Maintaining strict hygiene standards is essential in dairy facilities, where regular and thorough washdown processes help ensure milk quality and prevent contamination. From milking parlours to storage areas, effective cleaning removes milk residues, manure, and bacteria, reducing the risk of cross-contamination. To achieve this, selecting the right pump is crucial—one that delivers reliable performance, consistent pressure, and efficiency to meet the demanding hygiene regulations of the dairy industry.

Lowara e-NSC

The Lowara e-NSC pump is well-suited for dairy washdown due to its high efficiency, strong water pressure, durable design, and easy maintenance. It ensures thorough cleaning, reduces energy costs, and withstands the tough conditions of dairy operations, making it a reliable choice for New Zealand's dairy industry.

This single-stage, back pull-out, horizontal centrifugal pump meets the ISO 5199 standard for installation, maintenance, quality and safety.

Key Features:

• High Efficiency: Optimised hydraulics and IE3 motors (standard) reduce energy consumption, lowering operational costs. Can be fitted with IE3/IE4 motors also.
• Durable Construction: Cast iron construction with optional stainless steel or duplex stainless steel components enhances durability in harsh dairy environments.
• High-Pressure Capabilities: Standard 16-bar rating ensures and heads up to 160m, ensures strong and consistent water pressure for thorough cleaning. Essential for removing stubborn residues like milk fats and proteins.
• High Flow Rates for Large-Scale Cleaning: Delivers flow rates up to 1,800 m³/h, making it ideal for washing large milking sheds and processing areas efficiently.
• Versatile Mounting and Installation: Available in bare shaft, close-coupled, and frame-mounted configurations, allowing flexibility for different dairy setups. Suitable for both fixed washdown stations and mobile high-pressure cleaning units.
• Wide Temperature Range Handling: Operates with liquid temperatures from -25°C to +140°C making it suitable for hot and cold washdown cycles, critical for effective dairy cleaning and sanitation.
• Maintenance-Friendly Design: Back pull-out design allows easy maintenance without disturbing the pump’s alignment or connected piping, minimising downtime, ensuring dairy operations remain uninterrupted.
• Hydrovar X Compatibility: Enables variable speed control, allowing the pump to adjust flow and pressure based on demand and considerably reducing energy use.

Lowara is a globally recognised brand with a strong reputation for high-quality, energy-efficient pumping solutions. Brown Brothers Engineers is the distributor of Lowara pumps throughout New Zealand.

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