Food safety requires reliable infrastructure
In food and beverage production, every detail influences quality, taste, and shelf life. Pump systems play a key role in this. A high-performance technical infrastructure provides the foundation for this. Wilo pump systems perform key tasks in water supply, cooling and temperature control, as well as wastewater disposal. Specially designed systems are also used for fire water supply.
However, requirements are increasing: hygiene regulations coincide with high energy and water demand and rising costs. At the same time, technical systems need to adapt to changing production conditions and be designed for defined flood and fire protection scenarios.
If technology fails, production lines stop immediately. This causes costly downtime and impacts supply security, supply chains and compliance with legal requirements. Plus, now more than ever, sustainability-related requirements and expectations may, depending on the company and market, be relevant to reporting, business relationships and financing.
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Pump systems for demanding production environments
Wilo offers pump systems for the wide-ranging requirements of the food and beverage industry. They support reliable system operation and are tailored to the respective operating conditions.
Applications range from heating, cooling and refrigeration for production and storage areas to water supply, wastewater disposal, flood protection and fire protection. In hygiene-relevant areas, appropriately designed solutions are used to meet the specific requirements.
Our team of experts will personally guide you through every phase of your project. We support you from the initial needs analysis to the selection and design of suitable systems. We also take care of installation, commissioning and regular maintenance. We tailor our solutions to the requirements of your production processes and support stable process conditions for product quality and hygiene.
Your advantages:
- Energy efficiency: Pumps with speed control can reduce energy consumption by the substantiated amount compared with a clearly identified reference system. This is possible through a system assessment covering the pump, controls and relevant system parameters.
- Digital intelligence: The Wilo Monitor checks systems in real time, detects defined deviations, can support condition-based maintenance and help identify downtime risks at an earlier stage.
- Sustainability: We support you with product- and project-specific data for meeting ESG requirements and, where available, provide relevant data on changes in energy consumption and resource-related metrics.
- Operational reliability: Robust standard pumps can support reliable operation in hygiene-sensitive applications when suitably specified. Existing pumps can be integrated into smart networks without difficulty.
- Investment security: Many existing systems can be retrofitted with suitable components following a technical assessment. Transparent life cycle cost analyses can support investment and operating-cost planning.
- Service & spare parts: On-site support, maintenance and tailored spare parts recommendations help support rapid availability, predictable costs and smooth production processes.
The result: Appropriate measures may reduce failure risks and operating costs in food and beverage production.
Our highlight applications for the food and beverage industry
Modern pump systems are essential for energy efficient building services in food and beverage production. They play a key role in heating systems, drinking water supply or cooling circuits. With appropriate design and control, these systems can reduce energy use and operating costs compared with a defined reference system. Together, these solutions ensure optimal production and storage conditions and energy- and demand-responsive operation under defined conditions.
Water distribution and boosting
Safe hygiene and consistent quality
Whether for processing or cleaning, many processes in the food and beverage industry require water in the right quantity and at the required pressure. Our systems support a reliable water supply, providing an important technical prerequisite for hygienic production and cleaning processes.
- Systems for reliable water supply in applications with defined hygiene requirements
- Thermal disinfection of selected pressure-boosting systems before delivery using the specified Wilo process
- Redundant systems to minimise downtime
- Stable drinking water supply, suitable for treatment processes
HVAC – heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
Precise temperature management to support quality and shelf life
Efficient cooling and air conditioning are crucial for product quality and compliance with hygiene requirements.
- Precise temperature control management ensures consistent product quality
- Robust pumps and systems can reduce the risk of pump-related production interruptions
- Reduce energy consumption: Application-specific design and control can reduce electricity consumption – and, as a result, operating costs and energy-related CO₂ emissions.
- Reliable operation, even when production conditions change
Wastewater collection and transport
Cleanly solved, even under the toughest conditions
Large quantities of wastewater are produced every day in food production. Our pumps ensure reliable and hygienic drainage.
