OptiLobe
OptiLobe Rotary
Lobe
Pump Overview
Alfa Laval OptiLobe Rotary Lobe Pumps are cost-effective alternatives for general applications requiring gentle product treatment and easy serviceability. Versatile, reliable and energy-efficient, these hygienic Positive Displacement Pumps enhance both process flexibility and operational reliability.
Engineered for use within the food, dairy, beverage, and home and personal care industries, these Positive Displacement Pumps conform to CE directives and EHEDG, 3-A and FDA hygienic standards.
Alfa Laval OptiLobe Rotary
Lobe Pump Benefits
- Cost-effective, hygienic pump
- Optimal product quality due to gentle, low-shear operation
- Robust design for a long service life
- Self-setting, front-loading seals make maintenance easy
- Low total cost of ownership
The Alfa Laval OptiLobe can be supplied either as a bare shaft pump or mounted on a base plate complete with coupling, guard, gear motor and shroud for easy, plug-and-play installation
OptiLobe Series Pumps Technical Data
Standard Specification
Product wetted steel parts: W. 1.4404 (316L)
Inside surface finish: Mech Ra ≤ 0.8
Gear canister: Stainless steel
Base plate: Stainless steel
Coupling guard: Stainless steel
Rotor: Tri-lobe
Product wetted elastomers: EPDM
Other elastomers: NBR
Shaft seal: Single mechanical EasyFit
Rotary seal face: Carbon
Stationary seal face: Stainless steel
Shaft Seals
EasyFit single and single flush available. All options are fully front loading and interchangeable.
Max flush pressure, single flush: 0.5 bar
Water consumption, single flush: 0.5 l/min
Flush connections: BSPT or NPT
Temperature
Motor
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OptiLobe Rotary Lobe Pumps Application
The OptiLobe Rotary Lobe Pump is designed for gentle product treatment in general applications across the dairy, food, beverage, home and personal care industries. The OptiLobe Pump is available with 10 different pump head displacements based on five different gearbox modules to handle flow rates up to 77 m3/h and differential pressures up to 8 bar
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The OptiLobe Rotary Lobe Pump is suited to a wide range of duties across the Dairy, Food, Beverage, Personal care, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical industries.
Related Industries
The Optilobe rotary lobe pump offers a low-cost solution for efficient product transfer in the beverage industry, ensuring reliable performance while maintaining hygienic standards.
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OptiLobe Series FAQs
OptiLobe Rotary Lobe Pumps are hygienic positive displacement pumps designed for applications requiring gentle product handling, high efficiency, and reliable performance. They are ideal for transferring sensitive fluids in industries like food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals.
OptiLobe Pumps are constructed with crevice-free designs and materials that comply with global hygiene standards such as EHEDG and 3-A. They are also CIP (Clean-In-Place) and SIP (Sterilise-In-Place) compatible, ensuring safe and contamination-free operation.
OptiLobe Pumps are widely used in industries like food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemical processing. Their ability to handle shear-sensitive and high-viscosity products makes them highly versatile.
OptiLobe Pumps are designed for easy maintenance, featuring front-loading seals and reduced wear components. This ensures less downtime and lowers total cost of ownership.
OptiLobe Pumps are available in a range of sizes and capacities to suit different process requirements. They offer flexible performance tailored to specific application needs.
OptiLobe Pumps can handle moderate pressures effectively, making them ideal for applications requiring precise flow control and gentle fluid handling under varying conditions.
