Clean, Controlled, Consistent Flow

Moving fluids in research labs and industrial settings requires precision and attention to detail. Equipment must deliver performance and reliability, especially when handling viscous materials, delicate biological products, or harsh chemicals.

Designed for handling fluids efficiently within a broad range of flow conditions, manufactured by SPX FLOW, the The Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Lobe Pump 5040’s gentle pumping action makes it possible to maintain hygiene during pumping. It is therefore trusted in biotech and pharmaceutical industries as well as food, chemicals, and research applications where hygiene and precision are critical.

Why It’s a Lab and Plant Favorite

The Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Lobe Pump 5040 is part of the well-known Universal 1 series, known for its durable construction and smooth, low-shear flow. With a 16 GPM capacity pump, Head Pressure of 70 PSI, and 258 RPM it’s built for rigorous tasks. 

Key features include:

• Positive Displacement Design: For absolute accuracy in dosing a product or transferring it without damaging the material, rotary lobe technology ensures steady pulse free flow.
• Sanitary Construction using 316L Stainless Steel: Built with FDA compliant materials, the Waukesha 5040 supports CIP (clean in place) and SIP (steam in place) procedures, making it perfect for cleanroom and sterile environments.
• Flow Rates Achievable: Depending on the rotor size and speed, the pump can reach an extreme flow rate of 36 GPM while also maintaining excellent suction lift.
• Solids & Viscosity Capability: Designed to process low to high-viscosity fluids, and even slurries or liquids with soft solids, without clogging or breakdown.
• Remove From Service Front Seal Maintenance: Replacing the worn seal back with its replacement can be done without removing the system from the pump, thus eliminating downtime and service effort.
• Mounting And Ports Customization: Provides additional flexibility with respect to configuration for ports and angles, which is useful for integration into industrial or laboratory systems.
• Minimally Agitated Action: Due to rotary lobe motion, liquids such as proteins, creams, emulsions, or live cultures are handled gently as shear forces are low due to rotational movement.

Fluid transfer requires operating efficiency when managing stringent quality control in facilities. The rotary pump fluid transfer systems serve these purposes and are reliable investments.

Where Its Used

With its applications in biotech labs, pharmaceutical production, chemical manufacturing, and university research labs, The Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Lobe Pump 5040 is a versatile piece of equipment. It excels in:

• Biologics, cell cultures or buffer solutions transfer
• Metering pumps for creams, gels or emulsions in pharmaceuticals
• Sanitary pumping of food products, including sauces and dairy
• Handling viscous or corrosive chemical fluids in pilot plants

The SPX Waukesha 5040 is most suited for clean GMP areas thanks to its smooth flow and gentle design. These attributes make it essential for scenarios where product integrity must be maintained.

Need a pump that delivers clean, consistent, and gentle fluid transfer? The Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Lobe Pump 5040 is a dependable solution for labs and facilities. Contact us today to learn more.