Decanter centrifuge for soft sediment separation
For operations dealing with soft, easy-flowing sediments, ensuring efficient separation and moisture control is crucial. This centrifuge handles fluctuating feed rates with precision, optimizing clarity and dryness, making it ideal for enhancing the quality of diverse liquid formulations.
Separates and Clarifies Soft Sediments Efficiently
The Sedicanter® series from Flottweg is a leading solution for efficiently separating soft sediments and clarifying complex mixtures. Its patented design uniquely combines the advantages of decanter and separator technology, making it indispensable for applications across biopharmaceuticals, oils, and biofuels. The Sedicanter® employs a centrifugal field of up to 10,000 g for high throughput and superior clarification, ideal for producing end-products like lactose, biodiesel, and yeast extract. Its continuous, automated operation is enhanced by Flottweg’s Simp Drive® and adjustable impeller, allowing precise adaptation to feed variations and optimizing separation results. Available in models S3E, S4E, and S6E, these systems accommodate various capacities and are constructed with hygienic, high-grade stainless steel, ensuring compliance with industry standards for pharmaceutical and food applications. Their design supports efficient CIP cleaning, significantly reducing downtime. The Sedicanter® series is engineered for integration into existing production lines, with customizable features and comprehensive engineering support, ensuring seamless performance in demanding environments.
Benefits
- Ensures consistent high-quality output by adjusting to fluctuating feed conditions.
- Decreases energy usage with efficient centrifugal force and Simp Drive® technology.
- Supports hygienic processing with CIP-cleanable stainless steel construction.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing lines, enhancing process flexibility and efficiency.
- Complies with GMP standards, ensuring safe use in food and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Applications
- Beverages,Biofuels,Liquid formulations,Fermentation broths,Fine chemicals,Fats,Oils,Biopharmaceuticals,Algae,Plant-based milk,Dairy products
- End products
- Casein,Palm oil,Olive oil,Biodiesel,Wine,Coffee,Yeast extract,Calcium phosphate,Algae biomass,Protein-rich plant-based drinks,Avocado oil,Fermented dairy product,Lactose,Beer
- Steps before
- Fermentation,Harvesting,Algae Collection,Fish Processing
- Steps after
- Clarification,Solid Removal,Dry Solids Production
- Input ingredients
- soft sediment,fermentation liquor,biomass,algae,fish by-products,beer production mixture,lupines,fine-grained solids,paste-like solids
- Output ingredients
- dry solids,clarified suspension,separated biomass,efficient algae harvesting,protein recovery,reduced beer losses,optimum clarified centrate
- Market info
- Flottweg is renowned for manufacturing high-performance centrifuges, separators, and belt presses, specializing in solid-liquid separation technology for various industries. They are known for innovation, quality, and customized solutions meeting specific customer needs.
- Centrifugal force
- 5,000 to 10,000 g
- Capacity
- High load of solids in the inlet
- Automation
- Process automation possible
- Separation efficiency
- High separation rates and high clarification efficiency
- Feed rate
- Fluctuations compensated by adjustable impeller
- Hygiene
- CIP cleaning possible
- Construction material
- High-quality stainless steel
- Dry solids output
- Consistently high dry solids content
- Weight
- S3E
- Dimensions
- S3E
- Adjustable impeller
- For adapting to changes in inlet product properties
- Drive system
- Simp Drive®
- Working Mechanism
- Decanter centrifuge with scroll conveyor
- Automation Level
- Process automation possible
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Continuous Inline
- CIP/SIP
- CIP available
- Changeover Time
- Adjustable impeller for quick adaptation
- Cleaning Method
- CIP
- Energy Efficiency
- High due to Simp Drive®
- Flexibility
- Adjustable impeller,Simp Drive® for speed control
- High Centrifugal Force
- 5,000 to 10,000 g for high separation efficiency
- Quick Adaptation
- Adjustable impeller allows rapid response to feed changes
- Process Integration
- Can operate as part of a larger system
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Abrasiveness
- Handles fine-grained,non-abrasive sediments
- Machine Footprint
- S3E
- S4E
- 3200x1000x1200 mm
- S6E
- 4500x1800x1300 mm
- Weight
- S3E
- S4E
- 2400 kg
- S6E
- 8250 kg
- Decanter Bowl Design
- Specially designed for soft,easy-flowing material
- Impeller Type
- Adjustable
- Control Panel Type
- InGo Visualization
- Discharge Method
- Pressure discharge with adjustable impeller
- Control panel type
- User Interface with Automation capabilities
- Integration possibilities
- Process Automation,Flexible Speed Adjustment
- Adjustable Impeller
- On-the-fly Adjustments to Variable Feed Conditions
- Operating Flexibility
- Inerted or Hygienic Design
- Drive System
- Simp Drive® with Torque-dependent Control