Product Details

Application
The OptiLobe range of rotary lobe pumps combines cost-effective simplicity with Alfa Laval quality and reliability. The OptiLobe range has been developed for general applications within the Dairy, Beverage and Food Industries.

The ’OptiLobe’ pump range has been certified by EHEDG (European Hygienic Equipment Design Group) as fully CIP cleanable to their protocol, and therefore is ideally suited to applications where cleanability is paramount.

Also the OptiLobe pump range conforms to USA 3-A Sanitary Standard and all media contacting components are FDA compliant.  The pump features the "EasyFit" front loading seal which allows quick and easy inspection or replacement without the need for pipework disassembly.

The ’OptiLobe’ pump range is compact, efficient and capable of flow rates up to 48 m³/h and pressures up to 8 bar. 

Standard Design

Pump Gearbox

The ’OptiLobe’ pump range has a universal gearbox design which gives the flexibility of mounting pumps with the inlet and outlet ports in either a vertical or horizontal plane by simply changing the foot position.  A stainless steel gear canister and electro-less nickel plated bearing housing provides a clean, paint free corrosion resistant external finish.

Pump head Construction

The OptiLobe pump range has sanitary design full bore inlet and outlet ports to International Standards, maximising inlet and outlet port efficiency and NPSH characteristics. Pumps are fitted with tri-lobe rotors rated to 130°C facilitating use with CIP processes.