Hygienic and high-purity processors need pumps that hit flow targets without damaging shear-sensitive products or forcing them to oversize equipment. Alfa Laval's MaxiLobe and MaxiLobe UltraPure rotary lobe pumps are positive displacement pumps built for higher volumetric efficiency, letting a smaller pump meet the required duty at lower operating speeds.

Running at lower speeds reduces shear on products that can be damaged at higher speeds and lowers mechanical stress on the pump, which can extend service intervals and equipment life. Lower speeds also reduce energy consumption. Because a smaller pump can be selected for the duty in suitable applications, the pumps can reduce equipment and installation costs, including associated electrical equipment, and limit the need for oversizing.

The pumps cover a broad flow and pressure envelope. Under defined operating conditions, MaxiLobe delivers at least 5% higher flow rates than the equivalent SRU model without increasing footprint. Key porting dimensions match all SRU pumps and most SX and SX UltraPure models, so existing pumps can be replaced without modifying pipework. The gearbox is designed for demanding conditions to reduce the risk of unplanned stoppages.

Precision-profiled elastomers and a hygienic, high-purity design help protect product quality and reduce cross-contamination risk. MaxiLobe carries EHEDG and 3-A certification and full FDA compliance as standard. MaxiLobe UltraPure, designed for pharmaceutical and biotech applications, complies with ASME BPE standards and Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines, with material options, enhanced surface finishes, and product-wetted materials conforming to FDA and USP requirements. Q-doc documentation provides full traceability and validation support for regulated manufacturing environments.

Every pump is factory-tested and shipped with a performance certificate confirming it meets its specified operating curve before delivery. For maintenance, front-loading single seals can be replaced without removing the pump from the process line, and interchangeable components and accessible shimming reduce service time.

Features:

• Positive displacement rotary lobe design
• Higher volumetric efficiency for required flow at lower speeds
• At least 5% higher flow than equivalent SRU models
• Broad flow and pressure operating envelope
• Porting dimensions match all SRU pumps and most SX and SX UltraPure models
• Precision-profiled elastomers
• EHEDG and 3-A certified; full FDA compliance as standard (MaxiLobe)
• ASME BPE and GMP compliance (MaxiLobe UltraPure)
• FDA and USP-conforming product-wetted materials, material options, and enhanced surface finishes (MaxiLobe UltraPure)
• Q-doc documentation for traceability and validation support
• Factory-tested with performance certificate
• Front-loading single seals replaceable without removing pump from line
• Interchangeable components and accessible shimming

Alfa Laval
Richmond, VA
(866) 253-2528
alfalaval.com