Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 37 2021 | Page 12

The Food and Beverage Challenges solved by PC pumps

The many challenges faced by the food and beverage industry can be divided into three major areas - raw materials handling , production , and waste removal . Pumps are integral to the majority of food and beverage operations , and the progressive cavity ( PC ) pump can deliver efficient solutions to help producers increase productivity and reduce operating costs .
1 . HANDLING SHEAR-SENSITIVE MEDIA WITHOUT COMPROMISING QUALITY
The low shear action of the PC pump preserves the integrity of shearsensitive products such as yoghurt , cream , yeast , ice-cream and sauces , removing the need to add costly additives downstream to restore product texture and appearance .
2 . BATCH AND CONTINUOUS DOSING WITH HIGH PRECISION AND REPEATABLE ACCURACY
PC pumps are ideal for dosing applications where a specific quantity of product must be dosed with high accuracy . PC pumps are virtually
The ultra-hygienic BCFH pump range has a low shear action , making it ideal for sensitive foodstuffs such as yoghurt
SEEPEX pumps are ideal for batch and continuos dosing with high and repeatable accuracy
pulsation free so they meter additives such as flavours or colours in a smooth , continuous action optimising product quality . Output is directly proportional only to the rotational speed of the pump elements resulting in excellent linear accuracy .
3 . GENTLE HANDLING OF SOLID PARTICLES
PC pumps can handle solid particles without damage . The cavities formed between rotor and stator are neither compressed nor contorted in operation , i . e . ingredients such as fruit or vegetable pieces can easily be transported .
4 . VISCOSITY
PC pumps are ideal for batch dosing applications where a specific quantity of product must be dosed with high accuracy .
PC pumps have excellent suction characteristics and can handle highly viscous or sticky products . For nonflowable products , auger mechanisms have been developed to constantly feed viscous media into the pump elements . As a result , media with dry solids content up to 45 per cent and viscosity in excess of 1,000,000 cP can be successfully handled .
5 . EHEDG CERTIFIED PUMPS FULFILL THE STRINGENT DEMANDS OF CLEANLINESS
To fulfill the most stringent hygiene requirements , SEEPEX offers EHEDG certified pumps with enhanced internal design to ensure residue free cleaning .
6 . HYGIENIC WASTE REMOVAL
Production waste can be removed in
enclosed systems using PC pumps . Open hopper pumps with a feed auger and macerating knives chop and pump food waste in a single operation , reducing waste volume by up to 60 % with OPEX costs considerably lower than vacuum or compressed air systems . Products such as reject whole fruit and vegetables , poultry ( DOA , heads , feet , necks ) and even ready meal packaging are hygienically removed through pipework from high care to low risk areas .
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SEEPEX BTM pumps chop and pump in a single operation whole fruits and vegetables , peelings , fruit stones and even whole chickens 12 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk