Pompe Casali · gear pump manufacturer in Bologna, Italy, since 1955
Viscous Fluid Pumpsby Pompe Casali

Cosmetics · detergents · contract fillers

Liquid soap and shampoo pumps

Liquid soap, shampoo and shower gel are thick, slippery and ready to foam as soon as air gets in. Pompe Casali gear pumps move them with a smooth flow from the mixer to the tank and to the filling line. We have built them in Bologna, Italy, since 1955.

Liquid soap and shampoo pumps – Pompe Casali

Pumping soap and shampoo without foam

Foam in the tank means half-filled bottles and wrong weights. It forms when the product is shaken or mixed with air. A gear pump carries the liquid in closed volumes between the teeth and delivers it without turbulence. Running at moderate speed keeps the shampoo as it left the mixer.

Viscosity changes with the recipe and with temperature. A positive displacement pump keeps the same flow rate with a thin hand soap and with a dense shower gel.

FX series for cosmetic production

For shampoo, shower gel and personal care soaps we recommend the FX series. It is made entirely of stainless steel machined from solid, can be completely dismantled in a few minutes and is prepared for C.I.P. washing. That saves time when you change fragrance or colour several times a day.

The same pump serves producers of cosmetic creams who fill both families of product.

ZV and NAV series for detergents and bulk transfer

The ZV series lists soap, shampoo and detergents among its fluids. It covers small flow rates from 0.47 to 102 l/min and suits dosing stations and small fillers. The flanged NAV series lists soaps too and handles bulk transfer, from tanker unloading to storage.

Bodies are available in cast iron or AISI 316 stainless steel. The technical office advises the material for your detergent.

Dosing, filling and floor cleaning machines

Flow is proportional to speed, so the quantity dosed is regulated through the motor.

Our pumps also work on industrial floor cleaning machines, where they mist water or soapy water. If you add perfume to your products, see our flavour and fragrance pumps. Send your data to our technical office in Bologna, Italy, for the choice of model.

Recommended series

Which pump for: Soaps and shampoo

FX series: models, displacements and flow rates
FX series: models, displacements and flow rates
Modelcm³/rev950 rpm1450 rpm
FX 2020.519.429.7
FX 3030.829.244.6
FX 5050.347.872.9
FX 7070.667102
FX 120120.8114.8175.3
FX 170170.5161.9247.1
ZV series: models, displacements and flow rates
ZV series: models, displacements and flow rates
Modelcm³/rev450 rpm950 rpm1450 rpm
1 ZV1.050.4711.52
2 ZV2.10.9423.04
4 ZV4.151.873.946.02
8 ZV8.33.737.912.04
12 ZV12.15.4411.517.5
16 ZV16.47.0214.822.6
20 ZV20.48.7318.428.1
32 ZV32.314.530.746.8
50 ZV50.422.747.973.1
70 ZV70.731.867.2102
NAV series: models, displacements and flow rates
NAV series: models, displacements and flow rates
Modelcm³/rev450 rpm950 rpm1450 rpm
1 NAV12054114174
1 1/2 NAV17478.3165252
2 NAV-a270121256391
2 NAV-b375169356544
2 1/2 NAV503226478729
3 NAV7543397161093
3 1/2 NAV10054529551457
4 NAV150567714302182
5 NAV191085918142770

Theoretical flow rates in l/min.

Supply options

Bare shaft or complete unit

Bare shaft – Pompe Casali 12 ZV
Bare shaftFoot mounted (B3) or flange mounted (B14), ready to couple to your own drive.
Electric pump unit – Pompe Casali 12 ZV
Electric pump unitPump, guarded coupling and electric motor aligned on a baseplate.
Geared motor unit – Pompe Casali 12 ZV
Geared motor unitLow speed for the thickest fluids: creams, molasses, chocolate, bitumen.

Frequently asked questions

Which pump is best for shampoo?

A self-priming gear pump at moderate speed. For cosmetic production we recommend the FX series in stainless steel.

Will the pump make the soap foam?

A gear pump moves the product without turbulence. Foam is avoided by keeping air out of the suction line and choosing the right speed.

Which series do you recommend for detergents?

The ZV series for small flow rates and the NAV series for transfer of larger volumes. Both list soaps among their fluids.

Can I clean the pump at a product change?

Yes. The FX series is dismantled in a few minutes and is prepared for C.I.P. washing.

Technical office

Talk to the people who build them

Fluid, flow rate, temperature: three figures are enough for a first indication of the model. We reply in English.

On WhatsApp you can also send a photo of the nameplate or a diagram of your system.
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