Bare Pump
Pump head and gear case only. Customer supplies motor and drive. Flexible motor pairing. All port sizes available.
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Stainless Steel Lobe Pumpfor Food, Dairy and Process Transfer
Positive displacement lobe pump · SS316 pump head · Viscous and hygienic transfer
The LBX Series stainless steel lobe pump from Shubham Industries, Ahmedabad, is a positive displacement rotary lobe pump for gentle, low-shear transfer of viscous and hygienic process fluids in food processing, dairy, pharmaceutical, beverage, and process industries. Unlike centrifugal pumps, the LBX creates steady, non-pulsating flow for cream, ghee, honey, jam, paste, syrup, and other viscous or shear-sensitive fluids. It handles viscosity up to 100,000 cP with an SS316 pump head, SS316 rotors and shaft, and a robust cast iron gear case with oil-lubricated precision timing gears. Manufactured at Kuha, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - ISO 9001:2015 certified since 1987.
Flow
Up to 750 LPM
Pressure
Up to 7 bar / 100 PSI
Viscosity
Up to 100,000 cP
MOC
SS316 Pump Head
LBX proof points
- Type
- Positive displacement
- MOC
- SS316 pump head
- Viscosity
- Up to 100,000 cP
- Pressure
- Up to 7 bar
Configure LBX Series
Select your LBX drive configuration and requirements.
The LBX Series lobe pump is available in five drive configurations depending on motor type, hazardous area classification, site power availability, and whether portable duty is required. Connection type and seal type are selected at order stage based on the process line standard and liquid handled.
This summary is for quotation support only. Final pump selection depends on duty point, viscosity, liquid temperature, connection type, and site conditions.
LBX Configurations
Available LBX Series Drive Configurations
The LBX Series lobe pump is supplied in drive configurations that match different installation requirements, hazardous area classifications, and site power conditions. All configurations use the same SS316 pump head with cast iron gear case - only the drive arrangement changes.
Gear Motor Driven
Pump with gear motor - most common configuration. Compact, fixed or variable speed. Gear motor matched to duty point.
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Trolley Mounted
Pump set on mobile trolley. Portable and temporary duty. Manual control by-pass and relief valve available.
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V-Belt Motor Driven
Motor driven set with V-belt arrangement for duties where this drive layout is preferred. Final drive selection depends on duty point and site condition.
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Trolley with SS Cover
Hygienic mobile trolley arrangement with stainless cover. Suitable where portable duty and cleaner process-area presentation are required.
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Vertical Lobe Pump
Vertical lobe pump arrangement for installation layouts requiring vertical orientation. Confirm connection and site layout before selection.
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FLP Monoblock / Hazardous Area
CMRI/DGMS certified flame proof motor. Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas. For solvent recovery and flammable liquid transfer.
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Engine Driven
Petrol or diesel engine driven. For sites without electrical supply. Remote and agricultural transfer duty.
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LBX Series Technical Specifications
The LBX Series positive displacement lobe pump handles flow up to 750 LPM at pressures up to 7 bar / 100 PSI. Viscosity up to 100,000 cP covers cream, paste, syrup, gel, and most viscous food and process fluids. Specifications below represent the maximum range across configurations.
Flow / pressure
Up to 750 LPM / 7 bar
Pump type
Positive displacement
Viscosity / speed
100,000 cP / 960 RPM
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pump Type | Positive displacement rotary lobe pump |
| Pump Head MOC | AISI 316 Stainless Steel |
| Rotor MOC | AISI 316 SS (solid) / food quality rubber-covered |
| Shaft MOC | AISI 316 Stainless Steel |
| Gear Case MOC | Cast Iron - oil lubricated, precision timing gears |
| Max Flow | Up to 750 LPM |
| Max Pressure | Up to 7 bar / 100 PSI |
| Viscosity Range | Up to 100,000 cP |
| Max Speed | Up to 960 RPM |
| Seal Options | Single / double mechanical seal / gland packing |
| Connection Types | Tri-clover / SMS / Flanged DIN-ANSI / Threaded |
| Port Sizes | 25 mm (1") to 100 mm (4") |
| Drive Configurations | Bare / Gear motor / FLP / Trolley / Engine driven |
| Options | By-pass valve / Relief valve / Jacked rotor / Heating tapes / Trolley mounting |
| Certification | ISO 9001:2015 |
Performance figures represent maximum range. Exact flow, pressure, and viscosity for a specific duty point depends on pump size, speed, and liquid properties. Share your duty point for selection. Higher capacity available on request.
