Alfa Laval OptiLobe Series Pumps
Simplicity of installation, operation, and maintenance are hallmarks of the OptiLobe series, Alfa Laval’s basic rotary lobe pump. Universal mounting with inlet and outlet ports in vertical or horizontal position makes installation very simple. Operation is just as straightforward and reliable, thanks to the robust gearbox construction. Fully interchangeable front-loading seals provide fast access for inspection or replacement without pipe work disassembly.
OptiLobe is fully 3-A compliant and EHEDG certified. All product contact components are FDA compliant as well.
Models
- Model 12
- Model 13
- Model 22
- Model 23
- Model 32
- Model 33
- Model 42
- Model 43
- Model 52
- Model 53

APPLICATION
The OptiLobe range of rotary lobe pumps combines cost-effective simplicity with Alfa Laval quality and reliability. It’s been developed for general applications within the dairy, beverage, and food industries. Ideal for CIP operation, OptiLobe is fully 3-A compliant and European Hygienic Equipment Design Group (EHEDG) certified. All product contact components are Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant as well. OptiLobe features front loading seals which allows quick and easy inspection or seal replacement without rotor case removal. With a compact design, it’s an efficient PD pump capable of flow rates up to 211 US gallons/minute and pressures up to 115 psi.
PRODUCT QUALITY
The OptiLobe offers reliable fluid transfer and gentle product handling in combination with low pulsation, low shear, and low noise characteristics. The robust gearbox construction with heavy-duty shafts, torque locking assemblies, and taper roller bearings throughout delivers reliable operation and reduces maintenance. The pump is suitable for most general applications and is clean-in-place (CIP) capable. The low maintenance design provides a quick return on investment.The OptiLobe not only reduces initial capital investment, but also reduces total cost of ownership (TCO).
WORKING PRINCIPLE
The positive displacement of the OptiLobe pump is provided by non-contacting, counter rotating tri-lobe rotors within a fully swept pump chamber. All OptiLobe pumps are capable of reversing flow without modification, as demonstrated in the graphic below.

Standard Design
PUMP GEARBOX
The OptiLobe pump range has a universal gearbox design with the flexibility of mounting inlet and outlet ports in either a vertical or horizontal plane by simply changing the foot position. A stainless steel gear canister bearing housing provides a clean, paint-free, and corrosion-resistant external finish.
PUMP HEAD CONSTRUCTION
The pump head is designed with full bore inlet and outlet ports, maximizing port efficiency and net positive suction head (NPSH) characteristics. Each pump is fitted with tri-lobe rotors and rated to 266°F.
STANDARD SPECIFICATION OPTIONS
- Specification of inlet and outlet ports (complete with Tri-Clamp® connections)
- Available in bare shaft pump only
SHAFT SEAL OPTIONS
EasyFit type single or single flush/quench mechanical seals are available.
All seals are designed as front-loading, self-setting, and self-adjusting for fast on-site seal changeability. Specialized mechanical seal setting is not required as the seal is dimensionally set on assembly.
Materials
Gear Canister | 304 stainless steel |
Bearing Housing | 304 stainless steel |
Shafts | Duplex stainless steel |
Pumphead | Product wetted components in 316L |
Product Wetted Elastomers | EPDM and FPM All elastomers are FDA conforming |
Mechanical Seals | Carbon/stainless steel, carbon/silicon carbide or silicon carbide/silicon carbide |
Flows/Pressures/Connections
OptiLobe Model | Displacement (US gal / 100 rev) | Inlet and Outlet Connection Size (in) | Differential Pressure (psi) | Maximum Speed (rev/min) |
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12 | 1.48 | 1.0 | 115 | 1000 |
13 | 2.61 | 1.5 | 115 | 1000 |
22 | 4.49 | 1.5 | 115 | 1000 |
23 | 5.55 | 1.5 | 115 | 1000 |
32 | 8.45 | 2.0 | 115 | 1000 |
33 | 10.57 | 2.0 | 115 | 1000 |
