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Sanitary SS 316L Chocolate Pump

Bonve provides the definitive engineering solution for the complex requirements of chocolate transportation within the global food processing industry. As a premier manufacturer with extensive specialized expertise, Bonve delivers high-performance rotary lobe pumps designed to maintain the thermal integrity and structural consistency of premium chocolate sauce. Every Bonve pump serves as a mission-critical component that eliminates production bottlenecks and ensures a seamless flow from tempering to packaging. By integrating Bonve’s factory-direct technology, production facilities achieve superior reliability, full compliance with international food safety standards, and optimized operational efficiency.



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Sanitary Stainless Steel Chocolate Pump


Chocolate transportation involves managing a highly sensitive, non-Newtonian fluid that presents unique mechanical risks. Professional production lines must overcome several critical obstacles to ensure product quality



Challenges in the Chocolate Transportation Industry


1.Extreme Viscosity Management: Chocolate sauce requires high-torque, positive displacement technology to move through pipelines without stalling or causing excessive pressure buildup.


2.Critical Thermal Stability: Precise temperature control is mandatory. Any fluctuation leads to rapid solidification, resulting in severe pipeline blockages and potential equipment damage.


3.Shear-Sensitive Integrity: High-speed mechanical action can cause the separation of cocoa butter, permanently damaging the temper and smooth texture of the finished product.


4.Abrasive Wear Resistance: The presence of sugar particles and cocoa solids creates a constant abrasive environment that quickly degrades standard industrial pumps and seals.


5.Hygienic Dead-Corner Elimination: Food-grade production demands a pump interior that prevents residue accumulation and cross-contamination.



Targeted Design for Chocolate Processing


Bonve engineers have developed a suite of features specifically to neutralize the pain points of chocolate transport, ensuring long-term performance and product purity


1.Comprehensive Heating Jacket Systems: Bonve pumps are equipped with full-coverage insulation covers for both the pump head and the front cover. This ensures that hot water or steam circulation maintains a consistent liquid state, preventing crystallization within the pump chamber.


2.Low-Shear, Gentle Displacement Technology: Our bi-wing and tri-lobe rotor designs operate at controlled low speeds within large internal cavities. This allows the chocolate to move in large volumes without the squeezing or heating associated with gear pumps, preserving the natural quality of the cocoa butter.


3.Advanced Abrasion-Resistant Sealing: We utilize high-specification mechanical seals reinforced with tungsten carbide or silicon carbide. These materials provide superior resistance to the micro-abrasive effects of sugar solids, significantly extending the service life of the pump.


4.Ultra-Polished 316L Stainless Steel: All components in contact with the media are forged from 316L stainless steel and finished to a mirror polish (Ra < 0.8μm), exceeding FDA and EHEDG sanitation requirements.



Why Choose Bonve Rotary Lobe Pumps for Dairy?


Interchangeable
1.Interchangeable rotors, one pump multi-purpose.

2.Targeted seal for specific application, ensure zero leakage.

Easy maintenance
1.Compact structure, easy assembling and disassembling.
2.Maintenance in place, easy cleaning. CIP able and SIP able.
3.Few wearing parts, low maintenance.

Long life
1.All main parts proceed by CNC, high precision fabrication.
2.No contact between the rotors, rotors and pump chamber.
3.six bearings with separate arrangement, high balance.
4.Adjustable seal ring extends the shaft life.
5.Axis key synchronous adjustment, no rotor collision problem.



Bonve has an advantage over lobe pump that no other company can match.


1.Rotor:The error of the rotors processed by CNC is extremely small. The unique rotor perfectly seals the inlet and outlet of the pump. The vacuum degree of the pump is up to -0.095MPA. The rotor material and type can be selected according to the characteristics of the pumped product.

 

2.Shaft: The transmission shaft is processed by CNC machining center, which has characteristics of high precision, high bending strength and strong wear resistance.

 

3.Pump cavityThe pump cavity is sealed by a pump cover that can be opened quickly, enabling quick maintenance of the pump. The pump body is processed by CNC machining.

 

4.Gears:High-precision, High-Standard synchronous gears have good meshing, smooth transmission, low noise, and excellent bearing capacity.

 

5.Mechanical seal:The seal material and type are selected according to the characteristices of the pumped product, to ensure zero leakage, no pollution, and more environmental production.

