LKDC-LP

The Alfa Laval Access Tank Cover - Circular Cover Type LKDC – LPB and LP is a stainless steel manway cover that provides a secure fit for openings on top of tanks or containers that require quick, easy and convenient entry and egress to vessel interiors. It is engineered to withstand vacuum conditions created during cleaning procedures or during production under low pressure conditions up to 1 bar.

Designed for applications where the tank is pressurized under production or Cleaning-in-place processes

Cost efficient solution for low pressure tanks
Hygienic design
Safe and easy handling with safety pin and springs on the handles of the LKDC-LP type

The Access Tank Cover - Circular Cover Type LKDC – LPB and LP are designed to cover openings on top of tanks or containers in hygienic applications across the dairy, food, beverage, brewery, wine, juice, personal
care, pharmaceutical and many other industries.

Perfect vacuum and pressure protection

The circular Alfa Laval LKDC – LP is a stainless steel tank cover specially produced to withstand vacuum created during cleaning or production. It handles low pressure conditions up to 1 bar in a temperature range from -10 to 140°C.

Easy, safe access

Springs on the handles provide easy opening and closing of the manhole cover. The safety lever can hold the cover in three open position for safe access.

Hygienic design

The LKDC-LP is available in both 304 and 316L materials and has a very fine surface finish of 0,6 µm on the product wetted part.

Designed for a range of applications

The tank cover is perfect for a wide range of applications including wine, brewery, juice, milk, food, personal care and pharmaceuticals.

LKDC-LP

Cost effective cover for pressure up to 1 bar
Stainless steel surface finish (Ra<0.6) for resistance to corrosion, heat and chemical damage
Spring handles and safety lever for easy opening and access

How it works

Construction

The LKDC-LP cover is made from stainless steel with nylon seals . The cover has an acid pickled surface and available with EPDM, NBR, FPM or silicone gasket. The wing handles are made of stainless steel and provide easy opening and closing.

Operating principle

The cover is designed for low pressure duties, especially food, brewery, dairy, juice, wine, personal care and pharmaceutical applications. Special features like springs on the handles provide easy opening and closing. The lid can held open in three positions using a safety lever.

Options

The LKDC-LP is available in various diameters (300mm, 400mm, 450mm, 500mm, 600mm)
Material of the lid and frame: 1.4301 (304) or 1.4404 (316L)
Elastomer is standard EPDM, other options are: NBR, Q, FPM
Internal surface finish of Ra less than 0,6 µm

Tank Cover Selection Guide

Alfa Laval offers more than 50 different types of high-quality tank covers that provide quick, easy and convenient entry to tank interiors. Finding the right tank cover for your tank doesn't have to be difficult. The main differences are explained in this selection guide.

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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.

For a broader tank equipment range, explorer the different product categories: rotary jet heads, rotary spray heads, tank accessories and tank covers.

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