Pumping ice cream can be a challenging exercise if you do not have the appropriate equipment. Due to the composition of ice cream, it's important to note its viscosity when selecting a pump. As the mixture contains a certain percentage of cream, it's crucial that the pump does not influence the nature of the ice cream and turn the cream into butter.
To maintain the composition of ice cream during the production stage, Global Pumps suggests using a Verderair Air Diaphragm Pump and the Hi-Clean diaphragm pumps. Both are capable of successfully transferring the viscous mixture while maintaining the base mixture quality. Suitable for a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry, Verderair AOD pumps are designed to be very easy to clean and can be used as part of any clean-in-place (CIP) process. Not only are they constructed in stainless steel for compliance with food standards, but they are also easy to dismantle and clean.
When discussing applications for transferring ingredients to mixers and mixes to freezers, we recommend Packo pumps, such as our ZL lobe pump. It's suitable for operations requiring high hygiene and cleanability. It offers low pulsation and low shear, and benefits from the versatility of a twin screw pump (usable for both product and CIP cleaning). This means it can handle both product transfer with the main pump and CI
Another pump solution we've been working with for controlling ice cream ingredient consistency is the Rapide series pump. This solution allows for precise control of the flow rate, volume, and speed of ingredients. Additionally, its compact design makes it simple to operate and doesn't require tools during tube changes. For a practical example of this pump's benefits, you can check out the Gelista case study.
For more information on pumping in the food and beverage industry or to discover the wide range of pumps suitable for pumping ice cream and other highly sensitive media, contact Global Pumps. We have worked with leading food and beverage manufacturers to select and refine their pumping systems to guarantee efficiency.
If you need some guidance on how to select the right pump then you’re not alone! There’s such a wide range of pumps in Australia, from centrifugal pumps to hose pumps to diaphragm pumps. The options available to you can make it a difficult choice, so we’ve created this special guide to help step you through the process of selecting the ideal pump for your requirements.
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