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Food pumps and systems catalogue
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Food pumps and systems catalogue

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Overview
PCM is a prominent manufacturer of systems for pumping, dosing, mixing, and filling in the food industry. Their systems are designed to handle challenging ingredients with minimal damage, ensuring product integrity and repeatability. PCM focuses on reliability, low life cycle costs, and strict adherence to food safety standards.
Technologies
  • Moineau™ Technology: Progressing cavity pumps that maintain the texture of fragile fluids and handle fluids with solids, offering high suction capability and constant non-pulsating flow.
  • Dosys™ Technology: Piston and controlled valve pumps for precise metering, suitable for inline injection and filling.
  • Delasco™ Technology: Peristaltic pumps ideal for transferring abrasive or corrosive ingredients with simplified maintenance.
  • Lagoa™ Technology: Diaphragm and MDS metering pumps known for reliability and accuracy in dosing liquid products.
Product Offerings
  • Transfer: Includes systems like PCM HyCare™, EcoMoineau™ C, and Delasco™ DX for transferring a wide range of ingredients.
  • Injection and Dosing: Systems like Dosyfruit™ and Additive Station for precise dosing.
  • Mixing: Dosymix™ and Dostam mixers for combining ingredients without altering texture.
  • Filling and Stuffing: Dosyfill and Additivefill systems for creative filling applications.
  • Topping: Dosytop system for applying toppings.
Applications
PCM systems are versatile and customizable for various sectors such as dairy, meat, bakery, and more, handling products from liquid aromas to viscous pastes.
Standards and Safety
PCM systems comply with food contact and hygienic design standards, using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to optimize pump design and improve cleaning efficiency.
Conclusion
PCM provides comprehensive solutions for the food industry, focusing on innovation, safety, and efficiency, meeting both local and international standards.
PCM Pump Technologies Overview
1. PCM Moineau™ Progressing Cavity Pumps
Designed for handling fragile fluids, preserving texture and quality. Key models include PCM HyCare™, PCM EcoMoineau™ C, and PCM EasyFeed & HyFeed.
2. PCM Delasco™ Peristaltic Pumps
Suitable for abrasive and corrosive fluids, capable of transferring hard or soft pieces without damage.
3. PCM HyCare™ Pump
Complies with FDA and CE regulations, featuring a hygienic mechanical seal.
4. PCM EcoMoineau™ C Pump
Compact and energy-efficient, suitable for non-microbiologically sensitive food applications.
5. PCM EasyFeed Pump
Ideal for transferring viscous and heterogeneous products, particularly in the meat and fruit & vegetable markets.
6. PCM HyFeed Pump
Designed for highly viscous and bacteriologically sensitive products.
7. PCM Delasco™ DX Series
Food-grade peristaltic pumps for high-pressure applications.
PCM Delasco™ Peristaltic Pumps
  • Flowrate: 44 l/h to 20 m3/h
  • Accessories: Hose-leak detector, vacuum system, integrated frequency inverter
  • Models: DX12 to DX55
  • Applications: Suitable for abrasive, corrosive, and fragile products
  • Construction: Black food-grade nitrile hoses
  • Certificates: CE 1935/2004, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
PCM Dosydrum System
  • Features: Hygienic solution for unloading/transferring viscous fluids
  • Pressure: Max 9 bars
  • Flowrate: 1.5 m3/h
  • Applications: Tomato pulp, almond cream, prepared dishes
PCM Dosyfruit™ Systems
  • Premium: Automated system for fruit yoghurt production
  • Basic: Economical solution for semi-automatic processes
  • Benefits: Minimize product losses, hygienic design, reliable dosing
PCM Dosing Unit
  • Features: Versatile for small production batches
  • Applications: Convenience food, bakery, dairy products
  • Construction: Stainless steel, compact design
PCM Hopper Station
  • Features: Cleanable in place, modular system
  • Applications: Semi-industrial or artisanal dosing
  • Construction: Stainless steel, automatic CIP
PCM Additive Station
  • Features: Compact solution for injecting small liquid doses
  • Benefits: Flexibility, ease of use, hygienic design
PCM Lagoa Diaphragm Dosing Pump
  • Benefits: Simple, robust, reliable metering
  • Construction: Light alloy motor, cast aluminium casing
Pump Construction and Performance
The document describes a diaphragm pump with electro-mechanical drive, featuring a light alloy motor with IP55 protection and a cast aluminum alloy casing. The pump's capacity is adjustable via a micrometer dial with a vernier scale. Optional accessories include electric servo-motor control, foot valves, injection rods, safety and retention valves, and pulsation dampers. The pump offers proportional metering, greater flow rate, and linear flow with a maximum flow rate of 315 l/h per pump head, maximum pressure of 12 bars, and maximum temperature of 90°C.
Mixing Solutions
PCM's inline mixing solutions reduce operating costs compared to batch solutions. Inline mixing replaces batch ingredient mixing tanks with continuous mixers, ensuring quick, proportional, and homogeneous mixing. The PCM Dosymix™ dynamic mixer is ideal for mixing heterogeneous or homogeneous, viscous, shear-sensitive products. It features a design that facilitates easy cleaning and is 3A certified for better cleaning efficiency. The PCM Dostam static mixer is recommended for homogeneous liquids without solids, ensuring mixing without altering ingredients or product texture.
PCM Dosymix™ Technical Performance
The Dosymix™ dynamic mixer operates at a pressure of 10 bar and a flow rate of 6 m3/h, handling particle sizes up to 25 mm. It is designed for shear-sensitive products and offers easy assembly and disassembly. The mixer is available in multiple models with varying internal capacities and drive power, ensuring flexibility in application.
PCM Dosymix™ with Buffer Hopper
This solution combines a buffer hopper with the Dosymix™ mixer, offering uniform inline mixing and reduced capital investment costs. It minimizes product losses and provides hygienic design, with options for frequency converters and easy integration into existing systems.
Filling Solutions
PCM filling systems offer versatility and precision for filling various containers with complex mixtures. The PCM Dosyfill system is suitable for viscous or fragile products, with customizable solutions for different applications. It supports a wide range of containers and ensures reliable, repeatable, and hygienic filling processes.
Overview
This document provides detailed information on various PCM dosing and filling systems designed for different applications in the food industry. It covers specifications, processes, construction details, and application examples for systems like PCM Dosyfill, PCM Additivefill, PCM Dosyfeed, PCM Additivefeed, and PCM Dosytop.

