MEAT & POULTRY PROCESSING

AODD PUMPS SOLVE CLOGGING CHALLENGES AT MEAT PROCESSING & RENDERING FACILITIES

For decades, the meat and poultry processing industry has trusted SANDPIPER heavy-duty flap valve pumps to solve common clogging challenges from slaughter to wastewater treatment.

heavy duty flap pump moves solidsThe first SANDPIPER heavy-duty flap valve air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump was invented by Mr. Warren Rupp in 1968, and by the early 1970s, it had already established itself as the workhorse in meat and poultry processing facilities because of its unique ability to pass large solids that would clog other pumps. In fact, the SANDPIPER heavy-duty flap became known as the animal “blood pump” because it could easily pump the solids that would find their way into the blood collection areas. 

From pigs, cattle, and sheep to chickens and turkeys, the processing steps are similar. Every step of the process presents unique pumping challenges.

Meat Rendering Process Map

COMMON MEAT PROCESSING APPLICATIONS FOR SANDPIPER AODD PUMPS 

  • Bleeding: Pumps used for blood collection and transfer need to be self-priming, handle entrained air, be non-shearing or damaging, and handle solids like chicken heads and beaks.
  • Rinsing, Scalding, and Hair/Feather Removal: Most pumps can handle clear water but most cannot handle water containing solids such as feathers, wool, hair, hooves, toenails, feet, and chicken heads.
  • Evisceration: Any and all types of animal waste and parts find their way to the floor during evisceration and enter the sump system. Pumps must be able to handle solids such as casing waste.
  • Wastewater: Many plant wastewater treatment facilities utilize some type of technology that creates a solids-laden sludge. Pumps need to be able to self-prime and transfer sludge with entrained air, high viscosity, as well as solids.
  • CIP and COP Chemical Cleaning and Sanitation Systems: Transfer and blending of chemicals where safe, leak-free performance is paramount
  • Plant sump systems frequently utilize AODD flap valve pumps to keep all the stages of the process flowing.

COMMONLY USED SANDPIPER AODD PUMPS IN THE MEAT & POULTRY INDUSTRY

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FDA Ball Valve

These FDA ball valve pumps are stainless steel FDA-compliant pumps for pumping fluids commonly used in the production of food and beverage products.


FDA Flap Valve

These FDA flap valve pumps are stainless steel FDA-compliant pumps for pumping fluids containing up to line size solids without clogging.


Sanitary Ball Valve

These sanitary ball valve pumps are stainless Steel FDA-compliant ball valve pumps featuring highly-polished internal surfaces for exacting pharmaceutical and personal care applications.


STANDARD DUTY

These standard duty pumps are non-metallic pumps supporting CIP systems and other utility and plant support systems.


HEAVY-DUTY BALL (HDB)

Heavy-Duty Ball pumps are able to handle a range of viscous and small solid-laden fluids with exceptional suction lift capabilities.


HEAVY-DUTY FLAP (HDF)

Heavy-Duty Flap pumps are able to handle line-size solids without clogging the pump due to top suction bottom discharge.


Accessories

We offer a range of products to enhance and maximize performance, as well as address specific control needs for meat and poultry pumping applications.

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