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Milk can be consumed as a stand-alone product (whole, low-fat or skim) or can be the starting point for food industry products such as cheese, butter, yogurt, condensed milk, and ice cream. In order to process milk and other dairy products, you need specialized dairy production equipment which then encapsulates different processes such as pasteurization, homogenization, and fermentation.

Dairy

Parenteral preparations refer to drugs using non-oral means of administration. Injectables, such as needles and syringes, are used to deliver a drug into the systemic circulation directly in the veins, muscles, under the skin, or in the tissue.

These parenteral formulations are pharmaceutical dosage forms that have strict regulations on being sterile, pyrogen-free, and free from visible particulate matter including reconstituted sterile powders. Solutions, suspensions, emulsions, and gels with APIs intended for administration by injection are usually supplied in vials, ampoules, pre-filled syringes, or pens to facilitate ease of use.

Injectables

Ancient civilizations discovered that plant extracts were useful for the treatment of pathologies. The origin of plant extraction cannot be specifically verified, but we can infer that the earliest attempts at plant extraction were more intuitive than scientific. Today, the extraction of compounds is a precise process with plant extraction systems complimenting traditional knowledge.

Plant extracts

<p class="filterable-grid__description">Liquid dosage forms are designed for easy absorption. The body quickly carries the active ingredients through the system and triggers the required response. But the greatest advantage of this medicinal type is its flexibility in formulation and dispensation. From lotions and syrups to drops and sprays, liquid solutions can be adapted to different administration routes including parenteral, topical, and oral. The fundamental liquid dosage manufacturing process involves dissolving or suspending solutes in a fluid. But that is not enough. A precise blend of excipients is needed to make the medicine go down.</p>

Liquid dosage forms

Detergents are cleaning agents that help remove dirt and grease from porous and non-porous surfaces. Industrial production of detergents began after World War I. Still, it was after the 1950s and 1960s that the detergent industry grew exponentially due in part to the development of new detergent manufacturing equipment.

Detergents

With the increase in the world population and rising concerns for environmental sustainability, the market for suitable new protein sources is expanding rapidly. Traditional agricultural methods alone can’t deliver sufficient protein to meet the projected food demand over the next decades. Insects provide an alternative source of nutrients. But insect protein does not mean direct insect consumption. Extracting protein and amino acids from farmed insects is more sustainable and efficient. Specialized insect protein processing technology is driving the transformation toward new protein sources.

Insect protein

Industrial centrifuges are widely used for mechanical solid-liquid separation of components in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. This is achieved by rapidly rotating the contents within a container to separate fluid of different densities or to remove liquids from solids.

Pilot

In pharmaceutical laboratories and pilot plant settings, achieving precise separation and drying under controlled conditions is paramount. Challenges include maintaining compliance with cGMP standards, ensuring sterility, and enabling scalability from pilot to full-scale production.
<h2>Enables efficient separation with minimal maintenance.</h2>
The HEINKEL Vertical Pilot Plant Centrifuge is specially designed for use in pharmaceutical applications, ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements. Featuring a compact, mobile design, this centrifuge is easy to install with a 'plug and use' application. Its design allows for seamless integration within isolators and glove boxes, enhancing operational safety. The centrifuge offers efficient separation with CIP cleaning capabilities, facilitating maintenance and reducing downtime. With models adapting to various basket sizes (300mm to 500mm diameter) and capacities (from 4.9 to 30 liters), it is suitable for a range of laboratory and pilot plant operations. The HEINKEL centrifuge supports ideal upscaling, maintaining consistency and sterility during the scale-up process.

Vertical pilot plant centrifuge for pharmaceutical applications

Centrifuging

Industrial drying machines are designed to remove moisture from your product. But the drying process must cater to variations in the state of matter and molecular structure of the input material. Industrial dryer technology exploits the modes of heat transfer (convection, conduction, radiation, evaporative cooling) to control the moisture content.

Drying

Industrial separation equipment encapsulates the separation process which is to separate components of a liquid mixture, for recovering dissolved solids from liquids. The choice of a suitable technology depends on the identification of the key physical or chemical property, such as size, mass, density, or boiling point, which sets the product of interest apart from the rest of the components. Separation technology is widely used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries for the isolation of active ingredients and high-purity chemicals. As well as in waste management and recycling industries.

Separation

liquid

solid

In the chemical industry, small-scale testing and pilot plant operations often face the challenge of needing compact, versatile equipment for filtration and sedimentation tasks without extensive setup times or space requirements.
<h2>Simplifies chemical pilot plant processes</h2>
The Vertical Pilot Plant Centrifuge Chemical, from HEINKEL, is designed to meet cGMP requirements and is optimized for use in chemical laboratories and pilot plants. This centrifuge stands out due to its compact, mobile design, allowing easy installation and immediate operation. It includes features such as jacketed baskets for heating and cooling, making it ideal for upscaling from laboratory testing to full production. The centrifuge supports basic tests for filtration, sedimentation, and classifying, with models providing basket diameters ranging from 300 mm to 500 mm. Notable practical specifications include a maximum basket filling up to 38 kg and centrifugal forces up to 2,054 g, depending on the model. HEINKEL ensures high adaptability for various process needs.

