VISCOPOWER
Progressive Cavity Pumps
VISCOPOWER progressive cavity pumps gently convey low-viscosity to high-viscosity fluids without pulsation and at constant pressure—with discharge pressures up to 15 bar and viscosities up to 100,000 mPas. They are suitable for industrial applications as well as for hygienic processes in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics industries. Mobile or stationary, vertical or horizontal.
Pump Sets
Pre-assembled sets consisting of a progressive cavity pump, motor, hose, and accessories. Ready for immediate use.
VISCOPOWER F 570
Lightweight version with planetary gearbox. For low-viscosity to high-viscosity media up to 80,000 mPas, as well as abrasive media that are still free-flowing.
VISCOPOWER F 580
With a bearing flange for use with asynchronous motors, spur gear motors, and pneumatic motors. For media up to 100,000 mPas.
Motors
High-performance drive motors for eccentric screw pumps.
Barrel-emptying systems
VISCOFLUX drum emptying systems for less than 1% residual volume. Gently empty high-viscosity fluids from lidded drums. Up to 500,000 mPas
Advantages
Up to 15 bar discharge pressure
The positive displacement principle delivers constant pressure—even with varying viscosities and long delivery distances.
Up to 100,000 mPas
Low-viscosity to high-viscosity, paste-like, and abrasive media—handled gently and without pulsation.
Can be disassembled in 30 seconds
Quick and easy to clean. Tool-free disassembly of parts that come into contact with the medium—a design with minimal dead space for hygienic areas.
Four Rotor Geometries
One pump tube, four rotors—from maximum flow rate to precise metering.
Applications
Typical applications and areas of use for FLUX eccentric screw pumps.
Food & Pharmaceuticals
Honey, juice concentrates, creams, and pharmaceutical raw materials—compliant with EC Regulation 1935/2004, FDA, and 3-A standards.
Industrial Development
Paints, varnishes, resins, adhesives, and lubricants—VISCOPOWER F 570 in the gear-grade formulation.
High-viscosity fluids
Convey paste-like substances up to 100,000 mPas—gently and without pulsations—with the VISCOPOWER F 580.
Drainage of Barrels
High-viscosity fluids from drum containers—in combination with the VISCOFLUX and VISCOPOWER drum-emptying systems.
Horizontal Conveying
Tank without top access – VISCOPOWER TR for horizontal use with a bottom outlet.
Application Reports
A modular pump for low-viscosity to paste-like media—across industries.
The food industry has strict hygiene requirements—the VISCOPOWER meets them thanks to its design with minimal dead space, a sealed mechanical seal, and electropolished surfaces. It complies with EC 1935/2004 and (EU) 10/2011, meets FDA and 3-A standards, and complies with ATEX directives. Typical media in the hygiene sector include tomato paste, juice concentrates, honey, and molasses.
When producing mixed beverages based on natural fruit juice concentrates, gentle and hygienic pumping is crucial. Our gear-driven eccentric screw pump ensures uniform pumping—ideal for viscous media with high standards for hygiene and cleanability. The pump can be disassembled and cleaned in just a few simple steps—for minimal downtime, reliable processes, and quick changes between different media.
The VISCOPOWER is suitable for use in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. It complies with EC 1935/2004 and (EU) 10/2011, meets FDA and 3-A standards, and complies with ATEX directives. Its design minimizes dead spaces, thereby preventing deposits and media carryover. Typical media used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries include petroleum jelly, wool fat, creams, and ointments.
Pump Technology in Detail
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| Overview | For mobile transfer applications with compressed air, collector or brushless motors. Suitable for media up to 80,000 mPas depending on configuration. | For stationary applications with asynchronous, helical gear or compressed air motors. |
| Media up to | 80,000 mPas | 100,000 mPas |
| Gearbox | Two-stage (i = 16) up to 30,000 mPas · Single-stage (i = 7) up to 80,000 mPas | – |
| Rotation protection | – | ✓ Freewheel ball bearing protects against incorrect rotation direction |
| Flow measurement | – | Optional non-contact speed sensor |
| Drive | Compatible with various drive concepts | Asynchronous, helical gear or compressed air motors |
| Design | Lightweight for mobile use | Robust for stationary operation |
One pump tube – four different rotor geometries for varying requirements, with approvals for FOOD, FDA, 3-A and ATEX.
