Peristaltic Pumps & Silicone Tubes in Food Industry: Advantages & Ruixiang Success Cases

Wat zijn de voordelen van peristaltische pompen in de voedingsmiddelenindustrie?

1. Uitzonderlijke hygiëne en geen kruisbesmetting: Alleen de pompbuis komt in contact met voedingsmiddelen, waardoor risico's op verontreiniging tussen verschillende producten (bv. van jam naar yoghurt) worden geëlimineerd. Vervanging van de buis volstaat voor een volledige "reiniging", zonder complexe demontage of chemische reinigingsmiddelen – ideaal voor kleine batches of frequente productwisselingen.
2. Precieze dosering en consistentie: De doorvoer is direct afhankelijk van de rotorsnelheid, waardoor een nauwkeurigheid van ±2% of hoger wordt bereikt. Dit is cruciaal voor het toevoegen van additieven (zoals zoetstoffen, kleurstoffen) die streng aan GB 2760 of internationale normen moeten voldoen.
3. Zachte behandeling van gevoelige producten: De lage schuifkracht beschermt de structuur van producten zoals sap met pulp, yoghurt met fruitstukken of jam, zonder dat de textuur of smaak wordt beïnvloed.
4. Brede compatibiliteit: Ze kunnen zowel dunne vloeistoffen (zoals water, sap) als zware, kleverige materialen (zoals siroop, saus, chocolade) transporteren, zelfs met vaste deeltjes.
5. Eenvoudig onderhoud en lage kosten: De pompbuis is het enige slijtageonderdeel. Vervanging duurt enkele minuten, waardoor stilstandtijd en onderhoudskosten worden verlaagd.
6. Drooglopend mogelijkheid: Ze kunnen tijdelijk zonder vloeistof draaien zonder schade, handig bij opstarten of lege tanks.

In the operation of the peristaltic pump in the food processing industry, what are the advantages of the silicone tubes used in the peristaltic pump?

1. Food safety compliance: Adopting platinum vulcanization technology, the tubes meet FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and LFGB standards, with no harmful substances (such as heavy metals or phthalates) leaching even at high temperatures (-40°C to 200°C). They pass 18 strict tests including total migration and volatile substances, ensuring absolute safety for food contact.
2. Exceptional wear resistance: Modified with special silicone compounds, Ruixiang’s tubes have 5 times the wear resistance of ordinary silicone tubes. They can operate continuously for over 500 hours in high-frequency extrusion scenarios, reducing tube replacement frequency by 70% and lowering maintenance costs.
3. Strict dimensional stability: The inner diameter and wall thickness tolerance are controlled within ±0.04mm, ensuring consistent flow accuracy. In continuous filling tests, the volume deviation is less than ±2%, and the process capability index Cpk reaches 1.60, meeting high-precision production requirements.
4. Excellent elasticity and resilience: They quickly recover their shape after roller extrusion, maintaining stable suction performance and avoiding fluid leakage. The shore hardness of 50A balances flexibility and structural support, adapting to mainstream peristaltic pump heads (such as Longer, Jieheng).
5. Easy cleaning and sterilization: The smooth inner wall is hydrophobic and resistant to residue adhesion. It can withstand high-temperature steam sterilization, suitable for GMP-compliant production environments.

Real Cases: Ruixiang Silicone Tubes Empower Food Processing with Peristaltic Pumps

Case 1: High-Precision Filling of Pulpy Juice for a European Beverage Manufacturer

Client Pain Points

Ruixiang’s Custom Solution

• Material optimization: Selected imported food-grade silicone raw materials, added wear-resistant fillers, and adopted platinum vulcanization to eliminate odor and harmful precipitates.
• Dimensional precision: Controlled the inner diameter (4mm) and wall thickness (1.5mm) tolerance within ±0.03mm to ensure stable flow during high-speed filling (650rpm).
• Compliance guarantee: Provided FDA and LFGB certification reports, as well as migration test results to meet EU food safety requirements.

Implementation Results

Case 2: Fruit Yogurt Transfer for a Chinese Dairy Enterprise (Partner of Yuyue)

Client Pain Points

Ruixiang’s Custom Solution

• Elasticity enhancement: Adjusted the silicone formulation to achieve a shore hardness of 45A, improving tear resistance (tear strength ≥20kN/m) to adapt to large-particle fluid transport.
• Hygiene upgrade: Produced in a 10,000-class clean workshop, the tube’s smooth inner wall reduced residue adhesion. It could be quickly cleaned with hot water (80°C), shortening the cleaning time to 30 minutes.
• Compatibility design: Optimized the tube’s outer diameter to fit the client’s existing peristaltic pump heads (BT300L), avoiding equipment modification costs.

Implementation Results

Why Choose Ruixiang Silicone Tubes for Your Peristaltic Pumps?

1. Comprehensive certification: All food-grade tubes meet FDA, LFGB, and REACH standards; medical-grade options comply with USP Class VI, suitable for high-demand scenarios.
2. Customization capability: Can customize inner diameter (0.5mm-50mm), wall thickness, hardness (30A-80A), and color according to pump models and product characteristics. The mold opening cycle is only 3-5 days, and samples are available within 24 hours.
3. Advanced production technology: Adopts imported platinum vulcanization equipment and precision extrusion processes, ensuring batch consistency (dimensional tolerance ±0.04mm).
4. One-stop service: Provides not only silicone tubes but also supporting services such as cutting, bonding, and sterile packaging. The professional technical team offers 24-hour online support to solve application problems.

Elevate Your Food Processing Efficiency with Ruixiang