Waukesha Universal Series pumps stand out due to their twin-wing rotor geometry, engineered for low shear and consistent volumetric efficiency. Their signature Alloy 88 non-galling material allows metal-to-metal contact without damage—something most competitors cannot offer. Combined with robust construction, superior cleanability, and long service life, these pumps deliver exceptional reliability across demanding sanitary applications.
Trusted Rotary Lobe Technology
The Waukesha Universal Series Pump line embodies decades of reliability and precision in positive displacement pumping. Built for sanitary and industrial applications, these pumps deliver dependable performance across a wide range of viscosities and operating conditions.
Each of our rotary lobe pumps from the Universal Series features precision-engineered components, numerous seal designs, and durable construction. Their long service life, gentle product handling, and superior cleanability make them a trusted solution across multiple processing industries.
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Waukesha Universal 1 Pump
The durable Waukesha Clean-out-of-Place (COP) Positive Displacement “Can-Do Pump”. Versatile in application, its reliability has made it the industry standard worldwide.
Waukesha Universal 2 Pump
The Waukesha Universal 2 Series positive displacement pumps include advanced sanitation technologies, long-life features, and installation flexibility. Clean-in-Place (CIP) capable with an optional flat body profile and free-draining vertical ports. The Universal 2 Pump has become an industry standard when it comes to positive displacement pumps.
Waukesha Universal 2 ND Industrial Pump
The Universal 2 ND Series positive displacement pumps take the already dependable Universal 2 Series pump and adjust it slightly for heavy-duty industrial applications. This highly robust pump can run at pressures of up to 500 psi.
Waukesha Universal 3 Pump
Universal 3 Series positive displacement pumps are engineered to perform in food & beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, personal care, chemical, and industrial industries. The Universal 3 series includes a standard stainless steel gear case, the choice of multiple seal options, and bearings that are sealed from the product zone. The front-loaded seal design continues to cut down on service time.
Frequently Asked Questions
CIP pumps are designed to remain assembled while being cleaned with automated CIP systems. They feature flat-body profiles, free-draining ports, and internal geometries optimized for sanitary flow.
COP pumps require disassembly for cleaning and are ideal for products with higher viscosities, particulates, or applications needing thorough manual inspection. The Universal 1 is a COP-style design, while the Universal 2/3 offer full CIP capability.
Universal 1: COP-style design, external circumferential piston (ECP) rotors, excellent versatility and durability.
Universal 2: CIP-capable body, higher pressure capabilities, improved sanitary design, and enhanced cleanability makes this pump an easy go-to.
Universal 2ND: Industrial-grade version of the U2, designed for non-sanitary or harsh processing environments.
Universal 3: Highest sanitary performance with improved rotor/shaft design, optimized efficiencies, and a front loaded seal design.
Choose the Universal 1 when you need a dependable COP pump that is easy to disassemble, inspect, and maintain—ideal for applications requiring frequent manual cleaning. The Universal 2 or 3 are better for facilities running automated CIP systems, high sanitation standards, tighter efficiency needs, or installations requiring flexible porting and advanced cleanability.
The Universal 2 is a sanitary CIP-capable pump designed for food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.
The Universal 2ND is built for industrial and non-sanitary applications, offering the same mechanical platform but without sanitary finishes or design features. This allows for the manufacturer to cut down on production cost while maintaining the same footprint, seal configurations, and parts utilized in the standard Universal 2 pump.
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