Pumping equipment for pumping chocolate
While people all over the world enjoy chocolate in all its delicious forms, industrial specialists often face difficulties when pumping chocolate during its manufacture. Chocolate processing is a very specific process. During the processing of cocoa beans, they undergo many technological operations before being transformed into finished chocolate. Based on the specifics of the processing process, there are [...]
Hyghspin pumps for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry
The new Hyghspin pumps, made of stainless steel and with a surface finish of Ra ≤ 0.4, are designed for use in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Technological processes in the above industries have specific features associated with increased hygiene requirements for industrial and laboratory equipment. In many cases, production is carried out under sterile conditions, and the appearance of even a minimal amount of impurities [...]
Dura pumps from VERDERFLEX
The Dura 5 and Dura 7 pumps deliver consistent performance regardless of the product type and are capable of delivering 5 or 7 bar in both the forward and reverse directions. Sodium hypochlorite is often used to disinfect drinking water in municipal water utilities and in the food industry. The use of chemicals helps prevent bacteriological contamination. At [...]
Twin screw pumps for the brewing and beverage industry from Hyghspin 70
The Hyghspin 70 twin screw pumps for brewing and beverage applications from Jung Process Systems are ideal for handling delicate and mechanically sensitive yeast cultures. Although centrifugal pumps are predominantly used in breweries today, there are several process steps in the beer production process, including the transport of yeast, that require a special approach to both sterility and [...]
How do peristaltic dosing pumps work?
A peristaltic pump is based on the alternating compression and relaxation of a hose or tube, which draws the contents into it. A similar process takes place in our throat and intestines. The rotating shoe or roller moves along the entire hose, completely crushing it and creating complete isolation between the suction and discharge sides. This prevents leakage of the substance. During [...]
Maintenance of Packo pumps. Spare parts
Motor maintenance The low-power motors have long-term lubricated bearings that are maintenance-free. From frame sizes 180 and above (22 kW at 3000 rpm or 18.5 kW at 1500 rpm), all motors are equipped with bearing lubrication nipples. For motors that have certain types of protection, the rating plate must indicate the periods [...]
Packo mixing pumps
For processes that require not only mixing, but also pumping at a given pressure, the Belgian brand Packo offers a technical solution in the form of mixer pumps, represented by the FP2 series with an open impeller and the FP3 series with a closed impeller. Since 1975, Packo Pumps has been developing and manufacturing stainless steel centrifugal pumps for various industries Mixer pumps [...]
Cam pumps - design and application features.
Cam pumps are used in a variety of industries, including pulp and paper, chemical, food, pharmaceutical and biotechnology. This type of pump is popular in these various industries due to its excellent sanitary qualities, high efficiency, reliability, corrosion resistance and good adaptation to CIP washing and SIP sterilisation. These pumps are available in a variety of rotor designs: single, double, triple and multi-vane. Cam pumps [...]
Steiner is an expert in the world of pumping technology!
In this article, we will talk about eccentric screw pumps, one of the most famous and widespread pump groups. The principle of the screw pump was discovered in the thirties of the previous century in France, when the French scientist Dr René Moineau patented his invention of a gearbox using a helical rotor inside a spiral cavity. Later, the principle of the gearbox formed the basis of these [...]
Diaphragm pumps: how to choose and how to work with them. Useful tips for the chief mechanic.
Not only are there many types of pumps on the market, but there are also many manufacturers and suppliers. All this creates difficulties when choosing a pump. Steiner-Ukraine specialists offer advice that will be useful to the mechanic and chief engineer.
