Kecol Maxiprime 800 Drum Pump

Applications & Use Cases

• Transferring viscous food products and ingredients from drums or totes.
• Handling delicate or shear-sensitive materials in food production.
• Emptying containers of fruit purees, concentrates, or sauces.
• Moving semi-solid food products with small particulates.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput commonly ranges from 50 to 150 litres per minute, depending on product viscosity and pump configuration.

Power supply

Pneumatically operated drum pumps typically require a clean, dry compressed air supply, commonly between 4 to 7 bar.

Material construction

Units designed for food processing, such as this one, are typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel for wetted parts.

Solids handling

Maxiprime pumps are known for handling solids; for this model, it is common to accommodate solids up to 12-15mm.

Viscosity range

These pumps are typically suitable for a wide range of viscosities, from thin liquids to highly viscous pastes.

Cleaning

Units of this type are generally designed for easy dismantling and cleaning, often suitable for CIP (Clean-in-Place) or COP (Clean-out-of-Place) procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can a Kecol Maxiprime 800 typically pump?

  This type of pump is commonly used for viscous food products, including fruit juices with pulp, purees, concentrates, sauces, and other semi-liquid food ingredients.

• Is this pump suitable for hygienic applications?

• What are the advantages of a pneumatically operated drum pump?

• Can this pump handle abrasive products?

• What maintenance is typically required for this type of pump?