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Pumps, Vacuum pumps
News Release from: AxFlow | Subject: Saniflo VC
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 November 2004
Food pump has a soft approach to solids
handling
Pumping media containing large solids is a common problem within the food processing industries, but one that can be readily overcome following introduction of a new range of Wilden pumps from AxFlow
Pumping media containing substantially large solids is a common problem within the food processing industries, but it is one that can be readily overcome following the introduction of a new range of Wilden pumps from AxFlow Limited The Saniflo VC pump is designed for demanding solids handling applications typically encountered in the food processing and sanitary industries
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 2 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Capable of moving compressible solids of up to 15.2cm (6") while protecting product integrity, the flap valve technology utilised by the pump can move whole muscle meat products, delicate fruits and vegetables trouble-free.
The pump's ability to handle large solids enables it to be used for waste products associated with food processing.
Axflow Limited has a Saniflo VC trial unit available in the UK and according to Product Manager Peter Carfrae the first food companies to use the unit have been impressed by its performance.
"The Saniflo VC is a highly unusual design of pump that contains only two moving parts and is driven by filtered compressed air," comments Peter Carfrae.
"The technique of drawing product into the pump's vertical column by vacuum and dispensing it using filtered compressed air ensures that solids in the medium are not damaged".
The introduction of this new pump offers the food processing industries a substantial number of benefits.
One area of the food industry already identified is in protein processing (meat, poultry), as the volume of water required is far lower than conventional pump technologies and higher yields of undamaged product can be achieved.
Manufacturers of products containing vegetables and soft fruits can also achieve higher yields as the shear sensitivity of the pump eliminates the possibility of solids bruising.
The vertical pumping column works in conjunction with the two liquid check valves in the base of the pump.
When the control panel draws atmospheric air from the vertical column the product is pulled up until it reaches a conductivity sensor.
At this point the panel reverses the air flow and gently pushes the product down the column and down stream.
Adjustments to the flow rate can be made using any one of four methods: air supply pressure, vacuum pressure, discharge head pressure and vacuum timer.
Purging the pump and discharge lines for cleaning is simple, using pressurised air in conjunction with a pipe pig. Request a free brochure from AxFlow ...
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