Designed for CIP/SIP cleaning
Internal flow is designed to leave no dead zones; it can be cleaned and sterilized in place without removing it from the circuit.
Product group · Flow Transfer Products
Hygienic Centrifugal Pumps
Hygienic centrifugal pumps are centrifugal pumps built with an AISI 316L stainless casing, a smooth interior surface and CIP/SIP (clean/sterilize-in-place) compatibility, for use in food, beverage and pharmaceutical processes. They can be quickly fitted to and removed from the process line via Clamp or DIN 11851 connections, and are supplied with food-grade gasket materials.
CasingAISI 316L stainless
Surface roughnessRa ≤ 0.8 µm
ConnectionClamp / DIN 11851
CleaningCIP/SIP-compatible
Why it matters
What does a hygienic centrifugal pump do?
It provides hygiene and traceability on product-contact lines in food, beverage and pharmaceutical processes.
Stainless casing that meets food and pharmaceutical standards
With an AISI 316L casing and food-grade gaskets, it is used safely in processes that require a hygiene certification.
A smooth interior surface prevents bacterial build-up
The electropolished interior surface minimizes product residue sticking and bacterial growth.
Self-priming types give an advantage on drain lines
Self-priming models can also carry air-entrained liquid on tank drain and CIP return lines.
Types
Sub-types of hygienic centrifugal pumps
All three are built with a hygienic casing; what sets them apart is the priming behavior and temperature resistance.
Standard hygienic centrifugal pump
The standard solution for transferring low-to-medium-viscosity food products — milk, fruit juice, beverages — between process lines.
- AISI 316L casing
- CIP/SIP-compatible
- Clamp connection
Self-priming hygienic pump
It can also draw in air-entrained liquid when draining tanks and process lines; preferred on CIP return lines.
- Self-priming
- Suited to tank draining
- Tolerates air-entrained liquid
High-temperature hygienic pump
Built with gasket and material options resistant to the high temperatures (typically 95-140°C) reached during CIP/SIP.
- High-temperature gasket
- Suited to frequent CIP cycles
- Sterilization lines
Selection criteria
What data determines the right hygienic centrifugal pump?
Without the first two points, selection cannot be made. The rest determine the material and certification requirements.
ParameterWhy it mattersWhat we need from you
Flow rate
Calculated from the process line's hourly transfer demand.
m³/h
Head
Determined by line resistance and the inlet pressure of the process equipment.
mWC
Fluid viscosity/particle content
The smooth impeller design suits a specific viscosity range.
cSt / particles present?
Temperature (process + CIP/SIP)
The process temperature and the peak temperature during cleaning are evaluated separately.
°C
Surface roughness and certification
The Ra value and the required hygiene certification (EHEDG/3-A or similar) are determined.
Ra µm + certification
Connection type
Preference for Clamp, DIN 11851 or threaded connection.
Connection standard
For a quote, having the following is enough
It's fine if you don't have all of it. We'll fill in the gaps together with you.
Create a quote request- Flow rate and head
- The viscosity and temperature of the product to be pumped
- CIP/SIP temperature and frequency
- The required hygiene certification/standard
- Connection type (Clamp/DIN)
- The existing pump's nameplate data (if it's a replacement)
FAQ
Questions from the field
The questions we hear most often when quoting hygienic centrifugal pumps.
What are CIP/SIP, and how is compatibility achieved?
CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) are in-place chemical cleaning and steam sterilization processes carried out without dismantling the equipment. A pump casing designed to leave no dead zones, together with heat-resistant gaskets, handles this cycle without issue.
Which hygiene certifications are typically required?
Depending on the project, compliance with EHEDG or 3-A design principles may be required; casing material and surface roughness are determined accordingly.
What is the difference between 304 and 316L stainless?
Thanks to its molybdenum content, 316L is more resistant than 304 to chlorinated cleaning chemicals and acidic products; 316L is usually preferred for food and pharmaceutical processes.
How is the gasket material selected?
Depending on the product's oil/acid content and CIP temperature, a food-grade elastomer is chosen from options such as EPDM, FKM (Viton) or FDA-approved silicone.
Do you only serve Istanbul?
No. While our office is on Istanbul's Anatolian side (Ataşehir), we supply and ship across Istanbul's European side, the surrounding provinces and the Marmara region, and Turkey as a whole — covering your equipment end to end, from a single source.
Next step
Let's clarify your requirement together
Share the product to be pumped, the flow rate and your CIP/SIP conditions, and let's determine together the right hygienic pump for your process.
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