Rotary Lobe Pumps Engineered for Hygienic Applications

Hygienic Rotary Lobe Pump FAQ

• How do rotary lobe pumps work?

  Lobe pumps, also known as rotary lobe pumps, are positive-displacement pumps that use two counter-rotating lobes to deliver fluid with smooth, controlled flow.

• What makes ipp rotary lobe pumps ideal for hygienic applications?

  Rotary lobe pumps feature gentle operation that helps maintain product integrity, with reliable performance across a wide range of fluid viscosities. They are also designed with clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilize-in-place (SIP) capability for maximum hygiene and safety. Modular design makes ipp rotary lobe pumps customizable to any individual requirements and operating conditions, including transfer, discharge (also from high vacuum), circulation and mixing, dispensing, atomizing, tank discharge and filling. These pumps are ideal for sugar, sugar coatings, starch, mashed potatoes, lard, vitamins, glucose syrup, coffee essence, lecithin, baby food, salads, salad dressings, spices, sauces, mixings, gelatin, chocolate, dairy products and other hygienic applications.

• Are lobe pumps gentle on food products?

  With a range of rotor options, ipp rotary lobe pumps can be customized to the type of product being pumped. They offer gentle fluid handling to maintain product integrity, even with soft and hard solid inclusions.

• How do lobe pumps work for thick sauces?

  Ideal for applications including molten chocolate, syrups and thick sauces, ipp rotary lobe pumps can handle viscosities up to 2,000,000 SSU (440,000 cSt).

• Are rotary lobe pumps suitable for pharmaceutical processes?

  Process pumps for pharmaceuticals must comply with particular requirements, such as GMP-compliant design, and ipp rotary lobe pumps are precision-engineered to meet these standards. They are ideal for the gentle pumping of raw material, ointments, serums, cough syrup, plant extracts and other pharmaceutical fluids.