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Pumps are an essential piece of equipment for any lab and are extremely essential in many of the demanding applications. These include such as conveying, metering, mixing, heating, cooling and many more.
Below we discuss things to consider when choosing your pharmaceutical pumps, as well as additional items which will make the process easier, including trolleys to help you move your pumps around the lab, and pulsation dampeners to help you keep the quality of product.
Choosing the right pharmaceutical pump is essential for maintaining efficiency and product quality in your processes. Here are five key factors to consider when selecting pharmaceutical pumps, sanitary pumps, or lab pumps for your operation:
Pharmaceutical pumps are available in a variety of materials, each suited to different types of fluids. If you’re handling abrasive, corrosive, viscous, or heat-sensitive products, it is crucial to select a pharmaceutical pump or sanitary pump designed with components that can withstand these conditions. The correct choice ensures your pharmaceutical industry pumps operate reliably without compromising product integrity.
The flow rate of a pharmaceutical pump, typically measured in Litres Per Minute (LPM), Gallons Per Minute (GPM), or Cubic Metres Per Hour (m³/h), determines how quickly it can transfer fluids. Understanding this helps you choose pharmaceutical diaphragm pumps, lab pumps, or other hygienic pumps that meet the speed and volume requirements of your processes.
For applications requiring exact dosages, precision is key. Pharmaceutical diaphragm pumps and dosing pumps are specifically designed for accurate delivery, making them essential in the pharmaceutical industry for consistent, precise batching. Using the right hygienic pump or lab pump ensures your process meets stringent regulatory standards.
A smooth, steady flow is critical for maintaining high product quality. To minimise product shearing, consider using pulsation dampeners with your sanitary pump or pharmaceutical pump. This limits air ingress, preserves product integrity, and ensures that pharmaceutical industry pumps perform optimally.
In the pharmaceutical industry, hygienic pumps and sanitary pumps are non-negotiable. Sanitary pharmaceutical pumps are typically constructed from high-grade stainless steel to eliminate areas where fluids can stagnate and harbour bacteria. For any peristaltic pump or lab pump used in the pharmaceutical industry, ensure the hose material is of sanitary grade to meet strict cleanliness standards.
Considering the points above, it’s now time to browse for suitable pharmaceutical pumps, sanitary pumps, hygienic pumps, or lab pumps. Keep flow rate, precision, product type, and hygiene standards in mind when selecting the right pharmaceutical diaphragm pumps or other equipment for your pharmaceutical industry processes.
Flexible impeller pumps are versatile and ideal for the pharmaceutical industry due to their gentle handling of sensitive fluids. They can transfer a wide range of liquids, including viscous, abrasive, or shear-sensitive products, without damaging them. These pumps are self-priming and can easily handle liquids with suspended solids, offering greater flexibility in use. They operate efficiently while ensuring smooth, pulsation-free flow, protecting delicate products. Most flexible impeller pumps come with Clean-In-Place (CIP) features or are easy to disassemble for cleaning. This ensures they meet the strict hygiene standards required in pharmaceutical pump applications.
We recommend the following Flexible Impeller Pumps –
Browse Flexible Impeller Pumps
Air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps are ideal for pharmaceutical applications due to their versatility, reliability, and hygienic design. These self-priming pumps handle a wide range of fluids, including hot, cold, viscous, and solids-laden liquids.
Built with sanitary materials, they meet strict hygiene standards and are easy to clean, ensuring contamination-free operation. Their seal-less design prevents external air from contaminating the product, maintaining product purity. AODD pumps also offer gentle fluid handling, protecting sensitive materials. Accessories like air regulators and pulsation dampeners can improve performance, making them perfect for pharmaceutical processes.
