Progressive Cavity Pumps for Food & Beverage Processing | NETZSCH NEMO®

Why NETZSCH NEMO® Pumps Are Trusted Across Sanitary Applications

In Food & Beverage processing, pumping equipment must do more than move product from Point A to Point B. It must preserve product quality, meet strict hygienic standards, and operate reliably across changing viscosities and operating conditions. This is where NETZSCH NEMO® progressive cavity pumps excel.

Progressive cavity pumps operate using a single‑helix rotor rotating within a double‑helix stator, forming sealed conveying cavities that move the product continuously from suction to discharge. Unlike centrifugal or pulsating positive displacement technologies, this design produces a low‑shear, low‑pulsation flow, making it ideal for sensitive food products.

For Food & Beverage processors, this translates to consistent flow, excellent suction capability, and precise metering, even when handling challenging media.

 

 

Key Advantages of NEMO® Pumps in Food & Beverage Applications

1. Gentle Product Handling

Many food products—such as yogurt, cream, sauces, fruit preparations, dough, or chocolate—are highly sensitive to shear. The smooth conveying action of a NEMO® pump protects:

This makes progressive cavity pumps especially suitable for products containing soft solids or particulates without degradation.

2. Accurate Metering and Dosing

NEMO® pumps are inherently flow‑proportional to speed, enabling precise and repeatable dosing. This is critical for:

With the ability to maintain accuracy across a wide viscosity range, NEMO® pumps perform reliably even as product properties change with temperature or formulation.

3. Hygienic, Sanitary Design

NETZSCH offers dedicated Food & Beverage configurations with features such as:

These designs support modern sanitation practices, including CIP (Clean‑in‑Place) and SIP (Sterilize‑in‑Place) systems, reducing downtime while maintaining food safety standards.

4. Versatility Across Applications

The NEMO® Food & Beverage range is used throughout the processing line, including:

From low‑viscosity liquids to highly viscous pastes, a properly selected NEMO® pump can handle the job without compromise.

NETZSCH NEMO® pumps are commonly applied to:

Their ability to handle abrasive, viscous, or solids‑laden media makes them a go‑to solution where other pump technologies struggle.

Why NETZSCH?

NETZSCH’s expertise in progressive cavity technology goes beyond the pump itself. Application‑specific configurations, material selection, and engineering support ensure the pump is optimized for process conditions, hygiene requirements, and long‑term reliability.

For Food & Beverage processors, this means confidence that both product quality and regulatory compliance are built into the pumping solution.