Production of cosmetics and hygiene products
The alternative solutions
The manufacture of cosmetic and hygiene products is characterized by complex and expensive preparations, which are delicate to handle and sometimes highly viscous. Quality, consistency and safety are therefore essential requirements of this manufacturing process.
PCM has the best solutions for pumping viscous, delicate or sensitive products from a bacteriological point of view or with a fragile texture. Indeed, they ensure the transfer and dosing of products without altering the texture and in strict compliance with hygiene standards. Our transfer, dosing or filling systems are hygienically designed and can be cleaned and sterilized in place.
Challenges in cosmetics and hygiene products
Transfer of cosmetic products containing microbeads
Microbeads and scrubs (natural or synthetic) should remain suspended in a liquid or gelled matrix, unaltered during transfer. PCM solutions transfer this product without pulsation. Their helical rotor allows products to be conveyed without shearing and preserves the integrity of the particles.
PCM solutions transfer, for example, a foundation containing beads, ensuring an even distribution of microbeads in each bottle. This type of solution is also the best choice for making sugar or sea salt-based scrubs or cleaners, with a high viscosity. Moineau™ PCM pumps are particularly resistant to these high viscosity and abrasiveness rates.
Transfer of highly viscous fluids
The manufacture of shampoos, shower gels, milks or creams requires the transfer of highly viscous products. This requires a pumping technique with a constant flow and specifically resistant to various viscosity rates.
PCM Moineau™ progressive cavity pumps ensure homogeneous transfer and limit the formation of foam or air pockets. They transfer products up to 50,000 centipoises.
PCM Delasco™ peristaltic pumps ensure gentle handling of complex textures, since the peristaltic technology is based on a gentle and even transfer of the products.
Download the balneotherapy brochurePrecise filling for multi-format productions (vials, tubes, canisters)
The ranges of cosmetic and hygiene products require a variety of containers: the same product can be packaged in bottles, tubes or cans. This means having pumping solutions that can feed the lines accurately, regardless of the rate or volume.
PCM Moineau™ progressive cavity pumps deliver consistent flow rates, tailored to automated filling requirements. Dosys™ pumps ensure precise dosing in any format with an accuracy of 0.5%.
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PCM Hycare™
The most hygienic pump in the PCM range.
Ensures shear-free product transfer. In compliance with the recommendations of the EHEDG and the 3A. Cleanable in place and equipped with a flexible titanium connecting rod.
PCM Hyfeed
Allows the transfer of particularly viscous products thanks to its feed screw.
Equipped with a flexible titanium connecting rod, it is built in accordance with food regulations. Preserve the texture of fragile fluids. Limits internal leaks and shear.
PCM Delasco™ DX
The best choice for batch processes.
Complements progressive cavity pumps. Empty the tanks, the IBCs. Can be used for dry running risks.
PCM Dosys™
The PCM hygienic dosing pump.
Ensures the precise dosing of additives, fragrances, moisturizing agents, dyes, dermatological active ingredients or preservatives in the cosmetic formulation. Its accuracy rate is 0.5%.
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Thanks to its diversified technologies, PCM ensures that you meet your requirements in terms of precision, ingredient loss, structural preservation, productivity and ease of cleaning, in particular through tailor-made systems that can be easily integrated into your existing installations.
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