Centrifugal pumps for hygienic applications
Ensure precise liquid handling for high-stakes applications with this hygienic pump, designed for optimum performance in demanding environments, offering seamless integration into your production line to maintain product integrity.
Ensures Hygienic and Efficient Fluid Transfer
The GEA Hilge HYGIA series, crafted by GEA, excels at providing hygienic fluid transfer solutions across various industries. Notably used in the production of beverages, dairy products, and pharmaceuticals, this centrifugal pump is engineered to maintain stringent hygiene standards. Its flexible design allows integration into existing systems, equipped with a versatile range of connections and mechanical seals to meet diverse requirements.
The pump’s efficient operation is bolstered by a smooth surface made of CrNiMo rolled steel, which ensures contamination-free processing. Designed for continuous and high-speed operations, the HYGIA series supports applications such as wort, mash, yeast handling in beer production, sterile water for injection, and more.
With the capability of handling flows up to 170 m³/h, it can operate at pressures up to 16 bar and endure temperatures up to 95°C, extending to 150°C upon request. The HYGIA series’ CIP and SIP capabilities simplify cleaning and maintenance while meeting international standards like EHEDG and 3-A.
Offering further customization, the HYGIA pumps are available in versions suitable for ATEX environments and provide easy maintenance through a quick-opening housing and replaceable components, ensuring minimal downtime and sustained operational efficiency.
Benefits
- Ensures contaminant-free processing with hygienic design and materials, safeguarding product integrity.
- Increases operational flexibility through customizable connections and seal options.
- Minimizes downtime with easy access to components for quick maintenance and wear part replacement.
- Supports energy-efficient operations with integrated frequency converter options.
- Complies with industry standards like EHEDG and 3-A, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Applications
- Blood plasma,Beverages,Proteins,Nutrient solutions,Alcoholic drinks,Liquid foods,Infusion solutions,Insulin,Juices and concentrates,Oils,Food flavors,Milk-mix drinks,Pharmaceutical products,Wfi (water for injection),Soft drinks,Dairy products
- End products
- Concentrated juice syrups,Flavored milk drinks,Sterile water for injection,Liquid seasoning flavors,Cooking oils,Carbonated soft beverages,Protein shakes,Specialty infusion mixes,Alcoholic beverages,Mash,Nutritional supplement drinks,Packaged insulin vials,Ready-to-drink milk,Yeast,Bottled juices,Beer,Wort,Blood plasma storage solutions
- Steps before
- Emulsification,Grinding,Mixing,Preparation of WFI (Water for Injection)
- Steps after
- Sterilization,CIP (Cleaning in Place),SIP (Sterilization in Place),Packing
- Input ingredients
- beer,wort,mash,yeast,alcoholic drinks,juices,concentrates,soft drinks,milk,milk-mix drinks,WFI (water for injection),infusion,insulin,blood,blood plasma,nutrient solutions,flavors,proteins,liquid food,oils
- Output ingredients
- pumped beer,pumped wort,pumped mash,pumped yeast,pumped alcoholic drinks,pumped juices,pumped concentrates,pumped soft drinks,pumped milk,pumped milk-mix drinks,pumped WFI (water for injection),pumped infusion,pumped insulin,pumped blood,pumped blood plasma,pumped nutrient solutions,flavors in solution,protein solutions,pumped liquid food,pumped oils
- Market info
- GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.
- Flow
- 170 m³/h
- Head
- 77 m - 110 m
- Operating temperature
- up to 95 °C (150 °C upon request)
- Sterilization temperature
- up to 140 °C (SIP)
- Operating pressure
- PN 16 (PN 25 upon request)
- System pressure
- up to 25 bar
- Seal face material
- carbon/stainless steel and SiC/SiC
- O-ring material
- EPDM or FKM
- Pump Type
- Single-stage end-suction centrifugal pump
- Drive power
- up to 22 kW
- Frequency converter
- Built-in
- Installation
- Horizontal
- Hygienic Design
- Yes
- CIP/SIP Capability
- CIP up to 140°C
- Self-draining installation
- Required for vertical installation
- Explosion-proof design
- ATEX Adapta variant
- Pressure capacity
- Up to 25 bar
- Temperature range
- Up to 95°C,150°C upon request
- Material of construction
- CrNiMo rolled steel
- Flexible connections and mountings
- Yes
- Motor replacement
- Quick and easy via Adapta design
- Automation level
- Integrated frequency converter
- Pump housing
- Quick-opening design
- Mechanical seal variety
- Extensive range available
- Biological compatibility
- High
- Cleanability
- Optimum cleanability
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- High resistance
- Application areas
- Beverage,food,dairy,pharmaceutical
- Adaptability
- Flexible connections/mountings
- Hygienic requirements
- Highest standards
- 3A Sanitary Standards
- Yes
- EHEDG certification
- Yes
- FDA compliance
- Yes
- FDA materials
- Yes
- ATEX certification
- Yes
- Machine footprint
- Compact design
- Discharge method
- Stepless alignment of the discharge port
- Material
- CrNiMo rolled steel
- Surface finish
- smooth,pore- and blowhole-free
- Installation Type
- Horizontal installation
- Housing variants
- Standard,Adapta,Tronic
- Impeller sizes
- Various sizes and geometries
- Connection flexibility
- Variable connections and mountings
- Pressure system
- Up to 25 bar
- Pump type
- Single-stage,end-suction centrifugal
- Connection Variability
- Multiple configurations
- Mounting Options
- Flexible mounting variants
- Housing Variants
- Up to 25 bar system pressure
- Discharge Port Alignment
- Stepless alignment
- Frequency Converter Integration
- Integrated frequency converter
- Mechanical Seal Options
- Extensive range available
- Motor Replacement Design
- Quick and easy motor replacement