Riggs 1000 Transfer Pump

Applications & Use Cases

• Transferring sauces, soups, and gravies in food production.
• Handling viscous products like jams, purees, and fruit fillings.
• Moving dairy products such as yoghurts and creams.
• Dispensing cosmetic and pharmaceutical liquids or semi-liquids.
• Transferring chemicals or industrial fluids where gentle handling is required.

Typical Specifications

Typical filling range

Units of this class commonly offer a filling range from approximately 100ml up to 1500ml, suitable for various container sizes.

Construction material

For food and pharmaceutical applications, stainless steel (typically 304 or 316 grade) is standard for all product contact parts to ensure hygiene and corrosion resistance.

Power supply

Transfer pumps of this size commonly operate on 3-phase industrial power, such as 400V, 50Hz, though single-phase options may exist for smaller units.

Product compatibility

Designed for damage-free transfer of hot or cold liquids, semi-liquids, and products with suspended solids, making them versatile for various consistencies.

Feed source compatibility

Typically designed to pump directly from cooking kettles, tote bins, mixing vessels, or IBCs, offering flexibility in production line integration.

Typical throughput

Throughput for this type of pump can vary significantly based on product viscosity and pump configuration, but typically ranges from several hundred to several thousand litres per hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can a Riggs 1000 Transfer Pump handle?

  This class of pump is typically designed to handle a wide range of products, including hot or cold liquids, semi-liquids, and products containing suspended solids, without causing damage.

• Is this pump suitable for food-grade applications?

• What kind of maintenance is typically required for these pumps?

• Can this pump be integrated into an existing production line?

• What is the typical footprint of a transfer pump like the Riggs 1000?