LKDC

The Alfa Laval Access Tank Cover - Circular Cover Type LKDC is a high-quality opening that provides quick, easy and convenient entry and egress to tank interiors. Available with a variety of surface finishes and seal materials, the Circular Cover Type LKDC securely fit the openings of low- or non-pressurized tanks.

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High-quality openings that provide quick, easy and convenient entry and egress to tank interiors

  • Covering all tank needs
  • Hygienic design
  • Available as a 3-A approved version
  • Can be supplied with safety grid

The Access Tank Cover - Circular Cover Type LKDC stainless steel manway cover is used on the top of tanks or
containers across the dairy, food, beverage, and biopharm industries, where a hygienic closeable mean of access to the interior of the tank is required.

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.

For more information, please refer to documentation and the Tank cover selection guide (.pdf 1 250 KB). 

Product Benefits

  • Covering all tank needs
  • Hygienic design
  • Swing flexibility

How it works

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

To help you configure the right Alfa Laval Tank cover, please refer to documentation and the Tank covers selection guide (.pdf 1 250 KB).

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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.

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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, foodbeverage,home carepersonal 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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Alfa Laval's hygienic equipment combines high performance with gentle handling to preserve sensitive ingredients and keep up with the food industry trends. The equipment addresses four key challenges; supplying food products to consumers at a competitive price, getting the most from raw materials, reducing waste and emissions, and delivering safe and hygienic food products.

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Close at Hand Catalogue

Alfa Laval's hygienic equipment product catalogue "Close at hand" includes product leaflets, performance curves, links to animations, brochures and lists for ordering purposes.

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CAD portal

Download the product models in Neutral or Native CAD file formats. It is also possible to download 3D PDF files.

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