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Choose an Alfa Laval rotary lobe pump for reliable performance and gentle

pumping action of low, medium and high-viscosity media.

Robust construction, modular design and flexible configuration enhance

process flexibility and operational reliability. High-precision rotors and

low-shear operation make these pumps ideal for handling sensitive process

fluids in general, hygienic and high-purity applications across the dairy, food,

beverage, personal care, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Robust construction, precision tolerances, and gentle product handling

process flexibility and cost-effective operation

• Reliable, high-performance, low-maintenance pumps for continuous processing

with minimal to no unplanned production stops

• High-quality end-product due to gentle, low-shear pumping

• Compliance with hygienic standards for general, food-grade and pharmaceutical

processing requirements

• Versatile, efficient pumping of low-, medium- and high-viscosity fluids

• Pharmaceutical grade version available with Alfa Laval Q-doc documentation

package for full supply chain transparency and traceability

Depend on the Alfa Laval rotary lobe pump for virtually pulsation-free handling

of all types of process fluids, no matter the viscosity. Designed for easy maintenance

and long service life, these pumps have a wide performance envelope to meet a

broad range of process requirements while maximizing uptime and ensuring product

quality and plant productivity.

Standard design

Twin-wing piston rotors made of special non-galling alloy are

standard. All other media contacting steel components, like the

rotor case, front cover and rotor nuts are in W. 1.4404 (AISI 316L).

With stainless steel gear case and feet, the DuraCirc pump has

an all stainless steel exterior, making it exceptional corrosion

resistant.

The gearbox is as standard designed with duplex shafts and a

strong, long life bearing arrangement. This provides for a very

robust and rigid shaft assembly design – a prerequisite for the very

high volumetric efficiency achieved.

With profiled defined compression elastomers and an optimised

shaft seal location, the DuraCirc is designed according to the

most stringent hygienic design standards and with verified and

effective CIP cleanability.

The pump features a double mechanical seal prepared for sterile

flushing. Furthermore, with special double sealing designs the

pump is prepared for sterile flushing at the port connections and

in the front cover.

The Alfa Laval DuraCirc Aseptic can be supplied either as a bare

shaft pump or mounted on a base plate complete with coupling,

guard, gear motor and shroud for easy, plug-and-play installation.

Working principle

The rotor pistons rotate around the circumference of the channel

in the pump casing. This continuously generates a partial vacuum

at the suction port as the rotors unmesh, causing fluid to enter the

pump. The fluid is transported around the channel by the rotor

pistons, and is displaced as the rotor pistons re-mesh, generating

pressure at the discharge port. The direction of flow is reversible.

Standard design

Twin-wing piston rotors made of special non-galling alloy are

standard. All other media contacting steel components, like the

rotor case, front cover and rotor nuts are in W. 1.4404 (AISI 316L).

With stainless steel gear case and feet, the DuraCirc pump has

an all stainless steel exterior, making it exceptional corrosion

resistant.

The gearbox is as standard designed with duplex shafts and a

strong, long life bearing arrangement. This provides for a very

robust and rigid shaft assembly design – a prerequisite for the very

high volumetric efficiency achieved.

With profiled defined compression elastomers and an optimised

shaft seal location, the DuraCirc is designed according to the

most stringent hygienic design standards and with verified and

effective CIP cleanability.

The pump features a front-loading single mechanical seal, which

allows quick and easy inspection or replacement without the

need to disassemble pipework. Single flushed and double

mechanical shaft seals as well as O-ring seals are available as

options.

Benefits

• Ability to introduce steam barrier on all media/atmosphere

interfaces – front cover, ports and mechanical seals, allows for

sterile pump operation.

• High volumetric efficiency performance allowing for optimized

pump selection, reducing capital cost, whilst improving

process yield.

• Certified to both EHEDG and 3A, reducing both process cross

contamination risk and CIP cycle time, maintaining process

yield whilst cutting cleaning costs.

• Full component interchangeability without complicated

maintenance procedures, long life bearing operation and one

single long-life lubricant making service faster and easier,

increasing process uptime.

