Pumps for Food and Beverage industry
From raw material intake to final product handling, we provide comprehensive pump technologies and systems for conveying, metering, mixing, and homogenization. Our solutions enable stable, efficient operation and consistent process performance, supported by advanced engineering expertise and energy‑optimized designs tailored to modern F&B applications.
From the gentle handling of sensitive ingredients to the controlled transfer of high‑viscosity media, our systems, food pumps and beverage pumps are designed to meet the stringent process requirements of the food and beverage industry. Hygiene and product quality are critical, which is why our solutions comply with leading standards and ensure product integrity throughout the entire process chain.
Consolidated Technology Portfolio for Seamless F&B Processing
Together, these technologies form a consolidated portfolio delivering end‑to‑end solutions for the food and beverage industry, from ingredient intake and formulation to conveyance, processing, and CIP/SIP cleaning.
LEWA ecoflow™, LEWA ecodos™, and LEWA triplex™ metering and process pumps ensure smooth cleanability and precise dosing. Pomac™ lobe pumps gently handle shear-sensitive media, while Pomac™ centrifugal pumps ensure efficient, cleanable transfer. Wangen™ twin screw pumps handle a wide range of media with low wear and high uptime, and Wangen™ progressing cavity pumps enable hygienic conveying and dosing across varying viscosities. Complementing the portfolio, Varisco™ internal gear pumps provide smooth and controlled transfer in industrial food processes.
Food and Beverage Industry Applications
Comprehensive Coverage Across Food and Beverage Processing Subsegments
With extensive application knowledge, we support a wide range of processes within the food and beverage industry. From fruits and vegetables to dairy, confectionery, beverages, and proteins, our portfolio covers diverse sub‑segments, ensuring stable operations, product consistency, and compliance across all processing stages.
| Food & Beverage Subsegment | Typical Applications | Example Products |
|---|---|---|
| Meat & Seafood Processing | Conveying viscous products, sausage meat transfer, marinades dosing, meat emulsions, seafood pastes | Sausage meat, minced meat, surimi, fish paste, marinades |
| Prepared Foods | Mixing, homogenizing, additive dosing, emulsions handling, spray drying processes | Mayonnaise, sauces, soups, ready meals, spices |
| Starch & Proteins | Additive metering, protein concentrate transfer, starch slurry handling, spray drying | Protein concentrates, starch suspensions, powdered proteins, gluten |
| Sugar & Confectionery | Sugar syrup transfer, chocolate processing, tempering, confectionery fillings, additive dosing | Chocolate, caramel, fondant, gummies, marshmallow masses |
| Fruit, Vegetables & Potatoes | Fruit preparation transfer, puree handling, extraction processes, sauces and concentrates | Tomato paste, fruit purees, jams, chutneys, vegetable concentrates |
| Beverages | Flavor dosing, syrup transfer, beverage filtration, carbonation additives, preservative dosing | Mineral water, soft drinks, wine, beer, spirits, fruit juice |
| Food Ingredients | Accurate metering of additives, enzymes, acids and bases, spray drying processes | Enzymes, flavorings, spices, food additives, ingredients powders |
| Liquid Foods | Hygienic transfer, mixing and homogenization of liquid and semi-liquid products | Milk, dairy products, sauces, liquid foods, beverages |
| Bakery, Pasta & Cereals | Dough handling, ingredient dosing, cereal processing, filling transfer, spray drying | Bread dough, pasta dough, cereal slurries, fillings, baked goods |
| Dairy Products & Eggs | Gentle product transfer, homogenization, spray drying, CIP-capable processing | Milk, cream, yogurt, quark, whey, liquid egg, milk powder |
| Oils & Fats | Hygienic transfer and dosing of edible oils and fats | Vegetable oils, fish oil, sunflower oil, palm oil, margarine bases |
| Pet Food | Transfer of meat slurries, gravies, sauces and wet pet food products | Wet pet food, gravy, meat emulsions, sauces |
Key features and benefits
Enhancing your Food and Beverage Operations
- Solutions designed to meet the industry’s hygienic standards (e.g. EHEDG and 3A)
- Precision engineering guarantees consistent product integrity
- Robust stainless-steel construction ensures durability Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Sterilize-in-Place (SIP) ready
- Long service life, minimizing downtime and maintenance costs
- Proven performance across the entire production chain
- Partnering to support your corporate sustainability commitments, reducing operational and energy costs
- Customized solutions to your most challenging applications in a wide variety of segments
- Seamless integration with existing plant automation
Applications
Caustic soda production
At LEWA, find out about custom plants for producing and diluting different bases like caustic soda. Ask our experts for more information.
