Cryogenic applications are a rapidly growing sector in modern industry and a technological challenge for companies. Handling fluids at extremely low temperatures—even below absolute zero—means facing unique physical phenomena such as extreme material contraction, mechanical component freezing, and fluid instability. Cryogenic pumps must therefore ensure reliability, safety, and continuous operation even under critical thermal and pressure conditions.
These systems handle liquid CO₂, nitrogen, industrial gases, or special mixtures used in strategic sectors such as industrial refrigeration, food processing, environmental treatment, laboratory and research facilities, and energy technologies. Cryogenic pumps must be designed to guarantee absolute fluid containment, preventing leaks or contamination while maintaining consistent performance in complex environments.
Although not part of its original core business, CDR Pompe has recently embraced the cryogenic pump sector thanks to a flexible, customer-oriented approach with its range of custom pumps. For over 40 years, the company has been developing customized solutions for handling critical fluids, offering magnetically driven and mechanically sealed pumps for the chemical, pharmaceutical, and process industries.
At CDR Pompe, we offer customers not only highly reliable products but also technical consulting, design support, after-sales service, and full customization. A natural evolution for a company whose hallmark is quality and continuous innovation.
Custom Design, UTS-B, and Cryogenic Pump Performance
To meet the specific demands of cryogenic pumping, CDR’s technical and R&D departments reengineered standard models, introducing structural modifications. Starting from a solid foundation, the current models were adapted to be suitable for low temperatures and the unique thermodynamic characteristics of cryogenic fluids. Each pump is customized to meet the needs of the customer and the system.
At the heart of CDR’s cryogenic offer is the UTS-B series: monoblock centrifugal pumps with magnetic drive. The absence of mechanical seals reduces leakage risks and ensures safe operation at low temperatures. Our custom cryogenic solutions offer:
- Operating temperature: down to –100 °C with lantern and external magnetic core in AISI 316 (cryogenic version)
- Maximum pressure: up to 20 bar for liquid CO₂
- Managed fluid: specifically liquid CO₂, increasingly used in cooling, inerting, and food processes
Installation and Real Applications: Italy–Netherlands Synergy
Field installations confirm the effectiveness of CDR’s cryogenic pump project. Thanks to the cooperation between the Italian team and the international network, custom UTS-B pumps have been successfully installed in Italy and the Netherlands in systems operating with liquid CO₂. Our logistics network, spread across many European and non-European countries, ensures direct assistance and maintenance with the same service quality offered in Italy.
The company designed this type of cryogenic pump to handle liquid CO₂ with tightness and reliability in critical contexts such as ATEX plants and cryogenic cycles: the accuracy of CO₂ transfer, without leaks or pressure variations, is a strategic asset especially in light of increasingly stringent regulations and sophisticated processes.
The Added Value of CDR in Special Applications
Standard solutions are often not enough for the cryogenic sector. Each application requires detailed analysis, resistant materials, custom solutions, and a production chain capable of ensuring precision and control at every stage. That is why CDR Pompe continues to invest in technological innovation, materials research, and operational safety—integrating engineering expertise and in-house manufacturing with tailored consulting for every specific customer need.
Extreme Customization, Advanced Materials, and Magnetic Drive Technology
Each pump is designed based on actual operating conditions: fluid type, pressure, temperature, viscosity, and installation environment. Geometries and construction materials are adapted to ensure maximum compatibility and durability.
This flexibility enables resistance to corrosive substances, high pressures, and low temperatures without compromising tightness. Moreover, magnetic drive pumps, which eliminate mechanical seals, reduce leak risks and significantly cut maintenance costs. An ideal choice not only for liquid CO₂, but for all applications where safety is paramount.
Certified Reliability and Global, Continuous Support
Each project can be developed according to ATEX directives and international standards like ISO 9001. The pumps are tested in-house, even with customer-witnessed tests, to ensure performance matches the required specifications. CDR supports clients from the analysis phase to installation—even abroad, as demonstrated by installations in Italy and the Netherlands and our sales network in over 50 countries worldwide. Post-sales service is direct, knowledgeable, and responsive, with a steadily growing international presence, as confirmed by our recent AEO customs certification.
CDR Pompe has understood and interpreted the energy and production needs of the modern market: from chemical and pharmaceutical lines to innovations in cryogenic applications. The UTS-B custom pumps for liquid CO₂ are not only a summary of the company’s know-how but open up a whole new range of customization opportunities. With operating installations in Italy and the Netherlands, CDR is a reliable, technologically advanced partner for companies seeking tailor-made, safe, and efficient solutions under extreme conditions.
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