• Robust, durable design via strong gearcase incorporating

increased diameter shafts and optimally positioned heavy

duty bearings, minimizes risk of pump head contact, reducing

service requirement, maintaining process continuity.

Introduction

The Alfa Laval DuraCirc Aseptic delivers the perfect balance of

durability, reliability, high efficiency and superior hygienic

performance. Combined with design features enabling simple

service, the DuraCirc Aseptic keeps process running. In additional

to a class leading range of flow and pressure capabilities and

globally recognized hygienic certification, DuraCirc Aseptic

specification allows for a sterile environment to be maintained

within the pump. The innovative design also includes features that

make cleaning and maintenance faster, easier and more

dependable.

Applications

Designed for sterile flushing at all product media to atmosphere

interfaces, as well as Cleaning-in-Place (CIP), the Alfa Laval

DuraCirc Aseptic is ideal for aseptic processing within the dairy,

food, beverage, home and personal care industries. The highly

efficient design is particularly suited to applications that are low in

viscosity with medium to high discharge pressures and require

equipment that can be cleaned in place.

The DuraCirc Aseptic Circumferential Piston Pump is available

with 5 different pump head displacements to handle flow rates up

to 103 m3/h and differential pressures up to 25 bar.

Benefits

• High volumetric efficiency performance allowing for optimized

pump selection, reducing capital cost, whilst improving

process yield.

• Certified to both EHEDG and 3A, reducing both process cross

contamination risk and CIP cycle time, maintaining process

yield as well as cutting cleaning costs.

• Truly front-loading single seal, full component

interchangeability without complicated maintenance

procedures, long life bearing operation and one single long-life

lubricant making service faster and easier, increasing process

uptime.

• Robust, durable design via strong gearcase incorporating

increased diameter shafts and optimally positioned heavy

duty bearings, minimizes risk of pump head contact, reducing

service requirement, maintaining process continuity.

• DuraCirc Uni-Fit port option allows easy direct replacement of

both Alfa Laval SCPP range and also other major brands into

existing process systems, without changing pipework.

Introduction

The Alfa Laval DuraCirc delivers the perfect balance of durability,

reliability, high efficiency and superior hygienic performance.

Combined with design features enabling simple service, the

DuraCirc keeps process running. In additional to a class leading

range of flow and pressure capabilities, DuraCirc comes with

globally recognized hygienic certification. The innovative design

also includes features that make cleaning and maintenance

faster, easier and more dependable.

Applications

Designed for Cleaning-in-Place (CIP), the Alfa Laval DuraCirc is

ideal for hygienic applications within the dairy, food, beverage,

home and personal care industries. The highly efficient design is

particularly suited to applications that are low in viscosity with

medium to high discharge pressures and require equipment that

can be cleaned in place.

The DuraCirc Circumferential Piston Pump is available with 13

different pump head displacements to handle flow rates up to 149

m3/h and differential pressures up to 40 bar.

Circumferential piston pumps

AIfa Laval circumferential piston pumps deliver the perfect balance

of high efficiency, superior hygienic performance, and easy maintenance.

These positive displacement piston pumps handle low-viscosity liquids

that require medium to high discharge pressures with ease.

Capable of being cleaned in place and are perfect for use in hygienic

applications across the dairy, food, beverage, confectionery, and

home-personal care industries. For sterile pump operation, aseptic

versions are available.

Circumferential piston pumps for high volumetric efficiency,

superior hygiene and low maintenance

• Hygienic design meets global standards, including EHEDG and 3-A,

eliminating the risk of contamination

• Maximize uptime and minimize downtime with robust and reliable

pump operation

• Easy-to-service liquid transfer pumps simplify maintenance, saving

time and money

• High volumetric efficiency, even for low-viscosity fluids

Get more out of your hygienic processing lines with Alfa Laval

circumferential piston pumps. Robust and reliable, these medium-

to high-pressure positive displacement piston pumps cover a broad

range of flow rates and pressures. For high productivity and hygiene

standards, low maintenance and total cost of ownership, these pumps

assure process integrity and product quality.

For sterile product transfer, aseptic versions with steam barriers on all

atmospheric interfaces are available.