Lobe Pumps and Process Pumps in Johannesburg
Acufill Processing and Packaging Equipment (Pty) Ltd supplies a specialised range of Durrex industrial pumps to customers in Johannesburg. The range includes lobe pumps, rotary pump solutions, homogeneous pump models and grinding pumps for demanding production and processing applications.
By combining Durrex pump technology with Acufill’s understanding of local manufacturing requirements, we can assist Johannesburg businesses in selecting suitable equipment for transferring, mixing, homogenising, emulsifying, refining and grinding different products. These pumps support applications across industries such as food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics and general industrial processing.
Lobe Pumps Available in Johannesburg
Acufill supplies Durrex lobe pumps for Johannesburg production facilities that require reliable and controlled product transfer. A lobe pump is a positive displacement rotary pump that uses synchronised rotating lobes to move the product through the pump chamber.
A controlled clearance is maintained between the rotors and between the rotors and pump body. This helps prevent direct internal contact, reduces friction and supports a longer operating life. This operating principle makes lobe pumps suitable for transferring products with a wide range of viscosities, including thick, sticky and difficult-to-handle media.
Depending on the selected model and configuration, Durrex lobe pumps can also handle mixtures containing gas, liquid and solid components. Different rotor designs can be selected according to the product characteristics, required capacity and level of product handling needed.
When equipped with an inverter, the flow rate can be adjusted according to the production requirements. Flange, threaded and clamp connections are also available to suit different pipeline and installation configurations.
Hygienic and Specialised Lobe Pumps in Johannesburg
For food, beverage, pharmaceutical and other hygienic applications, Acufill offers lobe pumps designed to support strict production and cleaning requirements.
Selected hygienic models support CIP and SIP processes and are available with smooth product-contact surfaces. Pumps can also be fitted with full stainless-steel protective covers to shield the motor, gearbox and related components during on-site cleaning.
Steam-jacketed lobe pumps use steam or hot water to help maintain the temperature of the product. This can prevent certain media from solidifying during transfer while also helping to protect the mechanical seal.
Rectangular inlet models are available for high-viscosity products that may not flow easily into a standard pump inlet. Mobile lobe pumps mounted on trolleys can also be supplied for facilities that need to use the same pump at different working locations.
Homogeneous Pumps in Johannesburg
Acufill also supplies Durrex homogeneous pump equipment for Johannesburg manufacturers requiring efficient in-line mixing, dispersion, homogenisation and emulsification.
A homogeneous pump uses rapidly rotating stators and rotors to generate strong shearing, impact, friction and turbulent mixing forces. These forces help reduce particle size, break down agglomerates and distribute different product phases more evenly.
The Durrex DHX range includes models with multiple shearing stages, allowing mixing, dispersion, crushing, dissolution, refining, depolymerisation, homogenisation and emulsification to be performed in-line.
Grinding Pumps in Johannesburg
Durrex grinding pumps are available for applications requiring particle reduction, refining and dispersion. These pumps use layered toothed discs arranged from wider to narrower gaps and from coarse to fine.
Fixed-gap, manually adjustable and automatically adjustable models are available. Depending on the selected configuration, the grinding gap can be adjusted using a handwheel, on-site controls, a PLC or a remote DCS system.
Why Choose Acufill for Lobe Pumps in Johannesburg?
Acufill can assist Johannesburg manufacturers in selecting a suitable lobe pump, rotary pump, homogeneous pump or grinding pump according to their product, viscosity, flow rate, pressure, temperature and hygiene requirements.
Contact Acufill to discuss the most suitable Durrex pump solution for your production process.