Alfa Laval LKH Prime 20/165 Hygienic Self-Priming Pump
Alfa Laval LKH Prime 20/165 Self-Priming Pump
The Alfa Laval LKH Prime 20/165 is a hygienic self-priming pump designed for efficient fluid handling in dairy, beverage, food and pharmaceutical process applications.
It combines the performance of a centrifugal pump with self-priming capability, making it suitable for CIP return, product recovery, tank emptying and applications where air or gas may be present in the process line.
With stainless-steel hygienic construction and reliable pumping performance, the LKH Prime 20/165 supports stable operation in demanding sanitary production environments.
Key Features
Self-Priming Technology
Designed to handle air and liquid mixtures in demanding process conditions.
Hygienic Pump Design
Suitable for sanitary dairy, beverage, food and pharmaceutical applications.
CIP Return Applications
Ideal for CIP return lines where air entrainment and foam may occur.
Product Recovery
Helps recover valuable product from process lines and tanks.
Stainless Steel Construction
Robust hygienic construction for clean and reliable production environments.
Stable Operation
Supports reliable pumping performance in sanitary process systems.
Self-Priming Technology for Hygienic Processes
The Alfa Laval LKH Prime pump is designed to create suction and maintain flow even when air is present in the liquid stream.
This makes it especially useful for CIP return, product recovery, emptying tanks and handling process lines where conventional centrifugal pumps may lose prime.
Its hygienic design helps support cleanability, reliable operation and process safety in food-grade and pharmaceutical production environments.
How the LKH Prime Pump Works
The LKH Prime pump uses a self-priming liquid-ring principle to create vacuum and move liquid through the pump even when air or gas is present.
This operating principle helps maintain stable flow during cleaning cycles, product recovery and applications involving mixed air-liquid conditions.
For production lines requiring hygienic pumping, low maintenance and reliable priming performance, the LKH Prime series offers a practical solution.
Technical Highlights
Pump Series
Alfa Laval LKH Prime hygienic self-priming pump.
Model
LKH Prime 20/165.
Motor Power
7.5 kW, 50 Hz, 400D / 690Y.
Connection
SMS sanitary connection.
Materials
Stainless steel wetted parts with C/SIC seal faces.
Elastomer
EPDM elastomers for hygienic process applications.
Main Technical Data
Product Type
Self-priming hygienic centrifugal pump.
Model Code
LKH PRIME20/165.
Power
7.5 kW.
Frequency
50 Hz.
Voltage
400D / 690Y.
Configuration
SMS, SSS, C/SIC, EPDM, blasted legs and shroud.
Typical Applications
The Alfa Laval LKH Prime 20/165 is commonly used in hygienic process systems where self-priming performance and reliable fluid handling are required.
Benefits of Alfa Laval LKH Prime 20/165
Reliable self-priming performance is essential in applications where air pockets, foam or mixed air-liquid flow can interrupt standard pumping operation.
The LKH Prime 20/165 supports efficient CIP return, product recovery and hygienic transfer applications while helping reduce downtime and improve process continuity.
Its stainless-steel hygienic design and Alfa Laval pump technology make it suitable for demanding dairy, beverage, food and pharmaceutical production environments.
LGN Group supplies Alfa Laval LKH Prime 20/165 pumps, spare parts and replacement components for dairy, beverage, food and pharmaceutical industries. Contact our team for availability, technical support and quotation requests.
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