when it comes to hygiene not all pumps are created equal but what makes a pump truly hygienic the difference is design and that's why alpha levels biopharm pumps are built from the ground up with hygiene in mind hi i'm paul kramer market manager at alfa laval all are biopharm pumps feature a hygienic design surface finishes are smooth with no crevices where product can accumulate they are fully trainable and easy to clean take our elk eight ultra-pure shafts here this is an elk aged altra pure a high-performance centrifugal pump its innovative hygienic design includes a new specially designed shaft seal suitable for water for injection many pumps have an internal seal which means a contamination risk the lkh ultra pure is different it features an external seal solution which makes it easy to clean and minimizes the contamination risk another example of contamination safe design is our SX will.traveller pump the replacement of traditional oring sealing with a profile gasket system provides complete alignment accuracy and eliminates crevices the raised slot design puts the slot inline with a high velocity slip pump to ensure thorough cleaning during the cleaning cycle our pumps are not just hygienic they are also gentle our low shear designs ensure that your precious product is preserved just as it should be to ensure exceptional product handling of shear sensitive liquids the sx incorporates close clearances to minimize product slip the four lobe geometry reduces shear of the liquid as it enters and exits the lobe cavity and also reduces pulsation it's perfectly suited for both cleaning in place and sterilization in place Alphaville has a comprehensive range of biopharm pumps from centrifugal and liquid ring pumps to rotary Lowe pumps we offer some of the most energy-efficient pumps on the market and some of the easiest to service all the pumps in Alfa Laval biopharm range are backed by the assurance of our Q dock documentation package which gives you full transparency for every aspect of materials and manufacture from raw material to final equipment delivery no wonder they're trusted by leading manufacturers the world over comprehensive range optimized performance a genic contamination safe design expert documentation to learn more visit Alfa Laval comm you