Efficient food waste disposal with SEEPEX PC Pumps
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Efficient food waste disposal with SEEPEX PC Pumps
SEEPEX , a specialist in progressive cavity pumps for food and beverage applications , offers a sophisticated solution for chopping , pumping , and moving food waste , simplifying the handling of by-products , ranging from fish , whole chickens , and vegetables to peelings and fruit stones . The BTM progressive cavity pumps reduce food producers ’ costs and improve their hygiene and health & safety standards .
Food processing facilities produce waste , including trimmings , wash residue and by-products . Sanitary guidelines require quick waste removal from production areas . Clearing this food waste not only frees up capacity for primary processing operations but also provides an opportunity . This involves turning waste and byproducts into additional revenue streams by using them for animal feed , compost , or even to generate renewable energy .
However , some waste products are notoriously difficult to handle – large , highly viscous , or non-flowable foodstuffs can be a challenge . These include whole chickens , chicken frames , heads , feet , and necks as well as other animal by-products . Whole vegetables and fruit , along with fruit stones , seeds , and peelings also fall into this category .
As a result , some operators still rely on traditional methods to remove them from the production area . Conveyor belts are often used in large food production factories . Compressed air systems , vacuums and water flumes are also common .
Operators use waste containers , like tote bins or dolavs , for manual handling . These methods can be inefficient , unsanitary and expensive .
Automated , All-in-One Alternative
The SEEPEX open hopper BTM pump range offers a sophisticated , hygienic , and cost-effective alternative . The BTM pump with a feed auger and macerating knives , chops and pumps food waste in a single operation , reducing solids waste volume by up to 60 % and providing a pumpable consistency without requiring additional water .
SEEPEX Pumps for Food Waste Handling
Changing to an enclosed food waste removal solution like the SEEPEX BTM pump has several advantages :
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