Packo - Centrifugal hygienic pump (Sanitary)
Packo hygienic pump The Sanitary series is not just a single machine, but 15 models for various tasks. The flow rate in the series reaches up to 1,800 m³/h, the head up to 220 m WC, and the inlet pressure up to 40 bar.
The manufacturer targets the series at the most demanding hygienic applications: the dairy industry, brewing, beverages, and spirit production.
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What is a Packo Sanitary series hygienic pump?
These are centrifugal pumps with 316L stainless steel casings. The casings are made from thick cold-rolled sheet metal, which the manufacturer describes as one hundred percent non-porous and extremely smooth.
The construction has no crevices, and the finish is electropolishing. There are no dead zones, and the pumps are designed for CIP cleaning.
A key feature of the series is its versatility. A single design platform covers a flow rate from 40 to 1800 m³/h and a head from 27 to 220 metres. This makes it possible to cover the entire line with equipment from a single manufacturer, featuring identical servicing and spare parts.
Other equipment from this manufacturer can be found on the page Verder – Packo.
Which 15 models are included in the series?
| The model | Max capacity, m³/h | Head, m WG | Max inlet pressure, bar | Viscosity, cP | Max temperature | Impeller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP60 | 40 | 27 | 3 | 500 | 95 °C | open |
| FP1 | 70 | 37 | 6 | 1000 | 140 °C | open or semi-open |
| FP2 | 110 | 220 | up to 20 | 1000 | 140 °C | open |
| FP2+ | 110 | 110 | up to 20 | 1000 | 140 °C | open |
| FP3 | 320 | 120 | 15 | 1000 | 140 °C | closed with backward blades |
| MFP2 | 120 | 65 | 10 | 1000 | 140 °C | open and semi-open |
| MFP3 | 1800 | 75 | 12 | 500 | 140 °C | closed with backward blades |
| FFP2 | 110 | 110 | 40 | 1000 | 140 °C | open |
| FFP3 | 350 | 70 | 40 | 1000 | 140 °C | closed |
| FMS | 50 | 215 | 10 | 250 | 140 °C | open |
| CRP | 150 | 75 | 13 | 10 | 140 °C | open or closed |
| CRP+ | 105 | 75 | 13 | 10 | 140 °C | open |
| GFP | 400 | 30 | 10 | 1000 | 140 °C | open or closed |
| RMO | 250 | 40 | 10 | 1000 | 140 °C | open or closed |
| MSCP | 40 | 75 | 5 | 300 | 140 °C | stellate |
All 15 items are in the manufacturer's current catalogue.
How to choose a model for a task?
The choice is determined not by the flow rate alone, but by the combination of flow rate, head and inlet pressure.
| Task | The model |
|---|---|
| Maximum flow rate in the series, up to 1,800 m³/h | MFP3 |
| Maximum head, 220 m | FP2 |
| High head at moderate flow rate, 215 m at 50 m³/h | FMS |
| High inlet pressure, up to 40 bar | FFP2 or FFP3 |
| High flow rate at low head, 400 m³/h at 30 m | GFP |
| Compact duty up to 40 m³/h, low temperature | FP60 |
| Low-viscosity liquids up to 10 cP | CRP or CRP+ |
| Self-priming, foam, air in the flow | MSCP |
| Universal technological pumping up to 320 m³/h | FP3 |
Inlet pressure is a parameter that is often omitted. It determines whether the pump can withstand the head from a column or a preceding apparatus. The FP60 is limited to 3 bar, while the FPP2 and FPP3 can withstand 40.
What are the limit parameters of the Packo hygienic pump?
| Parameter | Value in the series | The model |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum flow rate | 1,800 m³/h | MFP3 |
| Maximum head | 220 m water head | FP2 |
| Maximum inlet pressure | 40 bar | FFP2, FFP3 |
| Maximum viscosity | 1000 cP | eight models |
| Maximum temperature | 140 °C | all except FP60 (95 °C) |
| Maximum drive power | 90 kW | FP3 |
| Maximum free passage | 21 mm | FP3 |
FP60 is the only model in the series with a temperature limit of 95 °C. The rest maintain 140 °C.
The CRP and CRP+ have the lowest viscosity limit — 10 cP. These are pumps for watery media, not for syrups.
What is an MSCP star impeller?
MSCP is the only self-priming pump in the series. Instead of a conventional impeller, it is fitted with a star-shaped one with straight or profiled vanes.
