What applications are ideal for the Waukesha C Series pump?

The C Series is designed for general-purpose liquid transfer across food, beverage, industrial, and utility applications. It is well-suited for non-critical process duties, ingredient transfer, and CIP return systems.

What makes the C Series easy to maintain?

The pump features a straightforward, open-impeller design, external adjustments, and readily available spare parts, allowing operators to perform maintenance quickly with minimal downtime.

Why is the Waukesha C Series considered a cost-effective option?

The C Series is designed as a durable, economical workhorse. It offers reliable performance at a lower price point, making it a great “down-and-dirty” pump for general duties that don’t require the advanced hygienic features of higher-end models.

Waukesha C Series Pump

Product Overview

Versatile Waukesha C-Series Centrifugal Pumps from Waukesha Cherry-Burrell find broad application throughout sanitary and industrial processes. These rugged pumps accommodate a wide range of solids and liquids under a variety of flow conditions and deliver long service with minimum downtime.

This pump delivers strong performance and competitive value within the lower spectrum of heavy-duty centrifugal applications. It can be installed in series without risk of seal failure, even under elevated inlet pressures and with viscous products.

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Waukesha C Series Pump

Key Features

Hydraulic balancing reduces pressure at the sealing surface for less wear and greater efficiency
Open-type impeller design ensures smooth, easy-cleaning performance
Optional enlarged inlets accommodate larger suction lines
Standard Clean-in-Place (CIP) capability
Interchangeable with other C-Series pump brands
Long-life backplate and adapters machined from solid bar stock stainless steel for optimal seal life and corrosion resistance
All “wet end” components are made from 316L stainless steel for durability
Certified to 3-A and CE standards

Design Features

304 stainless steel adapters: Standard, eliminating rust, corrosion, and paint chipping common with carbon steel
Extended seal life: Wave spring provides uniform seal face loading; hydraulic balancing reduces wear and downtime
Tool-free disassembly: Quick-opening, heavy-duty cast clamp secures casing; impeller pin retained by centrifugal force
Tested reliability: Each pump undergoes rigorous testing before shipment
Customizable casing: Choose a standard or enlarged inlet with a port connection to match your piping system
Enhanced CIP capability: Grooves in impeller/shaft route cleaning solutions to all critical areas

Product Specifications

Mounting:

Pump head mounted to C–face motor; leg kit optional

Nominal Capacity:

To 900 GPM (177 m3/hr)

Nominal Speed Range:

1450 or 2900 RPM–50HZ
1750 or 3500 RPM–60HZ

Temperatures:

To 212°F (100°C)

Motor:

Standard C-face; 3 phase, 230/460 volts; 1750 and 3500 RPM
TEFC and Washdown Duty, Foot Mounted
Other motor types upon request

Theory of Operation:

Centrifugal Pumps

A centrifugal pump operates by converting mechanical energy from a rotating impeller into kinetic energy within the pumped fluid. In sanitary centrifugal pumps such as those from Waukesha and APV, fluid enters the pump through the inlet eye at the center of the impeller. As the impeller rotates at high speed, centrifugal force accelerates the fluid radially outward along the impeller vanes, increasing its velocity.

This high-velocity fluid then enters the volute casing, where the expanding geometry converts velocity into pressure, producing a smooth, continuous flow at the discharge. The precision-machined volute, enlarged ports, and hygienic impeller designs used in Waukesha and APV pumps help minimize turbulence, reduce shear, and improve efficiency, making them ideal for sanitary applications requiring gentle product handling, cleanability, and consistent flow performance.

Key Applications

Food & Beverage

Soups

Stews

Tomato Pastes

Vegetables

Dressings

Chocolate

Fats & Oils

Batters

Cream Fillings

Brewery

Wort

Soft Drinks

Fruit Drinks

Meat Processing

Dairy

Cream

Milk

Cheese Curd

Whey

Cottage Cheese

Yogurt

Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics

Emulsions

Extracts

Slurries

Syrups

High Purity Water WFI (Water for Injection)

Dyes

Alcohols

Essential Oils

Chemical & Industrial

Detergents

Dyes

Soap Liquors & Solutions

Ammonium Nitrate

Propyl Alcohol

Potassium Chloride

Sodium Acetate

Technical Specifications

MODEL	INLET	OUTLET	MAXIMUM IMPELLER SIZE

C-100	1½” (38mm)	1″ (25mm)	3.68″ (93mm)
C-114	1½” (38mm)	1½” (38mm)	4.00″ (102mm)
C-114	2″ (51mm)	1″ (38mm)	4.00″ (102mm)
C-216	2½” (51mm)	1½” (38mm)	6.00″ (152mm)
C-216	2″ (64mm)	1½” (38mm)	6.00″ (152mm)
C-218	2″ (51mm)	1½” (38mm)	8.00″ (203mm)
C-218	3″ (76mm)	1½” (38mm)	8.00″ (203mm)