PCM Dosyfill
  • Features a brushless actuator and integrated control panel.
  • Capable of dosing from 15 to 60 grams with a cadence of 8 to 10 strokes per minute.
  • Includes cleaning in place and integration into existing lines.

PCM Additivefill
  • Designed for micro dosing of liquid ingredients, particularly in dairy industries.
  • Offers two dosing technologies: PCM Dosys™ and diaphragm MDS.
  • Compact, mobile, and adaptable to various containers and processes.

PCM Dosyfeed & Additivefeed
  • Used for stuffing ingredients into food preparations, suitable for viscous and stringy products.
  • Features synchronized multi-dosing heads and needle systems for precise dosing.
  • Ensures hygienic design and cleaning in place.

PCM Dosytop
  • Specialized for topping applications, handling viscous and heterogeneous ingredients.
  • Utilizes PCM Dosys™ or Moineau™ technology for reliable and repeatable dosing.
  • Adaptable to various product dimensions and existing installations.

Service Offerings
  • Training sessions for optimal use and maintenance of PCM systems.
  • Comprehensive maintenance, repair, and upgrade services to ensure optimal operation.
  • Availability of genuine PCM spare parts through a global network.
  • Installation audits to optimize pump usage and reduce costs.
Commissioning
PCM pumps and systems are designed for ease of use and efficiency, provided they are installed and commissioned correctly. Our installation services include pre-operational checks and equipment monitoring to ensure stable and secure production. We offer start-up assistance, system integration engineering, and operator training to facilitate the integration of new pumps into existing systems or the installation of new pumps from scratch. Our goal is to optimize the performance of PCM pumps and systems through preventive maintenance, spare parts management, equipment upgrading, and training.

Extended Warranty
The extended warranty offers an extension of our guarantee as per our General Sales Conditions, providing a cost-effective solution for delayed installations or commissioning cases. The warranty can be extended from one to four years based on customer requirements.

Tests
To ensure the performance and longevity of pumps or systems, it is crucial that the equipment is engineered to handle the specific materials involved. We offer various tests, including chemical compatibility tests, viscosity tests, and abrasiveness tests.
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Catalog excerpts

Food pumps and systems catalogue-1

FOOD PUMPS AND SYSTEMS CATALOGUE www.pcm.eu

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YOUR PARTNER IN INNOVATION FLUID HANDLING EXPERT IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY PCM is a leading manufacturer of pumping, dosing, mixing and filling systems for the food industry. ½ END-TO-END PRODUCT INTEGRITY ½ LOW LIFE CYCLE COST Today's high quality foodstuffs are made with highly expensive ingredients. And the market trend is towards more recognisable processed foods with whole vegetables and fruits. Our systems enable you to handle - transfer, dose, mix and fill - challenging ingredients with minimal damage. A pump that is not well adapted to its operational parameters can cost you money in terms...

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YOUR PARTNER IN INNOVATION FOOD CONTACT AND HYGIENIC DESIGN It is important to understand the difference between these two concepts, both of which are involved in controlling food safety. ½ FOOD CONTACT These symbols for the European Union and for United States ensure compliant materials are safe according to regulatory requirements. certifications for the European Union and for the United States define criteria for hygienic design and cleanability for equipment production. These requirements show that, under normal and foreseeable conditions of use, these materials do not transfer their constituents...