The profiled version provides, according to the manufacturer's wording, exceptional suction and air-handling capabilities at a low noise level. The pump completely empties the suction line even with foaming liquids.
| MSCP parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum flow rate | 40 m³/h |
| Pressure | 75 m water head |
| Air capacity | up to 50 l/min |
| Suction depth | up to 8.5 m |
| Drive power | up to 15 kW |
| Revolutions | 1500 / 1800 rpm |
| Manufacturing | electropolished 316L stainless steel precision casting |
The manufacturer cites two typical applications: road tanker discharge and feeding into high silos. Both share a common feature: air needs to be displaced against backpressure.
What materials is the Packo hygienic pump made from?
The data are provided by the manufacturer for the FP3 model.
| Position | Value |
|---|---|
| Body | 316L stainless steel, thick cold-rolled sheet |
| Details regarding the product | 316L or equivalent; duplex available for FP3 |
| Sealing rings | EPDM, FKM, FEP-FKM, FFKM, silicone |
| Mechanical seal | single, quenched, double |
| Accession | hygienic fittings |
| Housing roughness | 0.8 µm, manual seam polishing plus electropolishing |
| Impeller roughness | 3.2 µm |
The FP3 impeller is closed, with 3D-profiled blades, back vanes, and balancing holes. The back vanes relieve axial load on the shaft, and the balancing holes equalise the pressure behind the impeller. Together, this extends the service life of the mechanical seal.
A separate series is intended for pharmaceutical-grade electropolished surfaces with Ra < 0.4 µm — Pharmaceutical.
What conformity documents does the series have?
The manufacturer claims a hygienic design according to 3-A and EHEDG standards for the series.
For the FP3 model, the list is expanded:
| Document | What confirms |
|---|---|
| EHEDG | European assessment of clean-in-place suitability |
| 3-A | US sanitary standard for processing equipment |
| EC 1935/2004 | European regulation on food contact materials |
| FDA | material suitability for food contact |
| USP | United States Pharmacopeia |
| ATEX | explosion-proof design |
| May | minimum energy efficiency index of the pump |
| EAC | Technical Regulations of the Customs Union |
May — is the Minimum Efficiency Index, a water pump energy efficiency rating under the EU Directive. The presence of MEI means that the pump has a measured and declared efficiency class, rather than a claimed "optimised hydraulics".
For which processes are these pumps used?
The manufacturer names the industries and specific processes.
| Process | Examples based on the manufacturer's description |
|---|---|
| Filtering | beer, wine, fruit juices |
| Pasteurisation | dairy products, drinks |
| Evaporation | concentration of solutions |
| Yeast reproduction | brewing, alcohol production |
| CIP washer | supply of washing solutions |
| Pumping of dense media | yeast, whey, curd |
Sectors: dairy, brewing, beverage production, alcohol production.
Frequently asked questions about the Packo hygienic pump
How many models are there in the Sanitary series?
Fifteen: FP60, FP1, FP2, FP2+, FP3, MFP2, MFP3, FPP2, FPP3, FMS, CRP, CRP+, GFP, RMO, MSCP.
What is the maximum feed rate?
1,800 m³/h in the MFP3 model.
What is the maximum head?
220 m wg in the FP2 model. The second highest head is the FMS with 215 m at a flow rate of 50 m³/h.
What is the maximum inlet pressure?
40 bar in the FPP2 and FPP3 models.
What is the maximum temperature?
140 °C in all models, except for the FP60, which has 95 °C.
Which model is self-priming?
MSCP. Suction depth up to 8.5 m, air delivery up to 50 l/min, works with foaming liquids.
Are there 3-A and EHEDG certificates?
Yes, the manufacturer claims a hygienic design for the series according to both standards.
Is there an ATEX version available?
For the FP3 model, the manufacturer states ATEX compliance. For the other models, the list of certificates is published separately on their respective pages.
What is the surface roughness?
For FP3: 0.8 µm for the casing and 3.2 µm for the impeller, with manual weld polishing and electropolishing. For the pharmaceutical grade below 0.4 µm, the Pharmaceutical series is intended.
Which model is suitable for beer filtration?
The manufacturer lists the filtration of beer, wine and juices among the applications of the FP3.
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Manufacturer: Packo
Category: Centrifugal (hygienic)
Industries: Food, Beverages, Pet food, Other
Model range: 15 positions
