Case Study
Increased Reliability And Accuracy Of A Dosing Pump Smooths Overall Operation
PUMP CASE STUDY JBT Foodtech Visalia, California Dosing Pump Installation CUSTOMER APPLICATION AND KEY CHALLENGES JBT FoodTech designs and manu- facturers technically sophisticated equipment systems for food process- ing and is the premier provider of ser- vice and solutions to citrus packing houses. From preparation to preserva- tion, through conveying and packag- ing, JBT FoodTech offers a compre- hensive range of technologies to capture the freshness, taste, texture, appearance, and nutritional value of fruit and vegetable products. To perform this service, JBT FoodTech was utilizing solenoid style dosing pumps to apply a wax coating on fruit products to preserve freshness and protect the produce. The pumps were prone to pulsations that cause uneven coating and lead to fre