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FPR
Hygienic Centrifugal Pump

Front-Loading Seal

Easy Maintenance

The Fristam FPR is a high performance sanitary centrifugal pump that features a front-loading seal for service in place.

What is the FPR?

The Fristam FPR Series is a hygienic centrifugal pump engineered for food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications. It combines robust stainless-steel construction with a unique front-loading seal system that allows processors to service the pump directly in place. With fewer parts to stock and no special tools required, the FPR reduces maintenance time and total cost of ownership while maintaining the high performance expected from Fristam centrifugal pumps.

Where is it Used? Key Applications

The FPR is a versatile choice for sanitary fluid transfer, including:

  • Food & Beverage: beverages, juices, sauces, and syrups.
  • Dairy Processing: milk, whey, cream, and cultured products.
  • Pharmaceutical & Biotech: fluids requiring cleanliness and traceability, Water for Injection (WFI).
  • Personal Care: lotions, shampoos, and liquid formulations.
  • CIP & Utilities: clean-in-place systems and wash solutions.

Its flexibility and sanitary compliance make it a trusted solution wherever product integrity and cleanability are essential.

How Does It Work? Theory of Operation

The Fristam FPR operates on the centrifugal pumping principle common to hygienic centrifugal pumps. During operation, product enters through the inlet at the center (eye) of the impeller, where the fluid is immediately captured by the rotating vanes. As the impeller turns, centrifugal force accelerates the product outward, guiding it along the curved casing wall. This motion efficiently converts velocity into pressure, enabling sanitary fluid transfer through the outlet port.

Because the FPR’s impeller and housing are precisely engineered, flow remains smooth and controlled, with minimal recirculation or turbulence. This optimized hydraulic design supports efficient product handling, reduces energy loss, and delivers reliable performance across food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Front-Loading Mechanical Seal
    • Easier to maintain, reducing downtime and costs.
  • Self-Aligning Shaft
    • Allows easy installation and gapping.  The concentric collar on the shaft prevents run-out, protecting the seal from damage.
  • Robust Construction
    • 316L stainless steel castings and forgings withstand hydraulic shock and cavitation better than thinner pressed steel alternatives.
  • Quiet, Smooth Operation
    • Engineered for stability in production environments.
  • Sanitary Cleanability
    •  Fully CIP-cleanable with no hidden product traps; optional pharmaceutical finishes and drainable features available.

Available Options

To meet specific process requirements, the FPR hygienic centrifugal pump can be configured with several options, including:

  • Seal Materials: carbon, silicon carbide, chrome oxide, and others.
  • Connection Types: clamp, bevel seat, DIN, NPT, I-Line, flanged.
  • Surface Finishes: electropolish, passivation, Ra ≤ 15 micro-inch.
  • Special Materials: low-ferrite stainless steel, Hastelloy®, AL-6XN®.
  • Hardware Options: jacketed housings, aseptic covers, casing drains.
  • Comprehensive Documentation Packages: Including certified drawings, performance data, and compliance certificates

Where to Buy

The FPR is available through Fristam’s authorized distributor network. Partnering with an official distributor ensures access to genuine spare parts, technical support, and full warranty coverage.

 Why Choose the FPR

The Fristam FPR was designed to make hygienic fluid transfer simpler, more reliable, and easier to maintain. With its front-loading seal, durable stainless-steel construction, and full sanitary compliance, the FPR helps processors achieve consistent uptime and product quality — backed by Fristam’s reputation for engineering excellence.

Front Loading Internal Seal

FPR Series centrifugal pumps reduce maintenance time and effort. Designed with a front-loading seal, the FPR allows production personnel to service the pump in place—processors no longer need to pull pumps out of line to change seals, single or double.

Self-Aligning Shaft

The self-aligning FPR shaft design allows for easy installation and gapping. The concentric collar on the shaft prevents run-out, protecting from seal damage.

Pharmaceutical Options

All standard Fristam centrifugal pump stainless steel components are 316L. Special castings are available in low-ferrite stainless steel or high-performance alloys such as Hastelloy® and AL-6XN®. USP Class VI elastomers are standard for pharmaceutical applications, with perfluoroelastomers available. Seal material options include silicon carbide, chrome oxide-coated stainless steel, and carbon. Electropolishing and enhanced internal surface finishes to 15 Ra are available on most products. Casing drain and mounting options provide complete drainability critical for long-term system cleanliness. Pumps can be easily configured for steam-in-place sterilization, with no external cooling devices required.

FPR
Hygienic Centrifugal Pump Model Specifications

Model Max Flow Rate (GPM) Max Speed (RPM) Max Differential Head FT (PSI) Connection (in) Max Viscosity
70126.91750 15.4 (6.7)1.5 x 1.5800 cps
71181.6175027.5 (11.9)2 x 1.5800 cps
72167.2175035.3 (15.3)2 x 1.5800 cps
3521161175035.4 (15.3)2.5 x 2800 cps
73181.6175044.9 (19.4)2 x 1.5800 cps
3531216175052.1 (22.6)2.5 x 2800 cps
1741154175077.8 (33.7)2.5 x 2800 cps
1741154175077.8 (33.7)2.5 x 2800 cps
3541426175068.9 (29.8)3 x 2.5800 cps
7511391750105.0 (45.5)3 x 2800 cps
3451240175090.5 (39.2)3 x 2800 cps
35514321750105.0 (45.5)3 x 2.5800 cps
1051763175099.9 (43.3)4 x 4800 cps
11619001750179.0 (77.5)4 x 4800 cps
300113331750116.0 (50.2)4 x 4800 cps
400119181750185.0 (80.1)6 x 4800 cps
FPR 4001X19201750189.0 (81.8)6 x 4800 cps
70248360060.0 (26.0)1.5 x 1.5800 cps
712963600106.0 (45.9)2 x 1.5800 cps
7221203600140.0 (60.6)2 x 1.5800 cps
35222883600145.0 (62.8)2.5 x 2800 cps
35323843600212.0 (91.8)2.5 x 2800 cps
7421583600256.0 (110.8)2.5 x 2800 cps
17422903600302.0 (130.8)2.5 x 2800 cps
35428063600275.0 (119.1)3 x 2.5800 cps
7522643600448.0 (194.0)3 x 2800 cps
34524323600354.0 (153.3)3 x 2800 cps
35527503600445.0 (192.7)3 x 2.5800 cps
364215433600275.0 (119.1)4 x 4800 cps
365211423600452.0 (195.7)4 x 2.5800 cps
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Media

FPR Maintenance Video w/ Seal Size 757/758
FPR Seal Replacement - Size 857/858

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