Centrifuges

What are centrifuges and what types are there?

Centrifuges are devices that use centrifugal force to separate particles in a suspension or solution based on their density. These devices are useful in many industries and scientific applications to efficiently separate or purify substances. There are various types of centrifuges, which differ depending on the application and design. Here are some important types and their description:

Drum centrifuges:

• Description: Drum centrifuges consist of a rotating drum equipped with a perforated wall. The material is fed into the bowl and the centrifugal force pushes the liquid out through the perforations, while the solids remain in the bowl.
• Application: They are often used in the chemical industry, the food industry and in waste water treatment to separate solids from liquids.

Peeler centrifuges:

• Description: These centrifuges work in a similar way to bowl centrifuges, but have a special device for removing the separated solids. A peeling device continuously or intermittently removes the deposited solids from the bowl wall.
• Application: Peeler centrifuges are particularly useful when processing sludgy or pasty materials, such as in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Separators:

• Description: Separators are specially developed centrifuges that are used to separate liquids of different densities, such as milk into cream and skimmed milk. They consist of a rotating drum with conical or cylindrical bowls that separate the different phases based on their density.
• Application: Separators are widely used in milk processing, biotechnology and oil refining.

Decanter:

• Description:Decanter centrifuges are continuously operating centrifuges that are used to separate solid-liquid mixtures. They consist of a rotating bowl and a screw conveyor that transports the solids-rich material to the discharge opening.
• Application: These centrifuges are frequently used in waste water treatment, the oil and gas industry, in the extraction of starch materials and in beer production.

Areas of application and advantages

Chemistry: In the chemical industry, centrifuges are indispensable tools for the separation and purification of mixtures of substances. Our used centrifuges are ideal for various applications, from solid-liquid separation to the clarification of suspensions. They help to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs.

Pharmacy: The purity of the end products plays a decisive role in pharmaceutical production. Many used centrifuges in our range fulfil the strict requirements of the pharmaceutical industry and offer reliable separation processes for pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceutical products. This ensures the consistency and quality of the end products produced.

Food industry: For the food industry, our used centrifuges offer efficient solutions for processing and refining food. They are perfect for applications such as the separation of liquids and solids, the clarification of juices or the production of dairy products. Our used centrifuges and separators help to reduce production costs and improve product quality.

Advantages of our used centrifuges

We constantly offer individual high-quality used centrifuges from well-known manufacturers. Due to their immediate availability and low-cost procurement compared to a new device, used centrifuges are ideal for all companies that want to quickly expand their production capacities with manageable investment risks. By purchasing used centrifuges, you are also actively contributing to the circular economy and avoiding the CO2 footprint of a comparable new device.