Alfa Laval centrifugal pumps are designed to enhance both product quality and process productivity in hygienic applications. You can select from our standard pumps, ideal for general product transfer tasks, or opt for pumps tailored for specific needs such as evaporation, high-pressure operations, self-priming tasks, CIP return functions, and high-purity applications. Engineered for top-notch performance, these pumps deliver exceptional efficiency, increased uptime, gentle product handling, energy conservation, simplified maintenance, and a reduced total cost of ownership.
Elevate the overall efficiency of your hygienic processes with Alfa Laval centrifugal pumps. Whether you require basic product transportation or demand high-purity product transfers, our sanitary centrifugal pumps are engineered to minimize the total cost of ownership across various industries, including dairy, food, beverage, home, and personal care, as well as biotech, and pharmaceuticals.
Robust, reliable hygienic centrifugal pump for gentle and efficient product transfer
Tailored to satisfy the stringent hygiene standards of the dairy, food and beverage, as well as personal care sectors, LKH centrifugal pumps enhance production efficiency while ensuring optimal effectiveness and gentle product treatment.
These pumps excel in various challenging applications, including:
For enhanced pump efficiency and substantial energy savings, consider the Alfa Laval LKH Prime self-priming pump. Its innovative design, incorporating air-screw pump technology, simplifies the handling of Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) tasks that involve entrained air, while efficiently pumping process fluids. This translates into reduced capital expenditures. Just like the renowned Alfa Laval LKH pump series, the LKH Prime is engineered to meet the most stringent standards within the food, dairy, beverage, home, and personal care industries. Its expanded performance range adds versatility to its capabilities.
As a part of the LKH pump portfolio, the Alfa Laval LKH Prime harnesses advanced air-screw technology, optimized impeller and casing geometries for noiseless and dependable operation, improved energy efficiency, and a smaller environmental footprint. Its exceptional quality and performance enhance operational efficiency. Crafted from a single bar without any welds, the air-screw adheres to rigorous hygiene standards and specifications. The pump features a mechanical seal designed for CIP return applications that involve a mixture of air/gas and liquid, with no risk of leachables. The extended seal lifespan and absence of contamination contribute to heightened productivity and yields.
High pump efficiency and low noise level optimizes tank emptying and CIP return applications
The Alfa LKH UltraPure pharmaceutical pumps, certified by EHEDG, utilize a synergistic approach of optimized inlets and advanced impeller design to facilitate unimpeded product flow, minimize NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head) demands, and deliver exceptional hydraulic efficiency for seamless process operation. These pumps are specifically engineered for CIP (Clean-In-Place) applications, boasting capacities of up to 500 m3/h and pressure capabilities of up to 190 meters (19 bar).
The semi-open impeller’s vane configuration plays a pivotal role in maintaining a low requirement for Net Positive Suction Head while effectively mitigating cavitation-related issues. Additionally, strategically positioned balance holes in the impeller contribute to the efficient circulation of process fluid within the shaft seal region, thereby reducing axial forces and minimizing wear on both the seal and motor bearings. The pump’s well-designed high-flow dynamics, particularly in the vicinity of the impeller near the shaft seal, facilitate straightforward cleaning processes and enhance lubrication and cooling of the seal, thereby extending its operational lifespan.
Highly efficient and economical centrifugal pump that meets the requirements of hygienic processes
The LKH Evap represents a centrifugal pump with low NPSHr and exceptional efficiency, designed specifically for optimal performance in evaporation processes. Additionally, the LKH Evap offers the ClearFlow impeller option, making it ideal for applications where the accumulation of solids might pose a concern.
Crafted to fulfill the stringent hygiene standards demanded by the dairy, food and beverage, as well as personal care sectors, LKH Multistage centrifugal pumps enhance process efficiency while ensuring exceptional effectiveness and delicate product treatment.
The Alfa Laval LKH Prime UltraPure represents a state-of-the-art, noiseless, and high-purity pump tailored to the stringent demands of the pharmaceutical sector, particularly for fluids that incorporate air or gas, such as those used in CIP processes. Holding EHEDG certification and authorized to bear the respected 3-A symbol, this adaptable pump harnesses air-screw technology, making it well-suited for a range of applications including CIP (cleaning-in-place), SIP (sterilization-in-place), and manual cleaning protocols.
Distinguished by its air-screw crafted from a single, weld-free solid bar, this design yields a sleek, imperfection-free surface. This design choice plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest levels of hygiene and consistency while simultaneously minimizing the risk of contamination. Furthermore, the pump features a pharmaceutical-grade SiC mechanical seal that is free from leachables, custom-engineered specifically for CIP return applications involving air/gas and liquid mixtures. This extended seal life and absence of contaminants serve to enhance productivity and yield, making it an ideal choice for pharmaceutical processes.
