Gillain & Co

𝗡𝗼 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. With this promise, Alfa Laval introduces the new MaxiLobe® and MaxiLobe® UltraPure.

But what are the benefits for your installation? Our pump specialist, Michael Van den Brande, shares his perspective.

1️⃣ How sensitive is your product??

From delicate yoghurt to viscous tomato purée: your product determines the choice of pump and its operating speed. Thanks to its high volumetric efficiency, MaxiLobe® can deliver the required flow rate at a lower speed. This supports gentle product handling and reduces energy consumption.

Energy savings can reach 23% for MaxiLobe® and 15% for MaxiLobe® UltraPure compared with comparable SRU® and SX® models, depending on the application. With energy accounting for 85% of a pump’s total cost of ownership (TCO), this can make a substantial financial difference.

2️⃣ Do you switch products frequently?

From thin liquids to thick products: changes in viscosity put your pump to the test. Its wide operating range and excellent cleanability make MaxiLobe® a good fit for lines with frequent product changes.

3️⃣ Which version suits your application??

For food and beverages, there is MaxiLobe®, with an optional ‘knife edge’ mechanical seal for chocolate applications, requiring no external flushing liquid. For pharma and biotech, there is MaxiLobe® UltraPure, with an ASME BPE-compliant design and Q-doc documentation for traceability and validation.

4️⃣ What does maintenance or replacement involve? 

The cartridge mechanical seal is accessible from the front. In many cases, it can be replaced without disconnecting the pump from the pipework. Replacing an SRU® or SX® UltraPure with a MaxiLobe® / MaxiLobe® UltraPure is also easier: matching connection dimensions minimise pipework modifications.

MaxiLobe® and MaxiLobe® UltraPure are all about efficiency and performance. We’d be happy to explore what that means for your installation together with you, ideally on site. Because that’s where it all happens.

📩 Book an appointment directly with our sales engineer Fabrizio Dimiziani at fabrizio.dimiziani@heleon-group.com or call our process equipment team on +32 (0)3 870 60 81 for more information.