Hygienic Pumps for Food & Beverage

Tapflo’s Hygienic Pumps for Food & Beverage transfer shear-sensitive products and those intended for human consumption. Built from Stainless Steel 316, electropolished to Ra <0.8 for superior sanitation, they minimise the risk of bacterial growth.

Pumps for the food & beverage industries must be hygienic as the products pumped are for human consumption. Some other advantages and functions of these pumps include:

• Sanitary: Constructed from Stainless Steel 316 , electropolished to Ra <0.8 for superior sanitisation and minimise the risk of bacterial growth. Gear oil is often isolated from the pumped fluid zone for contamination-free pumping.
• Solids handling: Many of these pumps can often handle solids – with max solids handling up to 100mm.
• Versatile and customisable: Many hygienic pumps have various mounting options, gear housing direction, bi-directional flows, sizes and accessories for versatility in operation.
• CIP/SIP suitability: These pumps are suited and compatible with CIP and SIP processes.
• Safety: Most pumps are FDA approved and EHEDG and CE compliant and have EC1935 approved mechanical seals and elastometers.
• Usability: Pumps are often simple to install and easy to clean and maintain.

• Food products: Dairy, meat, bakery, confectionary, egg, starch, syrups, juice
• Beverage products: beer, hot wort, wine

Other applications and industries that can use these pumps are:

• Hygiene
• Cosmetics
• Pharmaceutical
• Chemical
• Water

Most hygienic pumps are built from Stainless Steel 316, electropolished to Ra <0.8 for superior sanitation, they minimise the risk of bacterial growth.

Yes, most hygienic food and beverage pumps support CIP and SIP processes.

• Application Compatibility: Ensure the pump is suitable for your application, taking into account the type of fluids, viscosity and any special requirements of your industry.
• Surface Finish: Look for pumps with a smooth surface finish, typically with low roughness (e.g., <0.8 Ra), to minimise bacterial adhesion and facilitate effective cleaning.
• Hygienic Design: Choose pumps with a hygienic design that minimise dead spaces and crevices where fluids or contaminants could accumulate.
• Certifications: Check for industry certifications such as EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group) or FDA compliance to ensure the pump meets strict hygiene and safety standards.
• CIP/SIP Capabilities: Opt for pumps with Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Sterilization-In-Place (SIP) capabilities.
• Sealing Options: Look for pumps with interchangeable sealing options.
• Self-Draining Features: Consider pumps with self-draining features, especially if they are vertically mounted.
• Connection Types and Sizes: Look at the available connection types and sizes (e.g. Tri-Clamp, threaded, DIN, BSP) to ensure compatibility with your system and to facilitate easy integration.
• Ease of Maintenance: Look at the pump’s design for ease of disassembly and maintenance.
• Supplier Reputation: Choose reputable suppliers with a track record of providing reliable and high-quality Sanitary Pumps.