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LKH pumps
LKH is a series of highly efficient and economical centrifugal pumps that meet the most stringent sanitary requirements, ensuring gentle product processing, high level hygiene and resistant to aggressive substances. Front mounting of shaft seals simplifies the procedure Maintenance and helps increase time useful work and reducing the overall cost of using the pump. LKH pumps are available in 13 sizes, with highly efficient drives that optimize their operation for specific conditions and ensure compliance with 3A, CE and EHEDG standards.
LKH pumps
UltraPure
LKH UltraPure pumps are a model that meets technical requirements for equipping water for injection (WFI) systems and other applications with high sanitary requirements. These pumps have been approved to carry the 3A Compliance symbol; they are suitable for cleaning in place (CIP) and sterilization (SIP) and for washing manually. LKH UltraPure pumps are also available in versions with surface treatment to a cleanliness of 0.5 microns (150 grit, where grit is the abrasive grain number), as well as a set of parts for a flush seal and a package of detailed Q-doc documentation, which allows you to monitor the implementation of certification procedures and certification.
LKHex pumps
Highly efficient and economical centrifugal pumps of the LKHex series comply with the requirements of the ATEX directive 94/9 IEC gr. II, categories 2G and 3G, temperature classes T1~T4.
LKHI Series
Complementing the LKH series, the LKHI pumps have an internal seal, allowing them to be used for systems with inlet pressures up to 16 bar. The simple, efficient design is ideal for use in filtration systems (and beyond) and is characterized by high reliability and performance, as well as ease of maintenance.
LKH Multistage Series
Designed to 3A standards and available in two, three or four stage versions, LKH-Multistage multistage pumps save space and energy by replacing up to three booster pumps in a line. Designed primarily for use in high-pressure, low-capacity systems, they can withstand system pressures of up to 40 bar and provide an additional pressure boost of up to 19 bar, making them suitable for a variety of filtration applications as well as other applications.
LKHPF High Series
Pressure
The LKHPF High Pressure Series pumps feature a reinforced pump body and backplate, high-pressure internal seals and heavy-duty threaded connections. This allows them to operate with inlet pressures of up to 40 bar, making them ideal for use in reverse osmosis and nanofiltration. The seal can be replaced in a few seconds without removing the rear panel.
LKHSP Series
LKHSP series pumps are self-priming, which means they can be used to pump products containing air or gas. The pumps are therefore ideally suited for installation in cleaning fluid return lines of CIP systems, as well as for emptying tanks. LKHSP pumps have their own capacity, check valve(normally closed) on the inlet side, a tee and a check valve (normally open) in the bypass line.
LKH Evap Series
Sanitary pumps of the LKH Evap series are distinguished by high efficiency and have the lowest NPSH value, making them ideal for use in evaporation plants such as liquid thickening systems and powder production lines, as well as dewatering plants. By using an additional pump impeller of a special design, it is possible to optimize its operation in conditions where there is a risk of a layer of solid deposits.
Interchangeability of shaft seals for pumps of different series. Front mounted seals.
Uniform shaft seal for ease of maintenance and operational flexibility.
All standard pump models LKH (LKH 5–60) and SolidC (SolidC 1–4) are fitted with one shaft seal size, allowing you to always have the right type of seal in stock without additional costs. In addition, a single mechanical seal can be easily replaced with a flush or double mechanical seal with just a few additional components.
Pumps for standard applications
Alfa Laval centrifugal pumps for standard applications offer a good price/performance ratio. They handle the product with care, are efficient, reliable and allow for quick and easy maintenance.
SolidC Series
These pumps represent a reliable and cost-effective effective solution for simple pumping of products at flow rates up to 85 m3/h. They use the same mechanical shaft seal as the LKH pump series, which features front-mounted shaft seals that can be replaced without removing the rear panel. SolidC pumps are available in four versions various sizes and comply with 3A, CE and EHEDG requirements.
The pinnacle of our pump family for standard applications is the SolidC range of pumps, which combine practical and cost-effective design with many of the features of our premium LKH centrifugal pumps.
Characteristics of SolidC pumps: reliable, cost effective centrifugal pump with a capacity of up to 85 m 3 /h, designed for standard applications.
SolidC UltraPure Series
These reliable and economical centrifugal pumps satisfy sanitary standards, operating in biopharmaceuticals. Surface treated to 0.5 micron (150 grit), materials certified to standard 3.1, ensures gentle product handling and uses chemicals resistant materials for a wide range of applications. The Q-doc documentation package allows you to monitor the implementation of certification and certification procedures, providing a good price/quality ratio.
