Alfa Laval MaxiLobe rotary lobe pumps

Alfa Laval has introduced the MaxiLobe rotary lobe pump ranges, new positive displacement pumps designed to improve volumetric efficiency, with the potential to reduce capital investment and deliver energy savings. They are also designed to extend the operating range while protecting product quality, simplifying maintenance and increasing uptime in hygienic and high-purity applications.

Additionally, by enabling a smaller pump to be selected for the required duty in suitable applications, the range can help to reduce equipment and installation costs, including the associated electrical equipment. This reduces the need for oversizing while maintaining operational flexibility.

Upgrades are equally straightforward. Key porting dimensions match those of all Alfa Laval SRU pumps and most SX and SX UltraPure models, allowing replacement without modifying existing pipework. Under defined operating conditions, MaxiLobe is claimed to deliver at least 5% higher flow rates than the equivalent SRU model.

The range is designed to protect product quality and reduce cross-contamination risk through precision-profiled elastomers, good cleanability and hygienic and high-purity design. It provides both EHEDG and 3-A certification alongside full FDA compliance as standard.