Pumps, Valves, Fittings & Piping includes equipment designed for the efficient handling and transfer of liquids in the food and beverage industry and encompasses a variety of pumps, valves, fittings, and piping systems. These tools are essential for processes that require the precise movement, dosing, or removal of liquid substances. Among the equipment used are diaphragm pumps, which leverage a flexible membrane to create a variable volume for pumping; peristaltic pumps, known for their ability to handle fluids without direct contact with mechanical parts, thus minimizing contamination; and vacuum pumps, which are employed to remove air or fluids by creating a vacuum, facilitating numerous processing tasks. This machinery adheres to stringent hygiene standards to ensure the safety and quality of food and beverage products.

Typical products and applications include:

• Dairy and juice processing lines: Pumps move product between storage, mixing, and pasteurization stages
• Flavorings, colorants, or additives: Dosed with precision using metering or peristaltic pumps
• Beer and wine transfer: Valves and piping systems guide fluids through filtration, fermentation, and packaging
• Thick or viscous products (like sauces or syrups): Handled using diaphragm pumps designed for sanitary flow
• Vacuum applications: Used to extract air or transfer liquids in closed systems during filling or deaeration

Additional Considerations:

• Supports clean, precise flow: Helps control how much product moves, when, and where, minimizing waste and spillage
• Built for hygiene: Most components are made from stainless steel or food-safe plastics and are easy to clean or sanitize
• Reduces contamination risk: Some pumps (like peristaltic) prevent the liquid from ever touching mechanical parts
• Flexible configurations: Available in various sizes, materials, and pressure capacities to fit specific product needs
• Crucial for automation: These components often integrate with sensors and control systems to keep production running smoothly