How It Works
How the LBX Rotary Lobe Pump Transfers Fluid
A rotary lobe pump uses two counter-rotating lobed rotors inside a pump casing. As the rotors turn, they create expanding cavities on the suction side that draw fluid in, trap it between the rotor lobes and the casing wall, and carry it to the discharge side where the cavity collapses and displaces the fluid forward. This positive displacement action produces a steady, non-pulsating flow at a rate directly proportional to rotor speed - unlike centrifugal pumps where flow varies with pressure.
The LBX rotor design creates no high-velocity impeller zones, no turbulence, and low shear forces on the fluid. This makes it the correct specification for products where shear damage changes texture, viscosity, or quality - cream, ghee, fruit fillings, pharmaceutical gels, and emulsions.
Centrifugal pumps lose efficiency rapidly as viscosity increases above 500-1000 cP. The LBX positive displacement design maintains steady flow rate regardless of viscosity up to 100,000 cP, with no centrifugal efficiency loss as the fluid thickens.
The LBX pump head has no internal bearings and no contact between moving parts - rotors pass close to each other and the casing without touching. The only bearings are in the cast iron gear case, separated from the process fluid by the pump head, helping prevent cross-contamination between gear lubricant and process fluid.
Positive displacement flow
Flow rate is directly proportional to rotor speed, so the LBX maintains steady transfer for viscous fluids where centrifugal flow drops as pressure and viscosity rise.
Gentle low-shear transfer
The lobe rotor path avoids high-velocity impeller zones, helping protect cream, ghee, fruit fillings, pharmaceutical gels, and emulsions from texture change.
No internal bearings in pump head
Bearings and precision timing gears sit inside the cast iron gear case, separated from the SS316 pump head and process fluid.
Applications
Where the LBX Series Lobe Pump Is Used
The LBX Series lobe pump is used wherever gentle, low-shear positive displacement transfer of viscous or hygienic fluids is required. It covers dairy, food processing, bakery, meat packing, beverage, pharmaceutical, canning, confectionery, cosmetics, and general process industries. The primary selection criterion is viscosity above 1500 cP or product sensitivity to shear damage.
Dairy
Cream, milk, cheese, curd and whey, cottage cheese, yogurt, margarine, and butter transfer. Gentle lobe action helps reduce shear damage to emulsified dairy products. Tri-clover or SMS connections support hygienic process lines.
Bakery
Batters, flavourings, frostings, fruit fillings, fat and oils, sweeteners, yeast slurry, and dough transfer. Handles thick, sticky, and particulate-laden bakery products while protecting texture and consistency.
Beverage
Beer, wort, yeast, alcohols and wines, soft drinks, fruit concentrates, fruit drinks, and essences. Gentle transfer helps preserve flavour integrity and carbonation where applicable.
Pharmaceutical
Pill pastes, syrup, slurries, extracts, and latex emulsion transfer. SS316 construction and tri-clover connections for GMP-compatible hygienic process duty.
Canning and Sauces
Tomato paste, fruit paste, cream style vegetables, slurries, puddings, jams, jellies, salad dressings, mayonnaise, baby foods, soups, and stews. Handles particulates and thick paste while helping reduce product damage.
Confectionery
Syrups, cream fillings, chocolates, and coffee caramel transfer. Handles hot, viscous, and temperature-sensitive confectionery products at controlled flow rates.
Cosmetics
Face and hand creams, lotion shampoos, dyes, alcohols, and essential oils. SS316 construction is suitable where compatible with cosmetic formulations.
Meat and Pet Food
Meat emulsions, ground meat, pet foods, extracts, minced meat, and sausage meat. Handles chunky and abrasive product mixes - confirm particle size before selection.
When LBX May Not Be the Right Choice
For low-viscosity clean water and neutral fluid transfer where a centrifugal pump is more efficient - specify CMB or SCS. For liquids requiring corrosion resistance beyond SS316 compatibility, including aggressive acids and alkalis, review CPP Chemical Polypropylene Pump subject to chemical compatibility, concentration, and temperature. For highly abrasive slurries with hard particles - confirm suitability with Shubham Industries engineers before selection. Share fluid details including viscosity, particle size, temperature, and pH before finalising.
