Types of Pumps Used in Sugar Industry

Typical sugar plant pump applications include:

• Juice extraction and clarification – transferring beet juice, lime slurry, and clarifier mud.
• Evaporation and crystallization – circulating viscous sugar syrup and massecuite.
• Molasses and centrifuge feed – handling thick, sticky fluids efficiently and reliably.
• Filtration and wastewater systems – supporting condensate return, washdown, and water recycling.
• Utilities and plant service – transferring process water and other general fluids across the facility.

With a broad selection of rugged, high-efficiency pumps, Edelmann helps sugar producers improve uptime, reduce energy costs, and maintain consistent product quality. Your application will determine which type of pump to use for sugar processing – centrifugal, positive displacement,  injection, dosing & metering, slurry, rotary – Edelmann can help you choose the best pump for your application. 

We partner with leading pump manufacturers like ITT Goulds Pumps and Viking Pump to ensure your sugar plant’s pumping systems deliver lasting performance season after season.

Why Choose Edelmann & Associates for Sugar Processing Pumps?

Edelmann & Associates brings decades of application expertise and a deep understanding of process challenges unique to sugar production. Edelmann offers:

• Industry expertise – Proven success supporting sugar mills, refineries, and beet processing facilities.
• Comprehensive product range – Pumps, seals, and accessories engineered for the entire sugar process.
• OEM partnerships – Access to top-quality brands trusted in industrial and food-grade applications.
• Technical support – Application engineers help specify the optimal pump type, materials, and configuration for your needs.
• Local inventory and service – As a stocking distributor, we offer responsive support and quick delivery to keep production running smoothly.

From centrifugal pumps for sugar mills to positive displacement pumps for molasses transfer, Edelmann & Associates delivers reliable, efficient equipment and the expertise to match it to your process.

Featured below are the primary Sugar Pump manufacturers that Edelmann sells and services.

ITT Goulds Sugar Process Pumps

Goulds offers the broadest range of process pumps in the sugar industry, with reliable solutions for severe corrosives, abrasive slurries, fibrous/stringy solids, high temperature liquids, hazardous fluids, low flow or high-capacity services.

Goulds Pump solutions are available in horizontal and vertical configurations, in a range of alloy and non-metallic constructions, with both sealed and sealless options. Features and benefits for sugar processing include:

• Heavy-duty construction for long service life under demanding operating conditions
• Abrasion- and corrosion-resistant materials, including stainless steel and duplex alloys
• Open and semi-open impeller designs to handle fibrous or crystallized fluids without clogging
• Back pull-out construction and renewable wear rings for easy maintenance and reduced downtime
• High-efficiency hydraulics that lower energy use during evaporation and syrup circulation
• Advanced mechanical seal options for leak-free, reliable operation in sticky or corrosive media

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