 

6.Bearings: Six bearings arranged in a separate arrangement increase the concentricity of the pump operation, enhance the bearing capacity of the shaft and make the pump running more stable, thereby increasing the service life of the shaft and the mechanical seal.

 

7.Gear boxThe gear box is processed by CNC, with high precision, high concentricity and strong versatility.

 

8.Spindle:We use splines the bearings and spindle, makes the pump less likely to slip. The high-precision spline makes the pump run more smoothly, and the service life is much higher than that of its peers.


More applications


In addition to chocolate transfer applications,Bonve stainless steel lobe pumps are widely used in the food, dairy, confectionery, beverage, and wine industries.  Typical transfer media include: condensed milk, cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, syrup, sucrose, ketchup, tomato paste, butter, concentrated juice, jam, ice cream,  yeast slurry, meat paste, jelly, condiments, soy protein, various beverages, and wine.




 Working Principle  


 

Bonve lobe pumps basically consist of two lobe rotors, which rotate synchronously driven by a pair of synchronous gears in the gearbox. The rotors are driven by the main shaft and sub-shaft to rotate in a synchronous reverse direction, which changes the pump capacity, builds up high vacuum and discharge pressure, thus an efficient pumping is formed. Gap is kept between the rotors and between the pump casing, no friction, long life, no damage, no physical and chemical reaction to the pumped products.


Bi-wing rotor diagram

 

 

Tri-lobe rotors diagram

 

 

 

Main Parts of the Complete Pump


Bonve complete pumps are usually composed of bare shaft pump, coupling and its guard, geared motor and baseplae. With your order, bare shaft pump or complete pump is supplied.

 

 

 

Bare Shaft Pump Structure


Based on the port direction, we have the pump with horizontal port and vertical port to meet your site installation.

 

 

Structure Details

 

 

 

Complete Pump Types

 

Sanitary Rotary Lobe Pump for Yogurt


 Technical Parameters


Model

Displace

-ment

RPM

Flow

Dis. Pre.

Power

Vacuum

Port size

Max

viscosity

 

(L/r)

(r/min)

(m³/h)

(Mpa)

(kW)

(Mpa)

(mm)

(cp)

25BV12-05

0.06

10-1000

0-0.5

0-1.2

0.37-1.1

-0.080

25

1,500,000

40BV12-2

0.15

10-1000

0-2

0-1.2

0.75-2.2

-0.080

40

1,500,000

50BV12-5

0.32

10-800

0-5

0-1.2

1.5-4

-0.085

50

1,500,000

65BV12-10

0.65

10-600

0-10

0-1.2

2.2-7.5

-0.085

65

1,500,000

80BV12-20

1.74

10-500

0-20

0-1.2

4-15

-0.095

80

1,500,000

90BV12-30

2.60

10-500

0-30

0-1.2

5.5-22

-0.095

100

1,500,000

100BV12-40

3.65

10-500

0-40

0-1.2

7.5-30

-0.095

100

1,500,000

125BV12-50

4.60

10-500

0-50

0-1.2

7.5-37

-0.095

125

1,500,000

140BV12-70

6.10

10-500

0-70

0-1.2

11-45

-0.095

150

1,500,000

150BV12-80

7.63

10-500

0-80

0-1.2

11-55

-0.095

150

1,500,000

200BV12-120

11.56

10-400

0-120

0-1.2

15-75

-0.095

200

1,500,000

250BV12-150

14.22

10-400

0-150

0-1.2

18.5-90

-0.095

250

1,500,000

300BV12-200

20.80

10-300

0-200

0-1.2

22-110

-0.095

300

1,500,000

350BV12-300

32.60

10-250

0-300

0-1.2

45-160

-0.095

350

1,500,000

400BV12-400

50.40

10-250

0-400

0-1.2

55-200

-0.095

400

1,500,000

Note:
1. Tested medium: water. 
2. Speed, flow rate, electrical power and pressure will be varified according to different product properties.