We recommend the following Air Driven Diaphragm Pumps –
Enviroflex Sanitary AODD Pumps
Dellmeco Polished Hygienic Series
Browse Air Operated Double Diaphragm Winery Pumps
Electric-driven diaphragm pumps are well-suited for pharmaceutical pump applications due to their precision and consistent performance. Unlike air-operated pharmaceutical diaphragm pumps, which rely on compressed air and can be affected by fluctuations in air pressure, electric-driven pumps offer precise control over flow rates and pressure. This ensures more accurate dosing and steady operation, which is crucial for maintaining product quality in pharmaceutical processes. Additionally, electric pumps typically have fewer moving parts compared to their air-operated counterparts, which can reduce maintenance needs and improve reliability. While air-operated pumps excel in handling a variety of fluids and are ideal for hazardous or remote locations, electric-driven diaphragm pumps provide enhanced control, efficiency, and ease of integration into automated systems, making them particularly valuable in controlled lab environments.
We recommend the following Electrically Driven Diaphragm Pumps –
Browse Graco Quantm H Series Brewery Pumps
Peristaltic pumps used in pharmaceutical industry applications are highly suited due to their gentle, hygienic operation. These pumps transfer liquids using peristalsis, ensuring the product moves through a food grade hose without coming into contact with mechanical components, making them ideal for handling sensitive or sterile fluids. For single-use processes, the hose can be easily disposed of after each batch, eliminating the risk of cross-contamination.
Peristaltic pump pharmaceutical solutions also ensure that the transfer process does not introduce oxygen or agitate the product, preserving the integrity of delicate pharmaceutical substances. While the pumping action can create pulsation in the flow, this can be managed with pulsation dampeners, ensuring a smooth transfer. When selecting a peristaltic pump for pharmaceutical use, it is critical to choose hoses made from sanitary, pharmaceutical-grade materials to meet stringent regulatory standards.
We recommend the following Peristaltic Pumps –
Enviroflex L Series
Lobe pumps are ideal for pharmaceutical applications, their design ensures that they do not shake the product, and they effectively maintain the quality of the product. They are self-priming, essentially pulsation free and support both CIP and SIP.
Lobe pumps are usually made to order based on the individual application and can therefore be a quite expensive investment. If you are choosing a lobe pump for your lab, please contact us.
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In the pharmaceutical industry, metering pumps ensure precise and consistent dosing of active ingredients and chemicals, essential for maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance. Their ability to deliver accurate, repeatable doses is critical for drug formulation and sterilisation processes. These pumps are built from pharmaceutical-grade materials to prevent contamination and support clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilise-in-place (SIP) systems. Their precision helps minimise waste and ensures the integrity of sensitive pharmaceutical products, making them indispensable for both small-scale labs and large-scale manufacturing.
We recommend ProMinent metering pumps.
Centrifugal pumps are a cornerstone in the pharmaceutical industry due to their ability to efficiently handle high volumes of low-viscosity fluids. Their simple, hygienic design ensures minimal contamination risk, making them ideal for transferring water, solvents, and other liquids in processes such as formulation, filtration, and cleaning. Centrifugal pumps operate at high speeds, providing consistent flow rates, and are well-suited for applications requiring gentle handling to protect sensitive ingredients. Additionally, their compatibility with clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilise-in-place (SIP) systems is essential for maintaining sanitary conditions in pharmaceutical environments.
We recommend Alfa Laval centrifugal pumps.
Choosing the right pump for your application is important, but after you’ve selected your pump, it’s crucial to think about your other requirements for the job. Below you’ll find some items that may be considered essential, depending on your situation. If you’re ever unsure on your requirements, our team is available to help you.
We sell a wide range of hoses for you to transfer your liquids, including a Clear Braided Hose which is Food Grade.
A trolley is especially useful for pumps that you use for more than one application, allowing you to easily maneuver the pump around your space.
If you are using AODD pumps, air line regulators provide controlled, consistent air pressure as required for specific pneumatic equipment connected to the air system.
A pulsation dampener can be used to reduce pulsation and remove pressure variations on the discharge of your pump, ensuring a smoother flow and less disturbance to your product.
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