The ViscoTwin Screw Pump

For food, cosmetics and chemicals

ViscoTec, Inc. | 933 W Hemlock Ave | Visalia, CA 93277 | USA www.viscotwin.us | [email protected] | Phone: +1(559) 429-4227 | Fax +1(559) 429-4228

Sanitary – Efficient – Powerful ViscoTwin – 100 % reliable ViscoTwin Pumps main components are manufactured in Germany. The final assembly and customization takes place at ViscoTec, Inc. in Visalia, CA. These pumps are designed to be the next Generation of Positive displacement Pumps that fulfill the most stringent requirements for sanitary Applications. ViscoTwin Pumps greatly improve the current status quo on wear and tear caused by abrasive media, CIP’ability, very low suction head requirements, the viscosity range it can pump against high pressures, and ease for inspection and maintenance. The design is new from the ground up. ViscoTwin pumps are 100% bi-directional without restriction. 4 bearings are paired, 2 for each direction. The 2-part housing enables a larger top port and is 100% drainable after CIP/SIP. Without special precaution, it can handle up to 266°F

Exploded view of the ViscoTwin pump

for Operation and SIP. Non-proprietary ORings in FPM for static seals insure low cost of owners hip by design. Various options are available for Process Connections, Screw Pitches, Bearing Frame Materials, rotating Shaft sealing designs, heated Housings, and Materials on wetted Parts.

The ViscoTwin screw pump is our sanitary pump solutions. It was developed to reliably pump low and high viscous products with stringent sanitary requirements. It also pumps highly volatile or gaseous products.

Best results for SIP and CIP cleaning •

Best results for SIP and CIP cleaning

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The very high rotational speed range allows to optimally pump product or cleaning liquid

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High rotational speed in cleaning mode ensure perfect pump cleaning

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Capability to achieve discharge pressures on water up to 230psi ensure effective product push-out‘s at the end of run

Pumping and cleaning with one pump: ViscoTwin 130

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The ViscoTwin can be used as a product or CIP pump. It eliminates the need for a separate centrifugal pump, a bypass line, valves, and controls technology

Legend:

Easy manual cleaning

Low servicing costs

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The entire pump housing can be removed by unscrewing 4 bolts Product wetted parts become perfectly accessible

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Contact free operation of the Rotors limits the wear on bearings and shaft seals when pumping non-abrasive media Innovative and flexible sealing concept - Economic choice of 2 mechanical sealing arrangements - Spares are available individually or in complete packages / spare part kits - Cost optimized sealing design with non-proprietary O-Rings

Easy to clean: The ViscoTwin pump without housing

ViscoTwin – highly efficient for a great variety of products and applications

High priming capacity The axial flow direction and the low media acceleration in the pump allow for excellent NPSHR values < 4 feet.

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For emptying tanks at low hydrostatic head pressure For pumping viscous products or products with a low boiling point

Typical applications in the food, cosmetics and chemical industries:

Juices: Freshly squeezed juice, concentrates, mash, pulp, yeast

Reversible pump direction Pumping in both directions by reversing the rotation direction.

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For pumping and pipe emptying at the end of run (pigging) For use as supply and discharge pump

Dairy: Yoghurt, curd cheese, fruit, cheese, pudding, butter

For pumping highly viscous products Various products can be conveyed with just one pump

Sauces and Toppings: Ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, soups, sauces, salads

In evaporation systems for tomato paste In de-aeration systems for fruit juices

Confectionery: Pastry, liquid sugar, rework food, fat, fondant, chocolate

Large viscosity range Viscosities up to 1.000.000 mPas because of the axial flow direction with a low kneading effect through the pump. Excellent pumping performance with low viscosity products to 0,5 mPas because of high rotation speeds.

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60 % gas share possible Because of the high rotation speed of the Rotors, compressible products can be pumped as well.

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Very low pulsation The axial pumping and low acceleration in the pump ensure low pulsation. Any pulsation caused by high speeds is quickly released.

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ViscoTwin Pumps can be installed in series. For applications that require a high dosing precision

Meat: Minced meat, pet food, sausage meat

Dry running The contact-free operation of the rotors with a water-flushed dual mechanical seal enable the pump to run dry.

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The Pump cannot fail even if the %-ige on gas in the line is higher

Cosmetics: Creams, ointment, soap, shampoo, Lotions Sanitizer, Oils

Special features • • • • •

Materials in contact with the product in stainless steel 316L Product wetted surfaces: Ra < 0,8 μm CIP (Cleaning in Place) and SIP (Sterilisation in Place) cleaning Elastomers comply with FDA and EC1935 / 2004 Designed according to 3A and EHEDG guidelines

ViscoTwin pump without drive and base plate

Design sizes and performance data ViscoTwin 70

ViscoTwin 104

ViscoTwin 130

Nom differential pressure (H O)

230 psi*

230 psi*

230 psi*

Max Flowrate

132 GPM

268 GPM

455 GPM

Max rpm

4000 rpm

3600 rpm

3000 rpm

Max Temperature

266ºF*

266ºF*

266ºF*

Viscosity

0.5 - 1 Mio cps

0.5 - 1 Mio cps

0.5 - 1 Mio cps

Particulate Size (mm)

20mm

25mm

30mm

NPSHR

< 5 feet

< 5 feet

< 5 feet

2

* Standard. Pumps for higher differential pressures and temperatures upon request.

Models and options, sealing concepts Application

Very high sanitary requirements

For aseptic requirements

Shaft Seals

Single acting mechanical seals

Double acting mechanical seals

Material

Silicon Carbide or Tungsten Carbide

Silicon Carbide-Carbon/Chromiump Cast

Static Seals

FPM, EPDM, PTFE Sheathed silicone ring Mechanical seal on product side

FPM, EPDM, PTFE Sheathed silicone ring Mechanical seal on product side Mechanical seal on

Position in the pump

High sanitary requirements

0RVWRIWKH components available individually or as a spare part kit. Other sealing materials available on request.

Various process connections available • Base in stainless steel 304 with height adjustable legs • Mobile with swivel and fixed castors • Surface-hardened Rotors

• Bearing oil cooler for temperatures up to 300°F • Heating jacket on the pump housing

For food, cosmetics and chemicals Services offered for your pump application Customer service starts well before the Pump is delivered: Each Application is unique and deserves professional attention for the sizing of pump head, rotors, shaft seals, the selection of the motor, and other available options. When the pump is assembled it is tested on the test stand and undergoes a funcional and leakage test.

Test pumps From each size we have Test pumps available that we can commission for your specific Application.

Cross-industry consulting, developments of new designs and solutions We are interested to help you find the best solution for your pumping tasks, with difficult media at various viscosities and properties.

Commissioning and training Repair service We repair ViscoTwin pumps on site at the customer‘s premises or in our Shop in California.

Contact Email: [email protected] Web: www.viscotwin.us Phone: +1(559) 429-4227 Fax: +1(559) 429-4228

ViscoTec, Inc

933 W. Hemlock Ave Visalia CA, 93277

Our professional support team helps you with the correct installation of your pump via remote support or on site. We also offer on-site trianing on how to inspect and maintain the pump.

We are looking forward to hearing from you. Your representative for ViscoTwin:

ViscoTec __________________________________________

The technical data stated in this brochure are indicative only and have to be determined for each individual case. Subject to technical changes without notice. Edition Feb.5-2015

Copyright (C) ViscoTec, Inc., 2015