Tonelli PUMPA Lobe Pump

Applications & Use Cases

• Transferring viscous food products such as sauces, creams, and batters.
• Handling delicate food items like fruit pieces or yoghurts without damage.
• Pumping shear-sensitive liquids in dairy, confectionery, and bakery operations.
• Use in CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems due to their hygienic design.
• Metering and dosing applications where precise flow control is required.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 1,000 to 20,000 litres per hour, depending on the lobe configuration and motor speed.

Power supply

Units of this type typically operate on a 3-phase industrial electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz in the UK.

Inlet/Outlet connections

As described, 70mm connections are common, often using hygienic clamp or threaded fittings suitable for food-grade pipework.

Construction material

The wetted parts and frame are typically constructed from 316L stainless steel for hygiene and corrosion resistance in food environments.

Viscosity range

Lobe pumps are well-suited for handling products with viscosities ranging from 1 cP (water-like) up to 1,000,000 cP (very thick pastes).

Mobility

Being mounted on a mobile stainless frame, this unit offers flexibility for use in different areas of a processing facility.

Speed control

Variable speed functionality, commonly achieved via an inverter drive, allows for precise flow rate adjustment and gentle product handling.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of products are best suited for a lobe pump?

  Lobe pumps excel with viscous, shear-sensitive, and particulate-laden products. They are designed to minimise product degradation during transfer.

• How does a lobe pump differ from a centrifugal pump?

• Is this pump easy to clean?

• What maintenance is typically required for a lobe pump?

• Can this pump handle solids or particulates?