Our Sanitary Lobe Pump series is an advanced positive displacement pumping solution engineered for demanding industrial processes where hygiene, product integrity, and operational reliability are paramount. Designed to handle fluids across a wide viscosity spectrum, these pumps deliver a smooth, low-shear flow that protects sensitive media from degradation or shear damage.
Whether handling delicate food particles, high-viscosity gels, or high-purity pharmaceutical compounds, our Lobe Pumps provide continuous, pulsation-free displacement built to meet stringent international hygienic standards.
Key Benefits & Features
- Gentle Fluid Handling: Low-shear, non-contact rotation preserves the structural integrity, particle shape, and quality of sensitive products.
- Hygienic & Corrosion-Resistant Construction: Manufactured with precision-cast stainless steel wetted parts to withstand aggressive cleaning regimes and continuous operation.
- Broad Viscosity Capability: Effortlessly transfers both low-viscosity fluids and extremely thick or pasty media.
- Maintenance-Friendly Design: Fast-disassembly chamber and front-loading seal systems significantly reduce system downtime and maintenance overhead.
- Flexible Configuration: Customizable lobe geometry, connection standards, and seal combinations tailored to match your precise process conditions.
Technical Specifications
| Component | Standard Specification |
|---|---|
| Pump Head Casing | AISI 316 Stainless Steel (Hygienic Cast) |
| Rotor Shafts | Duplex Stainless Steel |
| Elastomers & Gaskets | EPDM, FPM (Viton), FEP |
| Shaft Sealing Options | Single Mechanical Seal / Double Mechanical Seal (SiC/SiC/FKM standard) |
| Connection Types | DIN 11851, SMS, ISO, Tri-Clamp |
| Base Plate | Heavy-duty Fabricated Mild Steel (MS) |
| Coupling Guard | Stainless Steel Safety Enclosure |
| Drive / Gearbox | Heavy-duty industrial speed reducer (tailored to process duty) |
Working Principle & Technology:
A lobe pump is a positive displacement pump utilizing counter-rotating lobed rotors (two-lobe, tri-lobe, or multi-lobe design) synchronized by external timing gears inside an independent gearbox.
- Fluid Entry: As the lobes rotate out of mesh at the inlet port, they create an expanding volume that generates a vacuum, drawing fluid into the pump casing.
- Fluid Transport: The fluid is trapped in the pockets between the rotating lobes and the inner wall of the pump housing, moving around the perimeter without compression.
- Fluid Discharge: As the lobes re-mesh at the outlet port, the trapped fluid is displaced uniformly into the discharge line at a consistent flow rate.
Because the rotating lobes never make direct contact with one another or the pump casing, fluid shear is minimized, and mechanical wear on wetted surfaces is eliminated.
| Sanitary Lobe Pump Technical Specifications & Performance Chart | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pump Model | Port Size Standard |
Displacement @ 100 RPM | Max Speed (RPM) |
Max Pump Flow Capacity (LPM) |
Max Pressure (Kgf/cm²) |
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| LPM | US GPM | |||||
| SLBP – 100 S | 1″ | 5 | 1.40 | 1,000 | 50 | 7.0 |
| SLBP – 100 L | 1″ | 8 | 2.25 | 1,000 | 80 | 7.0 |
| SLBP – 150 S | 1 ½” | 12 | 3.38 | 1,000 | 120 | 7.0 |
| SLBP – 150 L | 1 ½” | 18 | 4.78 | 1,000 | 180 | 7.0 |
| SLBP – 200 S | 2″ | 26 | 7.03 | 1,000 | 260 | 7.0 |
| SLBP – 200 L | 2″ | 38 | 10.15 | 1,000 | 380 | 7.0 |
| SLBP – 250 S | 2 ½” | 55 | 14.64 | 1,000 | 550 | 7.0 |
| SLBP – 250 L | 2 ½” | 79 | 20.87 | 1,000 | 790 | 7.0 |
| SLBP – 300 S | 3″ | 116 | 30.65 | 600 | 696 | 7.0 |
| SLBP – 300 L | 3″ | 175 | 44.39 | 600 | 1,050 | 7.0 |
| SLBP – 400 S | 4″ | 261 | 68.70 | 500 | 1,305 | 7.0 |
| SLBP – 400 L | 4″ | 354 | 93.26 | 500 | 1,770 | 7.0 |
Target Industries & Applications
Food Industry
- Applications: Jams, sauces, preserves, honey, liquid chocolate, syrups, peanut butter, strained cheese, and particulate-laden foods (e.g., fruit fillings, diced vegetables).
- Key Advantage: Transfers shear-sensitive and delicate solids without crushing or damaging product texture.
Dairy Industry
- Applications: Whole milk, yogurt, cream, butter, ayran, cheese curd, whey, and ice cream mix.
- Key Advantage: Meets strict sanitary guidelines, preventing bacterial accumulation while maintaining emulsion stability.
Beverage Industry
- Applications: Fruit concentrates, juices, wine, beer, beverage syrups, yeast slurry, and pulp-containing drinks.
- Key Advantage: Gentle, low-foaming pumping action preserves aroma, flavor profiles, and clarity.
Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Applications: Skin creams, lotions, body washes, shampoos, hair gels, toothpaste, and liquid soaps.
- Key Advantage: Maintains the homogeneous consistency and viscosity of complex personal care formulations.
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
- Applications: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), syrups, liquid suspensions, ointments, saline solutions, and purified water media.
- Key Advantage: High-grade 316 and Duplex stainless steel wetted components meet ultra-pure hygienic handling standards.
Fine Chemical Industry
- Applications: Resins, polymers, adhesives, latex, solvents, and specialized chemical solutions.
- Key Advantage: Robust sealing options handle corrosive, abrasive, or viscous fluids with continuous precision.