Keep production flowing with pump solutions designed to manage processing wastes
When food waste backs up your system, you’re not just cleaning a mess: you’re bleeding hours, labor, and compliance points. Industrial Flow Solutions provides food waste submersible pumps that move high-solid discharges and fats without choking your operation. These pumps thrive in the chaos of real food processing environments, where flow consistency and sanitation are critical.
You don’t get a second chance when wastewater piles up, so we build something that doesn’t need one.
Industry Solutions Document Library
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Waste management is a crucial factor to consider in managing wort and producing beer. Selecting the proper solution and design helps avoid production delays, potential fines and product contamination. “Tap In” to learn more from our experts who are not only pump enthusiasts, but also avid brewers!
Applications & Challenges:
- Sanitation and FSMA compliance
- Clean-in-place (CIP) / High temp wash-down
- Acidic and caustic chemicals
- Fats, Oils, Greases (F.O.G.), pits, skins, rinds, and other solids
- Odor suppression and control
Solutions:
- Corrosion resistant pumps in 316 stainless-steel
- High temp pumps that withstand temperatures up to 200°F continuous duty
- Solids handling pumps designed with non-clog, dual-shredding impellers
- Eliminate hazardous odors and gases, and the need for odor compression systems
Wastewater Solutions for Food Processing and Beverage Facilities
Food wastewater moves quickly, thickly, and unpredictably, and your system needs to be able to handle it without hesitation.
Industrial Flow Solutions’ food wastewater pumps operate fully submerged to capture discharge at the source, pushing solids-heavy flow directly through sealed, corrosion-resistant channels.
We equip our food and beverage pumps with hardened components and vortex impellers that keep fats, fibers, and slurry in motion without clogging or stalling.
Our integrated controls allow operators to adjust for flow rate and run time without shutting down your whole system.
Why Our Food Wastewater Pumps Outperform Standard Food Industry Pumps
Standard pumps break down when food processing waste pushes beyond line-duty specifications. Our food wastewater pumps provide continuous performance under conditions that typically cause backups or production delays.
Here’s why our food and beverage pumps outperform the rest:
- Handles high-temperature effluent without motor fatigue
- Seals block aggressive cleaning chemicals and caustic runoff
- Self-cleaning features reduce buildup from starches and fibrous solids
- Submersible installations free up floor space in confined processing zones
- Continuous-duty motors maintain flow during extended washdown and batch cycles
- Built-in alarms alert teams to performance drops before failures occur
Proven Performance in Food and Beverage Wastewater Applications
Industrial Flow Solutions has a proven record in helping food and beverage facilities manage high-solids wastewater without constant intervention or equipment failure.
In one documented case study, our team supported the redesign of Nestlé’s Michigan plant wastewater system, supplying submersible solids-handling pumps paired with customized control panels to improve performance under variable flow and solids conditions.
The solution replaced outdated infrastructure, enabling the facility to maintain compliance while reducing operator workload. And that was just the beginning.
Read the full case study to see how targeted pump selection and system design improved daily operation.
Talk to an Expert About Food Waste Submersible Pump Solutions
Industrial Flow Solutions offers food wastewater pumps for non-stop performance in wastewater systems dealing with solids, grease, and washdown byproducts.
Backed by real results, our systems can help food processors maintain uptime, reduce maintenance, and stay compliant. Talk to our team to find the right solution for your application and get connected to the products that keep your operation running clean.
Recommended Products For This Industry
OverWatch® Direct In-Line Pump System
- Patented system lifts effluent directly at point of entry
- Patented impeller/shredder cuts fibrous materials and other solids
- Variable Speed Drives for continuous modulated pumping directly from the effluent inlet to save energy
JXF Series
- Fahrenheit® HIGH TEMPERATURE, corrosion-resistant, dewatering pump
- Cast 316 stainless steel
- High temperature up to 200°F (93°C)
SS Series
- Corrosion-resistant, 316 stainless steel solids handling wastewater pump
- 316 stainless steel construction, FKM elastomers
- Non-clogging vortex impeller
SKX Series
- CORROSION-RESISTANT 316 Stainless steel shredding/cutting solids handling pump
- Designed to tear, break, rip solids
- Max solids <3.5”
Case Studies
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BJM Pumps® – Shredder Pump Saves Thousands of Dollars at Dairy Plant
United Dairy plant saved thousands of dollars replacing their sump pumps with BJM high temperature submersible shredder pumps.
Food Wastewater Pump FAQs
What makes a food waste submersible pump different from a standard wastewater pump?
Food waste submersible pumps handle high organic loads, variable solids, and frequent washdown discharge common in food and beverage facilities – factors that typical wastewater pumps can’t handle on their own.
Can your food wastewater pumps handle fat, oil, and grease (FOG) without clogging?
Yes! We’ve engineered our food wastewater pumps to move FOG-heavy wastewater using components that resist buildup and reduce the risk of blockages.
Are these pumps compliant with wastewater regulations for food industry operations?
Our pumps help meet discharge and safety standards by maintaining consistent flow and reducing manual intervention, supporting compliance in regulated environments.
How do I know which food processing pump is right for my facility?
Our team works with you to evaluate solids content, flow rates, and space limitations to recommend the best food processing submersible pump for your application.