WHAT ARE FOOD PERISTALTIC PUMPS?

Peristaltic pumps, also known as hose pumps, are positive displacement pumps, a type of rotary pump which contains a number of rollers that squeeze a hose as it rotates. They are named so because they use the peristaltic principle, whereby the twisting and compression of a soft elastomer hose allows fluids to be transferred through the system. Peristaltic pumps are available in both high and low-pressure options, with the opportunity to choose between different flow rates and whether to run continually or disperse smaller amounts.

How does the peristaltic pump work?

Why use peristaltic pumps for the food industry?

Praised for their gentle handling of sensitive substances, peristaltic pumps are used in the culinary industry in the creation of crushed vegetables, fruit puree, ferments and more everyday food sector applications. This wide PDP usage ranges across the food sector from fruit & vegetable processing plants to the slaughterhouse, making peristaltic pumps a prevalent choice across the food sector at all stages of processing.

Peristaltic pumps can cover a variety of applications, as they are suitable for abrasive, corrosive and fragile liquids. With no shearing and no internal slip, these pumps are ideal to handle fragile products. Peristaltic pumps can be used for any kind of liquid (corrosive, abrasive, fragile, with solids), making them ideal to use for food applications, as they can be adapted to suit your company’s needs. Treat soya oil, ferments, tomato puree and more with this versatile pump

What are the advantages of PCM food peristaltic pumps?

• They require no seal to keep the liquid inside the tube, so there is no leakage
• Peristaltic pumps only have one wearing part, as it is only the hose that will come into contact with the product
• The pump will automatically start self-priming without the need for additional equipment
• Capable of running at different speeds, as well as dry running without the risk of any damage
• Peristaltic pumps offer low life cycle costs (LCC) and easy maintenance

What are the maximum performances of PCM food peristaltic pumps?

• Pressure: up to 217 psi
• Flowrate: from 0.8 gpm to 250 gpm
• Viscosity: 40 000 cP

Viscera Transfer: 

The transfer of by-products (e.g. poultry visceral and gizzard) requires respect for the integrity of the pieces. These may be of different sizes depending on the poultry (chicken, turkey...). The objective is to preserve them for resale as by-products of the first choice in different animal feed chains such as Petfood or Seafood. This solution offers two major advantages for this application: high suction power and the assurance that the pieces are respected when they are transferred.

Abrasive Applications: 

The pumping principle allows the transfer of soft and hard particles such as fruit preparations, compotes, jams, and other vegetable purees, sometimes abrasives (presence of seeds or peels). The different pieces are also transported without damage; which allows our customers to retain the desired texture depending on the application and the final product.

Sodium hypochlorite:

Is commonly used across a wide variety of industries. Its high pH level and its off-gassing tendency often provoke pumping issues.  This pump can convey the most chemically aggressive fluids through its elastomeric hose while providing trouble-free conditions with entrapped air. 

ACIDS

Highly corrosive fluids such as sulphuric or hydrochloric acids require chemical-resistant pumps to ensure constant productivity. , corrosive fluids are only in contact with a chemically inert elastomer hose. In addition, the seal-less design also prevents spillage and environmental contamination

 ***For more information or to review the right Pump for your application contact us at info@tptstainless.com*** 

Shipping:

NOTE: Customer is responsible for: Removing the shipment from the truck (when applied), bringing it into your location, and noting damaged or missing items on the carrier's delivery receipt.

• Orders for “in-stock” items will normally ship the same day or next day 

For International buyers: Please contact us, includes Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Customer is responsible for clearing customs and all associated fees. We won't under-value merchandise.

• All orders are shipped prepaid.

• The address must be in a commercial area and someone must be at the site to receive deliveries during normal business hours.

• We will apply shipping company’s fees for any problem with delivery caused by the customer error.

• Many carriers cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes but we can offer shipments via the United States Postal Service.

• Rural businesses are sometimes considered residential

• Any delivery time stated by the Company shall be treated as an estimate only. While every effort will be made to dispatch goods on time, no liability can be accepted by the Company for failure to deliver within the advertised times. The Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever (including consequential loss of profit or revenue) arising directly or indirectly from any delay on the delivery of all or any of the goods and services, howsoever caused.

Returns:

• Inspect merchandise upon delivery and report any damage or shortage within two business days. Mixer, Positive Displacement  Seals, and spares are considered custom, so they cant be returned.  
• Returns must be authorized by Texas Process Technologies. You must contact us to obtain an RMA “Return Material Authorization Number” before returning an item within 14 days from receipt of goods.
• Final sales apply to some of our items due to their nature, which means that they can not be returned or refunded unless the item is defective in which the warranty agreement applies. These items may include but are not limited to: electric motors, VFDs, any elastomeric products (such as gaskets, seals and o-rings), special order items and modified items.
• Custom orders cannot be returned. This includes: made-to-measure items, modified items, special request items as well as pumps that have been adapted to your needs (for example, positive displacement pumps assembly that include the pump, gear box, the motor and other components are specifically designed for each customer which will not work in other applications, therefore, making the assembly non-returnable) as well as custom cuts on tubing or spools. 
• No returns accepted for tubing.
• Returns caused by customer ordering errors will be charged round trip freight, and a 20% restocking fee, all returns are freight pre-paid by the customer. Returns must be received in unused resalable condition (new and in original package)
• If any Product fails because of a Warrantable Defect during the Limited Warranty Period, Texas Process Technologies will, in its sole discretion, either (1) repair the Product or (2) replace the Product. Please read our product Warranty.
• Returned items that are not defective may be charged a restocking fee of 20%.
• Prior to choosing “check out”, you must be sure this product meets your expectations. If you are not sure, please contact us before ordering.
• Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
• If the product is deemed not able to be restocked, the customer will be responsible for providing a shipping account number to have product returned to them, or product will be discarded, and no credit will be is.