Case Study: Mobile Sanitary Centrifugal Pump System – Designed for Precision, Hygiene & Flexibility
Client Background
A leading food processing facility required a mobile sanitary pumping solution to handle cleaning-in-place (CIP) duties using 2% Sodium Hydroxide at 50°C. The system needed to meet strict hygiene standards, deliver variable speed control, and operate reliably within a high-demand production environment.
Challenge
The client’s existing fixed pump system limited flexibility during cleaning operations.
They needed a portable, high-performance sanitary centrifugal pump that could:
- Operate safely under CIP chemical and temperature conditions,
- Offer variable speed control for different flow requirements, and
- Maintain high hygiene and corrosion resistance across all wetted components.
Our Solution
General Pump Company engineered a complete mobile sanitary centrifugal pump system tailored to the client’s specific needs.
The final package included:
✅ ABB motor with forced cooling – perfectly suited for VFD operation, ensuring consistent performance at varying speeds.
✅ Invertek inverter drive (1.5 kW) – enabling full control for start/stop and speed adjustment.
✅ Stainless steel motor cover and mobile trolley – ensuring durability, easy cleaning, and mobility across work areas.
✅ Spare mechanical seal kit – supplied to minimise downtime and simplify maintenance.
✅ Full CIP compatibility – safely operating with 2% Sodium Hydroxide solution at 50°C.
Results
- Enhanced mobility – the system can be easily moved between multiple cleaning zones.
- Improved process control – variable speed adjustment enables precise flow matching for different CIP cycles.
- Extended equipment life – stainless steel construction resists corrosion and chemical attack.
- Reduced maintenance time – mechanical seal spares and easy-access design simplify servicing.
- Compliance with strict sanitary requirements – ensuring product safety and hygiene integrity.
Outcome
The client now operates a reliable and hygienic mobile pumping system that has streamlined their cleaning process, improved operational efficiency, and reduced downtime.
This project reinforces General Pump Company’s capability to deliver custom-engineered sanitary pump solutions that combine innovation, reliability, and performance.
About General Pump Company
For 50 years, General Pump Company has supplied quality pumps and pumping systems across Australia — from sanitary and hygienic solutions to industrial, municipal, and fire protection systems.
Our expertise ensures every solution is built for performance, efficiency, and longevity.
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