ROTARY LOBE PUMPS
Rotary lobe pumps are widely used in food, dairy, beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries for their gentle, hygienic transfer of viscous, shear-sensitive, and particulate-laden fluids.
Constructed from 316L stainless steel with low-shear, non-pulsing operation, they maintain product integrity even in demanding processes. Designed for full clean-in-place (CIP) cleaning and fast maintenance access, rotary lobe pumps are a trusted solution for hygienic product transfer.
Alliance Fluid Handling stocks both complete pumps and spare parts in the UK for rapid delivery and support.
ROTARY LOBE PUMP MAKES & MODELS
OMAC PUMPS
SERIES B
Features:
316L SS pump head, cast iron gearbox, bi-lobe rotors, modular construction, balanced mechanical seals, CIP/SIP capable.
Benefits
Gentle, non-contact pumping for viscous/abrasive fluids; modular for easy maintenance; self-draining, hygienic design.
Applications:
Food, dairy, beverage, personal care, chemical; suitable for viscous or particle-laden fluids.
Certifications:
EHEDG, optional 3-A, ATEX available
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 200 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 20 bar
Temperature: Up to 130 °C (CIP/SIP capable)
Material Compatibility: 316L stainless steel wetted parts; FDA-compliant EPDM/FKM seals; optional Duplex shafts and various seal types.
SERIES BA/BB
Features:
Enhanced hygienic design with front-loaded seals, self-draining casing, and crevice-free internal surfaces; CIP/SIP ready.
Benefits
Improved cleanability; lower maintenance; 3-A sanitary compliant; optimized for dairy, biotech, and pharma uses.
Applications:
Aseptic dairy, food and pharma applications requiring 3-A compliance and frequent CIP.
Certifications:
3-A Certified (BA), EHEDG, ATEX option
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 200 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 20 bar
Temperature: Up to 130 °C
Material Compatibility: 316L SS wetted parts; FDA & 3-A compliant elastomers; polished internals (Ra ≤ 0.8 µm).
SERIES C/CF
Features:
Ultra-hygienic lobe pump with electropolished internals, front-loaded seals, 4-lobe rotors, and EHEDG Class I certified design.
Benefits
Designed for ultra-clean, low-shear fluid transfer in pharma, dairy, biotech; external rotor adjustment; minimal product hold-up.
Applications:
Pharmaceutical, sterile dairy, infant nutrition, biotech, high-purity food processing.
Certifications:
EHEDG Type EL Class I, 3-A Certified, ATEX
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 144 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 17 bar
Temperature: Up to 130 °C (SIP to 150 °C)
Material Compatibility: 316L stainless steel; FDA & USP Class VI elastomers; optional Monel, Hastelloy for aggressive fluids.
FRISTAM PUMPS
FL2
Features:
Bi-wing (dual-lobe) rotors, front-loading seals, stainless steel construction, external rotor gap adjustment, universal mounting.
Benefits
Gentle low-shear handling; excellent for viscous and shear-sensitive products; easy seal replacement and minimal maintenance.
Applications:
Food, dairy, sauces, cosmetics, pharma, yeast, creams, lotions — ideal for low-shear applications with frequent CIP.
Certifications:
3-A Certified, FDA, USP VI
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 86 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 11.7 bar
Temperature: Up to 121 °C (SIP capable)
Material Compatibility: 316L stainless steel; FDA/USP elastomers; SiC/carbon seals; optional steam barrier and jacketed casing.
FL3
Features:
Tri-lobe helical rotors, nearly pulse-free flow, front-loading mechanical seals, reversible flow, CIP-cleanable in place.
Benefits
Low pulsation and shear; gentle transfer of soft solids and viscous products; compact and efficient; easy maintenance.
Applications:
Dairy (curd), sauces, syrups, wine, lotion, creams; ideal where gentle and consistent flow is required.
Certifications:
3-A Certified, FDA
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 50 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 8 bar
Temperature: Up to 150 °C (for SIP)
Material Compatibility: 316L stainless steel; FDA-compliant elastomers and finishes; EPDM standard; electropolished options available.
ALFA LAVAL PUMPS
OPTILOBE
Features:
Tri-lobe rotors, front-loading seals, stainless steel housing, gentle product handling, compact design for hygienic duties.
Benefits
Cost-effective, low-shear transfer for food, beverage, and personal care; easy maintenance and full CIP compatibility.
Applications:
General hygienic fluid transfer including milk, beer, syrups, shampoo, sauces.