Centrifugal pumps FM-OS
and G.M.
Pumps of the FM-OS and GM series represent economically effective option for those industries that require the use of acid-resistant steel equipment. Designed for low flow applications, these centrifugal pumps provide a reliable and highly cost-effective solution for handling acidic products.
Liquid ring
pumps
These pumps are ideal solution for working with process media containing gases. They are self-priming, so when the housing is at least half full of liquid, they are able to pump liquid from a suction line that is partially filled with air or other gases.
Liquid ring
MR series pumps
Thanks to their simple design and high operational reliability, MR liquid ring pumps are economically profitable solution for working with air or gas containing media. They are specifically designed for use in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, where they are often installed in the cleaning fluid return lines of CIP systems. MR pumps are available in four versions of different standard sizes with a capacity of up to 84 m 3 /h, which allows you to choose the most suitable optimal model for your application case.
MR Liquid Ring Pumps reliable and economical when used for standard applications with capacities up to 84 m 3 /h
Lobe (rotor) pumps
Capable of pumping low, medium and high viscosity fluids, Alfa Laval lobe pumps provide gentle product handling and high reliability, the result of more than 50 years of continuous development experience from our industry-leading manufacturing enterprises, research and design and engineering centers. We offer you four series of cam pumps: SX, SRU, OptiLobe and SCPP. All series are characterized by a reliable design and meet high quality standards, but each of them is designed to meet its own, different requirements. Together they provide savings production costs and high operational flexibility.
Compliance with hygienic
Chinese requirements
Incredibly precise jaws and low level mechanical impact on the product guarantee smooth pumping of sensitive products. The pumps are maximally suitable for washing and meet the requirements of the world's main hygienic standards.
Modular design
pump
The modular design increases operational flexibility and interchangeability of components, helping to reduce maintenance time and the cost of maintaining spare parts. A wide range of standard sizes allows you to choose the model that suits you best.
Universal system
fastenings
To ensure ease of installation in the production line, all of our lobe pumps can be installed with either vertical or horizontal connections.
Increased drying
bridge
Draining our lobe pumps is easy when they are installed with vertical connections. The OptiLobe and SX pumps are designed to increased efficiency drainage.
Easy to replace seal
opinion
Lobe pump seals allow quick and easy upgrades. The wide variety of seals includes numerous seal types and configurations to suit your requirements.
Reinforced design
gearbox
Our pumps are equipped with cast iron gearboxes, reinforced tapered roller bearings and torque locking devices for easy maintenance and high reliability.
Cleaning in place
and sterilization
Our lobe pumps are ideal for cleaning in place (CIP) and sterilization in place (SIP).
Standards and certification
equipment
All our lobe pumps comply with CE directives and global hygiene standards EHEDG, 3-A and FDA. In addition, SX and SRU pumps are ATEX approved for use in hazardous areas.
SX series pumps
Alfa Laval SX pumps are premium lobe pumps designed for use in processes that require absolute sterility of the equipment and integrity of the final product. Thanks to an optimized head configuration and multi-lobe rotors, SX pumps operate with minimal pulsation and low shear. It makes them best choice to ensure integrity when pumping sensitive products.
Distinctive Features The SX Series models feature convenient front mounting of mechanical seals and a flat rotor nut, which ensures the highest hygienic characteristics and increases the cleaning ability of the pump. Due to machining and (or) electropolishing it is possible to obtain a surface finish of up to 0.5 Ra; It is also possible to control materials according to standard 3.1.
SRU series pumps
This is Alfa Laval's core family of lobe pumps, with additional options available, capable of operating in wide range temperatures and pressures. made from various materials. These features make them the most suitable choice for applications with the most stringent requirements.
Numerous additional pump options include heating/cooling jackets for the pump chamber, a special rectangular inlet is available for pumping high-viscosity products, and wide choose standard seals that, along with specialized seals, can meet the requirements of most applications. In addition, depending on the specific application, a two- or three-blade rotor can be selected.
OptiLobe series pumps
The OptiLobe range offers a range of Alfa Laval lobe pumps for standard applications. Available in an optimal range of options, OptiLobe pumps combine cost-effective simplicity with the quality and reliability of Alfa Laval equipment.
