Steel Drum Pump for the Pharmaceutical Industry

In the pharmaceutical sector, precision, cleanability and safety are essential when transferring liquids. Flux offers a sanitary grade steel drum pump range, specifically designed for these applications. Our pumps ensure reliable, hygienic liquid handling. They are FDA CFR 21, EC 1935 / 2004 and optionally, 3A certified, ensuring contamination-free transfer. Whether pumping active pharmaceutical ingredients or solvents, our pumps provide the accuracy, speed and efficiency needed. From dispensing creams to metering alcohol-based liquids from drums and IBC’s, Flux pumps has the solution. 

When selecting equipment, maintaining product integrity is crucial. Flux steel drum pumps are known for their robustness and reliability. Here’s why they are the preferred choice for pharmaceutical applications: 

Flux steel drum pumps see widespread use across applications within the pharmaceutical sector, including: 

• Active pharmaceutical ingredient transfer: Safely pump pharmaceutical ingredients from drums and IBC’s to processing equipment while maintaining integrity. For example, creams, ointments, gels and oils. 
• Solvent handling: Efficiently transfer chemicals required in manufacturing processes, such as alcohols and concentrates.  
• Liquid formulation: Use our pumps to accurately dispense raw materials and active ingredients during product formulation. 

The VISCOFLUX mobile S drum emptying system is the ideal solution for pumping high-viscosity, non-flowing media like salves and creams from 200-litre drums, into tube-filling machine supply containers. Equipped with a VISCOPOWER TR eccentric worm-drive pump and a spur-gear drive motor, the system ensures efficient transfer of slow-flowing, high viscosity materials.  

The system’s follower plate minimises product waste, leaving less than 1% of the material behind in the drum. It also offers flexibility, with optional quantity presetting and adjustable filling speed. Additionally, the integrated re-chargeable battery allows operation of the lifting arm without an electrical power supply. 

The VISCOPOWER TR eccentric worm-drive pump, specifically designed for connection to low level IBC outlet, is perfect for pumping grease of class 1 to 3 from a pallecon into smaller containers. The pump, paired with a three-phase motor, FMO flow meter and FLUXTRONIC® batch controller, ensures high filling accuracy of +/- 3.5 grams and a minimum flow rate of 15 kg/min.  

The system can be mounted on a mobile trolley or baseplate, drawing grease from the bottom of the IBC without the need for immersion. You can automate the dispensing process using pre-programmed volumes and the pump will be switched off automatically if zero flow is detected. Custom accessories are available to meet specific requirements. 

The VISCOPOWER FOOD eccentric worm-drive pump is the ideal solution for decanting gelatine with a viscosity of approximately 1400 mPas. It offers a variable delivery rate of 5-30 l/min, ensuring precise control without air bubble formation or excessive shear forces, preserving the gelatine's texture and rheology.  

The FDA-compliant pump is designed for easy cleaning, featuring tool-free motor removal and pump disassembly for fast maintenance. The F 457 EL motor with variable speed control provides optimal filling speed for different sized containers. The pump is highly portable and there are many material and size options available – you can pump from drums, IBC’s and smaller containers. Additional accessories are available to suit your specific application.