Alfa Laval LKHPF
Alfa Laval LKHPF
The Alfa Laval LKHPF is a high pressure centrifugal pump designed for hygienic applications in dairy, food, beverage, biotech, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Built on the proven Alfa Laval LKH pump platform, the LKHPF delivers high efficiency, gentle product handling and reliable performance in demanding filtration and high inlet pressure applications.
Its hygienic design, robust construction and optimized hydraulics make the LKHPF suitable for processes requiring stable operation under very high inlet pressures while maintaining strict hygiene standards.
Related Industries
- Processed foods
- High acid foods
- Dairy
- Beverages and brewery
- Home and personal care
- Pharmaceutical
- Biotech
- Chemical
Models in the LKH Series:
- High Efficiency and Gentle Product Handling
- The LKHPF high pressure centrifugal pump uses a precision engineered impeller to ensure gentle product treatment, reduced recirculation and efficient energy transfer.
- Hygienic Design and Easy Cleaning
- Crevice free internal design with controlled compression gaskets
- Fully compatible with Cleaning in Place (CIP)
- Front loading mechanical seals for fast and simple replacement
Energy Savings
Optimized hydraulic design combined with premium motors can achieve up to 30 percent lower energy consumption compared to conventional mid range centrifugal pumps.
Flexible Sealing Options
Available with single, flushed or double mechanical seal arrangements to suit different process requirements.
Different models for different duties
LKH Pump Variants for Different Process Duties
The Alfa Laval LKH pump family includes multiple configurations to meet a wide range of hygienic process requirements:
- LKH UltraPure for biotech and pharmaceutical applications
- LKHPF for high inlet pressure and filtration duties
- LKH Multistage for very high outlet pressure applications
- LKHSP for self priming duties
- LKHex for explosive or ATEX rated environments
- LKH Evap for evaporator and vacuum related processes
LKH pumps are available in 13 sizes, handling capacities up to 500 cubic metres per hour and pressures up to 190 metres head. Options include multiple shaft seal designs, flushing arrangements and elastomer selections.
Available sizes:
–5, –10, –15, –20, –25, –35, –40, –45, –50, –60, –70, –80, –90
How the LKHPF High Pressure Pump Works
How the Alfa Laval LKHPF High Pressure Pump Operates
All product contact components including the pump casing, impeller, impeller nut and backplate are manufactured from W 1.4404 (AISI 316L) stainless steel. The motor is protected by a stainless steel shroud and the pump assembly is supported by four adjustable stainless steel legs.
A compression coupling connects the stub shaft to the motor shaft, ensuring precise alignment and stable operation. The semi open impeller with a specially designed vane geometry provides efficient yet gentle product handling.
The LKHPF is supplied as standard with an internal single mechanical shaft seal, with an option for a flushed shaft seal. The flushed version incorporates a durable lip seal as the secondary seal. The front loading shaft seal design allows fast, easy and cost effective maintenance, with seal replacement typically completed within minutes.
Its balanced seal design reduces the risk of seal opening during unexpected pressure surges. Combined with a heavy duty pump casing, reinforced backplate, high pressure internal seals and multiple heavy duty studs, the LKHPF is built to withstand very high inlet pressures.
FAQ
Q1: What is the Alfa Laval LKHPF pump?
The LKHPF is a high pressure centrifugal pump designed for hygienic filtration duties, capable of handling very high inlet pressures while ensuring gentle product treatment.
Q2: How does the LKH Multistage pump differ from LKHPF?
The LKH Multistage pump is designed for extremely high outlet pressures using multiple impellers, while the LKHPF is focused on high inlet pressure and filtration duties.
Q3: What is the LKH Evap pump used for?
The LKH Evap is an evaporator pump, engineered for evaporation processes requiring reliable handling under vacuum and high temperature conditions.
Q4: What is the LKHex pump?
The LKHex pump is a centrifugal pump designed for use in explosive environments, ensuring safe and reliable operation in ATEX-rated areas.
Q5: Is the LKHPF considered a vacuum pump?
While some queries mention “Alfa Laval vacuum pump,” the LKHPF is not a vacuum pump, it is a high pressure centrifugal pump. For vacuum applications, Alfa Laval provides different dedicated solutions.
PD Sheet – LKHP Filtration Centrifugal Pump for High Inlet Pressure – EN
PD Sheet – LKH Centrifugal Pump – EN
PD Sheet – LKH Evap Centrifugal Pump – EN
PD Sheet – LKH-110 & LKH-120P Multi-Stage Centrifugal Pump – EN
PD Sheet – LKHex Centrifugal Pump – EN
PD Sheet – LKHI Centrifugal Pump for 16 bar Inlet Pressure – EN
PD Sheet – LKHSP Self-priming Centrifugal Pump – EN