Decanter centrifuge for protein extraction
Efficiently enhance your recovery of valuable proteins and fats with customizable decanter centrifuge solutions designed to reduce energy use and optimize process yield.
Extracts Proteins, Fats, and Oils Efficiently
Alfa Laval’s DRNX, FDNX, SANX, and MRNX series of decanter centrifuges are engineered for robust protein and fat recovery applications in diverse industrial settings, including food, feed, and technical-grade processes. By employing a multi-stage decanting system, these centrifuges ensure continuous, high-efficiency separation of valuable components like proteins, fats, and oils. Designed for integration into both wet and dry rendering operations, they meet the specific requirements of industries ranging from meat and fish processing to pet food and gelatin production.
With configurations that handle temperatures up to 130°C, the centrifuges accommodate various feed materials while offering throughput flexibility. A customizable solution, they feature wear protection with easy-to-replace Tungsten Carbide components, Viton/FKM seals, and CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems to streamline maintenance and ensure sanitation compliance. Their compact and robust design fits seamlessly into existing production lines, while PLC-based automation facilitates precise control and monitoring. Engineered for energy efficiency, these centrifuges reduce operational costs while enhancing recovery rates across applications such as hydrolyzed protein extraction and virgin oil recovery.
Benefits
- Enhances protein and fat yield while minimizing operational costs.
- Offers flexible configurations to meet specific processing requirements.
- Ensures high durability with easy-to-maintain wear-resistant components.
- Integrates seamlessly into various production environments with compact design.
- Supports compliance with industry standards through customizable cleaning solutions.
- Applications
- Technical-grade recovery,Oil recovery,Blood processing,Pet food processing,Fat recovery,Food-grade processing,Dry rendering,Vegetable protein production,Surimi processing,Protein extraction,Bone meal production,Gelatine production,Wet rendering,Fish meal production,Feed-grade applications,Virgin oils recovery
- End products
- Fat-rich protein meals,Vegetable protein isolate,Hydrolyzed protein extract,Feed-grade protein supplements,Pet food ingredients,Bone meal,Protein concentrates,Pasteurized fat extracts,Gelatin powder,Virgin vegetable oils,Technical-grade fat extracts,Blood meal,Fish meal,Surimi blocks
- Steps before
- Grading,Pre-heating,Grinding,Wet Rendering,Dry Rendering,Fish Pressing,Mechanical Separation
- Steps after
- Clarification,Protein Isolation,Fat Melting,Meal Production,Concentration,Packing,Blood Processing
- Input ingredients
- meat,fish,fat,oil,protein fractions,pasteurized feed,non-pasteurized feed,surimi,krill,blood,gel bones or bone meal,whole fish,fish press water,vegetable protein,greaves,soup,broth
- Output ingredients
- protein extract,concentrate,digest,fat/oil,protein meals,hydrolysed protein,blood meal,plasma,haemoglobin,virgin oils
- Market info
- Alfa Laval is renowned for its expertise in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies, providing innovative, energy-efficient engineered-to-order solutions for various industries including food, marine, and energy.
- Temperature Handling
- Up to 130°C for DRNX,up to 100°C for FDNX and MRNX,>75°C for SANX
- Abrasion Resistance
- Tungsten Carbide Wear Protection
- Configuration Flexibility
- Flexible Configuration Available
- Cleaning Method
- CIP (Clean-in-Place) Included/Selectable
- Seal Material
- Viton/FKM with FDA Certification (sanitary applications)
- Design Type
- Horizontal Centrifuge
- Sanitation Level
- Best Possible Sanitary Design (MRNX)
- Cake Dryness
- High
- Recovery Rate
- High
- Clarification
- Excellent
- Automation level
- Highly customizable
- Energy efficiency
- High recovery rate and reduced operation costs
- CIP/SIP
- CIP is included (for select models)
- Wear protection
- Tungsten Carbide
- Temperature range
- Products up to 130°C (for technical grade)
- Up to 100°C (for feed and food grade)
- Customizable configuration
- Flexible configuration to meet customer requirements
- Design type
- Horizontal centrifuge
- Operational flexibility
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Abrasion resistance
- Tungsten Carbide protection
- Biological compatibility
- Viton/FKM seals
- Cleanability
- CIP included for some models
- Temperature resistance
- Products up to 130°C
- Applications
- Protein extraction,fat/oil recovery
- Grade Types
- Technical,Feed,Food
- Rendering Process Type
- Dry and Wet
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Design
- Compact and robust
- Wear protection
- Tungsten Carbide
- Configuration
- Flexible
- Seals and gaskets
- Viton/FKM
- Configuration flexibility
- Flexible configuration to meet customer requirements
- Temperature handling
- Products up to specific temperatures (e.g.,100°C or 130°C)
- Seal and gasket material
- Viton/FKM with FDA certification
- Wear protection
- Easy to replace Tungsten Carbide
- Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) capability
- CIP selectable or included