Technogel PA20A-45L Ripple Pump

Applications & Use Cases

• Integrating ripple effects into ice cream and frozen dessert production lines.
• Distributing sauces, fruit purees, and viscous liquids within food processing operations.
• Adding inclusions and flavourings to confectionery and dairy products.
• Transferring ingredients between processing stages in a controlled manner.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, tank capacities commonly range from 10 to 50 litres, with pump outputs typically between 0.5 and 5 litres per minute.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on standard single-phase (230V, 50Hz) or three-phase (400V, 50Hz) electrical supplies, depending on motor size.

Construction material

Equipment for food contact applications, such as this, is typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel (e.g., AISI 304 or 316) for hygiene and durability.

Mobility

Many ripple pumps are designed to be mobile, often mounted on castors, allowing for flexible positioning within a production facility.

Integration

Units are commonly designed for seamless integration with other processing equipment, such as continuous freezers and filling machines.

Maintenance

Routine maintenance typically involves cleaning of product contact parts and periodic inspection of seals and pump components.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can a ripple pump handle?

  Ripple pumps are generally suitable for viscous liquids, sauces, fruit purees, chocolate, and other inclusions that need to be accurately dosed or swirled into a main product stream.

• Is this unit suitable for continuous operation?

• What are the typical hygiene requirements for this type of pump?

• Can this pump handle products with particulates?

• What safety features are commonly found on these units?