Food & Beverage
Shivam Engineering & Fabrication offers hygienic stainless steel blowers, axial flow fans and dust collection systems for Food Processing, Dairy, Bakery, Beverage, Snacks and Packaging industries.
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Food & Beverage Industry
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Stainless steel construction with food-grade finish for safe and clean processing.
High Pressure Blower for Food & Beverage Industry
Hygienic, food-grade high pressure centrifugal blowers engineered specifically for food and beverage processing plants – from pneumatic conveying to spray drying and air knife drying.
When food and beverage manufacturers across India need hygienic, reliable, and high pressure air handling solutions for their critical processes, they turn to Shivam Engineering & Fabrication. As a leading high pressure blower manufacturer for the food and beverage industry, we have supplied hundreds of units to dairy plants, bakeries, beverage units, spice processing facilities, and food packaging plants across the country. Our high pressure blowers are engineered for hygiene, easy cleaning, corrosion resistance, and continuous operation – perfectly suited for the stringent sanitary requirements of food and beverage manufacturing.
Why Food & Beverage Plants Need Sanitary High Pressure Blowers
The food and beverage industry requires high pressure air for pneumatic conveying of food powders, spray drying, and packaging operations. Our specially designed sanitary high pressure blowers feature:
- Food-Grade Stainless Steel Construction – SS304 or SS316 for corrosion resistance and easy sanitization.
- High Pressure Capability – Up to 1,500+ mmWC for spray drying and air knife applications.
- Easy-to-Clean Design – Smooth surfaces, no crevices, removable components.
- Washdown Duty Options – IP55/IP66 motors and sealed bearings for high-pressure hose-down cleaning.
- FDA-Compliant Materials – Food-grade seals and lubricants.
- Oil-Free Air Delivery – No oil contamination in food products.
- Low Noise Operation – Precision-balanced impellers for quieter operation (75-85 dB).
Key Applications of High Pressure Blowers in Food & Beverage Industry
1. Pneumatic Conveying of Food Powders
High pressure air for dilute phase or dense phase conveying of flour, sugar, starch, milk powder, whey powder, protein powders (soy, pea, whey), cocoa powder, coffee grounds, spices, and food additives. Pressure range: 400-1,000 mmWC.
2. Spray Drying – Milk Powder, Coffee, Egg Powder
High pressure air for atomizing liquid feed in spray dryers. Requires high pressure (800-1,500 mmWC) and oil-free, sterile air for food safety.
3. Air Knife Drying – Bottles, Cans, Food Products
High velocity, high pressure air for air knife systems to dry bottles, cans, jars, and food products (vegetables, fruits) after washing, prior to labeling or packaging. Pressure range: 500-1,200 mmWC.
4. Vacuum Packaging
High pressure blowers for vacuum packaging machines used for meat, cheese, snacks, coffee, and ready-to-eat meals, providing extended shelf life through oxygen removal.
5. Bag Filter Reverse Pulse Cleaning
High pressure compressed air for cleaning filter bags in dust collection systems at flour mills, spice processing, and grain handling. Pressure range: 600-1,000 mmWC.
6. Fluid Bed Drying
High pressure air for fluidizing and drying food products (breakfast cereals, pet food, food additives, instant coffee). Pressure range: 400-1,000 mmWC.
Working Principle – High Pressure Centrifugal Blower
High pressure centrifugal blowers (also known as high pressure fans) use a high-speed impeller with backward-curved blades to generate significant static pressure. Air enters axially through the inlet, is accelerated radially by the impeller, and is then discharged through a scroll housing. The high rotational speed and precision impeller design enable pressure generation up to 1,500+ mmWC, making them ideal for pneumatic conveying, spray drying, and air knife applications in food processing.