Selection Guide
LBX Lobe Pump vs Other Shubham Pump Series
Selecting between a lobe pump and a centrifugal pump is primarily a viscosity and shear-sensitivity decision. The following comparisons cover the most common selection decisions between the LBX and other Shubham Industries pump series.
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LBX vs SCS - Lobe Pump vs Centrifugal for Viscous and Hygienic Duty
Both the LBX and SCS are SS316 hygienic pumps for food, dairy, and pharma duty. The SCS is a centrifugal pump handling fluids up to 1500 cP - correct for milk, juices, light syrups, and pharmaceutical solutions where flow rate is high and viscosity is moderate. The LBX is a positive displacement lobe pump handling viscosities up to 100,000 cP - correct for cream, ghee, honey, jam, paste, gel, and any product where centrifugal shear would damage texture, emulsion stability, or product quality. If viscosity exceeds 1500 cP or shear sensitivity is a concern - specify LBX.
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LBX vs SCC - Positive Displacement vs Centrifugal for Process Duty
The SCC is a stainless centrifugal pump for industrial chemical and process transfer at moderate viscosity. The LBX handles viscosity up to 100,000 cP with positive displacement action - correct for process industries where product consistency, metered flow, or high-viscosity transfer is required. For general chemical duty below 1500 cP - SCC. For viscous or sensitive process fluids - LBX.
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LBX vs CPP - Hygienic Stainless vs Chemical Compatibility
The LBX in SS316 handles a wide range of food, dairy, pharma, and chemical fluids where stainless steel is compatible. For aggressive chemical duty where SS316 is not suitable - review CPP Chemical Polypropylene Pump subject to chemical compatibility, concentration, and temperature. Choose CPP for aggressive chemical duty. Choose LBX for viscous food, dairy, pharma, and SS316-compatible process duty.
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LBX vs CMB - Hygienic Positive Displacement vs General Utility Monoblock
No meaningful overlap. The LBX is a stainless hygienic lobe pump for viscous and shear-sensitive food, dairy, and pharma products. The CMB is a cast iron centrifugal monoblock pump for clear water and neutral utility transfer. The CMB is not suitable for food, dairy, pharmaceutical, or viscous fluid duty. Choose CMB for general water supply and irrigation only.
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Get a Quote for the LBX Series
Share your liquid, viscosity, flow, and connection requirement. Shubham Industries engineers will review before quotation - manufacturing food, dairy, and process lobe pumps in Kuha, Ahmedabad, Gujarat since 1987.
Share These Details for Accurate Quotation
- Liquid name and temperature
- Viscosity (approximate cP if known)
- Flow rate required (LPM or m3/hr)
- Pressure required (bar or PSI)
- Connection type (tri-clover / SMS / flanged)
- Drive configuration required
- Phase and power supply available
- Any options - by-pass / relief / heated / trolley
- Industry and application
Related Pump Series
Other Pump Series from Shubham Industries
Depending on viscosity, hygiene requirement, and liquid compatibility, one of the following series may be more suitable or complementary to the LBX Series for a specific duty.
Sanitary Centrifugal Pump
Food, dairy, pharma hygienic duty up to 1500 cP
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Stainless Steel Centrifugal Pump
Industrial chemical and process duty
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Chemical Polypropylene Pump
Chemical duty subject to compatibility checks
View Series
Centrifugal Monoblock Pump
General water supply and irrigation
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Frequently Asked Questions - LBX Series Lobe Pump
The LBX Series stainless steel lobe pump from Shubham Industries is a positive displacement rotary lobe pump used for gentle, low-shear transfer of viscous and hygienic process fluids. It is used in dairy processing for cream, cheese, yogurt and milk transfer; food processing for batters, pastes, jams, sauces, and fruit fillings; beverage for wort, yeast, and juice concentrates; pharmaceutical for syrup, latex, and paste transfer; canning for tomato paste, mayonnaise, and baby food; confectionery for chocolate, caramel, and syrup; and cosmetics for cream, lotion, and essential oils. The LBX handles viscosity up to 100,000 cP with SS316 pump head and cast iron gear case.
About the Manufacturer
Shubham Industries is an industrial pump manufacturer located in Kuha, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Established in 1987, the ISO 9001:2015 certified company has delivered over 45,000 pumping units across the Indian subcontinent. Specializing in centrifugal pumps, chemical polypropylene pumps, and positive displacement lobe pumps, Shubham Industries engineers fluid handling solutions for chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, and food processing industries. Every pump is dispatched with a hydrostatic test certificate from the Ahmedabad facility.