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May 07,2026
The difference between stainless steel screw pump and conventional screw pump
Core differences: The material and hygiene level, corrosion resistance, surface smoothness, applicable industries and costs are different, but the core conveying principle is the same.1、 Material and Corrosion ResistanceStainless steel screw pump: The pump body/rotor is commonly made of 304/316L stainless steel, which is acid, alkali, salt, and organic solvents resistant, rust free, and pollution-free.Conventional screw pumps: mostly made of cast iron/ordinary cast steel, prone to corrosion, only suitable for clean water, oil, and non corrosive media.2、 Hygiene and surface treatmentStainless steel version: mirror polished inner surface (Ra ≤ 0.8 μ m), no dead corners, easy to clean, supports CIP/SIP, complies with FDA/GMP, suitable for food, medicine, and daily chemical.Regular model: rough surface, easy to accumulate dirt, difficult to clean, easy to breed bacteria, used for industrial wastewater, mud, and general chemical industry.3、 Media adaptationStainless steel: corrosive, high viscosity, containing fine particles, sanitary grade media (liquid medicine, soy sauce, lotion, acid and alkali) can be sent.Regular version: limited to non corrosive, low viscosity, large particles/sludge (sewage, mud, crude oil, ordinary slurry) only.4、 Structure and MaintenanceStainless steel version: quick detachable design, quick disassembly and cleaning; Seals are mostly sanitary grade mechanical seals/magnetic seals, with zero leakage.Conventional model: bulky structure, complex disassembly and assembly; Seals are mostly filled seals/ordinary mechanical seals, which are prone to leakage and require frequent maintenance.5、 Lifespan and CostStainless steel version: corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant, with a long service life; But the price is high and the processing accuracy requirements are high.Conventional model: prone to corrosion and wear, short lifespan; Low price and high maintenance cost.6、 One sentence summaryStainless steel screw pump: hygienic, corrosion-resistant, clean and durable, specializing in food, medicine and fine chemicals.Conventional screw pump: economical, practical, rough and durable, specializing in ordinary industrial sewage slurry.