- Safe discharge of industrial wastewater, even with solid matter content
- High operational reliability even in continuous 24/7 operation
- Products for on-site wastewater treatment plants
Dewatering and flood control
Protection against damage and contamination
Backwater and flooding can cause serious damage in food production. Our drainage solutions can be designed for defined design events and flood scenarios.
- Drainage even with high volumes of water: Solutions tailored to the respective design and operating conditions
- For backflow and flood scenarios: Appropriately designed systems can help limit damage and operational interruptions
Firefighting
Reliability in an emergency
In an emergency, every second counts. Our fire-fighting systems are designed to provide the required volume of fire water and meet the standards relevant to the respective configuration. In this way, they provide important technical prerequisites for a reliable fire water supply.
- Resilient infrastructure for security in emergencies
- Rapid response in the event of a fire thanks to standard-compliant, configurable pressure-boosting systems with electric or diesel drive
Strong references. Safe food production.
Our solutions are already in use at a lot of companies in the food and beverage industry. Discover selected projects and learn how Wilo solutions support a range of requirements in water supply, temperature management, system operation and hygiene in practice.
Coppenrath & Wiese
At Coppenrath & Wiese’s main site in Mettingen, outdated heating and hot-water pumps were replaced with new Wilo pumps. The aim of the pump replacement was to reduce electricity costs.
A total of 37 high-efficiency pumps were installed, including the Wilo-Stratos MAXO. The selection focused on pumps that were expected to provide the quickest return on investment. Taking a government subsidy into account, the investment paid for itself after just over three years.
Ahascragh Distillery
The Ahascragh Distillery in County Galway, Ireland, produces whiskey and gin. For its heat supply, the distillery uses high-temperature heat pumps, thermal storage and heat recovery, among other technologies. According to the operator, the energy required for these systems comes from wind and solar power.
Wilo supported the planning company in designing the hot-water system and supplied pumps and other system components. These include Wilo-Stratos MAXO and Wilo-Yonos GIGA 2.0 pumps, as well as pressure-maintenance systems and grease separators.
Cloche d’Or Dairy
Founded in 1923, the Cloche d’Or dairy in Pont-de-Ruan, France, produces cheese using traditional methods from the Touraine region. At the site, an electronically controlled in-line pump supports the dairy’s hot-water process. A twin-pump system with two motors is used. The pump system was installed without the need to modify the existing pipework.
Reliable infrastructure for our food supply
Food is one of the essentials of everyday life. But before bread, beverages or other products reach us, they pass through numerous production stages. This requires a technical infrastructure that operators can rely on.
Pump systems perform key tasks throughout these processes: they move water, support temperature control, supply processes with the required media and handle wastewater. In closed water circuits, they also enable water to be reused within the process.
With our pumps and system solutions, we support the technical infrastructure that makes food production possible day after day.
Customised service solutions for the food and beverage industry
Our service team delivers service solutions designed to support operational reliability and efficiency under the agreed conditions. Depending on location and the service agreement, defined response times apply to on-site support. We also provide a spare-parts supply subject to availability, product status and the agreed service level and support reducing the pump-related downtime.
Digital solutions
Control pumps intelligently, connect systems and make operating data visible – for greater transparency and targeted optimisation of system operation.
Energy Solutions
Identify energy-saving potential, analyse operating data and derive suitable measures for energy-conscious system operation.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about food safety
Which pump applications does Wilo offer for the food and beverage industry?
How does Wilo help to save energy and costs?
Wilo offers pumps with IE4/IE5 motors and demand-based control. In suitable existing systems, these can help unlock potential for reducing electricity consumption. The actual savings depend on the specific system and operating conditions. Digital tools, as well as comprehensive analysis and consultancy services, make potential savings clear and support effective decision-making.
How does Wilo ensure hygienic safety?
How quickly are spare parts and service available?
Identify potential for your production
Whether it is energy consumption, hygiene requirements or system availability, together we assess the requirements of your production processes and identify which pump and system solutions are suitable for your application.
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