Rotary Lobe Pumps

Sturdy rotary lobe pump in hygienic design, bi-directional operation possible, horizontal or vertical orientation of connections. Hygienic design, excellent CIP/SIP compatibility due to its almost complete lack of dead volume or narrow clearances. All wetted components made of 1.4404/1.4409 (AISI 316L/CF3M) stainless steel; various rotor types, shaft seals and process connections available. Installed as a pump set with gear unit and standardised motor. Vitalobe is EHEDG-certified. The pump elastomers comply with the FDA standards and EN 1935/2004. Accessories include a trolley, a heatable casing or casing cover and a pressure relief arrangement. ATEX-compliant version available.

Main Applications

  • Food industry / beverage industry
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Cosmetics industry
  • General industry
  • Chemical industry

Specification

Brand KSB
Model Vitalobe
Application Hygienic and sterile handling of fluids in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries
Materials All wetted components:

Chrome nickel molybdenum steel DIN 1.4404 /1.4409 (AISI 316 L / CF3M) On request: Hastelloy C276, titanium, EPDM or NBR coated (rotors only), stainless steel sliding alloy (rotors only)

Bearing bracket and gear housing: 

Grey cast iron, powder-coated or nickel-plated, Stainless steel ASTM CF8

Head Up to 200 m
Flow Rate Up to 5,700 l/min (342 m³/h)
Viscosity Up to 200,000 mPas
Volume Displaced Up to 11.4 l per revolution
Operating Pressure Up to 20 bar
Fluid Temperature -40°C to +180 °C

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