efficiency in their sanitary workflows. These mobile units provide a reliable method for thoroughly cleaning small parts, fittings, hoses, and other components that can’t be cleaned in place. By enabling manual agitation with heated and chemically dosed wash solutions, COP carts help remove buildup and prevent contamination—ensuring compliance with hygiene standards across food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.

Features & Options

Our equipment features are usually sold as add-ons by most manufacturers, sparing you the inconvenience and unexpected expenses of acquiring additional equipment, or services.

Auxiliary Equipment

Look to Deutsche to handle the entire scope of your project from utilities, sanitary piping, bulk storage, milling, CIP, conveyance, filtration, and custom equipment. Our dedicated manufacturing team and component partners provide the latest technology and most reliable ancillary equipment catered to your process.

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Service & Support

Each project is assigned a dedicated engineer, ensuring personalized attention and expertise for your design, installation, control integration, programming, process piping, and field service needs. We’re also here to provide continuous equipment support and assist with system process inquiries.

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Cleaning

We prioritize seamless CIP integration in all our equipment designs. Furthermore, we offer industry-leading CIP skids, carts, and steam sanitation options. Recognizing the importance of proper system sanitation to your bottom line and product quality, we’re committed to delivering custom-engineered cleaning processes, equipment, and solutions.

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Automation

Customizable automation is the key to bringing higher quality, consistency, yields, and efficiencies to your system – no matter your industry or application. Choose to add specific instruments for insight into your process, add automated features to reduce dependence on labor or choose to fully automate your system for the ultimate hands-off experience.

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Improve sanitation, reduce manual labor, and streamline your cleaning process with a Clean Out of Place (COP) Cart—purpose-built for industries that require disassembled equipment cleaning. Commonly used in food processing, dairy production, craft brewing, beverage manufacturing, nutraceuticals, and personal care applications, COP Carts provide a powerful solution for cleaning parts that can’t be reached by traditional Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems. From sanitary hoses and clamps to gaskets and fittings, these mobile systems are essential for operations with strict hygiene protocols and frequent product changeovers.

Each COP Cart features a heavy-duty stainless steel construction, a high-performance 7.5 HP SPX C-216 pump with TECO washdown VFD, and ¾” circulation jets designed to deliver consistent, high-impact cleaning. With three available sizes—150, 225, and 335 gallons—you can choose the right capacity for your workflow. The integrated hose cleaning attachment adds value for facilities that frequently need to flush multiple lines. Designed to work with external hot water or chemical sources, the cart offers high performance without the added cost of built-in heating systems.

Whether you’re cleaning dairy transfer lines, brewery hoses, mixing components in a food plant, or small parts in a cosmetic production facility, COP Carts help eliminate residues, prevent cross-contamination, and support FSMA, FDA, and GMP compliance. Their mobility, power, and versatility make them a smart addition to any hygiene-driven operation. Ready to upgrade your sanitation process? Request a quote today and see how a COP Cart can fit into your cleaning program.

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