Alfa Laval MaxiLobe® UltraPure rotary lobe pumps
Optimise your pharmaceutical and biotechnology production processes with Alfa Laval's MaxiLobe® UltraPure rotary lobe pumps. These powerful positive displacement pumps combine high efficiency with gentle product handling and excellent cleanability. Their wide operating range, reliable performance and maintenance-friendly design help increase production efficiency, reduce operating costs and minimise downtime. MaxiLobe UltraPure is specifically designed for high-purity applications where product integrity, consistent performance and straightforward validation are essential.
Reliable performance for pharmaceutical and biotechnology processes:
- Lower investment costs: Benefit from efficient pump selection and a more compact design without compromising capacity or product quality.
- Higher production efficiency: Improve yield and reduce energy consumption thanks to high volumetric efficiency.
- Optimal product integrity: Support safe production and simplified validation with validated materials and comprehensive Q-doc documentation.
- Maintenance-friendly design: Save time with front-loading seals, interchangeable spare parts and easily adjustable pump clearances.
- Easy upgrades: Replace existing Alfa Laval rotary lobe pumps with minimal modifications to your pipework.
Optimised investment
Thanks to its high volumetric efficiency and extensive range of pump sizes, MaxiLobe UltraPure can be precisely matched to your process requirements. In many cases, a smaller, more cost-effective pump is sufficient without compromising capacity or product quality. Flexible configurations and compatibility with previous Alfa Laval models simplify pump selection and replacement.
Cost-effective Operation
MaxiLobe UltraPure combines high efficiency with low operating speeds, ensuring gentle handling of sensitive products while reducing energy consumption. Its robust construction, excellent cleanability and Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) capability help minimise downtime and improve production efficiency. This contributes to lower operating costs and improved yield.
Maximum reliability
MaxiLobe UltraPure is designed for pharmaceutical applications and undergoes comprehensive factory testing. Validated materials and Alfa Laval's Q-doc documentation package support efficient process validation and full traceability. The design meets relevant ASME BPE and GMP requirements, while product-contact materials comply with applicable FDA and USP regulations.
Simplified maintenance
Front-loading seals, interchangeable spare parts and easily adjustable pump clearances make maintenance quick and straightforward. In many cases, the pump can be serviced without removing it from the process line, minimising downtime.
How do MaxiLobe UltraPure rotary lobe pumps work?
AAlfa Laval MaxiLobe UltraPure is a hygienic positive displacement pump designed to transfer liquids with varying viscosities smoothly and consistently while preserving product quality and integrity.
Inside the pump head, two precisely engineered rotors turn in opposite directions without touching each other or the pump casing. A timing gearbox keeps the rotors synchronised, maintaining accurate clearances throughout operation.
As the rotors rotate, cavities form between the rotors and the pump casing. At the inlet, a partial vacuum draws liquid into the pump. The product is then gently transported around the rotors towards the discharge side, where it is delivered at a consistent flow rate.
With no metal-to-metal contact inside the pump head, wear and shear forces are minimised. This makes MaxiLobe UltraPure particularly suitable for hygienic transfer of sensitive cell cultures, shear-sensitive liquids and highly viscous products in pharmaceutical and biotechnology processes.
Increase efficiency with MaxiLobe UltraPure rotary lobe pumps
With Alfa Laval MaxiLobe UltraPure rotary lobe pumps, you can precisely match pump performance to the requirements of your pharmaceutical or biotechnology process. High volumetric efficiency and a wide operating range allow smaller pumps to operate at lower speeds, reducing energy consumption and shear forces while maintaining product integrity and production capacity.
The pharmaceutical design, validated materials and comprehensive Alfa Laval Q-doc documentation package help simplify process validation. The pumps support Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) and meet important requirements for regulated production environments. Optional condition monitoring also helps reduce unplanned downtime and optimise maintenance planning.
Looking to replace an existing Alfa Laval SRU or SX UltraPure rotary lobe pump? Depending on the model, MaxiLobe UltraPure offers dimensional interchangeability with previous versions. This allows you to modernise your installation with minimal pipework modifications while benefiting from higher volumetric efficiency and improved process performance.
Find the right MaxiLobe UltraPure pump for your process
Looking for a reliable rotary lobe pump for your pharmaceutical or biotechnology application? Whether you are developing a new installation or replacing an existing pump, our SKS specialists are happy to help you select the right MaxiLobe UltraPure. Complete the online form for expert advice or a no-obligation quotation.