High Pressure Blower Types for Food & Beverage
| Blower Type | Application | Pressure Range | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumatic Conveying Blower | Powder/granule conveying | 400-1,000 mmWC | SS304, oil-free, FDA-compliant |
| Spray Drying Blower | Atomization air | 800-1,500 mmWC | High pressure, sterile air option |
| Air Knife Blower | Bottle/can drying | 500-1,200 mmWC | High velocity, low noise |
| Vacuum Packaging Blower | Vacuum packaging | 600-1,000 mmWC | Oil-free, clean air |
| Pulse Jet Blower | Bag filter cleaning | 600-1,000 mmWC | Pulsing capability, oil-free |
Material Options for Food-Grade Applications
Depending on the product being handled and hygiene requirements, Shivam Engineering & Fabrication offers different construction options:
- Stainless Steel SS304 – Standard food-grade construction for most food and beverage applications. Excellent corrosion resistance, easy to clean, and FDA compliant.
- Stainless Steel SS316 / SS316L – For highly corrosive food applications involving acidic products (fruit juices, pickles, tomato products, citrus processing) and high-chloride environments.
- Epoxy-Coated Mild Steel (MS) – For non-product contact areas where hygiene requirements are less stringent (e.g., utility areas, equipment rooms).
- Cast Aluminum Impeller – Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, high-efficiency design.
Washdown Duty High Pressure Blowers
For food processing areas requiring daily high-pressure hose-down cleaning, Shivam Engineering & Fabrication offers specialized washdown-duty high pressure blowers:
- IP55 / IP66 Motors – Fully sealed motors resistant to high-pressure water jets.
- Sealed Bearings – IP66-rated bearing housings prevent water ingress.
- Smooth Surfaces – No crevices or ledges where bacteria can accumulate.
- SS304 Construction – Complete stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance.
- Sloped Surfaces – Designed to prevent water pooling and facilitate drainage.
Technical Specifications
- Air Flow Capacity: 200 CFM to 20,000+ CFM (350 m³/hr to 34,000+ m³/hr)
- Static Pressure: Up to 1,500+ mmWC (15,000+ Pa)
- Power Rating: 2 HP to 150+ HP (1.5 kW to 110+ kW)
- Impeller Types: Backward curved (high efficiency), multi-stage (higher pressure)
- Drive Types: Direct coupled (standard), belt driven, VFD compatible
- Bearing Type: Heavy-duty sealed ball bearings (life 50,000 hours)
- Mounting: Base frame mounted with vibration dampers
- Motor Options: Standard, washdown duty (IP55/IP66), energy-efficient IE3/IE4, VFD ready
- Material Options: SS304, SS316, epoxy-coated MS, cast aluminum impeller
- Surface Finish: Mill finish (standard) or sanitary polish (for high-hygiene areas)
Pneumatic Conveying Sizing Guide
| Product Type | Conveying Type | Typical Pressure | CFM per TPH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flour / Sugar / Starch | Dilute phase | 400-700 mmWC | 500-800 |
| Milk Powder / Whey Powder | Dilute phase | 500-800 mmWC | 600-900 |
| Spices (dense) | Dense phase | 700-1,200 mmWC | 400-600 |
| Coffee Beans / Grains | Dilute phase | 500-900 mmWC | 700-1,000 |
Quality Assurance & Testing
Every high pressure blower leaving the Shivam Engineering & Fabrication Ahmedabad factory undergoes:
- Dynamic balancing of impeller (ISO 1940 G-6.3 grade, G-4.0 for high-speed units)
- Performance testing for airflow, pressure, and power consumption
- Vibration and noise level measurement
- Surface finish inspection (for sanitary/polish finish models)
- Washdown integrity test (for IP55/IP66 models)
- Material certification for SS304/SS316 (Mill Test Certificate)
Benefits of High Pressure Blowers for Food & Beverage Industry
- Food-Grade Construction: SS304/SS316 for hygiene and easy cleaning.
- High Pressure Capability: Up to 1,500+ mmWC for spray drying and air knife applications.
- Oil-Free Air: No risk of product contamination from oil-laden air.
