Rotary lobe pumps
Choose an Alfa Laval rotary lobe pump for reliable performance and gentle pumping action of low, medium and high-viscosity media. Robust construction, modular design and flexible configuration enhance process flexibility and operational reliability. High-precision rotors and low-shear operation make these pumps ideal for handling sensitive process fluids in general, hygienic and high-purity applications across the dairy, food, beverage, personal care, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Robust construction, precision tolerances, and gentle product handling process flexibility and cost-effective operation
- Reliable, high-performance, low-maintenance pumps for continuous processing with minimal to no unplanned production stops
- High-quality end-product due to gentle, low-shear pumping
- Compliance with hygienic standards for general, food-grade and pharmaceutical processing requirements
- Versatile, efficient pumping of low-, medium- and high-viscosity fluids
- Pharmaceutical grade version available with Alfa Laval Q-doc documentation package for full supply chain transparency and traceability
Depend on the Alfa Laval rotary lobe pump for virtually pulsation-free handling of all types of process fluids, no matter the viscosity. Designed for easy maintenance and long service life, these pumps have a wide performance envelope to meet a broad range of process requirements while maximizing uptime and ensuring product quality and plant productivity.
How does rotary lobe pumps work?
Alfa Laval rotary lobe pumps consist of two intermeshed rotors affixed to a gear train. A gear train in the pump gearbox drives and accurately synchronizes the rotors. The rotors move in opposite directions, creating a partial vacuum that allows atmospheric pressure or other external pressures to force the fluid into the pump chamber. As the rotors disengage, a cavity forms and expands, filling with fluid. As the rotors engage, the cavity diminishes, displacing the fluid into the outlet port.
Happy Customers
Arla Foods Rødkærsbro, Denmark
“Alfa Laval pumps and processing technologies have played an important part in us being able to increase our production and energy performance.”
Per Hansen, Facility’s Engineering Manager, Arla Foods Rødkærsbro Denmark.
Dabur Naturelle, Dubai
“Pump uptime is very high and the power consumption is significantly lower than before."
Karan Arora, Engineering Manager, Dabur International Ltd.
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