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Lobe Pump - UAL & Alfa Series

UNIQUE PUMP SYSTEMS®
Made in India 30+ Years OEM Exported Globally ISO Certified
Model Alfa Series (UAL-100 to UAL-1200 including Standard & Overhung variants)
Material AISI 316 Stainless Steel (Pump Head) · Cast Iron (Gear Case) · Rulon / Teflon Bushings · Food-Grade Rubber Rotors Available
Specification
Up to 2000 LPM AISI 316 SS Construction Hardened Timing Gears Leak-Proof Design CIP / COP Capable Food & Pharma Grade
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Industrial grade · 2 year warranty
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Unique Pump Systems Alfa Series — Rotary Lobe Pump Range

India's Trusted Rotary Lobe Pump Manufacturer — Now Serving Chennai

Chennai's food-processing, pharmaceutical and personal-care manufacturing units need gentle, contamination-free fluid handling, and our Alfa Series Lobe pump is engineered for exactly that. Unlike generic suppliers, we design every rotary lobe pump for the specific fluid it will handle.

Our lobe type pump design eliminates metal-to-metal contact in the pumping chamber, ensuring zero contamination and minimal wear. We manufacture from our Mumbai facility and have supplied into Chennai's industrial belt for years.

No Internal Bearings

Product purity is guaranteed at all times.

24/7 Support

Pan-India service and application engineering network.

Custom Ports

Flanged or threaded to suit your existing piping.

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How Does a Rotary Lobe Pump Work?

Understanding the working principle of a rotary lobe pump helps you appreciate why it is the correct choice for hygienic and gentle fluid transfer. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of the operating cycle:

Rotary Lobe Pump diagram showing fluid flow and working principle

Schematic diagram of a rotary lobe pump showing fluid path and rotor synchronisation

1

Fluid Enters at the Inlet

As the lobes rotate outward and away from each other at the inlet, expanding cavities create a low-pressure zone. Fluid is drawn in smoothly from the suction port without turbulence or agitation.

2

Fluid is Trapped and Carried

Each lobe pocket traps a precise volume of fluid between the rotor and the casing wall. This trapped volume is then carried around the outer circumference from the inlet toward the outlet — gently and without shear.

3

Fluid is Discharged Under Pressure

At the outlet, the lobes rotate back toward each other, reducing the volume of the fluid pocket and forcing the fluid out through the discharge port at controlled, consistent pressure.

4

Timing Gears Maintain Rotor Synchronisation

External timing gears in the separate gear case keep both rotors precisely synchronised at all times — maintaining the critical clearance between them without any contact. This is what makes the lobe pump hygienic and gentle on the product.

Technical Specifications — Alfa Series Lobe Pump Performance Data

Our Alfa Series rotary lobe pumps are available in low, medium, and high-pressure configurations to match the full spectrum of industrial and hygienic applications. Below is the complete performance range from Unique Pump Systems:

Cross-section drawing of Alfa Series rotary lobe pump showing internal components and flow path
Figure: Cross-section drawing of Alfa Series rotary lobe pump illustrating internal lobe mechanism and fluid flow path
Series / Model Port Size Max Pressure Max Speed (RPM) Capacity (LPM) Best Suited For
UAL-100 1" 7 kg/cm² 960 Up to 100 Oils, Syrups, Chemicals
UAL-200 2" 7 kg/cm² 720 Up to 300 Dairy, Cream, Beverages
UAL-400 4" 5 kg/cm² 600 Up to 750 Tomato Paste, Sludge, Viscous Fluids
UAL-600 6" 3 kg/cm² 400 Up to 1000 Effluent, High Solid Content
UAL-1200 12" 3 kg/cm² 200 Up to 2000 Industrial Bulk Transfer

Pressure Configuration Options

Unique Pump Systems manufactures the Alfa Series in three pressure variants to match your specific operating requirements:

Standard Models

Low-pressure configuration engineered specifically for delicate food-grade and dairy applications where gentle handling and product integrity are the priority.

Teflon Bearing Models

Medium-pressure variant with Teflon/Rulon bushings for chemical solvents, cleaning agents, and applications where standard bearing materials are incompatible with the fluid.

Overhung Bearing Models

High-pressure configuration for viscous oils, industrial resins, and heavy-duty continuous transfer where maximum mechanical robustness under pressure loading is required.

