Alfa Laval SolidC Centrifugal pumps

Introduction

The Alfa Laval SolidC Centrifugal Pump is designed for basic

transport of fluids in hygienic applications. It provides reliable,

low-maintenance operation. With its hygienic design, cost

effective operation and quick, easy maintenance, the SolidC

offers excellent value for money.

Applications

Designed for Cleaning-in-Place (CIP), the Alfa Laval SolidC is

ideal for basic duties across the dairy, food, beverage and

personal care industries in which hygienic treatment is

required. Typical applications are pumping of CIP solutions,

utilities, cooling or heating water, and other simple transport

duties.

The SolidC pump is available in four sizes to handle capacities

up to 75 m3/hour and differential pressures up to 8 bar at

50Hz.

Benefits

• Hygienic: designed according to international hygienic

design standards and with verified effective CIP

cleanability.

• Cost-effective operation: consistent performance ensured.

• Quick and easy maintenance: wear parts changed in just a

few minutes.

Standard design

All media contacting steel components like pump casing,

impeller, impeller nut and backplate are in W. 1.4404 (AISI

316L). A stainless steel shroud protects the motor and four

adjustable stainless steel legs support the complete unit.

The semi-open impeller with a special vane design and

balance holes enhance circulation around the shaft seal and

reduce axial forces. This maximizes cleanability while

minimizing wear on the shaft seal and motor bearings.

As standard, the SolidC pump is equipped with a single

mechanical shaft seal, but is also available with a single

flushed mechanical shaft seal. The secondary seal of the

flushed seal is a long-lasting lip seal. The front-loading shaft

seal, with the spring and washers mounted on the

atmospheric side, makes maintenance fast, easy and

inexpensive. It takes just a few minutes to replace the shaft

seal. In addition, the balanced design minimizes the risk of

seal opening during unforeseen pressure shock.