Application Guide: Dairy Pumps

Tapflo Gulf provides a range of pump solutions for the dairy industry. Having a high-performance pump that’s easy to clean and maintain can be crucial in pumping dairy products such as milk, cheese, butter and yoghurt.

An efficient system, will mean your equipment stays sanitary and your products remain in a perfect condition.

Dairy products can easily become stagnant or mouldy if left too long or become trapped within equipment. This means the pump you choose for your application must be sanitary. For this, they should have:

• Smooth bends and pipes, with no angles or parts where the product could be trapped within – supporting CIP and SIP.
• Stainless steel for the main material of the pump.
• A superior, polished finish for the casing of the pump for easy cleaning.

Our Hygienic Centrifugal Pump portfolio includes the CTH, CTS-H, CPC models, and self-priming options. These pumps are suitable for a range of hygienic applications, including all types of milk (skimmed, raw), butter, cheese and cream. They can withstand high temperatures and offer corrosion resistance. They are ideal for highly aerated fluids with low viscosity like milk.

Sanitary Stainless Steel Centrifugal Pump

Our Pump for Partially Defoamed Starch Milk (PSCP) is constructed from stainless steel and has a simple design which makes it easy to clean, assemble and disassemble. This pump has been designed for transferring the product to hydrocyclones within the starch production process.

Partially Defoamed Starch Milk Pump

Our EHEDG Lobe Pump is versatile and designed for the food industry. These pumps are perfect for pumping both low and high-viscosity products gently, and with minimal shear forces. Cross-contamination is eliminated due to the unique gear housing design, ensuring a clean, hygienic application. The cast stainless steel pump meets the highest sanitary standards and supports CIP and SIP for easy cleaning and sterilisation.

The Sanitary Diaphragm pump is engineered to meet the strict requirements of the food industry. It is both FDA approved and ATEX compliant, ensuring safety. The pump housing features a high-quality, fine finish with no hidden areas where bacteria can grow. The pump can rotate 360° for easy draining supports both CIP and SIP processes. Its clean diaphragm face minimise the risk of leakage and the potential of bacteria growth.

It’s important to know the viscosity of your product, the temperature the product is kept at and whether your installation requires a self-priming pump. Taplfo Gulf have a great range of pumps that can be used for a wide range of dairy applications such as Centrifugal, Lobe and Diaphragm Pumps.

One of the best ways to make sure the pump meets hygiene standards is to check for a FDA approval – this ensures that the parts in the pump are sanitary and can be used for the food industry. Other ideal things are that they support CIP and SIP, for effective cleaning.

If you need your dairy product to be kept at a specific temperature throughout your application, a heating or cooling jacket can help the pump maintain a consistent temperature. It also helps prevent liquids from solidifying and prevents damage to the pump and mechanical seals. We have these jackets available across our pump ranges.

Finding the best pump for your application can be daunting, but our expert sales team can help you with the exact requirements you need.

Contact our team today to find the right solution for your application.