SCPP series pumps
Rotary piston pumps with ring work area SCPPs are designed to pump both low and high viscosity products while generating medium to high pressure. The piston design provides low shear and low pulsation to minimize product damage and solids breakdown. There are two versions: SCPP1 and SCPP2. SCPP1 models disassemble quickly and easily for hand washing, while SCPP2 models offer clean-in-place (CIP) capabilities.
The wide range of lobe pumps offered by Alfa Laval allows you to solve any problem, even the most complex, most efficiently.
Electric drive
Pumps can be supplied either separately for installation in a specific location on the production line, or as part of a finished unit. In addition, Alfa Laval offers fully mechanized units with robust, reliable and efficient gear reducers designed for direct drive or to provide speed control. The rigid base ensures precise positioning of the pump and drive and is made of stainless steel
(at elevated hygiene requirements) or coated carbon steel (for general industrial use).
Additional options: supports for raising the unit above the floor level for cleaning and stainless steel screens to protect against dirt deposits and facilitate the washing procedure.
Premium pumps
Alfa Laval's quiet and powerful LKH series centrifugal pumps are the company's latest development in the direction of gentle and efficient impact on the product. The use of widened inlet ports combined with improved pump impeller design provides free flow of product, exceptionally low NPSH requirements and excellent hydraulic efficiency.
Models of the LKH series are suitable for cleaning in place (CIP), provide a capacity of up to 500 m3/h at a head of up to 190 m (19 bar) and are available in various options executions for specific applications.
Pump characteristics LKH pumps are available in
versions with a capacity of up to 500 m 3 /h at a pressure of up to 190 m (19 bar).
Application overview
Product presentation
| Centrifugal pumps | Liquid- ring pumps |
Rotary vane pumps |
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| LKH | LKHI | LKH Multistage |
LKHPF | LKH- SP |
LKH- U.P. |
LKH evap |
SolidC | SolidC U.P. |
GM | FM OS |
M.R. | M.R. U.P. |
OptiLobe | SRU | SX | |
| Main functions | ||||||||||||||||
| Dairy industry | ||||||||||||||||
| Milk | * | * | * | * | * | |||||||||||
| Pasteurization of milk/cream | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | |||||||
| Cultured milk | * | * | * | * | * | |||||||||||
| Serum | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | |||||||||
| Cottage cheese | * | * | * | |||||||||||||
| Ice cream pasteurization | * | * | * | * | * | |||||||||||
| Cheese | * | * | * | |||||||||||||
| Yogurt | * | * | * | |||||||||||||
| High pressure filtration | * | * | ||||||||||||||
| Brewing industry | ||||||||||||||||
| Wort | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | |||||||||
| Beer | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | |||||||||
| Pasteurization of beer - serving | * | * | ||||||||||||||
| Pasteurization of beer - auxiliary container | * | * | ||||||||||||||
| Yeast | * | * | * | |||||||||||||
| Beverages | ||||||||||||||||
| Clarified juices, drinks, wine | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | |||||||||
| Juices/drinks with pulp | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | ||||||||
| Clarified fruit and molasses concentrates | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | ||||||||
| Dissolving sugar | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | ||||||||
| Final syrup | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | |||||||
| Other food | ||||||||||||||||
| Low Viscosity Products | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | ||||||||
| High Viscosity Products | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | |||||||||
| Vegetable oil | (*) | * | * | * | (*) | (*) | * | * | ||||||||
| Non-evaporating products | * | |||||||||||||||
| Prepared food | * | * | * | |||||||||||||
| Pharmaceuticals | ||||||||||||||||
| High purity water | * | * | * | |||||||||||||
| WFI | * | * | ||||||||||||||
| CIP refund | * | |||||||||||||||
| Substances for parenteral administration | * | * | ||||||||||||||
| Ophthalmic substances | * | * | ||||||||||||||
| Substances taken orally | * | * | ||||||||||||||
| Utility services | ||||||||||||||||
| Water | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | ||||||||
| CIP feed | * | * | * | * | * | * | ||||||||||
| CIP refund | * | * | * | |||||||||||||
| Carbon dioxide content (CO 2) | * | * | * | |||||||||||||
| Substances for personal hygiene | ||||||||||||||||
| Soap | * | * | * | |||||||||||||
| Cosmetics | * | * | * | |||||||||||||
| General overview of centrifugal, liquid ring and rotary pumps | ||||||||||||||||
| Flow range [m 3 /h] | 500 | 240 | 75 | 275 | 85 | 90 | 85 | 85 | 13 | 30 | 80 | 50 | 48 | 106 | 114 | |
| Pressure 50 Hz | 115 | 78 | 190 | 115 | 73 | 78 | 85 | 85 | 18 | 18 | 52 | 40 | ||||
| Pressure 60 Hz | 158 | 105 | 240 | 158 | 100 | 105 | 120 | 120 | 20 | 27 | 50 | 50 | ||||
| max. Inlet pressure [bar] | 10 | 16 | 10/40 | 40 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 15 | |
| max. Visc | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 300 | 1000 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 300 | 300 | 10 6 | 10 6 | 10 6 | |
| Max. temperature C | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 120 | 120 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 130 | 200 | 150 | |
Alfa Laval pumps
Alfa Laval pumps
AlfaLaval founder Gustav De Laval, in partnership with Oscar Lamm Jr., opened his first commercial organization in 1883, it was called “AB Separator”, from which AlfaLaval later emerged.