Certifications:
3-A, EHEDG, FDA, CE
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 77 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 8 bar
Temperature: Up to 130 °C
Material Compatibility: 316L SS; FDA and 3-A compliant elastomers; optional FEP, FKM, EPDM.
SRU
Features:
Tri-lobe or bi-lobe rotors, modular gearbox, front-loading mechanical seals, low-shear, heavy-duty construction.
Benefits
Reliable, high-efficiency transfer of delicate or viscous fluids with full CIP/SIP capability; robust and hygienic.
Applications:
Dairy, beverage, soup, pharma, cosmetics, viscous products or products with solids.
Certifications:
3-A, EHEDG, FDA, ATEX
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 106 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 20 bar
Temperature: Up to 200 °C (depending on seal/rotor type)
Material Compatibility: 316L stainless steel, FDA/USP elastomers, alloy rotors available.
SX
Features:
Multi-lobe rotors, all-stainless housing, electropolished finish, low-pulsation, aseptic-grade with drainable design.
Benefits
Ultra-hygienic, gentle pumping with validated cleanability; perfect for biotech and high-purity food/pharma needs.
Applications:
Biotech, vaccines, dairy, infant formula, cosmetics, sterile food and pharma fluids.
Certifications:
3-A, EHEDG Type EL Aseptic, FDA, ATEX
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 115 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 15 bar
Temperature: Up to 150 °C
Material Compatibility: 316L stainless steel; USP Class VI elastomers; optional SiC seals, pharma-grade finishes.
JOHNSON SPX PUMPS
TOPLOBE
Features:
Tri-lobe rotor, 316L SS casing, front-loading mechanical seal, optional heating/cooling jackets, 12 port sizes.
Benefits
Reliable hygienic transfer; handles viscous fluids; front-access maintenance; optional integrated safety valve.
Applications:
Dairy, beverage, sauce, syrup, personal care, clean utilities; broad hygienic duties.
Certifications:
CE, ATEX available, FDA
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 125 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 22 bar
Temperature: Up to 70 °C (product); higher for CIP/SIP
Material Compatibility: 316L stainless steel; EPDM/FKM elastomers; duplex steel rotors available.
TOPWING
Features:
Bi-wing rotor, heavy-duty frame, front-loaded seals, modular ports, optional safety valve or flushing system.
Benefits
Ultra-hygienic, low-pulsation flow; EHEDG compliant; clean-in-place design; robust and easy to maintain.
Applications:
Aseptic food and pharma, baby food, cultured dairy, body care fluids, sterile filtration feed.
Certifications:
3-A, EHEDG, FDA, ATEX
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 156 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 15 bar
Temperature: Up to 140 °C
Material Compatibility: 316L SS casing; duplex or elastomer rotors; FDA/USP VI seals.
TOPLOBE PLUS
Features:
Tri-lobe design with 4-way mount, front-loaded seals, hygienic self-draining casing, bi-directional flow.
Benefits
Energy-efficient; gentle on product; supports full CIP/SIP; modular design for ease of maintenance.
Applications:
Creams, syrups, clean solutions, cosmetic bases, dairy, sauces, soaps.
Certifications:
FDA, CE, ATEX-ready
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 82 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 10 bar
Temperature: Up to 100 °C (product); SIP to 140 °C
Material Compatibility: 316L SS casing and rotors; EPDM/FKM; compliant with FDA and USP VI.
JABSCO PUMPS
HYLINE SERIES
Features:
Tri-lobe or bi-wing rotors, modular stainless steel pump head, EasyFit front-loaded seals, interchangeable port orientations.
Benefits
High volumetric efficiency, CIP/SIP cleanable, gentle handling of shear-sensitive or particle-laden fluids, easy maintenance.
Applications:
Food, beverage, dairy, cosmetics, sauces, creams, gels, syrups, and pastes.
Certifications:
EHEDG, 3-A, FDA, USDA, ATEX
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 126 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 20 bar
Temperature: -30 °C to 140 °C
Material Compatibility: 316L SS pump head; EPDM, PTFE, Viton seals; Ra ≤ 0.8 µm; FDA & USP VI elastomers.
ULTIMA SERIES
Features:
Ultra-hygienic, fully drainable pump with front-removable seals, electropolished 316L SS, and steam barrier options.
Benefits
Maximum cleanability for aseptic processes; low pulsation; designed for steam sterilisation; excellent for sterile fluids.
Applications:
Biotech, pharma, aseptic food processing, high-purity and sterile product transfer.
