Eight MasoSine Certa pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) are boosting operational efficiency at Flensted Food Group, a Denmark-based specialist in deli salad products.
Flensted is owned by Wersing Feinkost GmbH, one of the largest deli salads manufacturers worldwide, with production plants in 7 countries and 4.000 employees.
Flensted has turned to MasoSine Certa pump technology. Indeed, Certa pumps have become the de facto standard for handling the delicate ingredients used in these increasingly popular products – such as chicken, mayonnaise, coleslaw and chickpeas – offering a low shear, gentle pumping action.
Located between Esbjerg and Herning in mainland Denmark, Flensted produces a wide range of popular deli salad products.
“To help pump ingredients such as coleslaw, chicken, mayonnaise, chickpeas, mustard spread and barbecue sauces, we rely on eight Certa pumps, which are located on small trolleys so they can be easily moved around the large production floor, and into different manufacturing halls,” explains maintenance manager Martin Kristensen.
First choice pump
There are many reasons why Flensted opted for MasoSine Certa pumps, not least because they are able to cope with varying viscosities up to 8 million centipoise.
In addition, the single rotor design of MasoSine pumps maintains constant volumetric displacement throughout the pumping cycle, providing a smooth and consistent flow profile without the pulsation spikes associated with rotary pumps.
Sine pumps also offer advantages over many other types of positive displacement pumps, such as piston pumps, which are prone to damaging solids, while AODD (air operated double diaphragm) pumps have a pumping action that frequently ‘splits’ bases such as mayonnaise.
Ultimately, a trouble-free manufacturing process is a must at deli salad plants as downtime can have costly implications for both the end product and production.
The low shear and gentle action of a MasoSine Pump is unrivalled in its ability to preserve and maintain the integrity of solids such as diced vegetables, fruit, nuts, coleslaw and eggs, as well as bases like mayonnaise and dressings.
Further benefits of Certa pumps include up to 50% less energy consumption for the same flow in comparison with other pump types, and superior suction that cavitation is eliminated.
Quick and efficient
“We are very happy with our six Certa pumps, which get the job done quickly and efficiently,” states Mr. Kristensen.
Deli salads at Flensted need to be manufactured in high volumes, and due to the nature of the ingredients, shelf life is often relatively short. Food plants using Certa pumps will immediately see increased yield and higher efficiency; in fact, flow rates can be adjusted to suit specific production requirements.
Cleanliness and ease of cleaning is another advantage of Certa pumps. Offering EHEDG Type EL Class I as well as EHEDG Type EL Aseptic Class I and 3A certification, the pumps provide full CIP (clean-in-place) capability.
As well as minimising downtime, this quick cleaning procedure also ensures that chemical and water use is reduced, which in turn means that less wastewater requires disposal and the production uptime is increased. So the entire system can carry on manufacturing instead of losing time with cleaning cycles.
“The ease of pump cleaning is outstanding,” concludes Mr Kristensen. “We have semi-CIP cleaning procedures in place, and the Certa pumps are always cleaned quickly, even after pumping very viscous mayonnaise at 20,000 cP.”
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
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About us
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) peristaltic tube and hose pumps meet requirements including: value for money; low cost of ownership; reliability and ease of maintenance to the food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, mining and many other industries.
We demonstrate how pumps deliver significant process efficiencies over the lifetime of the equipment. Whether performing flavouring addition in food processing, chemical metering in water treatment or mineral recovery, we have a solution which can cut pump downtime and reduce costs through higher accuracy metering and transfer. WMFTG has dedicated application engineers available to help customers make the right pump and tubing choice from a range providing microlitres per minute to 80 cubic metres per hour flow rates.
The only part of the pump to come into contact with the product is the tube or hose. This means there are no seals or valves that can wear or fail. Replacing the tube or hose can be performed quickly and safely. Peristaltic pump benefits include:
Total fluid containment with no seals No ancillaries Handle viscous and abrasive slurries and sludge Self-priming capability Dry running without damage to the pump In addition to their range of positive displacement pumps, Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group has added PTFE-lined chemical and industrial hoses to their range. Aflex hoses are reinforced to withstand the most severe conditions and use.
Where we supply to
Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, North America
Industries we supply to
Automation, Chemicals, Consultants, Components Electronics, Energy and Power, Food and Beverage, Glass Ceramics Cement, Metals and Minerals, OEM, Paper and Pulp, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber, Recycling, Textiles, Tobacco, Water and Wastewater
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