The company's brilliant founder became an innovator in the development of engineering solutions for food production. Gusatv De Laval owns, for example, a patent for the invention of a separator, without which no large dairy production is practically unthinkable.
Alfa Laval is a world leader in the production of food equipment; one of the company's activities is the development, supply and maintenance of food pumps. Representative offices of the company are open in the leading countries of the planet, in Eurasia and South America. (USA, Brazil, European and Asian countries)
AlfaLaval has been present on the global market for more than 130 years and employs more than sixteen thousand employees. AlfaLaval places maximum emphasis on implementation innovative technologies V food production, new products are constantly being introduced that can solve the most non-standard problems.
Food Pumps Companies AlfaLaval have proven themselves in the global market as durable and stable units for pumping a wide variety of food, chemical and pharmaceutical liquids.
Currently in the lineup Alfa Laval food pumps There are solutions for pumping viscous, aggressive and abrasive liquids.
AlfaLaval supplies pumps of various capacities for pumping: milk, vinegar, alcohol, kefir, sour cream, yogurt with natural particles, ketchup, hot chocolate, honey, alcohol, wine, vegetable oil, washing solutions (alkaline and acidic), water, whey.
AlfaLaval food pumps: self-priming, centrifugal, cam, with various designs rotor.
Another advantage of AlfaLaval food pumps is their low energy consumption. Full time job working on improving the designs of AlfaLaval pumps makes it possible to achieve maximum efficiency (efficiency) of pumps, ensure economy and manufacturability of food, chemical and pharmaceutical production.
Compliance with European standards for tightness and hygiene of pumping equipment, ease of maintenance and ease of cleaning, excellent smoothness inner surface AlfaLaval food pumps. The ability to choose from a wide range of modifications with the selection of discharge pressure, flow, lifting from depth or transportation to height, various modifications of electric motors, additional accessories such as casings, trolleys, double mechanical seal, etc.
The largest and most famous enterprises in the food industry have been built using AlfaLaval pumping equipment; AlfaLaval food pumps are especially popular in dairy industries, since AlfaLaval pumps are especially accurate in handling the tasks of pumping milk, dairy products of various viscosities, as well as pumping solutions for CIP (CIP, SIP) ).
Pumps
The Alfa Laval range of pumps solves the entire range of tasks for gentle and precise pumping of liquids of any kind and any viscosity in systems with increased hygienic requirements.
Application
The SolidC pump is designed for pumping liquids for cleaning in place (CIP), water for heating, refrigeration and other process purposes, as well as washing machines and simply in pipeline systems within the operating range. SolidC is suitable for use in food, dairy, pharmaceutical and light chemical industries, in the production of beverages and hygiene products, in water supply networks.
Typical design
The SolidC pump consists of a standard electric motor, a self-aligning shaft, coupling with mechanical compression, adapter, backplate, impeller, shaft seals and housing.
Thanks to the large radii of curvature of the internal surfaces and the use of washable seals, the pump is suitable for cleaning in place (CIP).
The SolidC pump has a stainless steel casing that encloses the motor and four adjustable height stainless steel feet.
Shaft seals
The SolidC pump is equipped with an external single shaft seal (SSS) or a flushable shaft seal (FSS). Both types of seals consist of stationary sealing rings made of acid-resistant stainless steel AISI 329 with a silicon carbide sealing surface (SIC) and rotating sealing rings with a graphite surface (C). The secondary part of the flushable seal is a long life stuffing box.
Materials of construction
- Steel parts in contact with the product: acid-resistant stainless steel grade 1.4404 (316L)
- Other steel parts: stainless steel grade 1.4301 (304).