- Washdown Capable: IP55/IP66 motors and sealed bearings for daily high-pressure cleaning.
- High Efficiency: Backward-curved impellers reduce power consumption.
- Low Noise: Precision-balanced design ensures quieter operation in worker-sensitive areas.
- Easy Maintenance: Accessible design for cleaning between production batches.
Serving Food & Beverage Plants Across India
Shivam Engineering & Fabrication supplies high pressure blowers to food and beverage manufacturers in:
- Dairy Hubs: Gujarat (Anand, Mehsana, Gandhinagar – Amul, Mother Dairy), Maharashtra (Pune, Mumbai), Punjab (Ludhiana, Mohali), Rajasthan (Jaipur, Ajmer)
- Beverage Hubs: Himachal Pradesh (Baddi, Nalagarh), Goa (Ponda, Verna), Maharashtra (Aurangabad, Mumbai), Karnataka (Bengaluru, Mysore)
- Bakery & Confectionery: Delhi NCR (Noida, Ghaziabad), Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune), West Bengal (Kolkata)
- Spice Processing: Kerala (Kochi, Kottayam), Tamil Nadu (Erode, Madurai), Rajasthan (Jodhpur, Jaipur)
- Flour Mills & Grain Processing: Punjab (Ludhiana, Amritsar), Madhya Pradesh (Indore, Bhopal), Uttar Pradesh (Kanpur, Lucknow)
Frequently Asked Questions – High Pressure Blower for Food & Beverage Industry
1. What pressure is required for air knife drying of beverage bottles?
For air knife drying of bottles and cans, typical pressure requirement is 600-1,000 mmWC (6,000-10,000 Pa) depending on air velocity needed (typically 25-40 m/s at the nozzle) and number of air knives.
2. Are your high pressure blowers suitable for spray drying of milk powder?
Yes. For spray drying of milk powder, we offer high pressure blowers with SS304 construction, high pressure capability (up to 1,500 mmWC), and optional HEPA filtration for sterile air. Our blowers are used in major dairy plants across India.
3. Do you provide oil-free high pressure blowers for food applications?
Absolutely. All our food-grade high pressure blowers feature oil-free air delivery with sealed bearings and no oil in the air stream – essential for food safety and avoiding product contamination.
4. What is the typical delivery time for a food-grade high pressure blower?
Standard sizes (SS304, up to 50 HP): 8-10 days. Custom sizes and SS316 models: 12-15 days. Washdown-duty models (IP55/IP66): 12-15 days.
5. How can I get a quote for a high pressure blower for my food or beverage plant?
Call Mr. Nitin Panchal at +91-90168 77642 or email shivamenggfabricators@gmail.com. Provide required pressure (mmWC), CFM/m³/hr, application (conveying/drying/packaging), product type, and washdown requirements – we'll respond within 24 hours.
Get Your High Pressure Blower from a Trusted Manufacturer
As one of the leading high pressure blower manufacturers for the food and beverage industry, Shivam Engineering & Fabrication provides:
- Free technical consultation and blower sizing assistance
- Customised designs for pneumatic conveying, spray drying, air knife drying, and packaging
- Food-grade SS304 and SS316 construction with sanitary finishes
- Washdown-duty IP55/IP66 motors for high-hygiene areas
- Oil-free air delivery for product safety
- High pressure designs up to 1,500+ mmWC
- Low-noise designs for worker comfort
- VFD-ready units for energy savings
- HEPA filtration options for sterile air applications
- Competitive lead times and pan-India delivery
- After‑sales support and on-site commissioning
- Material certifications (MTC) with every blower
Contact Mr. Nitin Panchal at +91-90168 77642 or email shivamenggfabricators@gmail.com. Let Shivam Engineering & Fabrication engineer the perfect high pressure blower for your food and beverage manufacturing process.
* All specifications and performance data are based on standard operating conditions. Custom requirements are engineered per client process parameters.