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Extraction with supercritical fluids
Processes with supercritical fluids in pharmaceutical, food and beverage industries. Ask our experts for more information!
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Production of edible oil
LEWA diaphragm metering pumps are used for the production of edible oil. We are happy to assist with your individual production process.
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Metering flavoring agents
Metering of flavoring agents by LEWA metering systems using the process of brewing alcohol-free beers as an example.
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Butter production
In order to sustain consistent quality of spreadable butter, ingredients like rapeseed oil, water, and brine are metered flexibly and fully automatically with ecoflow pumps.
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Homogenization of milk
With LEWA homogenization systems, producers of dairy products can achieve uniform particle size, moisture, and color, for example, in infant formula, and prevent the milk concentrate within it from creaming.
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Production of gelatine
In the production of gelatin and in the fabrication of gelatin products, LEWA pumps and systems are used. We would be happy to give you more information!
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Filtration with diatomite
When beer, wine and fruit juices are filtered, the LEWA ecodos sanitary/hygienic pump is used, which is designed for handling diatomite suspensions.
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Yoghurt production
Pomac rotary lobe pumps are used for transferring yogurt products to the filling station. We will be happy to give you more information about industrial yogurt production!
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Dilution of emulsifiers
With its metering systems and diaphragm pumps, LEWA offers the right solution for recipe-compliant emulsifier dilution.
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Extracting omega-3 fatty acids using supercritical CO2
LEWA offers optimum pump solutions for these processes, which perform their tasks safe, permanently reliable and efficiently
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Solutions for flavor and color metering in the confectionery industry
LEWA creates custom-made, complete solutions that are ready to implement in your applications.
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Pomac rotary lobe pump
The hygienic rotary lobe pump is ideal for food and beverage production, handling thin, viscous, and shear‑sensitive products such as dairy, sauces, syrups, and fruit mixes. With two rotors different sealing options, it ensures gentle, reliable, and sanitary transfer in continuous processing environments.
- Flow rate max. 80 m3/h
- Discharge pressure max. 15 bar
Pomac single stage centrifugal pump
Stainless‑steel Pomac centrifugal pumps deliver excellent hydraulic performance for low‑viscosity products in food and beverage processing. Their modular design and versatile seal options ensure hygienic, efficient operation. Fully EHEDG‑compliant, they meet strict sanitary standards and are available in self‑priming or non‑self‑priming versions.
- Flow rate max. 320 m3/h
- Discharge pressure max. 15 bar
Pomac liquid ring pump for food and beverage systems
The self‑priming Pomac liquid ring pump ensures dependable performance in demanding hygienic environments, even when processing liquids with entrained air or gas. Designed for effortless cleaning and seamless integration into modern food and beverage systems, it offers the flexibility and robustness needed for efficient CIP‑return duties.
- Flow rate max. 50 m3/h
- Discharge pressure max. 4 bar
Pomac channel pumps CP AGF
Pomac CP‑AGF stainless steel pumps ensure gentle handling of potatoes, fruits and vegetables without damage. With single channel impellers and a compact, direct‑drive design, they offer easy maintenance and fast inspection—perfectly suited for applications involving whole fruits and vegetables.
- Flow rate max. 1.000 m3/h
- Discharge pressure max. 3 bar
LEWA ecoflow Sanitary/Hygienic Pump
The LEWA ecoflow sanitary/hygienic pump stands as the pinnacle of diaphragm metering pump technology worldwide, ensuring safety for food and pharmaceutical production environments. Our experts meticulously design drive units and pump heads tailored to your specific application needs. The ecoflow diaphragm metering pump in sanitary/hygienic design delivers unmatched precision and reliability.