- Surface treatment: sandblasting (Ra 1.6) polishing 3A (Ra 0.8).
- Product wetted seals: EPDM (FDA compliant).
Specifications
- Operating temperature range: . . . . . . . from -10 to +120°C (EPDM).
Flushed Shaft Seal (FSS):
- Inlet water pressure: . . . . . . . . . . . Max. 1 bar.
- Water consumption: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25 -0.5 l/min.
Connections for connection to FSS:
- External thread R 1/8" (BSP).
Application
LKH is a highly efficient and economical centrifugal pump that meets the strictest sanitary requirements, ensures gentle product handling and is resistant to aggressive substances. This series is available in twelve standard sizes: LKH-5, -10, -15, -20, -25, -35, -40, -45, -50, -60, -70, -80, -90.
Typical design
The LKH pump consists of a standard motor, self-aligning shaft, mechanical compression coupling (keyed in the case of the LKH-5), adapter, backplate, impeller, cover and shaft seals. To attach the LKH-5 pump cover to the rear panel, a Clamp connection is used. Thanks to the large radii of curvature of the internal surfaces and the use of washable seals, the pump is suitable for cleaning in place (CIP). The LKH sanitary pump has a stainless steel casing enclosing the motor and four height-adjustable stainless steel legs. The industrial version of the LKH pump is not equipped with a protective casing.
Shaft seals
The LKH pump is equipped with an external single shaft seal (SSS) or a flushable shaft seal (FSS). The outer single seal and the primary part of the flushed seal are of the mechanical type. They consist of stationary sealing rings made of acid-resistant AISI 329 stainless steel with a silicon carbide (SIC) sealing surface and rotating sealing rings with a graphite surface (C). The secondary part of the flushable seal is a long life stuffing box. The pump can also be equipped with a double mechanical seal (DMSS).
Materials of construction
- Steel parts in contact with the product: acid-resistant stainless steel grade 1.4404 (316L).
- Product wetted seals: EPDM.
Specifications
- Maximum inlet pressure: LKH-5 600 kPa (6 bar)
- LKH-10 - 80 (50 Hz). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 kPa (10 bar)
- LKH-70 - 90 (60 Hz). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 kPa (5 bar)
- LKH-90 (50 Hz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 kPa (5 bar)
- Operating temperature range. . . . . . . from 10 to +140 °C (EPDM)
- Noise level (at a distance of 1 m) . . . . . from 60 to 85 dBA
Flushed Shaft Seal (FSS), LKH-5 - LKH-90
- Inlet water pressure: max. 1 bar. Water flow: 0.25 - 0.5 l/min.
Double Mechanical Shaft Seal (DMSS)
- Inlet water pressure. . . . . . . . . . . LKH-5 - 60,500 kPa (5 bar)
- LKH-70-90 300 kPa (3 bar)
- Water consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25 - 0.5 l/min
Application
Liquid ring pumps of the MR series are designed for pumping liquids containing air or other gas, and are used in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical and other similar industries.
These pumps are widely used to return cleaning fluid in Cleaning in Place (CIP) systems.
Typical design
The structural elements in contact with the processed product (pump body, cover and impeller) are made of acid-resistant stainless steel 1.4404 (316L). The seals are made of EPDM rubber.
The cap nuts, legs, leg brackets and protective cover are made of 1.4301 (304) stainless steel. A noise-absorbing coating is applied to the inner surface of the protective casing.
Models MR166S, 185S and 200S are equipped with an adapter made of zinc-plated cast iron with a varnish coating, which makes it highly resistant to corrosion.
Shaft seals
- Models MR-166S, -185S and -200S have mechanical single seals with stationary O-rings made of acid-resistant AISI 329 stainless steel and rotating O-rings made of graphite.
- Model MR-300 has mechanical single seals in which the stationary O-rings are made of graphite and the rotating O-rings are made of acid-resistant AISI 329 stainless steel.
Specifications
- Maximum inlet pressure: . . . . . 400 kPa (4 bar).
- Operating temperature range: . . . . . . . from 10 to +140 °C (EPDM).
Electric motor
Electric motor in standard version with flange mountings, meeting metric standards IEC, 4-pole, frequency 1500/1800 rpm at 50/60 Hz, degree of protection IP55 ( ventilation holes with labyrinth seal), insulation class F.
Power Supply (MR166S)
- 3 phases; 50 Hz; 220-240 V with delta connection; 380-420 V when connected by star.
