The Alfa Laval LKH Prime Pump sets a new standard to meet the most stringent requirements in a range of industries, from food to pharmaceuticals

Bengaluru, March 30, 2016: The Alfa Laval LKH Prime Pump sets a new standard in self-priming pump technology. Based on the market-leading Alfa Laval LKH pump range, it is a versatile, efficient, self-priming pump that uses a combination of air-screw technology and advanced design to meet the most stringent requirements in a range of industries, from food to pharmaceuticals.

The superior efficiency of the Alfa Laval LKH Prime results in reduced energy consumption. This, together with the fact that it is based on the market-leading LKH pump range, delivers low cost of ownership and increased uptime.

Designed forCleaning-in-Place (CIP) duties containing entrained air, it can also pump product, potentially reducing the capital investment when designing process systems.

Quiet in operation, Alfa Laval LKH Prime is engineered to meet the most stringent standards and hygienic requirements of the food, dairy, beverage, and home & personal care industries. The pump is also available as an UltraPure model, meeting the needs of pharmaceutical customers.

Exceeds the highest standards

Russ Kelly, Global Pump Portfolio Manager at Alfa Laval says, “Many industries have been looking for a self-priming pump that meets requirements for improved energy efficiency and reduced noise levels, as well as the latest hygienic design standards. Using air screw technology, Alfa Laval LKH Prime has been developed to exceed these expectations.”

Both Alfa Laval LKH Prime and Alfa Laval LKH Prime UltraPure are EHEDG certified and designed according to the 3-A standard. Additionally, Alfa Laval LKH Prime UltraPure is available with Alfa Laval Q-doc, our comprehensive documentation package meeting the standards required for the pharmaceutical industry.

The Alfa Laval LKH Pump range

The Alfa Laval LKH premium range of centrifugal pumps is distinguished by high efficiency, low energy consumption, a variety of additional options to meet application needs, and a wide range of flow rates and pressures. Being part of this range, Alfa Laval LKH Prime is reliable and easy to service and maintain.

Models are available for all hygienic applications including food, dairy, beverage, home & personal care, biotech and pharmaceutical production.

Alfa Laval LKH Prime Facts:

• Alfa Laval LKH Prime delivers superior efficiency resulting in low energy 
consumption.

• Alfa Laval LKH Prime is a new addition to the market-leading premium LKH pump platform. It shares common parts for easier servicing and shorter downtime.

• The versatile design of Alfa Laval LKH Prime gives it the ability to handle CIP duties containing entrained air as well as pumping product.

• The pump is the latest in a long line of hygienic solutions from a company that has delivered effective solutions for over 130 years. 

The pump was released to the market in early 2016

For further information please contact:

Russ Kelly

Portfolio Manager Pumps, Sanitary Equipment
Phone: +44 7901 954183
Email: russ.kelly@alfalaval.com

Xenia Nolev

Central Communication Manager, Sanitary Equipment

Phone: +46 46 36 70 76

Email: xenia.nolev@alfalaval.com

 

Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)