Pump gets EHEDG seal of approval

The ‘E’ Series pump has been designed for the Food and Beverage industry and other processes where product contamination must be avoided. The pump’s features include Flotronic’s ‘One-Nut’ pump design which allows swift diaphragm access without disconnecting process pipework. The internal surfaces of the ‘E’ Series pump can be cleaned-in-place’; alternatively, easy dismantling can be carried out for cleaning and inspection.

Cleaning is aided by the provision of polished wetted surfaces to 0.8μm Ra maximum and an electro-polished overall finish. It is also assisted by the incorporation of a support stand whereby the pump can be inverted for full draining. 

Flotronic’s chief engineer, Peter Wheal, comments: "The ‘E’ series pump passed EHEDG’s tests with flying colours, confirming that it meets EHEDG standards for sanitary product transfer. Other features, including a diaphragm rupture detection system with instant pump shut-down alarm facility and BS, DIN and ISO hygienic connection options, all help to keep product contamination free and to ensure that hygienic standards are not compromised.”

"A unique feature of the Flotronic ‘E’ Series pump is that the diaphragms are reinforced as standard,” Wheal continues. "The reinforcing plates add support to the diaphragms and ensure that the pumps can withstand CIP pressures in the suction line of up to 5 Bar with no diaphragm damage. Other suction pressure challenges resulting from SIP systems, bulk tanks with head pressure of more than 0.5 Bar, re-circulation and thermal expansion can all be met by the ‘E’ Series.”