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Pumps for Wine, Beer & Spirits

The backbone of every operation: the pump. Three basic types from Carlsen, all shipped with the peace of mind of Carlsen-level service and warranty.

Type 1: Waukesha-Type Carlsen Positive Displacement Pumps

Waukesha-type Carlsen positive displacement pump on a Carlsen cart

Used worldwide in wine, beer, dairy, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, the Waukesha is a household name in our country. When you look at a Waukesha-type Carlsen pump, you're looking at that same robust design, made in the very plant where Waukesha pumps used to be made. It's the strongest and gentlest wine pump and must pump in our industry.

This self-priming pump will not increase solids or vegetal characteristics in wine during must pumping or pumpovers. Enjoy lower dissolved oxygen and more work done with less stress on the wine.

Carlsen's own Waukesha-type head and rotors, made in that same American plant, are added to an all-star list of Carlsen-specific parts in an unbeatable combination. From the pump head to the cart to the variable frequency drive, it's uniquely Carlsen. Others may offer a Waukesha-style head on a cart, but you won't find our warranty, support, service or knowledge elsewhere.

Waukesha-Type Carlsen Pump Sizes and Uses

Our Waukesha-type Carlsen pumps come in six sizes, sized in gallons per minute. The W30 through W130 run on 220V single phase, 208/230V three phase, or 480V three phase; the W220 and W320 are three phase only (208/230V or 480V). Specify at time of order.

PumpW301–30 GPM · 1½" T/CW401–40 GPM · 2" T/CW601–60 GPM · 2½" T/CW1301–130 GPM · 3" T/CW2201–220 GPM · 4" T/CW3201–320 GPM · 6" Camlock
Bottling at scaleYesYesYesYesYesYes
Filtration (not with D.E.)YesYesYesYesYesYes
TransferYesYesYesYesYesYes
PumpoverNoNoYesYesYesYes
Pumping mustNoNoNoYesYesYes

Turn a W130, W220 or W320 into a must pump with the Carlsen must sump. About the must pumping system. Keeping yours running? See care and feeding of Waukesha-type pumps.

Waukesha-Type Carlsen Pump Specifications

PumpW30W40W60W130W220W320
Maximum flow30 GPM40 GPM60 GPM130 GPM220 GPM320 GPM
Bottling speed150 BPM200 BPM300 BPM–––
Maximum pressure60 PSI60 PSI60 PSI80 PSI100 PSI–
Ports1½" Tri-Clamp2" Tri-Clamp2½" Tri-Clamp3" Tri-Clamp4" Tri-Clamp6" Camlock (one male, one female supplied)
Must pumping–––Up to 15 tons/hrUp to 50 tons/hr, whole berries with juiceUp to 80 tons/hr, whole clusters
SealsSingle O-ring seals for easy replacement and cleaningMechanical seals
Size (L × W × H)53" × 21" × 40¼"53½" × 21" × 40¼"–54" × 21" × 40¼"68.7" × 24½" × 40⅝"72" × 38" × 49"
Port height (to center)12⅞"12⅞"–15"18½"15"
StandardStainless steel pump head and rotors; stainless steel cart (casters or wheels); variable speed with a 50' speed control; reversible flow on the W220 and W320
OptionsFloat switch for press pans and pumpover sumps; pumpover timers; pressure transducer for barrel work; pressure switch for axial-feed press filling; remote start/stop with 50' cable

Type 2: Yamada Air Diaphragm Pumps

Carlsen portable Yamada air pump

Yamada pumps are a cost-effective, food-grade, simple, easy-to-maintain pump that's great for barrel topping, transfers, some types of filtration, and pumping out a press pan. They run on compressed air, not electricity.

One neat feature: you can set the pressure output on the on-board regulator to a level that lets you close the downstream valve without yelling at someone to stop the pump 100 feet away.

The only possible downside is the need for compressed air. You probably need an air compressor anyway, so that's not the end of the world. Yamada owners enjoy the light weight, portability, functionality, and low risk of blowing up a hose.

Popular Yamada Sizes

ModelFlowConnection
NDP-15 barrel topping systemwith wand and hose assembly
NDP-2530 GPM1½" T/C
NDP-4060 GPM2" T/C
NDP-50140 GPM2" T/C
NDP-80200 GPM3" T/C
Yamada barrel topping system
Barrel topping system
Yamada NDP-40 pump
Yamada NDP-40
Yamada NDP-80 pump
Yamada NDP-80

Yamada Pump Specifications

ModelBorePortsFlowAir requiredCart and pump body
NDP-15½"1½" Tri-Clamp15 GPM10 CFM (3 HP compressor)Hand-carry stainless cart, polypropylene pump
NDP-251"1½" Tri-Clamp30 GPM23 CFM (7.5 HP compressor)Two-wheel cart, stainless steel pump
NDP-401½"2" Tri-Clamp60 GPM45 CFM (15 HP compressor)Four-wheel cart, stainless steel pump
NDP-502"2" Tri-Clamp140 GPM100 CFM (35 HP compressor)Four-wheel cart, stainless steel pump
NDP-803"3" Tri-Clamp200 GPM150 CFM (50 HP compressor)Four-wheel cart, stainless steel pump
Every pumpCart, parts basket, air pressure regulator, air flow control valve and surge suppressor (except the NDP-15). Low shear, self priming, runs dry, can be dead-headed, no mechanical seals or motors, explosion proof when grounded. Optional flip cart for draining the NDP-40 and NDP-50.
Barrel Topping SystemSpecification
Flow and pressure0 to 15 GPM, up to 100 PSI
PumpYamada air-operated double diaphragm, polypropylene body for light weight, Hytrel diaphragms
Air usage0.65 CFM per GPM; air filter regulator included
IncludedStainless portable frame; barrel dip tube with 10' of inlet hose; stainless steel topping gun with 50' hose; Tri-Clamp or Camlock connections
OptionsSetup for two guns; wheeled cart

Type 3: Waukesha 200 Series Centrifugal Pumps

Waukesha 200 series centrifugal pump from Carlsen

Centrifugal pumps are loved by brewers and winemakers alike. Our rugged centrifugals, with anti-cavitation technology, are genuine Waukesha, with the same great service and support as everything else from Carlsen. Popular with folks who love pumpovers and a lot of pump for the money, they can be a gravity-flow winery's go-to pump, or a great second pump. We offer them in several sizes, horsepower ratings and voltages.

Centrifugal Pump Specifications

Waukesha CentrifugalsSpecification
Models2045-1.5, 2065-3, 2065-5, 2065HV-5, 2065-10, 2085-10, 2085-15, 2105-20, 2105-25
Flow0 to 500 GPM across the line
PressureUp to 125 PSI
Motors1 HP through 30 HP, cast iron; single or three phase
ConstructionStainless steel housing and impeller; stainless steel cart
ControlsVariable frequency drive; automatic cavitation correction built in
UsesPumpovers, juice transfers, blending, barrel racking, tank washing (2065-10)
OptionsFloat control; timer control; remote start/stop with 50' cable; automatic pumpover setups in 2, 3, 5 and 10 HP