LKAP
The Alfa Laval LKAP is a pneumatic single seat valve with a single contact surface between the plug and the seat to minimize the risk of contamination. Compact and straightforward, it is designed for use as a remote-controlled shut-off valve for small flows and for dosing applications.
Pneumatic shut-off valve for handling small flow rates
- Quality pneumatic shut-off valve
- Handles small product flows and dosing
- Straightforward, compact design
- Easy to maintain due to few moving parts
- Easy to clean
The LKAP is an air-operated shut-off valve widely used for controlling small flow rates and for dosing in hygienic
applications across the dairy, food, beverage, chemical and other many industries.
Proven shut-off valve
The Alfa Laval LKAP seat valve is a quality pneumatic shut-off valve that is based on reliable, proven technology. It is ideal to handle small flow rates of up to 9 m3/h and purpose-built for specialty applications, such as a CIP supply valve to Unique mixproof valves or dosing valves in mixing applications.
Clean simplicity
Like all other hygienic Alfa Laval valves, the LKAP features a simple, straightforward design with the fewest possible components and minimal moving parts. Smooth surfaces and sanitary finishes contribute to good hygiene and cleanability.
Shut-off valve range
The standard Alfa Laval LKAP valve is a normally closed (NC) valve with a two- or three-port valve body (LKAP-V and LKAP-T, respectively). Upon request, the LKAP valve is also available as a normally open (NO) valve.
For more information, please refer to Documentation.
Compliance with most hygienic standards
Alfa Laval LKAP valves meet most standards requested in the dairy, food and beverage, and personal care industries. Please refer to Documentation for more information.
Product Benefits
- Quality pneumatic shut-off valve
- Clean simplicity
- Simple, straightforward design
How it works
Construction
The LKAP valve consists of an actuator, double lip seal for stem, stem, EPDM sealing and valve body with welding connections. Visual indication of the valve position is provided.
For remote indication of the valve position, an optional reed switch position transmitter is available.
Operating principle
The Alfa Laval LKAP seat valve is a normally closed (NC) valve with a spring return that is controlled from a remote location by means of compressed air.
Options
- Fittings according to required standards
- Bracket with standard M12 sensors for indication of open and closed positions
- Product wetted seals of FPM or NBR
LKAP seat valve
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Part of a broad Single Seat valve range
Alfa Laval offers a comprehensive range of valves intended for hygienic applications in various industries including dairy, food, beverage,home care, personal care, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals:
For a broader valve range, explorer the different Alfa Laval valves: ball valves, butterfly valves, control/check valves, diaphragm valves, double seal valves, double seat valves, regulating valves, safety valves, sample valves and shutter valves.
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Food Logic
Alfa Laval's hygienic equipment combines high performance with gentle handling to preserve sensitive ingredients and keep up with the food industry trends. The equipment addresses four key challenges; supplying food products to consumers at a competitive price, getting the most from raw materials, reducing waste and emissions, and delivering safe and hygienic food products.
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