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PCM MOINEAU™ TECHNOLOGY Progressing cavity pumps PCM DOSYS™ TECHNOLOGY Piston and controlled valve pumps From the name of the inventor and PCM co-founder: René Moineau The keys of a perfect dosing and filling ½ MOINEAU™ TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPLE ½ DOSYS™ TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPLE A Moineau™ pump consists of a helical rotor turning in a helical stator. When the rotor turns inside the stator, the honeycomb progresses spirally along the axis of the pump without changing either shape or volume. This action transfers the product from the pump suction to the pump discharge without degrading the product. Dosys™...

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PCM LAGOA™ TECHNOLOGY Diaphragm and MDS metering pumps (synchronized multi-pumphead) PCM DELASCO™ TECHNOLOGY Peristaltic pumps The ideal choice to reduce maintenance costs Accuracy and reliability: ingredients of successful dosing ½ DELASCO™ TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPLE The peristaltic pumping principle is based on the capacity of a soft elastomer hose to accept a deformation and subsequently recover its initial shape. Peristaltic pumps are provided with either high or low pressure hoses, covering a wide range of applications which need versatility and flexibility. ½ LAGOA™ TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPLE The Lagoa...

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A PCM SOLUTION all along your manufacturing process 2 Never waste a drop Dosing of valuable ingredients requires accuracy and flexibility. Mix with care We make the impossible possible: mixing ingredients without altering the texture. Protect valuable ingredients Although product integrity is a concern at every step of food processing, the risk of damage is highest during the transfer stage. Freedom to be creative Breathe new life into your existing products and production facilities.

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A PCM SOLUTION all along your manufacturing process RAW INGREDIENT TRANSFER RECIPE PROCESSING FINAL PROCESSING INJECTION / DOSING FRAGILE PRODUCTS HETEROGENEOUS PRODUCTS WITH VACUUM SUCTION HETEROGENEOUS AND/OR FRAGILE PRODUCTS DIVERSE PRODUCTS ALL PACKAGING HETEROGENEOUS OR VISCOUS PRODUCTS VISCOUS PRODUCTS • Hygienic progressing cavity pump PCM HyCare™ (p.18) ingredients dosing system PCM Dosyfruit™ (p.46) PCM Dosing Unit (p.49) • Inline dynamic mixer PCM Dosymix™ (p.54) • Filling system PCM Dosyfill (p.66) • Needle piercing system PCM Dosyfeed (p.72) • Topping system PCM Dosytop (p.76) LIQUID...

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A PCM SOLUTION all along your manufacturing process Liquid batter, Batter/ premix, Cream, Liquid eggs Molasses, Beetroot pulp or juice,Chocolate, Honey, Caramel, Byproducts Liquid aromas,Fruits preparation, Rennet and liquid ferments, Vitamins, Probiotics Blood, Animals fat, Colourings, Liquid antioxidant, Fish oil, Gelatin Water, Liquid aromas or colourings, Alcohol, liquor, Liquid eggs, Cream, Chocolate, Jam Liquid aromas or colourings, Sugar syrup, Lecithin (for chewing gum), Glycerin, PGPR*, Gelatin Stirred fruit yoghurt, Aroma for flavoured milk + liquid starch Meat preparation + colours,...

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TRANSFER Injection Dosing Filling Stuffing Topping TRANSFER Protect valuable ingredients: no ingredient is too complex PCM transfer solutions are the ideal choice for pumping a wide range of ingredients from thin liquids to highly viscous pastes and sauces, at cold and hot temperatures. These ingredients can be sticky, slippery or contain solids (including large chunks and soft pieces such as chopped vegetables and whole fruits). PCM transfer pumps and systems are also recommended for applications that require pressure variations, depression and viscosity variations. The choice of the technology...

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PCM HYCARETM Food handling with the highest standards of hygiene The HyCare™ pump complies with the FDA (USA) and CE 1935/2004 (Europe) which require strict material compatibility and equipment traceability when handling food products. HyCare™ pump technology offers unmatched hygiene and food safety. • Pressure: 16 bars [232 psi] • Flowrate: 50 m3/h [220 usgpm] • Particles size: 32 mm [1.26 inch.] ½ EXAMPLES OF APPLICATIONS Designed for microbiologically sensitive food applications: • Dairy products • Meat • Liquid eggs ... 3A (USA) or EHEDG (Europe) certified, this pump has become the market...

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½ PCM HYCARE™ CONSTRUCTION AND BENEFITS TANGENTIAL CONNECTION The pump can be provided with or without vertical CIP connection. 4 HYGIENIC MECHANICAL SEAL ½ 3 AVAILABLE POSITIONS FOR SUCTION CONNECTIONS • Upward tangential • Right tangential* • Left tangential* DURAFLEX FLEXIBLE 2 TITANIUM SHAFT * looking from outlet side towards the drive 005 • Designed to be cleaned in place OPTIMIZED BODY DESIGN • The shape and tangential connection improve cleaning efficiency (internal flow speed) Upward tangential DURAFLEX FLEXIBLE SHAFT In titanium: • Quality and reliability • 3 years guarantee • The shaft...

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