Description

Alfa Laval tank covers are high-quality openings that provide quick, easy and convenient entry and egress to tank interiors in the dairy, food and beverage, and biopharm industries. We offer more than 50 different types of oval, circular and rectangular covers, providing a quick, easy and convenient entry and access to tank interiors. Available with a variety of surface finishes and seal materials, these securely fit the openings of high/low or non pressure tanks. Covering all tank needs Alfa Laval offers a complete range of high-quality manhole covers to meet virtually every requirement. More than 50 different types of oval, circular and rectangular covers are available. These securely fit the openings of pressure, non-pressure and low-pressure tanks, both above and below the liquid level. A wide variety of sizes with frame heights between 60 mm and 200 mm is available. Tank covers can be fitted with different sight glasses and relief valves. Hygienic design For hygienic processes, there are two models from which to choose: the oval-shaped Alfa Laval LKD Tank cover and the circular Alfa Laval LKDC Tank cover in standard and pressure models for both above and below the liquid level. These comply with 3-A Sanitary Standards and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Declaration of Conformity. Swing flexibility Tank covers can be supplied with an inwards opening swing for inspection purposes as well as outwards and side-swing openings when physical entry is required. For washing and bottling machines, Alfa Laval has small rectangular and circular covers for use as hand doors. Materials, surfaces and standards Alfa Laval Tank covers are available in AISI 304 or AISI 316L stainless steel with EPDM, NBR, FPM or Q (silicone) seal materials. Surface finishes include electro-polished, brushed and acid pickled, and vary from Ra 0.4 to Ra 0.3 to meet the exceptionally high quality requirements of hygienic processes. Alfa Laval Tank covers meet the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive (EC unit verification), Module G and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Upon request, 3.1 Material Certification in accordance with EN 10204 can be supplied. For more information, please refer to documentation and the Tank cover selection guide (.pdf 1 250 KB). Product Benefits
  • Covering all tank needs
  • Hygienic design
  • Swing flexibility
How it works Construction The construction of Alfa Laval Tank covers varies, depending on the model. To enable visual inspection and/or physical entry into the tank, the tank cover swings inwards, outwards or sideways, depending upon the model. Tank covers can be positioned above and below liquid level to meet different application requirements. Part of a broad tank equipment range Alfa Laval offers a comprehensive range of tank equipment intended for hygienic applications in the dairy, food, beverage,home care, personal care, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
  • Alfa Laval LKDC-LP
  • Alfa Laval Type R
  • Alfa Laval Type O
  • Alfa Laval Type C
  • Alfa Laval LKDS
  • Alfa Laval LKDC
  • Alfa Laval LKD
  • Alfa Laval HLSD-2
For a broader tank equipment range, explorer the different product categories: rotary jet heads, rotary spray heads, tank accessories and tank covers. . Ten top tips - Tank Equipment Here are some tips and service videos to show you how you can keep your tank equipment in tip top condition. Food Logic Alfa Laval's hygienic equipment combines high performance with gentle handling to preserve sensitive ingredients. Keeping up with the food industry trends and addressing 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. ''