CASE STUDY:
Fruit Filling
Pump:
Waukesha Cherry Burrell Brand – Model 060 Universal 1 Series
Industry:
Fruit Filling Production
Problem:
Pump product without damaging fruit pieces
Solution:
The customer needed to transfer cherry and strawberry fruit filling at 110°F with a viscosity of approximately 50,000 cps from the cooking kettle through a scraped surface heat exchanger to a filler. A model U1-060 pump was selected to handle this product due to the pump’s gentle handling of the fruit particles. The External Circumferential Piston (ECP) style rotors provided large cavities to protect the product during pumping and the rugged construction of the U1 design allowed the pump to handle the viscous product. The pump is dismantled daily and hand-cleaned, so the availability of simple, economical single O-ring shaft seals was a key feature when compared to more expensive and sensitive mechanical seals offered on competitor pumps. Since installation the pump has experienced no operational problems and minimal maintenance requiring only the replacement of the O-Ring seals.
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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
