LKDC-LP
The Alfa Laval Access Tank Cover - Circular Cover Type LKDC – LPB and LP is a stainless steel manway cover that provides a secure fit for openings on top of tanks or containers that require quick, easy and convenient entry and egress to vessel interiors. It is engineered to withstand vacuum conditions created during cleaning procedures or during production under low pressure conditions up to 1 bar.
Designed for applications where the tank is pressurized under production or Cleaning-in-place processes
- Cost efficient solution for low pressure tanks
- Hygienic design
- Safe and easy handling with safety pin and springs on the handles of the LKDC-LP type
The Access Tank Cover - Circular Cover Type LKDC – LPB and LP are designed to cover openings on top of tanks or containers in hygienic applications across the dairy, food, beverage, brewery, wine, juice, personal
care, pharmaceutical and many other industries.
Perfect vacuum and pressure protection
The circular Alfa Laval LKDC – LP is a stainless steel tank cover specially produced to withstand vacuum created during cleaning or production. It handles low pressure conditions up to 1 bar in a temperature range from -10 to 140°C.
Easy, safe access
Springs on the handles provide easy opening and closing of the manhole cover. The safety lever can hold the cover in three open position for safe access.
Hygienic design
The LKDC-LP is available in both 304 and 316L materials and has a very fine surface finish of 0,6 µm on the product wetted part.
Designed for a range of applications
The tank cover is perfect for a wide range of applications including wine, brewery, juice, milk, food, personal care and pharmaceuticals.
LKDC-LP
- Cost effective cover for pressure up to 1 bar
- Stainless steel surface finish (Ra<0.6) for resistance to corrosion, heat and chemical damage
- Spring handles and safety lever for easy opening and access
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Construction
The LKDC-LP cover is made from stainless steel with nylon seals . The cover has an acid pickled surface and available with EPDM, NBR, FPM or silicone gasket. The wing handles are made of stainless steel and provide easy opening and closing.
Operating principle
The cover is designed for low pressure duties, especially food, brewery, dairy, juice, wine, personal care and pharmaceutical applications. Special features like springs on the handles provide easy opening and closing. The lid can held open in three positions using a safety lever.
Options
- The LKDC-LP is available in various diameters (300mm, 400mm, 450mm, 500mm, 600mm)
- Material of the lid and frame: 1.4301 (304) or 1.4404 (316L)
- Elastomer is standard EPDM, other options are: NBR, Q, FPM
- Internal surface finish of Ra less than 0,6 µm
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
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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Гігієнічне обладнання Alfa Laval поєднує в собі високу продуктивність та акуратне поводження, щоб зберегти чутливі інгредієнти та не відставати від тенденцій харчової промисловості. Обладнання вирішує чотири ключові проблеми; постачання харчових продуктів споживачам за конкурентоспроможною ціною, отримання максимуму від сировини, зменшення відходів та викидів, а також доставка безпечних та гігієнічних харчових продуктів.

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