Sanitary Helical Pumps
We combine 70 years of experience in Piton® pumping solutions with more than 50 years of experience in agitation and mixing.
Specific pumps for the production of juices, sauces, purées, fillings, oils, additives, emulsions, cosmetic creams, gels and shampoos.
Sanitary Pumps for the Food Industry
Pumping solutions for juices, sauces, purées, fillings, oils, additives and the cosmetics industry: emulsions, cosmetic creams, gels and shampoos.
We manufacture sanitary pumps designed to deliver maximum performance and adaptability in demanding processes. They are ideal for pumping fluids with different viscosities, always ensuring a smooth, constant and reversible flow.
Main Advantages of Piton® Sanitary Pumps
- Manufactured in AISI 316L stainless steel, with internal finish Ra < 0.8 μm
- High suction capacity and reversible flow with no pulsation.
- Constant flow rate up to 100,000 L/h, proportional to speed.
- FDA-certified elastomers.
- ATEX certification available as an option.
- Suitable for viscosities up to 100,000 cP.
- Models available in 1, 2 and 4 stages, according to process requirements.
- Pump selection according to the requirements of your application. Optimum performance, reliability and service life..
Reversible Flow and Pulse-Free Operation
Thanks to their advanced design, Piton® pumps allow:
- Flow reversal without compromising performance.
- Gentle transfer of sensitive products, as well as fluids with suspended solids.
Technical Details and
Customizable Configuration
Detailed view of the key components:
- Stator with optional AISI 316L stainless steel jacket.
- Seals in different materials, adapted to the working medium.
- Modular sanitary connections: DIN, CLAMP, extra CIP
- Possibility of heating the pump body for thermally sensitive products.
Seals in NBR, EPDM, silicone, Viton, Kalrez, etc.
Sealing according to requirements: single mechanical seal, single seal + flushing, double seal, etc.
Stators manufactured with FDA elastomers. Optional stator with AISI 316L stainless steel jacket.
Possibility of heating the pump body
Optional DIN, CLAMP and CIP connections.
AISI 316L, internal Ra < 0.8 μm
If you have technical questions, our engineering team specializing in pumping solutions will help you.
Speak with pumping experts.
Choose confidence. Solve it with VK.
We want to be your mixing partner!
Sanitary Helical Pumps Features
Materials and Finishes
- Body and components manufactured in AISI 316L, finish Ra < 0.8 μm.
- Stators made from food-grade elastomers, FDA compliant.
- Optional stator with AISI 316L stainless steel jacket.
- Seals available in NBR, EPDM, silicone, Viton, Kalrez, among others.
Connections and Adaptability
- Optional connections: DIN, CLAMP, extra CIP connection.
- Possibility of a heated pump body to maintain product temperature.
- Modular design: easy integration, maintenance and cleaning, CIP/SIP.
Available Series According to Application
Select the most suitable series for your production process:
PS and TAS Series
Pumps with bearing housing. Possibility of suction body with hopper and feed screw.
ISR Series
Vertical submersible pump for emptying drums. Ideal for highly viscous products, where the pumping elements are submerged directly in the product.
IO Series
Pumps for transferring clean oil, compact and adapted to the different packaging volumes of the olive oil industry.
sanitary pump applications
Our sanitary pumps cover a wide range of uses in regulated industries.:
- Food and beverages: Juices, concentrates, sauces, oils, wine, honey, purées, fillings, edible fats.
- Dairy industry: Milk, yogurts, cream, dairy desserts, soft cheeses.
- Cosmetics and personal care: Shampoos, creams, gels, body milk, lotions.
- Pharmaceutical sector: Gels, syrups, emulsions, suspensions with active ingredients.
Discover our range of sanitary pumps
Types of sanitary helical pumps according to process needs, required flow rate and the characteristics of the product to be pumped.
PS and TAS SERIES
- Robust pump design, with bearing support, manufactured in AISI 316L stainless steel.
- Complete electric pump unit; bare shaft optional.
- Optional suction body with hopper and feed screw.
- Flow rates up to 100,000 L/h.
IA SERIES
- Monobloc pumps, directly assembled to the drive.
- More compact and cost-effective.
- Optional suction body with hopper and feed screw.
- Flow rates up to 100,000 L/h.
ISR SERIES
- Monobloc pumps, directly coupled to the drive.
- Submersible pumps for emptying drums and tanks.
- Maximum pressures up to 6 bar; 12 bar available on request.
- Flow rates up to 20,000 L/h.
IO SERIES
- Compact, lightweight and cost-effective pumps.
- We manufacture three different sizes.
- Floating stator, designed for the olive oil sector or for working with low-viscosity fluids, maximum 250 cP, without suspended solids and compatible with the construction materials.
| Pump | Electric motor | Flow rate (l/h) (*) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | c.v. | r.p.m | 0 bar | 2 bar | 4 bar |
| IO 36 | 1 | 1450 | 2.700 | 2.350 | 2.000 |
| IO 36 | 0,75 | 950 | 1.800 | 1.450 | 1.100 |
| IO 54 | 2 | 950 | 5.500 | 4.900 | 4.200 |
| IO 54 | 1,5 | 720 | 4.200 | 3.600 | 2.900 |
| IO 69 | 4 | 950 | 13.100 | 11.600 | 10.000 |
| IO 69 | 3 | 720 | 10.200 | 8.700 | 7.100 |