42 | 16.91 | 2.5 | 115 | 1000 |
43 | 21.66 | 3.0 | 115 | 1000 |
52 | 30.89 | 3.0 | 115 | 750 |
53 | 45.41 | 4 | 115 | 750 |
PUMP SIZING
In order to correctly size a rotary lobe pump, some essential information is required. Provide the operating data and performance data to Central States Industrial's customer service team at 800.654.5635, so they can obtain the optimum pump selection:
Operating Data
- Product/fluid data
- Fluid to be pumped
- Viscosity
- SG/density
- Pumping temperature (minimum, normal, and maximum)
- Clean-in-place temperatures (minimum, normal, and maximum)
Performance Data
- Flow rate (minimum, normal, and maximum)
- Discharge head/pressure (closest to pump outlet)
- Suction condition
DIMENSIONAL DATA
Horizontally Ported
Pump Model | 12 | 13 | 22 | 23 | 32 | 33 | 42 | 43 | 52 | 53 |
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A (in) | 6.73 | 6.73 | 8.50 | 8.50 | 9.88 | 9.88 | 11.57 | 11.57 | 14.41 | 14.41 |
B (in) | 6.77 | 6.77 | 7.56 | 7.56 | 9.44 | 9.44 | 10.24 | 10.86 | 12.76 | 12.76 |
C (in) | 8.98 | 9.49 | 10.83 | 11.26 | 11.97 | 12.44 | 14.57 | 15.20 | 18.90 | 20.00 |

Vertically Ported
Pump Model | 12 | 13 | 22 | 23 | 32 | 33 | 42 | 43 | 52 | 53 |
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A (in) | 7.13 | 7.13 | 8.50 | 8.50 | 10.08 | 10.08 | 11.38 | 11.38 | 14.09 | 14.09 |
B (in) | 5.98 | 5.98 | 3.78 | 3.78 | 4.72 | 4.72 | 5.12 | 5.43 | 13.39 | 13.39 |
C (in) | 8.98 | 9.49 | 10.82 | 11.26 | 11.97 | 12.44 | 14.57 | 15.20 | 18.90 | 20.00 |

Product Resources
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Spare Parts
- Optilobe 22/23 Spare Parts
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Part Part Number Diagram Key Bearing Housing 9630634101 1 Dowel
9630030093 2 Screw, Rotorcase Retention 9630037029 3 Canister 9630637101 5 Screw, Canister Retention 9630863216 6 Washer, Canister Screw 9630038040 6 Lip Seal, Drive End, NBR 9630644507 7 Carrier, Lip Seal 9630633201 7A Rotorcase, IDF, 22 9630623201 9 Rotorcase, Tri-Clamp, 22 9630623202 9 Rotorcase, SMS, 22 9630623203 9 Rotorcase, DIN 11851, 22 9630623204 9 Rotorcase, RJT, 22 9630623205 9 Rotorcase, IDF, 23 9630623301 9 Rotorcase, Tri-Clamp, 23 9630623302 9 Rotorcase, SMS, 23 9630623303 9 Rotorcase, DIN 11851, 23 9630623304 9 Rotorcase, RJT, 23 9630623305 9 Screw, Rotorcase Cover 9630024554 10 O-Ring, Cover, FPM 9630044927 11 O-Ring, Cover, EPDM 9630044928 11 Cover, Rotorcase 9630639601 12 Lip Seal, Gland End, NBR 9630644502 16 Rotor, Trilobe Stainless Steel, 22 9630630201 17 Rotor, Trilobe Stainless Steel, 23 9630630301 17 O-Ring, Rotor Sealing Shaft End, FPM 9630023407 18 O-Ring, Rotor Sealing Shaft End, EPDM 9630863409 18 O-Ring, Rotor Sealing Nut End, FPM 9630019388 20 O-Ring, Rotor Sealing Nut End, EPDM 9630861548 20 O-Ring, Canister, NBR 9630863410 21 Nut, Rotor Retention, 22 9630641401 22 Nut, Rotor Retention, 23 9630641501 22 Key 9630023916 23 Shaft, Drive 9630638601 24 Shaft, Auxiliary 9630639101 25 Bearing, Rear 9630861678 26 Shim, Shaft Abutment, 0.050 9630642525 27 Shim, Shaft Abutment, 0.075 9630642527 27 Shim, Shaft Abutment, 0.100 9630642530 27 Nut, Bearing 9630056683 30 Bearing, Front 9630861679 31 Timing Gear 9630640101 36 Torque Locking Assembly 9630640601 38 Drain Plug 9630023544 45 Blanking Plug 9630861224 49 Gland Guard, 22 9630642101 50 Gland Guard, 23 9630642102 50 Screw, Gland Guard 9630865138 51 Washer, Gland Guard 9630864986 53 Washer, Gland Guard 9630038040 53 Foot 9630638101 54 Screw, Foot 9630028936 58 Blanking Plug 9630089950 Blanking Plug 9630861225 - Optilobe 32/33 Spare Parts