Low noise level and high pumping efficiency ideal for tank emptying and CIP return applications
The LKHI centrifugal pumps are engineered to enhance process productivity with the capability to handle inlet pressures of up to 16 bar, all while maintaining exceptional efficiency and delicately handling products. These pumps are meticulously designed to adhere to the stringent hygienic standards demanded by the dairy, food and beverage, as well as the personal care industries.
The LKH PF pump stands as an ideal choice for high-pressure filtration tasks, boasting exceptional pressure capabilities and efficiency in centrifugal pumping.
LKHex centrifugal pumps are designed for ATEX and explosion-proof applications, enhancing process productivity while ensuring both high efficiency and gentle product handling. These pumps are engineered to meet the stringent hygienic standards of the dairy, food and beverage, as well as the personal care industries.
The MR pump series is tailored for the efficient pumping of liquids with air or gas content. These pumps find widespread application in CIP return processes within the food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. SolidC, on the other hand, is a standardized centrifugal pump built to meet the stringent hygiene standards of the dairy, food, beverage, and personal care industries. It serves well in various general applications, including intermittent product pumping and CIP duties.
SolidC UltraPure centrifugal pumps come equipped with distinctive attributes, such as an external shaft seal with a spring, a well-defined compression O-ring on the back plate, a design free from crevices, and the incorporation of materials that adhere to specific industry standards.
Consider the Alfa Laval rotary lobe pump for consistent performance and gentle fluid transfer across a wide range of viscosities. With its sturdy build, adaptable modular design, and versatile configuration options, it enhances operational reliability and process adaptability. Featuring high-precision rotors and a low-shear operation, these pumps are exceptionally suited for the delicate handling of process fluids, catering to various industries such as dairy, food, beverages, personal care, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals in both general and high-purity applications.
Rely on the Alfa Laval rotary lobe pump for virtually pulse-free fluid handling, regardless of viscosity. Engineered for straightforward maintenance and extended service life, these pumps offer a broad performance spectrum to accommodate diverse process demands. They maximize uptime, ensuring product integrity and overall plant efficiency.
Robust construction, precision tolerances, and gentle product handling process flexibility and cost-effective operation
The Alfa Laval OptiLobe rotary lobe pumps offer a cost-effective solution for various applications that require gentle product handling and straightforward maintenance. These hygienic positive displacement pumps are known for their versatility, dependability, and energy efficiency, contributing to improved process adaptability and operational dependability.
Count on the Alfa Laval OptiLobe rotary lobe pumps, crafted from corrosion-resistant, all stainless-steel materials, to optimize your process flexibility, reduce the risk of contamination, and simplify the cleaning process. Designed specifically for use in the food, dairy, beverage, and home and personal care industries, these positive displacement pumps adhere to CE directives and meet the rigorous hygienic standards of EHEDG, 3-A, and FDA.
Gentle, hygienic design with cost-effective simplicity
The SRU, Alfa Laval’s primary rotary lobe pump, is designed for the gentle conveyance of delicate process fluids in industries such as dairy, food and beverage, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals, thanks to its seamless, low-shear pumping capabilities.
The SX represents Alfa Laval’s top-tier rotary lobe pump engineered to delicately convey process fluids in hygienic and ultra-sanitary environments within the realms of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, health and beauty, as well as high-demand food processing applications.
The Alfa Laval SX UltraPure represents Alfa Laval’s tailored solution, a rotary lobe pump meticulously engineered to delicately convey process fluids within the Pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, emphasizing the utmost purity requirements.
Engineered to offer process versatility, the Alfa Laval Twin Screw Pump is constructed upon a robust and dependable platform that adheres to stringent hygiene standards. This pump excels at both product transfer and Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) tasks. Its minimal pulsation characteristics and impressive ability to handle solids minimize the risk of product damage, consequently enhancing product quality. Maintenance is streamlined, leading to increased process uptime.
Tailored for the gentle handling of sensitive, abrasive, and fluids with varying viscosities, the Alfa Laval Twin Screw Pump proves ideal for hygienic applications within the dairy, food, beverage, and personal careRobust, reliable hygienic centrifugal pump for gentle and efficient product transfer sectors. Its nearly noiseless, virtually pulse-free, and smooth operation renders it an excellent choice for the delicate treatment of sensitive products.
Liquids of varying viscosities, whether high or low, are effortlessly and consistently pumped.
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