- 3 phases; 60 Hz; 250-280 V with delta connection; 440-480 V when connected by star.
Power Supply (MR-185S, -200S and -300)
- 3 phases; 50 Hz; 380-420 V with delta connection; 660-690 V when connected by star.
- 3 phases; 60 Hz; 440-480 V with delta connection.
Application Rotary pumps SRU series are widely used in the brewing, dairy, food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. They are capable of pumping media of various viscosities, from low to high, are suitable for cleaning in place (CIP) and meet the requirements of the US 3A standard for sanitary qualities. Due to the low shear force and smooth rotation of the rotors, these pumps are ideal for pumping products such as creams, gels, emulsions, aerated mixtures, as well as suspensions sensitive to the mechanical effects of cells and organic particles. SRU pumps are compact and highly efficient. They develop a flow of up to 106 m3/hour and a pressure of up to 20 bar. New improved modular design provides versatility, simplicity and low maintenance costs.
Typical design Transmission The SRU is a traditional rotary pump design with a robust cast iron gearbox for maximum shaft stability and easy replacement of oil seals. Models SRU series 1 - 4 are equipped with a box with a universal housing design that allows installation with both vertical and horizontal connections, depending on the selected support. SRU Series 5 and 6 models are equipped with a gearbox with special design housing, which also allows for both vertical and horizontal arrangement of pipes. The outside of the gearbox is coated with an anti-corrosion coating (epoxy paint).
The pump itself SRU pumps as standard have full bore inlet and outlet pipes that meet sanitary requirements and international standards, which guarantees low pressure losses and a high suction head of the pump. For pumping products with very high viscosity, the pumps can be equipped with extended pipes and connections rectangular section. The SRU pump has a three-cam rotor as standard. At the customer's request, the pump can be equipped with a two-cam rotor designed for pumping media with large particles that are sensitive to mechanical loads. Rotors are available that are designed for maximum temperature pumped product or cleaning liquid
Materials of construction
- Gearbox: high quality gray cast iron.
- Steel parts in contact with the product: acid-resistant stainless steel AISI 316L or equivalent.
- Product wetted seals: EPDM, NBR or FPM (all FDA compliant), PTFE for chemical applications.
- Mechanical seal - single, single flushed or quench (with vapor barrier for aseptic pumps) type R90 or Hyclean.
- Double flush mechanical seal (DMSS) type R90.
- Packing gland (flushable or non-flushable).
Application
The OptiLobe range of rotary vane pumps combine cost-effective simplicity with Alfa Laval's signature quality and reliability. OptiLobe rotary pumps are designed for general use in the dairy, food and beverage industries.
The OptiLobe pump design is certified by the EHEDG (European Hygienic Equipment Design Bureau) as fully CIP-compatible and is therefore ideal for systems where cleanability is a critical requirement. In addition, the pump range complies with US 3-A Sanitary Standard and all wetted components are FDA compliant. The pump features a front-mounted "EasyFit" seal, allowing for quick and easy inspection and replacement without the need to disassemble the piping.
The OptiLobe range of pumps is compact, efficient, and designed for flow rates up to 48 m³/h and pressures up to 8 bar.
Typical design
Pump reducer
OptiLobe pumps have a universal gearbox design, which provides flexibility when installing pumps, allowing inlet and outlet pipes to be positioned in vertical or horizontal planes by simply changing the position of the legs. Stainless steel gear housing and non-electroplated nickel-plated bearing housing provide clean, corrosion-resistant outer surface, which does not require painting.
Pump head design
OptiLobe pumps feature sanitary through-inlet and outlet ports in accordance with international standards, ensuring maximum efficiency inlet and outlet ports and NPSH (NPSH) characteristics.
The pumps are equipped with three-blade rotors rated at 130°C, allowing for a CIP process.
Materials of construction
- Gear housing - stainless steel 304. Bearing housing - cast iron, nickel-plated without electroplating. Shafts - two-phase stainless steel.
- Pump head - components in contact with the product are made of 316 L steel.
- Product contact elastomers are made from EPDM, FPM and are fully FDA compliant.
Shaft seal options
EasyFit seals, single or single flush/quench with vapor barrier.
All seals are fully front mounted and fully interchangeable. No special installation of the seal is required as the seal is sized to fit. This makes replacing seals on site even faster and more efficient.
Mechanical seal materials
Carbon/stainless steel, carbon/silicon carbide or silicon carbide/silicon carbide.