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Parts Part Number Diagram Key Bearing Housing 9630634201 1 Dowel 9630030093 2 Screw, Rotorcase Retention 9630037029 3 Canister 9630637201 5 Screw, Canister Retention 9630863216 6 Washer, Canister Screw 9630038040 6 Lip Seal, Drive End, NBR 9630030622 7 Carrier, Lip Seal 9630633201 7A Rotorcase, IDF, 32 9630623401 9 Rotorcase, Tri-Clamp, 32 9630623402 9 Rotorcase, SMS, 32 9630623403 9 Rotorcase, DIN 11851, 32 9630623404 9 Rotorcase, RJT, 32 9630623405 9 Rotorcase, IDF, 33 9630623501 9 Rotorcase, Tri-Clamp, 33 9630623502 9 Rotorcase, SMS, 33 9630623503 9 Rotorcase, DIN 11851 9630623504 9 Rotorcase, RJT 9630623505 9 Screw, Rotorcase Cover 9630024554 10 O-Ring, Cover, FPM 9630865829 11 O-Ring, Cover, EPDM 9630065133 11 Cover, Rotorcase 9630639701 12 Lip Seal, Gland End, NBR 9630644503 16 Rotor, Trilobe Stainless Steel, 32 9630630401 17 Rotor, Trilobe Stainless Steel, 33 9630630501 17 O-Ring, Rotor Sealing Shaft End, FPM 9630038157 18 O-Ring, Rotor Sealing Shaft End, EPDM 9630861549 18 O-Ring, Rotor Sealing Nut End, FPM 9630019388 20 O-Ring, Rotor Sealing Nut End, EPDM 9630861548 20 O-Ring, Canister, NBR 9630863367 21 Nut, Rotor Retention, 32 9630641401 22 Nut, Rotor Retention, 33 9630641501 22 Key 9630031499 23 Shaft, Drive 9630638701 24 Shaft, Auxiliary 9630639201 25 Bearing, Rear 9630862428 26 Shim, Shaft Abutment, 0.050 9630642535 27 Shim, Shaft Abutment, 0.075 9630642537 27 Shim, Shaft Abutment, 0.100 9630642540 27 Nut, Bearing 9630029136 30 Bearing, Front 9630862429 31 Timing Gear 9630640201 36 Torque Locking Assembly 9630640701 38 Drain Plug 9630023544 45 Blanking Plug 9630861224 49 Gland Guard, 32 9630642201 50 Gland Guard, 33 9630642202 50 Screw, Gland Guard 9630865138 51 Washer, Gland Guard 9630864986 53 Washer, Gland Guard 9630038040 53 Foot 9630638201 54 Screw, Foot 9630028936 58 Blanking Plug 9630089950 Blanking Plug 9630861225 - Optilobe 42/43 Spare Parts
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Part Part Number Diagram Key Bearing Housing 9630634301 1 Dowel 9630030093 2 Screw, Rotorcase Retention 9630027137 3 Canister 9630637301 5 Screw, Canister Retention 9630863216 6 Washer, Canister Screw 9630038040 6 Lip Seal, Drive End, NBR 9630644509 7 Carrier, Lip Seal 9630633301 7A Rotorcase, IDF, 42 9630623601 9 Rotorcase, Tri-Clamp, 42 9630623602 9 Rotorcase, SMS, 42 9630623603 9 Rotorcase, DIN 11851, 42 9630623604 9 Rotorcase, RJT, 42 963062605 9 Rotorcase, IDF, 43 9630623701 9 Rotorcase, Tri-Clamp, 43 9630623702 9 Rotorcase, SMS, 43 9630623703 9 Rotorcase, DIN 11851, 43 9630623704 9 Rotorcase, RJT, 43 9630623705 9 Screw, Rotorcase Cover 9630024554 10 O-Ring, Cover, FPM 9630063109 11 O-Ring, Cover, EPDM 9630019861 11 Cover, Rotorcase 9630639801 12 Lip Seal, Gland End, NBR 9630644504 16 Rotor, Trilobe Stainless Steel, 42 9630630601 17 Rotor, Trilobe Stainless Steel, 43 9630630701 17 O-Ring, Rotor Sealing Shaft End, FPM 9630037140 18 O-Ring, Rotor Sealing Shaft End, EPDM 9630037138 18 O-Ring, Rotor Sealing Nut End, FPM 9630028357 20 O-Ring, Rotor Sealing Nut End, EPDM 9630028321 20 O-Ring, Canister, NBR 9630059967 21 Nut, Rotor Retention, 42 9630641601 22 Nut, Rotor Retention, 43 9630641701 22 Key 9630031499 23 Shaft, Drive 9630638801 24 Shaft, Auxiliary 9630639301 25 Bearing, Rear 9630862089 26 Shim, Shaft Abutment, 0.050 9630642545 27 Shim, Shaft Abutment, 0.075 9630642547 27 Shim, Shaft Abutment, 0.100 9630642550 27 Nut Bearing 9630056684 30 Bearing, Front 9630862088 31 Timing Gear 9630640301 36 Torque Locking Assembly 9630640801 38 Drain Plug 9630023544 45 Blanking Plug 9630861226 49 Gland Guard, 42 9630642301 50 Gland Guard, 43 9630642302 50 Screw, Gland Guard 9630865138 51 Washer, Gland Guard 9630864986 53 Washer, Gland Guard 9630038040 53 Foot 9630638301 54 Screw, Foot 9630024635 58 Blanking Plug 9630089950 Blanking Plug 9630861224 - Optilobe Cover/Spline Seal Kits
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Pump Size EPDM FPM 22/23 9630864748 9630864749 32/33 9630864750 9630864751 42/43 9630864752 9630864753 - Optilobe Service Kits
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Seal Type Elastomer 22/23 32/33 42/43 Carbon/Stainless Steel EPDM 9630864754 9630864760 9630864766 Carbon/Stainless Steel FPM 9630864755 9630864761 9630864767 Carbon/Silicon Carbide EPDM 9630864758 9630864764 9630864770 Carbon/Silicon Carbide FPM 9630864759 9630864765 9630864771 Silicon Carbide/Silicon Carbide EPDM 9630864756 9630864762 9630864768 Silicon Carbide/Silicon Carbide FPM 9630864757 9630864763 9630864769
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