Certifications:
3-A, EHEDG Class I, FDA, USP VI
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 41 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 15 bar
Temperature: -20 °C to 135 °C (SIP capable)
Material Compatibility: 316L SS electropolished to Ra ≤ 0.5 µm; FDA & USP Class VI elastomers.
INOXPA PUMPS
SLR SERIES
Features:
Tri-lobe stainless steel rotors, sanitary design with no product retention, mechanical seals outside the product zone, front-loading configuration.
Benefits
Reliable, low-shear pumping of high and low-viscosity fluids; easy disassembly; fully CIP/SIP cleanable.
Applications:
Dairy, cosmetics, beverages, pharmaceuticals, tomato paste, creams, food sauces.
Certifications:
EHEDG, 3-A (optional), FDA
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 160 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 16 bar
Temperature: -10 °C to 120 °C (SIP to 140 °C)
Material Compatibility: 316L stainless steel; EPDM/FPM/PTFE elastomers; polished surfaces Ra ≤ 0.8 µm; optional Ra ≤ 0.5 µm.
HLR SERIES
Features:
Ultra-hygienic tri-lobe pump with front-loaded seals, electropolished 316L SS, self-draining housing, and multiple seal options.
Benefits
Designed for aseptic and EHEDG-compliant processing; handles viscous or shear-sensitive fluids with minimal pulsation.
Applications:
Sterile dairy, fermented foods, baby food, biotech, culture media, CIP skids, syrups.
Certifications:
EHEDG, 3-A (optional), FDA, USP VI
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 115 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 12 bar
Temperature: -10 °C to 120 °C (SIP to 140 °C)
Material Compatibility: 316L SS; FDA/USP Class VI elastomers; EPDM/FPM; surface Ra ≤ 0.8 µm (optional ≤ 0.5 µm).
WAUKESHA PUMPS
UNIVERSAL 1
Features:
Circumferential piston rotor design, external timing gears, front-loaded O-ring seals, 316L SS body with 88 alloy rotors.
Benefits
Handles viscous and shear-sensitive fluids with minimal pulsation; easy maintenance; good suction lift; CIP capable.
Applications:
Dairy, sauces, creams, meat slurry, yeast, bakery batter, cosmetics, and personal care products.
Certifications:
3-A Sanitary, USDA Dairy Accepted, FDA
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 102 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 14 bar
Temperature: -40 °C to 149 °C
Material Compatibility: 316L SS body; non-galling alloy rotors; FDA-compliant elastomers; optional stainless rotors.
UNIVERSAL 2
Features:
Heavy-duty rotary design with SS bearing housing, tapered roller bearings, multiple seal options, and close-coupled Tru-Fit motor mount.
Benefits
High-pressure handling with robust design; improved CIP access; long life under high viscosity or abrasive conditions.
Applications:
Caramel, fruit fillings, shampoo, syrups, paint, inks, thick slurries in food and cosmetic production.
Certifications:
3-A Sanitary, FDA, USDA, ATEX (optional)
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 70 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 34.5 bar
Temperature: -40 °C to 149 °C
Material Compatibility: 316L SS housing; alloy or SS rotors; FDA/USP elastomers; USDA H1 lubricant.
UNIVERSAL 3
Features:
Next-gen rotary pump with front-loading seals, 316L SS frame, large shafts, self-draining casing, EHEDG-grade cleanability.
Benefits
Easy-to-maintain sanitary pump; meets 3-A without disassembly; superior CIP/SIP performance; built for uptime.
Applications:
Processed cheese, baby food, yogurt, syrups, cosmetic creams, pharma slurries, CIP fluid transfer.
Certifications:
3-A Certified, FDA, EHEDG-level design, ATEX (available)
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 102 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 34.5 bar
Temperature: -40 °C to 149 °C (SIP compatible)
Material Compatibility: 316L SS body; “88” alloy or SS rotors; FDA/USP Class VI elastomers; USDA H1 lubrication.
APV PUMPS
DW SERIES
Features:
Bi-lobe and tri-lobe rotors, front-loading seals, stainless steel housing, vertical/horizontal porting, self-draining design.
Benefits
Versatile hygienic pump with low shear and high volumetric efficiency; easy seal replacement; EHEDG and 3-A certified.
Applications:
Milk, cream, yoghurt, CIP return, fruit prep, syrups, baby food, cosmetics.
Certifications:
EHEDG, 3-A, FDA
Downloads:
Flow Rates: Up to 133 m³/h
Pressure: Up to 15 bar
Temperature: Up to 150 °C
Material Compatibility: 316L stainless steel; FDA/USP elastomers; carbon or SiC seals; polished Ra ≤ 0.8 µm.
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