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How To Improve Efficiency In Food Production – Allflo Pumps & Equipment

Written by Admin | Apr 13, 2021

 Efficiency, reliability, and product recovery are critical in modern food production. In many processing facilities, liquids are transferred using traditional lobe pumps, which can introduce leakage, downtime and unnecessary product loss.

 

The Challenge

Lobe pumps rely on multiple rotating components, which can lead to:

  • Seal wear and leakage
  • Unplanned downtime
  • Product loss during cleaning and changeovers

Over time, these issues reduce process efficiency and increase operating costs.

 

A Practical Alternative: Mouvex Eccentric Disc Pumps

To address these challenges, eccentric disc pump technology is increasingly used in food production applications where reliability and yield are critical.

The Mouvex Eccentric Disc Pump uses an oscillating pumping motion rather than rotating lobes. This reduces mechanical wear while providing controlled, low-shear product transfer. Sealed chambers move product smoothly from inlet to discharge, minimising leakage and component stress.

 

Reduced Waste and Improved Recovery

A key advantage of eccentric disc pumps is improved product recovery.

Unlike many lobe pump systems that rely on water flushing, eccentric disc pumps allow product to be recovered using air before wash-down. This can recover up to 60–70% more product from the pump and pipework before cleaning, reducing waste and improving yield.

 

The Result

By reducing leakage, downtime, and product loss, eccentric disc pump solutions such as the Mouvex design offer a practical way to improve efficiency in food production environments.

 

Allflo Pumps & Equipment can assist in assessing whether eccentric disc pump technology is suitable for your application.