 Selection Guidelines


Your Industry

 

About pump medium

Name:

Density (g/m³):

Viscosity (mPa.s):

Temperature (℃):

PH value:

Solid content (%):

Solid size (mm):

Suction side

Pressure: Positive (    ) bar; Negtive (    ) bar

How high (m):

Suction pipe length (m):

Diameter (mm):

Bends (Pcs):

T-piece (Pcs):

Valves (Pcs):

Discharge side

Pressure (Mpa):

Vertical delivery pipe length (m):

Total delivery pipe length (m):

Diameter (mm):

Bends (Pcs):

T-piece (Pcs):

Valves (Pcs):

Required flow rate (L/H)

Operating flow:

Max. flow:

Pump material required

SS304 (    )  SS316 (    )  SS316L (    )  Duplex stainless steel (    )

Motor required

Phase: Single (    )

Three (    )

Voltage (V):

Frequency (Hz):

IP grade:

Energy efficiency:

Anti-explosive:

Installation type

Fixed (    )

Movable (    )

Fixed with adjusting feet (    )

Others

 


8 steps for your guideline to select Bonve pump
1. Your product name
2. Product viscosity in pump, line and at rest

3. Are there any solids present, if so what are they and percentage concentration
4. Specific gravity

5. Capacity required

6. Pumping temperature

7. Discharge pressure or sketch of pipework system
8. Suction pressure or sketch of pipework system


About us


Low Shear Pump for Yogurt Production

 

BONVE is a Chinese leading manufacturer in ROTARY LOBE PUMPS and HOMOGENIZER MIXERS. Providing its customers with customized pumping and mixing solutions and solving their problems during the production.

Bonve pumps and mixers are widely used in food, dairy, beverages, chemical, pulp&paper, soaps&detergents, pharmaceuticals, pesticide, coatings etc. By 2024, Bonve served 8,000+ customers in various industries and 100,000+ pumps running in the worldwide.

Time and again companies specify Bonve pumps as the "standard" equipment for  their manufacturing processed. We are looking forward to be partner with you.


Certificate


Bonve ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 certificates ensure quality consistency, compliance reliability, environmental responsibility, and operational efficiency, delivering trustworthy and sustainable partnerships for our clients.

With CE and FDA certificates,Bonve pumps are globally recognized. These certificates open doors to major markets, and they're a testament to our pumps excellence for you.




How customers' comments on Bonve Lobe pump 


Comment on the pumps surface finish

We worked with are-seller in food industry and they are very happy withBonve lobe pump surface smooth finish and price.

If your team is dealing with similar pain points—whether it's subpar materials, inconsistent finishes, or non-compliant equipment—let's connect. We're here to deliver the same peace of mind and performance to your operations.


 

Feedback on Bonve lobe pump inner structure and running

We worked withthecompanies in chemical industry and they are satisfied with our pump silent and smooth running. If you want to get rid of such usage troubles of yourexisting pumps, we are ready to provide you with the same high-value solution.




FAQ


1. Warranty Policy
Standard: 15 months from manufacturing date.
Service: Free replacement parts within 3 workdays for non-human quality issues.
Extended warranty: Available upon request (e.g., for projects).
2. Operation Guidance
Provided with full English manual (installation, operation) and training files (maintenance, troubleshooting).
Remote technical support available if needed.
3. Shipping Arrangement
Partner with reliable forwarders; support sea (standard) or air freight.
Share your nearest port/airport for CIF quotes (cost + insurance + freight).
4. Payment Terms
TT (Telegraphic Transfer) or LC (Letter of Credit).
5. Delivery Time
Bare shaft pumps: 7 workdays (standard).
Complete pumps with motor: 20 workdays (standard).
6. Packaging
Solid fumigation-free plywood cases.
7. Pre-Order Spec Confirmation
We send a spec form (flow rate, head, etc.) for confirmation; technical drawings/photos available if needed.
8. Post-Warranty Support
Paid parts (preferential prices, 3-5 workdays delivery).
Paid on-site/remote technical help; customized annual maintenance plans for long-term clients.
9. Custom Solutions
Supported: Adjust material (stainless steel/cast iron), parameters (flow rate/head), or design (vertical/mobile).
Lead time: 20-30 workdays (varies by complexity); progress updates provided.


Contact Us


We welcome you to contact us for a Chocolate Transfer Pump solution if have any demand.  

Contact person: Anna Chang

Tel: +86-574-87769810 Fax: +86-574-62962898

Mobile/Whatsapp/Wechat: 0086-13375846933

Email:bvsales1@bonvepumps.com 






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