- Flow rate max. 6 m³/h
- Discharge pressure max. 500 bar
LEWA ecodos Premier Sanitary and Hygienic Low-Pressure Diaphragm Metering Pump
The LEWA ecodos metering pump is engineered for sanitary and hygienic applications, offering a safe and efficient solution for both food and pharmaceutical production. With surfaces designed to meet stringent hygienic standards, this diaphragm metering pump is optimized for low-pressure conditions. The ecodos sanitary/hygienic model is engineered to minimize dead spaces and ensures ease of cleaning, embodying the perfect blend of performance and hygiene for sensitive metering tasks.
- Flow rate max. 1.460 l/h
- Discharge pressure max. 20 bar
LEWA triplex hygienic high pressure pump
The LEWA triplex hygienic pump is using hermetically tight sandwhich diaphragm technology that ensures maximum product protection, high operational safety and long service intervals for pressures up to 500 bar. With its hygienic pump head design, it is an easy-to-clean high pressure pump. That makes it the ideal choice for critical applications in the food and beverage as well as in the pharma and biotech industries with flow rates up to 26 m³/h.
- Flow rate max. 26 m³/h
- Discharge pressure max. 500 bar
LEWA high-pressure diaphragm homogenisator
You can rely on LEWA as a leading manufacturer of special aseptic solutions when it comes to the treatment of sensitive fluids in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The LEWA high-pressure diaphragm homogenizer offers hermetic diaphragm technology and thus both the highest production safety for controlled processes and consistently high-end product quality.
- Flow rate max. 15 m³/h
- Discharge pressure max. 600 bar
Customized production units for metering or mixing
Whether the task involves metering, mixing, separating or controlling temperature, we work with you to develop the ideal process sequence. To this end, we create the perfect metering system and mixing installation for your manufacturing process.
- Flow rate max. 180 m³/h
- Discharge pressure max. 3500 bar
Wangen Hygienic Twin Screw pump
The Wangen Twin Screw pump is designed for hygienic food and beverage applications, gently conveying thin to highly viscous and shear‑sensitive products with low pulsation, high efficiency and excellent cleanability.
- Flow rate max. 200 m³/h
- Differential pressure max. 25 bar
Wangen Progressing Cavity Dosing pump KB Series
Dosing pumps designed for hygienic applications. The Wangen Progressing Cavity KB Series features electropolished stainless-steel surfaces and a construction that minimizes dead spaces and stagnation zones. It enables gentle product handling, supports accurate dosing and offers reliable performance across a wide viscosity range.
- Flow rate max. 6,6 m³/h
- Differential pressure max. 24 bar
Wangen Progressing Cavity Self Priming pump KL Series
The KL Series self-priming pumps protect product quality through gentle, hygienic and low - pulsation conveying - making them ideal for demanding food and beverage applications. Designed for viscous and sensitive media, the KL Series offers maximum flexibility with standard design, hopper pumps for poorly flowing products and immersion versions for efficient tank emptying, ensuring reliable proccess, precise dosing and high production efficiency.
- Flow rate max. 150 m³/h
- Differential pressure max. 48 bar
Wangen Progressing Cavity High Temperature pump MX Series
The MX Series is designed for demanding hygienic conveying and dosing in food and beverage processes. High dosing accuracy and low pulsation guarantee precise, repeatable processes. When equipped with EvenWall Technology, the pumps handle very high pressure while ensuring uniform rubber stress and a continuous flow. The compact design reduces heat build-up and drive power for maximum efficiency.
- Flow rate max. 100 m³/h
- Differential pressure max. 80 bar
LEWA ecoflow Packed Plunger Metering Pump *non hygienic
The LEWA ecoflow packed plunger metering pump offers a cost-efficient solution for fluid pumping, thanks to its sophisticated modular system. With direct displacement by the plunger, the LEWA ecoflow packed plunger metering pump ensures efficient fluid transfer, this technology allows for easy metering tasks.
- Flow rate max. 9 m³/h
- Discharge pressure max. 500 bar
Varisco positive displacement internal gear rotary pump *non-hygienic
Varisco positive displacement internal gear rotary pump are primarily used for transferring products such as syrups, chocolate, oils, and molasses. They are reliable and efficient for food-grade processes requiring smooth, controlled, and compliant product transfer. Compliant with the European Regulation EC 1935-2004 on materials intended to come into contact with food, they are widely used for *non-hygienic food where CIP and SIP cleaning and sanitization cycles are not required.
- Flow rate max. 1.100 l/m
- Discharge pressure max. 16 bar
