ViscoTwin Pumps Overview - PROCESSTEC

Processtec Engineers are designing food processing systems since the late 1980s in various capacities and countries. The aim is to develop fully automatic systems that fulfill all requirements with the lowest amount of equipment. Smart equipment selection and application design saves space, downtime, energy, maintenance, and product waste.

The benefit of the “one size fits all” approach greatly improves overall system reliability because interested maintenance technicians quickly become familiar with the ins and outs of the machines. Spare part management becomes simplified as well.

In this capacity we started to focus on TwinScrew pumps for applications where centrifugal pumps are not suitable. TwinScrew technology offers the widest application range in comparison with other pumping systems:

-            Viscosity ranges from air, steam, to watery and high viscous media like silicone

-            Multiphase media like air in water, sludge in water

-            Gentle pumping of sensitive particulates like macaroni and spaghetti in sauces

-            Low to very high flowrates and pressures at various viscosities

TwinScrew pumps convey water with the same efficiency as centrifugal pumps. If the viscosity increases, the efficiency of the centrifugal pump drops, requiring a larger motor, vs the efficiency of the twin screw pump increases, resulting in a smaller motor. This is due to less slip around the spindles, hence lower rpm on the shaft.

Our experience in system design shows that 95% of all pumping applications can be covered with either a centrifugal or a TwinScrew pump. The remaining 5% are small diaphragm pumps for chemicals.

As pump manufacturer for heavy duty applications, we observe the importance of hands-on maintenance training plus additional backup support with “how to do” movies that are online accessible. This keeps the pumps in operation day and night.

Our pumping systems are available in various configurations. Industries with high demanding applications might need safe, fast, and easy access to the pump head and select our MIP frame. We developed 6 different pump frames to address different requirements.

In case the media is not secure from foreign body material entering the pump housing, we supply the pump with a torque limiter, protecting shafts, bearings and spindles.

All ViscoTwin pumps are built with the highest possible durability in mind. The vast distances in the US in combination with high downtime cost justify the focus on premium manufacturing practices. Each item is engineered and designed to be fail safe. Our internal continued improvement process is inspired by Toyota, all items are designed and tested without compromise to quality and ease of handling.

As system builders we understand that in some cases customized setups, startup support and in-depth knowledge of hydraulic systems for viscous media are at the core of a well-functioning system. Processtec engineers are just a phone call or email away to support the on-site team for smooth integration of ViscoTwin pumps.
It might be helpful to teach maintenance mechanics on site in addition to the online available maintenance movies for regular pump inspection and maintenance (oil change).

If everything else fails, Processtec, Inc. will be able to repair any ViscoTwin pump at our Shop in Visalia, California.