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Alfa Laval SX Rotary Positive Displacement (ECP) Pumps

The SX pump series is Alfa Laval’s premium ECP-type sanitary positive displacement pump. It is uniquely designed for use in sensitive products and ultra-clean applications. With optimized pump head geometry and multi-lobe rotors, the SX series pumps ensure low-shear operation with minimum pulsation. This makes them the best choice for maintaining the integrity of delicate products.

Key Sanitary Features Uniquely delivered by the SX Pump Include:

  • Font-loading mechanical seals and low-profile rotor nut for the highest level of hygienic sealing and enhancing cleanability
  • Options available for mechanical and/or electropolishing to achieve higher surface finishes up to 0.5 Ra as well as 3.1 material traceability

Key Reliability and Long-Life Features Include:

  • Designed for the most demanding use on wide-ranging applications within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, fine chemical, and specialty food industries
  • Ideally suited to applications where the highest level of cleanability and corrosion resistance is an absolute requirement
  • Conforms to USA 3-A Sanitary Standard, and all media contacting components are FDA compliant
  • Operates with high efficiency, low shear pumping action for assured gentle handling of delicate and sensitive media
  • Classified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres under the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC Group II, Categories 2 & 3, with temperature classification T1 to T4
  • Compact in size, capable of flow rates up to 506 GPM, and pressures up to 215 PSI
  • Shaft Seal Options
  • Single or single flush/quench R00-type mechanical seals
  • Double R00 type mechanical seal for flush
  • All sealing options are fully front-loading and fully interchangeable without the need for additional housings or pump component changes
  • The seal is dimensionally set on the assembly, which further enhances fast and efficient on-site seal interchangeability

Detailed Specifications for the Alfa Laval SX Pumps