Flux F560GS Progressive Cavity Food Grade Barrel Pump

Food Transfer Pump and Hygienic Pump

Key Specifications
Max Flow Rate 50lpm
Max Head 80M
Max Temperature 120°C
Max Viscosity 30,000 cP
Solids 8mm
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This model has now been superseded by the Flux Viscopower F570.

If you require spare parts for this model, please contact us as these are still available. 

The Flux F560 GS Eccentric Worm Drive Barrel Pump with planetary gear is designed for sanitary applications, including food processing, cosmetic manufacturing and the pharmaceutical market. This food grade drum pump is recommended for transferring viscous liquids up to 30,000 mPas (cP) from a drum or IBC. Thanks to being easily stripped down, cleaned and/or sterilised with minimum effort, this Flux food transfer pump is compliant with hygienic regulations. Suitable for shear sensitive liquids, this high viscosity pump has a progressive cavity design that provides transfer at constant pressure, ensuring pulsation-free, low shear pumping with little disturbance to the pumped product. The F560GS stainless steel barrel pump is FDA approved, and there are models available with 3A certificate and ATEX certificates.

This sanitary drum pump is lightweight and can be used both for stationary and mobile applications that requires moving the pump between drums and IBCs. The stator housing of the F560GS food safe pump includes a safety bar to protect containers and to allow transfer out of plastic inliners. This Flux pump can handle fluids containing solids up to 8mm and is available with fixed and variable speed motor for optimal performance. Flux F560 GS can be supplied as an air and electric food grade pump.

Features of the F 560 GS Food Grade Flux Drum Pump:

  • Sanitary drum pump for dispensing from barrels and IBCs
  • Recommended for low to high viscosity products (up to 30,000cP)
  • Suitable for shear sensitive fluids.
  • Either electric or air compressed motors are available.
  • Progressive cavity design ensures smooth pumping with very little turbulence.
  • Advanced hygienic pump design without any inaccessible or hidden voids.
  • Outer diameter of pump tube 50 or 54mm.
  • Low weight pump and motor.
  • Transfer at constant pressure
  • With mechanical seal.
  • Pump can be easily dismantled and cleaned
  • Flow rate adjustable (in combination with frequency-controlled three-phase motor)
  • Flow rate adjustable (in combination with frequency-controlled three-phase motor)
  • Food safe 3A approved versions: ground and polished, with a closed mechanical seal in stainless steel with sliding faces in silicon carbide (SiC).
  • Model F 560 GSX.-50/21 is tested and certified according to ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, EC-Type Examination certificate No. PTB 99 ATEX 4052 X.

This Flux pump is a perfect food processing pump solution for transferring high viscosity liquids from a drum or IBC. The food grade drum pump is FDA approved, and there are models available with 3A certificates.

  • High-quality barrel pump – Flux pumps are well known German-made barrel pumps that have been in the market for over 70 years.
  • Quickly disassembly for sterilisation – The F560GS stainless steel barrel pump can be quickly and easily taken apart for cleaning, and all elements in contact with the liquid can be sterilised. Due to its lightweight design, this drum pump can be easily moved between barrels and IBCs
  • Sanitary design – All elements are made with stainless steel, and there are no inaccessible or hidden voids
  • Handle fluids containing solids – This hygienic pump can handle solids up to 8mm
  • Wide viscosity range - The F560GS can handle both low and high viscosity fluids up to 30,000cP, making it an ideal solution for transferring even barely moving fluids.
  • Suitable for shear-sensitive liquids - This viscous fluids pump has smooth flow at constant pressure offering low shear, pulsation-free liquid transfer.
  • Approved for hygienic applications – Flux F560GS barrel pump is FDA approved and available with 3A Certificate, meaning it is a suitable food processing pump, and for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals applications.

The Flux F560GS food transfer pump is made of stainless steel and can be easily stripped down to clean and sterilise components to prevent bacteria growth. The food grade electric drum pump is also FDA approved and is available with a 3A certificate, meaning it is appropriate as a food processing pump and for hygienic applications.where viscous, shear sensitive fluids are handled.

  • Pharmaceutical ingredients
  • Soaps, shampoos and other cosmetic products
  • Dairy products, beverages, sauces and juices
  • Most food industry applications

Material options for the F560 GS hygienic pump:

SS 316 L316 Ti (S)PTFE
Tube setXX
StatorX

FAQs

Put most simply, a barrel pump, is a pump connected to an immersion tube that sits within the drum with its motor located outside of the container. The pump draws up the fluid through its immersion tube and is then dispensed via a hose or pipe that is connected to its outlet.

If you have a 1000 litre IBC you will require a 1200mm tube, a 205 litre drum requires a 1000mm and if you have a smaller container 700mm and shorter tubes are available. For larger containers we can offer longer tube sets on specification

If your fluid is prone to crystallisation, then you can use the F310 or F430 models as the pump bearings are protected from wear.

The F425 model is capable of emptying 99.98% of a container's contents. This drum pump is generally selected when the liquid is particularly valuable to minimise waste.

The F426 model is capable of both mixing and pumping the liquid within the container, which is a lower cost solution when compared to a separate mixer and pump.

For liquids with a flashpoint below 50°C, we offer our Stainless Steel F400 models and Viscopower series with ATEX approved motors or Viscoflux Lite EX.

Our range includes both FDA and 3A approved hygienic models. When the viscosity is >1200cP we offer the sanitary Viscopower F570 and F580 models and the Viscoflux Mobile. If <1200cP we typically select the F427, or the F430 food grade version when pumping alcohols or foodstuff with solids.

If you are pumping one liquid or very similar liquids, you can use the F314 or F424 seal-less models, if you are pumping multiple diferent liquids or where cross contamination is not desirable use the F310 or F430 drum pumps.

To ensure you get the correct Flux spare parts, we need to identify the exact Flux pump model you have. Please provide the model and serial number found on the pump name plate.

Castle Pumps can supply all Flux pump parts detailed on the spare parts list including motor, o-ring, shaft seal, impeller, inner and outer tube worldwide.

If you are pumping one liquid or very similar liquids, you can use the F314 or F424 seal-less models provided that the materials are compatible, if you are pumping multiple diferent liquids or where cross contamination is not desirable use the F310 or F430 drum pumps.

The general rule of thumb is that for low-medium duty applications where viscosity is <250cP the F300 is sufficient. For heavy duty applications, flammable liquids and viscosities of <1200cP choose the F400. For shear sensitive fluids or viscosities that exceed 1200cP then the Viscpower is required. Upon disclosure of your application, we can confirm the best solution.

All Flux barrel and IBC pump models are available with additional accessories that we can supply as a kit should you need delivery hose, a trigger nozzle, valves, flow meter and any other fittings.

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