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| Displacement | 17 ml/rev | 33 ml/rev | 52 ml/rev | 83 ml/rev |
| Flow rate at 900 rpm | 15 l/min | 30 l/min | 47 l/min | 75 l/min |
| Application | Low flow rate for precise metering | Medium flow rate for standard applications | High flow rate for large transfer volumes | Maximum flow rate |
PTFE
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Light NBR
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FKM
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EPDM
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Polytetrafluoroethylene: Excellent chemical resistance, ideal for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products. |
Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber: For fuels, mineral oils, lubricating greases, vegetable and animal fats and oils, diluted acids, bases, and salt solutions. |
Fluorinated rubber: Outstanding chemical resistance—wide range of applications |
Ethylene-propylene-diene rubber |
Possible sealing materials (O-rings) for VISCOPOWER eccentric screw pumps:
- FKM for generally good resistance—with FDA and FOOD approvals
- FFKM for maximum resistance—with FDA and FOOD approvals
- NBR for mineral oils
- EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene rubber) for aggressive cleaning agents
Model |
F 570 (gear ratio i=16) |
F 570 (gearbox i=7) |
F 580 (bearing flange) |
| Motor connection | Two-stage planetary gearbox | Single-stage planetary gearbox with anti-rotation device to prevent the motor from rotating due to vibrations | Motor flange |
| Drives | Commutator, pneumatic, or brushless motors | High-speed induction motors | Induction, spur gear, or pneumatic motors |
| Max. viscosity | 30,000 mPas | 80,000 mPas | 100,000 mPas |
| Application | Mobile, lightweight | Portable and stationary | Stationary, rugged |
Thanks to the bayonet connection on the motor flange variant, the pump can be easily hooked onto the motor and the screws can then be tightened without having to hold the pump in place.
Disassembles in 30 seconds for cleaning
VISCOPOWER can be disassembled in about 30 seconds without tools. Ideal for applications involving frequent product changes and high hygiene requirements.
Open the clamp on the pump tube
Remove the pump tube
Unscrew the stator housing
Remove the stator
Comparison of VISCOPOWER Pumps
An overview of the most important specifications and features—for selection and comparison.
Feature |
F 570 (gear ratio i=16) |
F 570 (gearbox i=7) |
F 580 (bearing flange) |
TR version |
| Max. flow rate | 80 l/min | 80 l/min | 80 l/min | 80 l/min |
| Max. discharge pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Max. viscosity | 30,000 mPas | 80,000 mPas | 100,000 mPas | 100,000 mPas |
| Motor connection | Gearbox (two-stage) | Gearbox (single-stage) | Bearing flange | Bearing flange |
| Drives | Commutator, compressed air, brushless | Asynchronous | Asynchronous, spur gear, compressed air | Three-phase, gearbox, compressed air |
| Applications | Mobile and stationary | Mobile and stationary | Stationary | Horizontal (dry installation) |
| Models | Industrial, Hygiene | Industrial, Sanitary | Industrial, Sanitary | Industrial, Sanitary |
| Explosion Protection |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| FOOD / FDA / 3-A | ✓ (Hygiene Version) | ✓ (Hygiene version) | ✓ (Hygiene version) | ✓ (Hygienic version) |
| Drive | Electric | Rechargeable battery / Electric | Electric / Pneumatic / Battery-powered motor | Electric / Pneumatic / Battery-powered motor |
| Ideal for | Mobile use, moderate viscosity | High viscosity, mobile | Stationary use, highest viscosity | Tanks without top access |
| F 570 i16 | F 570 i7 | F 580 | Show all |
The maximum flow rate is a test bench value, measured with water at 20 °C at the pump’s discharge port, without any attachments (hose, dispensing nozzle, flow meter). The flow rate that can be achieved in practice is lower and depends on the specific application, the properties of the fluid, and the pump configuration. Specifications are for an axial rotor, unless otherwise noted.
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