Sanitary Pump Demand Rises in F&B Industry, 316L Stainless Steel Becomes Mainstream

With stricter food safety regulations, F&B companies continue to raise hygiene requirements for transfer equipment. Industry research shows 316L stainless steel and CIP-compatible design have become core concerns in sanitary pump procurement.

Four key indicators of sanitary pumps: Material compliance — wetted parts should use 316L or higher-grade stainless steel, with seals compliant with FDA/EC1935 food contact regulations.

Surface roughness — the inner surface of wetted parts should have Ra ≤ 0.8μm to reduce residue and microbial growth.

CIP compatibility — Clean-in-Place design enables cleaning and sanitizing without disassembly, reducing downtime.

Dead-leg-free design — pump chamber structure avoids material retention dead corners, with quick clamp connections for regular inspection.

Yiling's sanitary solutions: our sanitary centrifugal pumps and food-grade pneumatic slurry pumps use 316L stainless steel wetted parts with quick-disassembly cleaning, serving jam, chocolate, condiment and cosmetic essence transfer applications.