Applications — Where Our Rotary Lobe Pump Excels

Unique Pump Systems are not merely lobe pump suppliers — we are solution providers. Our Alfa Series lobe pumps are field-proven across the widest range of industrial and hygienic fluid transfer applications in India:

Chemical Industry

  • ✓ Paints, varnishes, and lacquers
  • ✓ Resins, hardeners, and catalysts
  • ✓ Plasticizers and glycerine
  • ✓ Pigments and colorings
  • ✓ Emulsions (water/oil and wax/soap)

Food & Dairy Industry

  • ✓ Ice cream mix, condensed milk, cream
  • ✓ Yoghurt, curd, paneer whey
  • ✓ Chocolate, caramel, honey
  • ✓ Tomato concentrate, ketchup, sauces
  • ✓ Fruit juice, beer wort, liquid sugar

Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals

  • ✓ Shampoo, lotions, creams, gels
  • ✓ Toothpaste, ointments, and syrups
  • ✓ Liquid pharmaceutical products
  • ✓ Active ingredients and additives
  • ✓ Aroma extracts and emulsions

Wastewater & Industrial

  • ✓ Wastewater and effluent sludge
  • ✓ Polymer and chemical feed
  • ✓ Soap, surfactants, caustics
  • ✓ Fatty acids and soap lye
  • ✓ VFD trolley-mounted configurations available

Viscosity Range: Up to 1,000,000 cP | Temperature Range: Up to 150°C+ | Features: CIP Capable, Shear-Sensitive Handling, FDA-Compliant Options

Positive Benefits — Why Leading Engineers Choose Our Lobe Type Pump

Compact and Flexible Construction

  • Compact construction reduces weight and installation footprint
  • Pump head dismantles without pipeline disconnection for rapid service
  • Reversible flow direction without any internal modification
  • No contact between moving parts in the pumping product area
  • Rectangular and enlarged inlet ports available for high-viscosity and suspended-solid products

Hygienic Construction

  • AISI 316 stainless steel for all liquid contact parts
  • Pump and gear housing fully separated — zero risk of oil mixing with product
  • Pump head constructed for inline CIP/COP cleaning
  • Mirror-finish internals with no pockets or crevices to harbour bacteria
  • Food-quality rubber-covered rotors available for hygienic applications

Low Maintenance Cost

  • High-capacity roller bearings for extended service intervals
  • Easily removable cartridge of shafts, gears, and bearings for rapid turnaround
  • Reduces planned maintenance downtime significantly
  • Lower total cost of ownership versus competing designs

Industrial Duty — Continuous Transfer

  • Engineered for continual transfer, dosage, injection, filling, and mixing
  • Handles viscosities from thin liquids to thick pastes and gels
  • VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) and trolley-mounted configurations available
  • Custom baseplate, motor, and shaft configurations on request

Silent Features of Unique Rotary Lobe Pumps

Our Alfa Series rotary lobe pumps are specified for maximum efficiency in fluid handling throughout the bakery, brewing, chemicals, cosmetics, confectionary, dairy, food, pharmaceutical, and allied industries. Here is a complete summary of the defining features:

  • Designed for high mechanical efficiency — less energy consumption, lower operating cost, smaller motors, lower drive costs
  • Easy-clean pump head ideal for in-place cleaning without disconnecting pipework
  • Positive, uninterrupted displacement by specially designed rotors creating a steady, gentle pumping action that does not shear, agitate, or aerate the product
  • Pumping chambers without pockets or crevices to harbour bacteria or contaminants; no contact between moving parts and no internal bearings in the pump head
  • Rotor shafts sealed by hygienic mechanical seals or by packed glands selected for the duty conditions
  • Solid stainless steel AISI 304 and AISI 316 quality pump head, rotors, and shafts
  • Duty-designed pumps manufactured as per customer requirement — not off-the-shelf compromises
  • Unique lobe pumps are specified for maximum efficiency across bakery, brewing, chemicals, cosmetics, confectionary, dairy, food, pharmaceutical, and allied industries

Unique Pump Systems vs. Other Lobe Pump Suppliers — Value Comparison

We respect global competition, but for lobe pump manufacturers in India, Unique Pump Systems offers a clearly superior value proposition — particularly for buyers who need customisation, speed, and direct manufacturer accountability:

Feature Unique Pump Systems Premium Global Brand Indian Distributor / Reseller
Price Point Competitive — Direct OEM pricing Premium — High import cost High — Distributor margin added
Lead Time Stock to 2 weeks 8 – 12 weeks 4 – 6 weeks
Customisation Full — Ports, shafts, baseplate, rotors Limited — Standard configurations Standardised — No factory access
Seal Options Mechanical / Packed Gland / Flush seal Standard hygienic seal Industry-specific only
After-Sales Support Direct factory support — pan-India Dealer dependent Dealer dependent
Import Substitute Yes — from drawings or sample Not applicable Not available

The Verdict

If you need a custom flange configuration, a specific rubber covering for the rotor, a trolley-mounted unit, or a fast supply of a direct import substitute — Unique Pump Systems is your best lobe pump supplier in India. Our factory is your factory.

