SEEPEX PUMPS GENTLE HANDLING KEEPS HEALTHY FRUIT DRINK IN PEAK CONDITION
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seepex pumps low shear characteristics ensure fruit pieces are not damaged during processing
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Effective Cleaning-In-Place system saves time and money
A major European food manufacturer is enjoying the fruits of success following the installation of a seepex pump solution in the manufacture of their new healthy fruit drink. The drink packed full of fruit goodness consist of fruit puree, fruit juice and fruit pieces and so needs gentle handing to ensure the fruit pieces were not destroyed during processing.
From early on it became clear to the client that for such a job only progressive cavity pumps came up to the mark. This is due to progressive cavity pumps unique ability to efficiently handle products in a gentle manner, thanks to their low shear characteristics. This ensures that even delicate products such as fruit pieces are not spoilt during processing even when the product is placed under high pressure.
seepexs expert engineers came up with a solution which tests proved to be ideal. For the project BCSB pumps were used, which have been specially developed by seepex for the food industry. Initially the drink is pumped from the degassing facility into the pasteurizer, with a feed pressure of 24 bar. From there another seepex pump delivers the pasteurized product to the bottling facility.
To ensure ease of cleaning, something which is required after every charge, the pumps were equipped with a Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) connection. This CIP system allows the thorough cleaning of the pump without the need to disassemble it – so offering significant time and cost savings.
seepex manufacture a range of progressive cavity pumps, macerators and control systems for the pulsation-free transfer of even viscous, aggressive and abrasive products. The modular pump range offers tailored pump solutions and options from 7 groups and 27 ranges. Flows ranging from 0.1 l/h up to 500mĀ³/h are available independent of discharge pressure or the DS content of the product. Differential pressures up to 48 bar are available and higher for special applications.
For more information contact seepex UK Ltd., Yeovil, Somerset
Tel: 01935 472376 Fax 01935 479836
E-mail : sales@seepex.co.uk Web: www.seepex.com
