Medium
Triple-concentrated tomato purée
Container
Conical drums
Solution
Mobile drum emptying system VISCOFLUX mobile S with progressive cavity pump F 580 S
The Challenge
Triple-concentrated tomato paste must be hygienically transferred from conical tanks with inliners into containers or holding tanks. A FOOD/FDA-compliant solution for the food processing operation is required.
Large remaining quantities
High-viscosity fluid may remain on the drum wall and the inliner. The process therefore requires the drum to be emptied almost completely.
Hygenic transferring
The application requires a FOOD/FDA conforming solution that pumps the medium reliably and cleanly throughout the process.
Complex barrel geometry
Conical drums, corrugations and any dents caused during transport require a flexible sealing solution during emptying.
Process Flow
Four steps to nearly complete emptying.
The pump unit is lowered using the battery-powered lift arm until the follower plate rests on the medium.
Once the engine has started, the progressive cavity pump begins to draw in fluid. The resulting vacuum keeps the follower plate in contact with the medium during extraction.
The process seal hermetically seals off the medium even when flow is interrupted and adapts flexibly to ridges and any dents caused during transport.
Once the drum has been emptied, compressed air dislodges the follower plate from the bottom of the drum. The IP-66 system is then cleaned with a powerful jet of water.
< 1 %
Remaining quantity in the drum
4
Drums per pallet
IP 66
Water jet cleaning
Products used
Drum emptying systems
For pumping highly viscous media from drums with lids
Three-phase motors
For increased duty cycle and extreme conditions of use
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