Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps are the most common pumps used in food, beverage and pharmaceutical processes.

Centrifugal Pumps

These pumps feature a rotating impeller and a stationary casing. Centrifugal pumps are well suited to applications involving variable flow rates. Flow capacity is regulated by throttling and varying impeller speed.

Products typically handled by centrifugal pumps*:

Positive Displacement Pumps

Positive displacement pumps have an expanding cavity on the suction side of the pump and a decreasing cavity on the discharge side. Unlike a centrifugal pump, a positive displacement pump will produce the same flow at a given speed, regardless of discharge pressure.

Products typically handled by positive displacement pumps*:

*Several factors influence pump selection and sizing. Contact your account manager or our customer service department to have a centrifugal or positive displacement pump quoted for your specific application.