Centrifugal pump designed for the food industry

Available with a range of options

Feb 1, 2017
Alfa Laval LKH Centrifugal Pump
Alfa Laval LKH Centrifugal Pump

Accommodating 3-A requirements, the Alfa Laval LKH centrifugal pump also meets the requirements of sanitary product treatment and chemical resistance. It is equipped with either an external single or flushed shaft seal; both have stationary seal rings made from acid-resistant AISI 329 stainless steel. The pump can also be equipped with a double mechanical shaft seal. The pump has a standard C-faced, foot-mounted motor and a temperature range of 14°F to 284°F.

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