01/06/2026
High Viscosity Food Grade Pumps
High Viscosity Food Grade Pumps – Why the Right Pumping System Matters More Than Ever
In modern food production, not every product flows like water.
From mayonnaise and honey to tomato paste, fruit concentrates, caramel, pie fillings and confectionery mixes, manufacturers are increasingly handling products that are thick, sticky, shear-sensitive and difficult to transfer efficiently. Standard pumping systems often struggle under these conditions — causing product waste, inconsistent flow, contamination risks and costly downtime.
That is where high viscosity food grade pumps become an essential part of an efficient processing line.
At Kecol Pumping Systems, we specialise in hygienic stainless steel pumping solutions engineered specifically for the transfer of viscous food products. Our food-grade piston pumps are designed to move heavy pastes, sauces and concentrates smoothly from drums, IBCs and vessels while maintaining product integrity and minimising residue.
Why Food Manufacturers Need Specialist High Viscosity Pumps
Thick food products create a very different challenge to low-viscosity liquids.
They require:
higher transfer pressure,
consistent flow without pulsing,
hygienic food-safe construction,
low shear movement to protect texture,
and systems capable of near-complete drum emptying.
Industry engineers frequently point out that viscous food materials need positive displacement style pumping to avoid poor performance, air locking and waste — particularly with mayonnaise-based products, sauces and heavy concentrates.
This is why Kecol’s bespoke food grade pumping systems are trusted across food processing environments where hygiene, throughput and yield are critical.
Key Benefits of Kecol High Viscosity Food Pumps
✔ Hygienic 316L stainless steel construction
✔ Designed for sauces, pastes, creams, purées and concentrates
✔ Gentle product handling for shear-sensitive materials
✔ Reduced manual scooping and operator handling
✔ Faster transfer from drums, barrels and vessels
✔ Less product left behind = less waste = higher profitability
For many manufacturers, the biggest hidden saving is not simply pumping speed — it is the reduction in lost product and production downtime.
Bespoke Pumping Solutions Built Around Your Product
No two viscous food products behave exactly the same.
A pump suitable for honey may not be ideal for tomato paste. A fruit filling containing particulates behaves differently to smooth mayonnaise or glucose syrup.
That is why Kecol does not supply “off the shelf and hope for the best.”
We work directly with food manufacturers to understand viscosity, flow rate, container type and hygiene requirements before specifying a pumping solution that actually performs in real production conditions.
Looking to Improve Your Food Transfer Process?
If your current system struggles with thick food products, leaves excessive waste in drums, or slows down production changeovers, a dedicated high viscosity food grade pump could transform your efficiency.
Kecol Pumping Systems has been helping manufacturers solve difficult pumping problems for decades with proven hygienic solutions built in the UK.
Talk to our team today to discuss the right food grade viscous pump for your process.
Call us, Kecol Pumping Systems Limited, on +44 (0)1746 764311
