Reliable Pumping of Mash, Wort and Solids-Laden Liquids
Brewing and distilling processes frequently involve transferring liquids containing suspended solids, fibres and abrasive particles. Applications such as mash transfer, spent grain, wort, yeast, trub and process waste require pump technologies capable of handling solids efficiently while maintaining product quality and minimising downtime.
AxFlow supplies a range of pumping technologies specifically suited to solids and slurry handling throughout breweries and distilleries, helping operators improve reliability, reduce maintenance and maximise production efficiency.
Choosing the Right Pump for Brewery Slurries
The ideal pump depends on the characteristics of the process fluid, including:
- Solids content and particle size
- Product viscosity
- Abrasiveness
- Required flow rate and pressure
- Shear sensitivity
- Hygienic requirements
- CIP compatibility
Different stages of the brewing and distilling process often require different pump technologies to achieve optimum performance.
Pump Technologies for Solids and Slurries
Peristaltic Hose Pumps
Ideal for abrasive slurries, spent grain, yeast and process waste, peristaltic pumps minimise wear by ensuring only the hose comes into contact with the product.
Rotary Lobe and Circumferential Piston Pumps
Designed for hygienic applications, these pumps provide gentle, low-shear transfer of mash, wort and other solids-containing food products while maintaining product integrity.
Eccentric Disc Pumps
Offering excellent suction performance and gentle solids handling, eccentric disc pumps are well suited to viscous brewing media and applications requiring efficient product recovery.
AODD Pumps
Air operated double diaphragm pumps provide reliable transfer of solids-laden liquids, cleaning solutions and waste streams while offering self-priming and dry-running capability.
Screw Centrifugal and Recessed Impeller Pumps
These centrifugal technologies are ideal for transferring larger suspended solids and process waste where high flow rates and clog resistance are required.
Typical Brewing & Distilling Applications
AxFlow pump technologies are used throughout brewing and distilling operations, including:
- Mash transfer
- Wort transfer
- Yeast handling
- Spent grain slurries
- Trub transfer
- Fermentation by-products
- Distillery residues
- Wastewater and process waste
Why Choose AxFlow?
With decades of experience supplying pumps to the food and beverage industry, AxFlow selects pump technologies based on the specific process rather than a single product range. Our engineers help breweries and distilleries improve reliability, reduce maintenance and ensure hygienic, efficient handling of solids and slurries throughout production.
