CASE STUDY:
Citrus Juice Processing
Challenge
Meeting product specifications when pumping cold, viscous citrus juice concentrate for blending and mixing.
Solution
Three Universal 2 Series pumps (model U2-210) connected through an array of fifteen automatic valves gave this citrus juice processor complete control of the smooth flow and even pumping characteristics needed to mix the concentrates. In order to produce a blend with the right sugar concentration and citrus variety for the final products it was necessary to mix several different products by bringing them together in blend tanks. The plumbing and valve arrangement allowed this processor to mix any combination of ingredients desired.
Result
The External Circumferential Piston (“ECP”) style rotors on the U2-210 provide pulse-free flow and the pump’s suction characteristics assure that the cold, thick concentrate will be drawn from the supply tanks evenly and metered smoothly into the blend tanks. The U2-210 model provides the heavy duty design needed for high pressure applications. Large shaft diameters and bearings, robust spur gears, and solid metal rotors allow the U2 to handle the most difficult high torque pumping jobs.
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“LPE has been a reliable partner for many years. They have the ability to support our business through their vast inventory of replacement pumps, repair components, and their service & repair center in Kaukauna, WI. LPE has offered proactive support by carrying safety stock of complete pumps at their facility to support our specific production needs.”
Operations Manager – Food Processing Facility
“We have a great relationship with LPE as they provide exceptional technical expertise for sizing and specifying pumps and valves for our process equipment needs. LPE’s customer service and response time on quotes is industry leading.”
Process Engineer – Beverage Production Company
“LPE will put in the time and effort up front to fully comprehend complex processes, resulting in a system that meets, and frequently surpasses expectations.”
Head of Procurement – Chocolate Production Company
“The LPE Team has a great understanding of fluids-based process equipment. They are a valuable resource in the design and development of the solutions we offer our customers. The LPE Team helps us to design and build better solutions for our customers.”
Design Engineer – Process Equipment Integrator
“LPE has been a reliable partner for many years. They have the ability to support our business through their vast inventory of replacement pumps, repair components, and their service & repair center in Kaukauna, WI. LPE has offered proactive support by carrying safety stock of complete pumps at their facility to support our specific production needs.”
Operations Manager – Food Processing Facility
“We have a great relationship with LPE as they provide exceptional technical expertise for sizing and specifying pumps and valves for our process equipment needs. LPE’s customer service and response time on quotes is industry leading.”
Process Engineer – Beverage Production Company
“LPE will put in the time and effort up front to fully comprehend complex processes, resulting in a system that meets, and frequently surpasses expectations.”
Head of Procurement – Chocolate Production Company
“The LPE Team has a great understanding of fluids-based process equipment. They are a valuable resource in the design and development of the solutions we offer our customers. The LPE Team helps us to design and build better solutions for our customers.”
Design Engineer – Process Equipment Integrator