Please Consult Our Application Engineer for Lobe Pump Selection

Selecting the right rotary lobe pump requires more than matching a flow rate. Every application has unique variables — fluid viscosity at operating temperature, shear sensitivity, particulate content, temperature range, seal compatibility, and regulatory compliance. A wrong selection can mean product contamination, premature failure, or process inefficiency.

Our application engineers have deep experience specifying lobe pumps across hundreds of food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial installations throughout India. When you contact us, please share the following information to receive the most accurate recommendation:

Information to Share With Our Engineers

  • Fluid name and brief description (food-grade, chemical, abrasive, etc.)
  • Viscosity at operating temperature (in CST or cP)
  • Operating temperature range (minimum and maximum)
  • Required flow rate (in LPM or m³/hr)
  • Discharge pressure required (in kg/cm² or bar)
  • Particulate content — solids size, type, percentage by volume
  • Regulatory requirements — food-grade, GMP, hygienic design standard
  • Power supply available (voltage, phase, Hz)
  • Any special requirements — CIP capability, VFD drive, trolley mounting, ATEX

Speak to an Expert — Free

No obligation. Our engineers will review your lobe pump requirements and provide a recommendation — typically within 24 hours.

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Where Our Rotary Lobe Pumps Work in Chennai

Chennai combines one of India's biggest automotive clusters (Sriperumbudur, Oragadam) with the Manali petrochemical and refinery zone and the Ennore power and port belt. For buyers in Ambattur, Guindy, Sriperumbudur, Oragadam and Manali, every rotary lobe pump is manufactured at our Vikhroli, Mumbai works and our engineers help with selection before you order.

The automotive, refinery and petrochemical, and chemical plants around Chennai are where our lobe pumps see the most use, typically for sealants, adhesives and paints; polymers and viscous additives; and viscous chemicals, polymers and slurries that need gentle handling.

What Chennai plants typically use our lobe pumps for:

  • Automotive: sealants, adhesives and paints
  • Refinery and petrochemical: polymers and viscous additives
  • Chemical: viscous chemicals, polymers and slurries that need gentle handling
  • Engineering: adhesives and sealants
  • Power: viscous water-treatment chemicals

To recommend the right lobe pump for a Chennai plant, our application engineers will ask for:

  • The product, its viscosity and any solids
  • Required flow rate and pressure
  • Hygiene or CIP requirements
  • Operating temperature
  • Port connection type

Can you supply a rotary lobe pump to Ambattur, Guindy and other parts of Chennai?
Yes. We dispatch rotary lobe pumps from our Mumbai works to plants across Chennai, including Ambattur, Guindy, Sriperumbudur, Oragadam and Manali. Send your requirement through the enquiry form, phone or WhatsApp and our engineers will confirm the right model and price.

Which lobe pump suits automotive plants in Chennai?
For automotive duties such as sealants, adhesives and paints, we usually recommend an AISI 316 stainless steel lobe pump with the rotor type, seal arrangement and speed matched to the product's viscosity and hygiene needs.

Why Chennai's Manufacturers Choose Us

Chennai's food, pharma and personal-care manufacturers each look for gentle, hygienic pumping. Here's what keeps them with us:

  • AISI 316 stainless steel construction meeting food-grade and pharmaceutical hygiene requirements
  • CIP/COP-capable design for clean-in-place validation
  • Direct manufacturer pricing without a Tamil Nadu dealer layer
  • Import-substitute manufacturing for units running an ageing imported pump
  • Complete flexibility in customisation for Chennai-specific applications
  • 2-year warranty with spares availability across the region

Chennai Lobe Pump — Frequently Asked Questions

Questions we hear most often from Chennai's engineers and buyers:

Yes, our Alfa Series is built in AISI 316 stainless steel with CIP/COP capability, suited to food and beverage processing.

Yes, the lobe pump's gentle pumping action makes it well suited to shear-sensitive cosmetic and personal-care fluids.

Standard Alfa Series models dispatch from our Mumbai works and typically reach Chennai within 3-4 days.

Yes, send us the drawing or a sample and we'll manufacture a matching or improved import-substitute at our Mumbai facility.

Yes, as the manufacturer we hold spares for every Alfa Series model and can dispatch replacement parts directly to your facility.

Get a Quote for Your Chennai Fluid Application — Sized Within 24 Hours

Stop settling for off-the-shelf pumps that do not fit your process. Tell us your fluid (viscosity, temperature, abrasiveness), your required flow rate, and we will size the perfect Alfa Series Lobe Pump for your Chennai facility within 24 hours.

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Unique Pump Systems also designs and manufactures import-substitute pumps based on drawings — and in certain cases manufactures gear pumps as per samples provided by customers.

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