OptiLobe Pumps | Alfa Laval

The OptiLobe from Alfa Laval is a robust pumping solution that can easily be applied in a variety of industry processes. This positive displacement pump uses counter-rotating tri-lobe rotors to guide media through a sanitary flow channel. The OptiLobe is a cost-effective stainless steel unit for hygienic application—a no-frills answer in the form of a well-built pump.

Weight & Fluid Displacement

OptiLobe Pump Model 22 23 32 33 42 43
Bare Shaft Pump (kg)

Displacement (Litres/rev)

Displacement (Imp gall/100 rev)

Displacement (US gall/100 rev)

20.5

0.17

3.74

4.49

21.5

0.21

4.62

5.55

33.5

0.32

7.04

8.45

34.5

0.40

8.80

10.57

60.0

0.64

14.08

16.91

63.0

0.82

18.04

21.66

  • Designed to smoothly facilitate the flow of low, medium and high-viscosity media

  • Port position can be easily rotated between vertical and horizontal orientations to accommodate cleaning, inspection, drainage, and system configuration

  • Modular pump design allows for specific component fittings and seal configurations to properly suit the desired application

  • Sturdy construction for long product life and reduced maintenance costs

  • Ideal for both CIP (cleaning-in-place) and SIP (sterilization-in-place) applications

  • Complies with 3A, CE and EHEDG and FDA hygienic standards

Speed & Variable Pressure

Model No.

Connection Size

in (mm)

Differential Pressure

psi (bar)

Max Speed (rev/min)
22

23

32

33

42

43

1.5 (40)

1.5 (40)

2 (50)

2 (50)

2.5 (65)

3 (80)

8 (115)

8 (115)

8 (115)

8 (115)

8 (115)

8 (115)

1000

1000

1000

1000

1000

1000

Gestra Solutions by Valutech
Dimensions (mm) 22 23 32 33 42 43
A

B

C

216

192

275

216

192

286

251

240

304

251

240

316

294

260

370

294

276

366

Dimensions (mm) 22 23 32 33 42 43
A

B

C

216

162

275

216

162

286

256

192

304

256

192

316

289

235

370

297

235

386

The OptiLobe is a positive displacement, rotary lobe pump. For comparable alternatives, consider the SRU and SX models.