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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) will unveil its new Bredel CIP hose pump for breweries and beverage producers at the Drinktec trade event in Munich, Germany, this month.

The Bredel CIP is designed with a new rotor so that beverage producers can achieve the required CIP velocities in various applications. The new pump features automatic retractable compressing shoes that fully open the hose, allowing CIP fluid to flow at the optimal velocity for effective cleaning.

By retracting the shoes during cleaning, hose compressions at high temperatures are eliminated. This extends hose life, thereby reducing costs of replacement hoses.

For beverage and liquid food producers, WMFTS said its new solution is ideal for transferring fruit puree, fruit conentrate, liquid sugar unloading, and flavour and colour dosing. The company’s pumps are widely used in beverage production due to their ability to handle shear sensitive, abrasive or viscous products.

Peristaltic and sinusoidal pumps from WMFTS transfer viscous products, such as fruit concentrate, and overcome demanding suction conditions to minimise process time without affecting product integrity.

Steffen Knoedler, global business development manager at WMFTS, said: “The Bredel CIP sets a new benchmark in peristaltic hose pump technology for breweries and beverage producers. It ensures thorough CIP, eliminating the risk of spoiled product while delivering the required fluid velocity with extended hose life.”

Knoedler added that unlike standard hose pumps, Bredel CIP avoids hose compression during CIP cycles by retracting the shoes while the pump remains stationary.

“This innovation significantly reduces wear during high-temperature cleaning, extending hose life and lowering replacement costs,” he continued. “The Bredel CIP also reduces energy consumption, as there’s no need to operate the pump during CIP. This combination of efficiency, reliability and cost savings makes it a game-changer for hygienic fluid handling in beverage production.”