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Feed system for food processing production lines
16 October 2015
AxFlow has developed a bespoke feed and pump system for food processing applications. The system comprises an auger into which ingredients are fed and then forces them into the pump via a screw feed. This provides the pump with a constant flow at a pressure no greater than 4 bar to maintain the integrity of the product.
The Waukesha pump is said to perform exceptionally well handling delicate media, particularly where it can become viscous. However, in some applications where the nature of the media prevents a steady flow from a gravity feed system, the pump can be starved resulting in erratic flows on to the next stage of the production cycle, such as a homogeniser. The screw feed auger, which meets all hygienic requirements, removes this problem, ensuring a smooth and continuous flow
According to AxFlow, its auger feed and Waukesha pump system maintains product quality and enables producers to meet production processing targets.
