Type O
The Alfa Laval Access Tank Cover - Oval Cover Type O is a stainless steel manway cover that provides a secure fit for openings of tanks or containers. It offers a quick, easy and convenient means of entry and egress to interiors of static tanks. It also provides a closeable means of access to the interior of the vessel, situated above or below the liquid level on the side of the tank.
High-quality openings that provide quick, easy and convenient entry and egress to tank interiors
- Versatility to cover all tank needs
- Swing flexibility due to optional hinge, for opening inwards, outwards or sideways
The Access Tank Cover - Oval Cover Type O is designed for use in a wide range of applications across the dairy,
food, beverage, wine and many other industries. For installation on the of tanks or vessels.
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
工作原理
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.
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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