Unique Control LKB
Alfa Laval Unique Control LKB Actuator
Enhance flow control through your hygienic processing lines with the Alfa Laval Unique Control LKB, a maintenance-free Actuator with an integrated control unit for LKB Butterfly Valves. Proven to perform reliably beyond one million strokes, this automation solution ensures process reliability. Dependable, straightforward and durable, it makes upgrading easy due to compatibility with Alfa Laval Butterfly Valves and all major programmable logic controller (PLC) systems.
The Unique Control LKB fits all manual and actuated Butterfly Valves in the Alfa Laval LKB range. This quarter-turn Valve Actuator enhances flow control for products with high viscosity, high particle content, or low air pressure requirements.
Unique Control LKB Actuator Benefits
- More uptime due to durable, hygienic design
- Tough composite casing that withstands harsh environments
- Superior flow control thanks to reliable, all-in-one Actuator and control unit
- Clearly visible 360° LED indication of Valve operation
- Easy to change from normally closed to normally open on site
Alfa Laval Unique Control LKB Actuator Technical Data
Sensor Board
Power supply: 24 VDC, 1 W
Feedback signal #1: De-energised Valve
Feedback signal #2: Energised Valve
Feedback signal #3: Pressure alert
Valve tolerance band: Auto setup
Actuator
Max. air pressure:
Min. air pressure, NC and NO:
Ambient temperature
Protection class:
800 kPa (8 bar)
300 kPa (3 bar)
-5°C to +60°C
IP66 and IP67
Communication
Option 1:
Interface: Digital
Supply voltage: 24 VDC ± 10%
Option 2:
Interface: AS-Interface v2.1, 31 node
Supply voltage: 29.5V – 31.6 VDC
Slave profile: 7.F.F.F
Default slave address: 0
Option 3:
Interface: AS-Interface v3.0, 62 node
Supply voltage: 29.5V – 31.6 VDC
Slave profile: 7.A.7.7
Default slave address: 0
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How the Unique Control LKB Works
The Alfa Laval Unique Control LKB uses an air spring Actuator, enabling operation at a significantly lower air pressure compared to control units using a conventional mechanical spring.
Based on the operating air pressure, the Actuator configures itself and calibrates values by pushing a single button. The Actuator also monitors the operating air pressure and sends alerts if issues require attention to prevent malfunction, thereby ensuring more uptime.
Unique Control LKB Documents
Recent Success Story
Helping a Home and Personal Care Company Boost Growth by 21%
When the Dutch packaging company Kompak Nederland BV wanted to build a sustainable factory for co-making and co-packing 15,000 tons of products a year, they enlisted the help of Alfa Laval for equipment supply and engineering services.
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Unique Control LKB Actuator
Servicing & Maintenance
The intelligent, hygienic Unique Control LKB Actuator is designed for superior flow control in the Dairy, Food, Beverage, Brewery, Biotech and Pharmaceutical industries, among many others.
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