Inner Vortex Pump

Inner Vortex Pump for use with Food

Great for Solids, High Viscose Fluids, & Gas-Dissolved Fluid Transport!

America, Inc.
Inner Vortex Pump - Structure and Principle
The Inner Vortex Pump is designed with
Impeller
three primary parts:
Vortex Pillars
Blades
•A dome-shape disc with internally-located vortex blades that Flat Disk
generate centrifugal force and are gentle to solids in the fluid.
•A flat disc fixed on the pump shaft.
•Four pillars that connect two discs.

Fluids with solid materials are transported gently by the

centrifugal force of the inner vortex blades and the frictional Dome-Shaped
Disk
force of the flat disc.

Gentle Transportation of Fragile Solids Without Damage

The vortex blades of the Inner Vortex Pump rotate, gently lifting solids without
damaging them. Also, the Inner Vortex Pump does not generate strong centrifugal
force, further preventing damage.

Soft Solids Eggs, Rice Cake, Beans, Tomatoes, Pickles, Oranges, Meat

Granulated Solids &

Sauce w/ Granulated Solids, Stew, Curry, Salad Dressing, Minced Garlic
High Viscos Fluids

Outlet Outlet

Vortex Blades Vortex Blades

Standard
Vortex Pump Inner
Vortex Pump
Inlet Shaft Shaft

Inlet

Casing Casing
 Inner Vortex Pump
The vortex blades on the dome-shaped disc rotates, gently lifting solid materials without
smashing them. The solids which flow into the chamber turn 90°, move along the surface of
the flat disc, and are gently transported.

The pump does not allow for residual fluids*, creates a smooth flow, and enables
CIP*—Cleaning In Place—and SIP*—Sterilizing In Place.

*The relationship between the depth and diameter of the wetted area is L/D<6, and the pump
enables precise cleaning and fluid transportation.
*A general term for the cleaning process of instruments of running warm water, sodium hydroxide,
or nitric acid.
*A general term of a sterilization process for pumps and pipes by high temperature steam immersion
--121°C – for 30 seconds.

Solids are not damaged and the pump does not break down.

There are wide gaps between the casing, cover, and impeller, so they do not make
contact—no wear. The pump transports hard solids smoothly. There is no jamming or
locking of solids, so there is only the minor wearing of parts. Therefore, maintenance costs
can be significantly reduced.

Hard Solids Rice, Wheat, Soy Beans, Nuts, Clams, Shrimp, Fruit

Inner Vortex Pump

Screw Pump

Rotary Pump
 Pump Strucure Standard Specification & Special Application

1 - 5000mm²/s
Viscosity *if the viscosity of the fluid exceeds 5000mm²/s,
please check with Nikuni
Operation
1 - 100°C
Temperature

Primary Parts—SCS14, SUS316

Material Seals—FKM (Food Grade)
Other materials availiable

Mechanical Single Mechanical Seal—quenching enabled

Seal Can be changed to a double mechanical seal type

Motor Variable Speed PM Motor (inverter standard)

Connection Suction/Discharge Ferrule Joint

Part Material
Mechanical Seal Carbon Stainless motor cover
Option
Self-priming unit
Casing
Cover
Impeller
O-Ring Food Grade
Motor

Pump Performance
Viscosity Specific Gravity
Total Head (m)

Flow Rate (L/min)

Caution: The performance data above was taken with water without any solids. Depending on the specific gravity
of the solids, the amount of the solid, and/or the viscosity of the solid, the performance will vary. Please consult
with Nikuni for the detail of the fluids.

Caution: Depending on the condition of the application, the RPM of the motor could change and so could the
performance. Please consult with Nikuni.

America Inc.
1878 S. Elmhurst Rd., Mt. Prospect, Il 60056
Tel: 224-404-4051 Fax: 847-378-8007
www.nikuniamerica.com