Sanitary Pumps

Steel & O’Brien offers TOP-FLO® sanitary pumps and accessories designed for hygienic fluid transfer in food, beverage, dairy, and other sanitary processing applications. Our stainless steel sanitary centrifugal pumps support efficient product transfer while meeting the cleanability and operational requirements of hygienic processing systems.

Available pump configurations, replacement parts, and accessories help support system integration, equipment maintenance, and reliable processing operations. Selecting the appropriate sanitary pump requires consideration of flow rate, head pressure, product characteristics, connection requirements, and cleaning procedures.

The TOP-FLO® name represents the finest in sanitary process equipment. TOP-FLO pumps have been designed to offer efficient transfer of product over a wide range of head and viscosity conditions. TOP-FLO stainless steel sanitary pumps are easy to install, clean, and operate.

Our sanitary centrifugal pumps are ideal for use in small and medium size process applications in the dairy, food, beverage, pharmaceutical and other sanitary process industries. Commonly known as CIP pumps, our TOP-FLO® sanitary pumps are suitable for use in CIP (clean-in-place) installations. This feature enables easy self-cleaning with no dismantling or take-down. Sanitizing of all product contact areas is automatic.

All TOP-FLO® pumps are available in standard inlet sizes and outlet sizes. In addition, enlarged inlet sizes are available for special applications.

We have a large inventory of TOP-FLO pump parts on hand ready to ship, and because we are always looking for ways to simplify things for our customers, we do not require minimum order quantities or annual commitments. We can have your pumps shipped to you in one business day or sooner, in most cases.

Steel & O’Brien is a unique sanitary pump manufacturer because our focus is always on making sanitary simple for our customers. To learn more about our complete range of solutions, click here to download our Sanitary Products Catalog.

FAQs

What information is needed when selecting a pump?

Choosing the right pump for your needs requires a wide range of data, including fluid type, temperature, specific gravity and more.

What is that clicking noise in my pump?

This is the retainer pin floating back and forth as the motor rotation slows. Click here for a more detailed explanation.

How do I correctly position the drive collar on a TOP-FLO C-series centrifugal pump?

Click here for a step-by-step guide to positioning your pump’s drive collar.

Can I get help assembling a pump?

We have prepared a video here that details the process if you need assistance.

How can I select the right pump for my application?

Our experts are ready and willing to help you choose the right unit for your needs. Click here to see what type of information we will need.

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