Food Processing

OVERSEAS MOTORS Group specializes in providing high quality Food Grade Pumps for food processing.

If you are looking for the best Food Grade Pumps, look no further.

Food processing is the transformation of fresh produce or animal products into food products, and pumps are required in this entire process. However, it is mandatory for Food Grade Pumps to conform to strict hygiene standards, so that the products can be safe for human consumption.

FDA is the US Food and Drug Administration. Being FDA-Compliant means that a product has been specially manufactured to meet high hygiene standards required for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic processes.

Therefore, as the leading distributor of the highest quality pumps, we ensure that our pumps and parts are chosen only from world class manufacturers in the industry. Needless to say, the Food Grade Pumps we distribute are FDA-Compliant.

This means that you can rely on any of our pumps to be made of high-quality materials that can meet strict hygiene standards.

FDA-compliant is a shorthand way of talking about materials that are safe for direct food contact. The materials that make up a pump are key to ensuring the pump is FDA-compliant.

Because the FDA regulates many food products, all pump components must comply with the FDA’s Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 Part 177 for materials that come in contact with food and beverages. Natural undyed Santoprene, Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or Teflon and stainless steel are several popular material options used for FDA-compliant food processing air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps. Some manufacturers also offer electropolished stainless steel castings for a shiny and smoother surface finish, enabling easier, more efficient cleaning.

These strong, durable pumps are designed for long life in any kind of demanding applications. Its modular construction, using interchangeable parts, enables the assembly of horizontal or vertical pumps with a good range of seal, port and rotor configurations on short lead times.

Sandpiper’s F-Series are FDA-Compliant and boasts features necessary for the production of food and other sanitary products. Pumps are electropolished 316 stainless steel inside and out for reduced product adhesion. They also feature a nickel-plated aluminum center section for compatibility with washdown chemicals (polypropylene or stainless steel available on some models).

Clamp or Bolted Configurations Best Suited for the Application

Whether the food and beverage application is in small batches or continual operation, SANDPIPER has an option for your FDA needs.

Generally, with small batches of product, the pump will need to be disassembled for cleaning after each use to avoid potentially contaminating the next run. Examples of these are soups, salsas, cake batters or barbeque sauces. For these applications, a clamped design pump is recommended as it allows for quick disassembly with minimal tools. To further simplify this process, some models are offered with easy-to-use wing nuts.

If the process rarely changes and teardowns are more infrequent, SANDPIPER delivers with a leak-free bolted FDA-compliant design. This robust bolted design offers an even seal on diaphragms and check valves, keeping expensive product off the floor. Some examples of these applications may include wine and chocolate production.

TT Series pumps can handle light to medium viscosity fluid. Drum pumps in this series are ideal for liquids containing small particulate or solvents.

FTI centrifugal pumps are constructed from rugged materials with maximum corrosion resistance, such as heavy gauge stainless steel and plastics. Pumps can be assembled in either vertical or horizontal configurations. Sealless operation can also be achieved with either mechanical seal or magnetic coupling. The transmission of maximum horsepower can be achieved with the mag drive pumps’ high-powered, rare earth magnetic couplings.

With more than 60 years of experience, our team has extensive knowledge and expertise in the food processing industry. We are committed to superior customer service. We have what it takes to fully understand your problems and requirements, and we will make sure to find the right Food Grade Pump for your process to meet your exact needs.

Contact us today and find out the right solutions to your pumping problems.