Peristaltic Pumps in Food Dispensing: The Best Solution for Soup Dispensers
With the continuous innovation and upgrading of catering equipment, soup dispensers have become standard equipment in the catering industry. They effectively boost soup serving efficiency and guarantee a steady supply of soup. As an efficient and precise fluid delivery device, the peristaltic pump plays an indispensable role in soup dispensers and provides robust technical support for accurate soup dispensing.
Coordination with Liquid Storage Tank
The storage tank acts as the heart of a soup dispenser, storing large volumes of soup to provide a continuous supply during dispensing. The suction port of the peristaltic pump is connected to the bottom of the storage tank via tubing. When the pump is activated, negative pressure generated by rollers squeezing the tubing draws soup from the tank into the pump tube.
Storage tanks are generally fitted with liquid level sensors. When the soup level drops to a designated threshold, the sensor sends signals to the control system to trigger an alarm or activate automatic liquid refilling. The stable suction capacity of the peristaltic pump enables efficient delivery of soup from the tank and prevents malfunctions caused by fluctuating liquid levels.
Coordination with Control System
The control system serves as the brain of the soup dispenser, orchestrating all component operations. After users select the soup type and required serving volume on the operation panel, the control system transmits precise control signals to the peristaltic pump based on pre-set programs, including motor speed, running duration, start and stop commands, and more.
For instance, if a user selects a 200 mL serving size, the control system calculates the exact operating time and rotation speed for the pump to dispense an accurate amount of soup. Furthermore, the system monitors the pump’s operational status in real time. If abnormalities such as clogged tubing or motor overload are detected, it will immediately trigger an alarm and shut down the pump to protect the whole machine.
Coordination with Soup Outlet
The discharge port of the peristaltic pump is linked to the soup outlet of the dispenser through pipelines. The outlet structure is engineered to deliver smooth, even soup flow while eliminating dripping and splashing.
During equipment development, engineers optimize and match pump parameters with the pipe diameter and shape of the soup outlet. For scenarios requiring fast soup output, high-flow peristaltic pumps paired with wider outlet pipes are adopted. For applications demanding high dispensing accuracy, precise flow adjustment of the peristaltic pump together with refined outlet structure ensures consistent and accurate soup discharge.
Sanitary and Hygienic Performance
Soup only flows through the inner wall of the tubing without making any direct contact with the pump body, effectively eliminating cross-contamination. This advantage is particularly critical given the strict hygiene standards of the catering industry.
After each use, simply replacing or cleaning the tubing keeps the entire soup dispensing system sanitary and fully complies with food safety requirements.
Model 683K Peristaltic Pump
The JIHPump 683K peristaltic pump supports a maximum flow rate of 3125 mL/min and boasts wide compatibility with various tubing and connectors. It offers two optional tubing wall thickness specifications: 2.4 mm and 3.3 mm wall thickness tubing, specially developed to handle viscous fluids such as syrup. Its flexible and adaptable design improves the equipment’s versatility and expands its range of applicable scenarios.
