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Hygienic, efficient pumping B
ased on the popular Alfa Laval LKH pump range, is an efficient, versatile and hygienic self-priming
pump. It uses a combination of air-screw technology and advanced design to meet the most stringent requirements in a range of hygienic industries including food, dairy and beverage. LKH Prime UltraPure
versions are ideal for pharmaceutical applications. Using the combination of advanced air-
screw technology, optimised impeller and casing geometry, Alfa Laval LKH Prime exceeds industry expectations for efficient operation, reduced energy consumption and CO2
footprint. It is engineered to meet the most stringent requirements of the hygienic industries. It is EHEDG certified and authorised to carry the 3-A symbol. Characterised by
reliability for improved operational productivity and designed for cleaning- in-place (CIP) duties containing entrained air, the unit can also pump product,
potentially reducing the capital investment when designing process systems – whatever the industry. Quiet in operation, the new pump
reduces sound pressure levels by 80% when compared to pumps using traditional technologies for CIP/entrained air applications. This noise-reducing feature is a smart way to improve the working environment and plant safety for employees. The pump is easy and cost effective to
service and maintain. By sharing common parts with the rest of the pump range, Alfa Laval LKH prime offers low cost of ownership and increased uptime, backed up by the security that comes from Alfa Laval’s global service network. n
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NEW oils deliver highest flash point T
he UK’s process industries now have access to two new thermal fluids with an extremely high flash
point, offering an impressive degree of long-term safety and cost-efficiency. Thermal Fluid Solutions (TFS) has
launched TFS Magma Ultima and its food-grade sister, TFS Thermaltrans FGS, two semi-synthetic heat transfer fluids with a closed-cup flash point of over 260°C. A fluid’s flash point is the minimum temperature at which, in the presence of ignition sources, such as light switches, pump failure or sparks, its vapours will ignite and it becomes classified as “hazardous”. The new oils’ flash point means that they may safely be used in systems operating at a bulk (highest average) temperature of up to 300°C and film (container boundary) temperature of up to 325°C. The chemical composition of these
highly refined oils ensures a considerable level of stability, allowing the fluids to resist
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for longer the process of degradation and consequent flash point reduction. The fluids create a minimum of carbon deposits and varnishes, so permitting long-lasting system cleanliness and efficiency. They are also resistant to water contamination. TFS’ two new oils have been launched
following six months of stringent testing at the firm’s Derbyshire headquarters. Managing director, Richard Franklin, says: “Our new oils present a very exciting opportunity for the UK’s 3,000-plus process
manufacturers that operate thermal fluid systems to transfer heat around their plants. “They will enable companies to operate
their systems safely and efficiently at high temperatures long-term, reducing the frequency with which oil needs to be reconditioned or replaced to ensure that vital parameters such as minimum flash points are maintained.” n
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