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Flexible Impeller Pump for Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Edward Shaw
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Technical Manager

Edward Shaw, Technical Manager at Tapflo Pumps UK, began his journey in the Pump Industry straight out of University, quickly advancing through various roles. Beginning as a Technical Sales Engineer, Edward progressed to Senior Applications Engineer and ultimately to Business Development Manager. His extensive experience spans the Oil & Gas, Marine, Industrial, and Food & Beverage pump markets. Edward's expertise lies in technical solutions and developing bespoke pump systems tailored to customer requirements. His in-depth knowledge and innovative approach enable him to create customised solutions that enhance efficiency and reliability. Edward's commitment to excellence and his ability to address complex technical challenges make him an invaluable resource for both our customers and team.

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11/11/2020

We received this enquiry after the customer was recommended our services by a consultant who we had previously worked with at another company. The customer was a start-up business, creating non-alcoholic botanical drinks and needed a quick solution within their budget.

Application Details

The client infuses botanical ingredients with water to produce non-alcoholic drinks and was searching for a pump that could fill a 200L (approx.) tank with water and another pump that could empty the tank of the infused mixture. They required the tanks to be filled and then emptied in no longer than an hour in total.

They needed a solution to be delivered quickly so they could start as soon as possible, and had a limited budget due to being a start-up company.

 

Pump Solution

Tapflo UK’s pump experts quickly realised that both pumps would not need to fill and empty the tanks simultaneously, and so offered the customer a mobile single pump solution with quick connections, which provided them with a cost-effective solution for their application.

Pump Supplied: EP Mini Flexible Impeller Pump (316 Stainless Steel) on a trolley with hygienic connections and FDA approved internals.

Tapflo UK received this customer’s enquiry on 16th October, they were sent a quote on the same day and received their order on 21st October – completing the whole process within 3 working days!

Flexible Impeller Pump Solution in operation Flexible Impeller Pump solution for tank emptying and filling

Features & Benefits of the Flexible Impeller Pumps

Why was a Flexible Impeller Pump trolley the ideal solution for our customer? They are versatile with many benefits including:

  • Within budget – This was the perfect solution for our customer because it was a cost-effective solution that met their budget.
  • Lead time – The pump was delivered within 3 working days, meeting the customer’s requirements for a fast lead time. This was particularly important as sanitary internals typically provide a longer lead time.
  • Easy to use – Additional benefits include easy maintenance, the ability to self-prime and run dry, as well as being robust, making this solution easy to operate for end-users who have limited experience working with process pumps.

Find out more about our EP Mini Flexible Impeller Pump

Conclusion

Tapflo successfully supplied the client with an efficient, high-performance Flexible Impeller Pump that met the application requirements perfectly, while also adhering to the client’s time constraints and budget. The client was extremely satisfied with the pump system and has since returned to Tapflo for further support and additional pump requirements.


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