Food Grade 1 1/4" Pumps
Food Grade 1-1/4" Pumps are sanitary, medium-duty pumps engineered for the efficient and hygienic transfer of edible liquids, viscous food products, and sensitive ingredients within food and beverage processing lines. Characterized by 1-1/4-inch sanitary connections (typically Tri-Clamp), these pumps are constructed with FDA-compliant and 3-A Dairy Standard approved wetted materials—most commonly 316L stainless steel with electropolished internals or certified plastics. Their design adheres to strict hygienic principles, featuring crevice-free flow paths, clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilize-in-place (SIP) compatibility, and seals suitable for food contact, ensuring product purity and preventing bacterial growth.
These pumps are essential for applications requiring higher flow rates than standard 1" lines can provide, such as transferring batches of sauces, creams, fruit purees, dairy products, and beverage concentrates between tanks, to fillers, or through processing equipment. Common pump types in this category include sanitary centrifugal, positive displacement rotary lobe, and double-diaphragm designs, selected for their gentle product handling and ease of sanitation. The 1-1/4" size offers an optimal balance of increased capacity and manageable system pressure, making these pumps a reliable and compliant cornerstone for maintaining efficiency and safety in mid-scale food and beverage production.