PUNE, India, March 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
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.
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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 for Cleaning-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 and 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 said, "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, the 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 and 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.
About Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. The company's equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in optimizing the performance of their processes. The solutions help them to heat, cool, separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol. Alfa Laval's products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, oil and gas exploration, in the mechanical engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for comfort climate and refrigeration applications.
Alfa Laval's worldwide organization works closely with customers in nearly 100 countries to help them stay ahead in the global arena. Alfa Laval is listed on NASDAQ: OMX, and, in 2014, posted annual sales of about SEK 35.1 billion (approx. 3.85 billion Euros). The company has about 18,000 employees. Visit www.alfalaval.com .
For further information please contact:
Russ Kelly
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+44-7901954183
Portfolio Manager Pumps, Sanitary Equipment
Xenia Nolev
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+46-46367076
Central Communication Manager, Sanitary Equipment
Rajita Kumar
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+91-2067341100
Regional Communication Manager
Alfa Laval India Limited
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