Gently conveying fruit juice with pulp

Various fruit juices containing pulp are pumped from a storage tank into a buffer tank. The liquid and fruit pieces must be transported undamaged and in a hygienically safe manner.

Solution
Air-operated diaphragm pumps SD in a hygienic design

Task

Pump fruit juices containing pulp from a storage tank into a buffer tank. In addition to the liquid, the pieces of fruit it contains must also be transported gently without being damaged. At the same time, hygiene requirements in the food processing operation must be met.

Requirements
  • Gentle handling of fruit pieces  
  • Hygienic, FDA-compliant design  
  • Simple, quick cleaning 
Solution in Detail

The SD air-operated diaphragm pump, in a hygienic design, gently transfers fruit juices containing pulp from the storage tank to the buffer tank. It is self-priming and dry-run-protected, and is suitable for varying operating conditions in food processing.

Result

The pump is made of electropolished 316L stainless steel and features hygienic clamp connections. Thanks to the quick-release fastener, it can be disassembled without tools, enabling quick and thorough cleaning when products change frequently.

Low-shear processing preserves the structure of fruit pieces

Self-priming and dry-run-proof – reliable operation

Quick, tool-free cleaning reduces downtime

Hygienic design meets the requirements of food processing

Products used

Hygienic compressed air diaphragm pump made of 316L stainless steel with clamp connections and quick-release fasteners for easy cleaning and flexible process applications.

Air-operated diaphragm pumps

Diaphragm pumps for pumping even abrasive fluids

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