Alfa Laval LKB Butterfly Valve

The Alfa Laval LKB Butterfly Valve is a hygienic and reliable in-line valve designed for routing low and medium-viscosity liquids. Its robust construction, hygienic design, and versatile operation make it ideal for use in stainless steel pipe systems across industries such as food, beverage, dairy, and brewing. The LKB offers both manual and pneumatic operation for seamless integration into your process setup.

Key Features

Hygienic Design: Ideal for on-off duties in stainless steel pipe systems handling low to medium-viscosity liquids.
Versatile Operation: Available with manual handles or pneumatic actuators for flexibility.
Low Flow Resistance: Large opening area and optimized flow path for efficient performance.
Modular Configuration: Supports manual, pneumatic, and automated control, with options for indication and feedback units.
Ease of Maintenance: Flange versions (LKB-F) allow easy valve body removal without dismantling adjacent piping.

Industries

Food, Beverage, Brewing, Wine, Personal Care

Specifications

Material: Stainless steel body in AISI 304 or 316L; seals available in EPDM (standard), silicone, and fluoroelastomer options.
Operation Options:
- Manual: Spring-locking handle with two-position, four-position, or multi-position locking.
- Pneumatic: Actuator available in NC (normally closed), NO (normally open), and A/A (air/air activated) configurations.
Valve Disc: Engineered for hygienic applications with precise sealing.
Actuators:
- LKLA (standard version).
- LKLA-T (supports mounting for indication/control units).
- Sizes: ø85 mm and ø133 mm.
Connection Options: Weld ends (standard), fittings, or flange versions (LKB-F).
ThinkTop® Integration: Compatible with Alfa Laval ThinkTop® V50 and V70 for advanced sensing and control.

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Why Choose the LKB Butterfly Valve?

The LKB Butterfly Valve is a cost-effective and reliable solution for hygienic liquid processing:

Hygienic, modular design suitable for versatile applications.
Reliable sealing for precise flow control with minimal maintenance.
Easily adaptable for manual or pneumatic operation.
Optimized performance for stainless steel piping systems.

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