LKD
The Alfa Laval LKD access tank cover is a stainless steel tank cover that provides a secure fit for openings of tanks or containers as well as quick, easy and convenient entry and egress to tank interiors. Engineered for use on side of tanks or vessels in hygienic applications.
High-quality openings that provide quick, easy and convenient entry and egress to tank interiors
- Covering all tank needs
- Hygienic design
- Swing flexibility
The LKD access tank cover is designed for use in hygienic applications across the dairy, food, and beverage industries
How does the LKD work?
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.
| Circular type C | None |
| LKD | Static |
| Oval type O | Static |
| Rectangular type R | Static |
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.
Close at Hand catalogue
The hygienic equipment product catalogue "Close at hand" includes product leaflets, links to animations, brochures and lists for ordering purposes.
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Service
Our dedicated Global Service Network supports you with parts and expertise, wherever you are, whenever you need it. By ensuring greater uptime, availability and optimization, we help bring you peace of mind, and maximize your return on investment. We can work with you to integrate our services into an Alfa Laval Service Agreement for predictable and worry-free operations.
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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.
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
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