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Market Leading Chocolate Pumps for UK Food Process Facilities

Pumping chocolate can be a challenge due to its high viscosity, sensitivity to temperature, and the potential presence of suspended solids, such as nuts. As a leading manufacturer of process pumps and systems, Tapflo UK offers a variety of sanitary pumps designed to overcome these challenges, ensuring efficient and hygienic solutions for chocolate production.

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Key Benefits of Tapflo UK Pumps for Chocolate

  • Hygienic Design: Our sanitary pumps, including lobe and twin screw types, are EHEDG compliant and built from 316L Stainless steel, ensuring compliance with strict food-hygiene standards
  • Versatility: Our pumps are highly flexible, capable of pumping low and high-viscosity fluids. Both Lobe and Twin Screw Pumps can handle a wide range of chocolate products, including those with suspended solids, while maintaining consistent quality
  • Efficient Operation: Low-speed operation (especially below 100 rpm for chocolate) ensures that chocolate is not damaged by shear forces or high temperatures, which could lead to caramelisation or clogging
  • Ease of Maintenance: Tapflo UK Pumps are designed with user-friendly features, such as quick-release seals and front pull-out designs, making maintenance simple and efficient. For chocolate, tungsten carbide mechanical seals are recommended due to their resistance to wear from abrasive particles

Tapflo UK Chocolate Pump Case Study

We recently worked with a large chocolate manufacturer in the UK that needed to transfer hot chocolate from a holding tank to a filling machine. The project specifications were as follows:

  • Fluid: Chocolate
  • Viscosity: 20,000 cP (approx.)
  • Flow Rate: 8m³/h
  • Temperature: 52°C
  • Solids: None
  • Pipework: 2-inch
  • Discharge Length: 28.5 meters
  • Suction Condition: Flooded

We selected a Sanitary Lobe Pump with 316L Stainless Steel Lobes and a 2-inch Tri-Clamp connection. A heating jacket wasn’t necessary due to the short discharge distance. The pump was connected to a CIP system for ease of cleaning after each use. The installation was seamless, and the pump has been running efficiently since.

Tapflo UK provides a wide range of pumping solutions for chocolate, each offering unique benefits tailored to specific needs. Whether you’re looking to maintain high product quality, handle solids, or ensure smooth flow, Tapflo UK’s pumps are designed to meet the challenges of chocolate production.

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02380 252 325