The brewery and beverage industry involves processing raw materials like wort, beer, juices, and syrups into finished products. This sector requires equipment that ensures hygiene, maintains product consistency, and handles varying viscosities while withstanding frequent cleaning-in-place (CIP) and sterilization-in-place (SIP) cycles. Compliance with standards such as 3-A and FDA is critical to prevent contamination and ensure consumer safety.
Key challenges include the risk of microbial growth, cross-contamination between batches, and equipment downtime during cleaning. Processes demand gentle handling of solids (e.g., fruit pulps) and shear-sensitive liquids. Solutions must offer high cleanability, corrosion resistance, and adaptability to high-flow or high-pressure applications without compromising efficiency.
Donjoy's sanitary lobe pumps (e.g., TU/STU series) enable gentle transfer of viscous fluids like beer and concentrates, while mixproof butterfly valves prevent cross-contamination during CIP. Our centrifugal pumps (for example, KLX series) cater to high-flow beverage lines, featuring polished surfaces (if required) and 3-A certification for optimal hygiene and durability.