Though not qualified for Hygienic duties, Hydra-Cell pumps are widely used in the food industry because of their seal-less design and ability to handle particulates, abrasives, corrosives, caustics and hot liquids. Common applications include spray drying systems, coating, transfer of process liquids, mixing and dosing. Liquid end can be supplied with internal parts polished to a mirror finish surface, 0.4 Ra.
The pumps are ideal for pumping hot or cold, cleaning and sterilising agents in C.I.P S.I.P. systems, high pressure road-tanker, tank-wash systems and hand-held wash-down guns.
Hydra-Cell pumps are seal-less. No seals, no seal wear – No leaks. No loss of performance. No frequent repairs. Less downtime. Long-term reliability, with minimal routine maintenance and low repair costs.
Hydra-Cell has a low shearing pumping action compared with traditional pumps used and therefore affects shear-sensitive fluids much less.
Hydra-Cell pumps can handle solids up to 500 microns, or more. They can be pumped without fine filtration. System costs are reduced and maintenance is simplified.
Most pumps in the Hydra-Cell range can operate at any pressure from <1 bar up to at least 70 bar. Some models up to 170 bar
The flow rate of a Hydra-Cell pump is constant, regardless of system pressure. The relationship between flow and pump speed is a straight line. Flow is easily controlled within ±1% accuracy simply by controlling pump speed – with turndown ratios of 10:1 or better.
Flow is steady, with little pulsation.
The droplet size produced by a given spray nozzle depends on pressure, which is related to flow. Hydra-Cell pump flow is accurately controlled by controlling pump speed.
- Abrasive sugar solutions
- Cleaning and wash down, with detergents, caustics, acids, hot water etc etc.
- Cocoa mass
- Colourings and flavourings
- Edible oils
- Filter press
- Lecithin
- Liquid chocolate
- Liquid nougat
- Maple syrup
- Membrane filtration
- Palm oil and salt mixtures
- Reverse osmosis
- Soft drink concentrates
- Spray coating foods
- Spray drying
- Plus many more
