Hygienic Pumps for the Food & Beverage Industry

Tapflo’s Pumps for the Food & Beverage Industry 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 elastomers.
• 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 of our hygienic food and beverage pumps support CIP and SIP processes, be sure to check each product page for detailed information about each model.

• 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: Pumps with Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Sterilization-In-Place (SIP) capabilities are ideal for food & beverage applications.
• 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.