Circumferential Piston Pump

A Circumferential Piston pump is a type of positive displacement rotary pump.

The pistons are in the form of two rotor wings which rotate around the circumference of the chambers within the pump housing to provide a large sealing surface which minimizes slip.

As the pump rotary motion engages, the rotors mesh and unmesh to cause a partial vacuum at the suction port and generate pressure at the discharge or outlet port. Fluid enters the pump and is transported around the channel by the rotor wings and is displaced as the rotor wings re-mesh and this generates pressure at the discharge port.

Pump output is directly proportional to speed and the direction of flow is reversible.

When to use a Circumferential Piston Pump

The reliability of the positive displacement circumferential piston pump has been proven over many decades and its robust and easy to clean design make it ideal for sanitary food and beverage manufacture. Using gentle action on shear-sensitive liquids or slurries with soft solids makes this pump ideal for all areas of food processing, beverage and cosmetic manufacturing.

Circumferential Piston Pumps are used in the process industry all around the world every day of the year! See below for a small selection of typical pump duties.

Typical applications for a Circumferential Piston Pump

Dairy

Milk, cream, curds, butter, soft cheese, yogurt, margarine, ice cream

Bakery

Yeast, dough, fruit filling, icing, fats, oils

Meats

Sausage filling, fats, broths, gelatins, pet food

Packaged Foods

Potato salad, baby food, soup, stew, tomato, relish, pudding, dressings, mayonnaise, jam, jelly

Drinks and Beverages

Beer, mash, wort, fruit juice, fruit concentrate

Sweets and Candy

Sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, corn syrup, gelatin

Flavouring

Syrups, concentrates

Dressings and Sauces

Mayonnaise, cooking sauce, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard

Cosmetics

Cream, lotion, jelly, shampoo, emulsion, toothpaste

Industrial

Automotive paint, ink, latex, polymers

Pump Sales and Expert Advice

BestPump can assist in the selection and sourcing of the most appropriate pump type for your industry, your application and, most importantly, your budget. If you think a Circumferential Piston pump is required for your application, give our pump experts a call on 0845 467 2378 or email us.