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Efficient equipment to produce convenience food and sauce

This market includes both industrial and artisanal production of convenience food. PCM designs and supplies dosing and filling solutions for this market. PCM pumps adapt to the different characteristics of the products being pumped: presence of pieces, fragile texture, whose main challenges are perfect control of flows, dosages and respectful transfer of the final product. Quality and precision are PCM's priorities.

In addition, PCM pumps meet European and US regulations (EC 1935/2004 and FDA), and meet a high level of hygiene, due to their design, which complies with the recommendations of the EHEDG and the 3A. 

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Challenges in convenience food and sauce

 

Use multi-purpose equipment

To meet this demand, manufacturers use multiple ingredients. The latter have very different characteristics in terms of texture, viscosity and the presence of markers. Thus, producers of convenience food must ensure the versatility and ease of use of their pumping equipment, while respecting the product. 

Limit cleaning times 

In this environment where recipe changes are frequent, cleaning the equipment in place without dismantling can be an asset. PCM pumps are designed to clean in place (CIP), which guarantees a high level of hygiene, keeping cleaning times to a minimum and therefore production interruptions to a minimum.

Control manufacturing costs 

Optimizing life-cycle costs is one of the priorities for manufacturers: energy efficiency, reduction of product losses, reduction of downtime, etc. PCM pumps consume little energy. By ensuring repeatability and accuracy, they reduce raw material losses. 

PCM pumping solutions for Convenience food and sauce

Transfer and dosing of sauces

The transfer of purees and sauces, for example, requires gentle pumping to avoid oxidation and preserve the texture of the products. PCM progressive cavity pumps are ideal for the transfer of oils, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, béchamel or tomato sauce with optimal hygiene. They ensure the transfer of ingredients at a constant rate, regardless of the viscosity of these products. In addition, the Moineau™ technology avoids product shearing, thus respecting their texture. 

Delasco™ peristaltic pumps, on the other hand, are perfect for batch transfer uses (emptying cookers, European trolleys, mixers, IBCs, etc.). 

Mayonnaise Transfer

Mayonnaise is a very fragile "oil-in-water" emulsion. Excessive rolling would break its texture, separate the water from the oil, making it more or less liquid and not very attractive visually and tastefully. The use of a 4-step Hycare™ PCM pump reduces the internal leakage between the rotor and the stator as much as possible , thus respecting the product by limiting lamination as much as possible, while respecting hygiene requirements.

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Applications for convenience food

Transfer, dosing, mixing, confectionery/ice cream

Application in confectionery/ice cream. Hyfeed™ pumps continuously or discontinuously inject fruit, caramel, chocolate coulis and puree, etc. with or without marking (<12mm). The versatility and cleanability of the Hyfeed™ pump  prevents the risk of contamination from one production to another with traces of products containing allergens.

Container Filling

PCM pumps also ensure the dosing of the product into containers; whether bags, trays, pouches, bottles with high precision while guaranteeing clean, splash-free dosing. 

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Picto pump - PCM HyFeed PCM Hyfeed

Is ideal for the transfer of highly viscous fluids, thanks to its feeding screw, 

Ideal for the transfer of highly viscous fluids, with or without pieces, pasty or even sticky and bacteriologically sensitive. Cleanable in place, the PCM Hyfeed can be easily integrated into existing installations. 

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Picto pump - PCM HyCare PCM HyCare™

Thanks to its flexible connecting rod, is the most hygienic pump on the market. 

Designed for food contact, without retention area, meet European and US regulations (EC 1935/2004 and FDA). Designed for microbiologically sensitive applications.

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Picto pump - PCM Delasco™ Delasco DX™

Suitable for food contact

Ability to be used reversibly is an asset for filling lines and closed loops. Resistant to acidic products such as salad dressings. Equipped with a nitril food tube

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Picto pump - PCM Dosys PCM Dosys™

Piston feeder pump

Accurate dosing (0.5%) of any type of liquid or viscous products, with or without pieces, in-line in a vein or directly in containers. It is cleanable in place and sterilizable with steam.

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Pumping Double Concentrated Tomatoes with PCM EcoMoineau™ C

The Emptying Drums200 system with PCM EcoMoineau™ C offers a fast, reliable, and food-grade solution for emptying and dosing double-concentrated tomatoes. Designed for highly viscous products, it guarantees hygienic transfer, optimal yield with less than 2% product loss, simple handling, and easy cleaning. Ideal for food producers concerned with quality and safety.

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FAQ - Convenience food

 

What types of convenience food can benefit from these pumping technologies? 

All prepared meals, whether meat, fish, vegetables or legumes, can benefit from these equipment. This includes convenience food, soups, sauces, desserts and much more.

How to choose the most suitable pump? 

The choice depends on the viscosity of the product, the presence of pieces, the hygiene requirements and the type of dosage desired. Our experts can help you with this.

Are the pumps compatible with food standards? 

Yes, all our equipment complies with the hygiene standards in force in the food industry, with materials that meet European and US regulations (EC 1935/2004 and FDA)

 

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Thanks to its various technologies, PCM optimally meets your needs for precision, minimisation of ingredient losses, maintenance of structure, productivity and ease of cleaning, in particular through tailor-made systems that can be integrated into existing installations.

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