Vertical pilot plant centrifuge for chemical industry

Classifying

Industrial filtration equipment separates solid matter from liquid by using a filter medium. The filter allows only the fluid to pass through but retains the solid matter. The choice of filtration equipment depends on the particle size, the consistency of the mixture, and the nature of your product.

Filtration

Industrial

In power plants using flue gas desulphurization (FGD) systems, managing the efficient dewatering of gypsum is critical. Challenges include maintaining low residual moisture and reducing chloride concentrations effectively.
<h2>Optimizes gypsum dewatering with minimal residual moisture</h2>
The Vertical Peeler Centrifuge Gypsum by Heinkel is designed for efficient dewatering of gypsum in FGD plants. It offers an optimized washing process that significantly reduces chloride concentrations. This centrifuge supports small to medium throughputs and ensures high availability. Constructed with either stainless steel or rubber coating, it delivers durability and longevity. Key specifications include basket diameters ranging from 800 mm to 1,600 mm, filter areas between 1.58 m² and 6.28 m², and maximum speeds from 800 to 1,500 rpm. The centrifuge handles nominal volumes from 160 liters to 1,250 liters, making it versatile for various plant capacities.

Vertical peeler centrifuge for gypsum dewatering

Dewatering

Industrial washing systems are used to clean and disinfect a variety of items in research and manufacturing facilities. Industrial washers use solvents and cleaning agents with mechanical action to remove deposits and residues from stainless steel machinery components, empty containers, and other soiled surfaces. The selection of an industrial or commercial washer depends on the type of items and surfaces to be cleaned, the type of deposits/residue that is typically present, whether drying is required after rinsing and the level of sterilization necessary. Manufacturers will have cleaning specifications and as a result, require washers to be engineered to meet these specs.

Washing

Continuous

During the process of plasma fractionation in pharmaceutical applications, there is a need to efficiently and gently separate different plasma fractions from blood plasma. Maintaining high product purity and quality while ensuring resource-saving operations is crucial.
<h2>Achieve optimal yield and maximum product purity</h2>
The HEINKEL vertical centrifuge plasma fractionation system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical applications. Through its efficient and gentle processing capabilities, it ensures an optimal yield of valuable raw materials with high product purity. The system operates through a series of steps including cooling, filling, centrifugation, discharge, and cleaning. Featuring a double-walled centrifuge housing with bottom, it maintains a constant product temperature. The sterile design includes a feed pipe and suction pipe, and is equipped with CIP cleaning according to GMP standards. With a compact design and permanent direct drive, it requires minimal space while offering high dynamics and performance. The HEINKEL centrifuge is the ideal solution for those seeking reliable and high-quality plasma fractionation.

Vertical centrifuge for plasma fractionation

Industrial cooling equipment varies according to the consistency and temperature conversion demands the material you are handling, but the process typically involves heat exchange treatment as your products are conveyed through a cooling chamber equipped with extraction fans or circulating water. Temperature control is a crucial aspect of your commercial production and cooling systems are applied to a range of industries.

Cooling

Filling lines are used extensively in all industries, such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics, to accurately package different products into a container suitable for that product. Although the filling process is at the very end of the production line, it is no less important than the earlier steps. Last but not least, the idiom that dates back to 1382 when John Wyclif wrote the firste the laste, and the laste the firste, indicates just that the last things on a list are just as valuable as the previous ones. In this case, this idiom fits perfectly.

Filling

Batch

When manufacturing a diverse range of chemical products, efficient solid-liquid separation is critical. Challenges include adapting to different product characteristics and ensuring thorough washing and extraction without particle destruction.
<h2>Adapt to varied product characteristics</h2>
The HEINKEL Top Discharge Centrifuge Chemical series offers a flexible and cost-effective solution for chemical manufacturers. The centrifuge adapts easily to different product characteristics, making it suitable for both small and large batch production. Specific features include flexible adaptation for difficult-to-filter products, lossless filter cake discharge, and gentle solids discharge to prevent particle destruction. The centrifuge also supports excellent washing and extraction, ensuring high product quality. Its simple design, combined with a reliable system for filter bag removal and a rugged detachable border ring, makes maintenance straightforward. Available in models from V 630 TC to V 1600 TC, with basket diameters ranging from 630 mm to 1600 mm and capacities up to 820 liters, Heinkel provides versatile options for various chemical manufacturing needs.

Top discharge centrifuge for chemical manufacturing

Industrial extraction equipment unlocks the valuable compounds hidden away in natural materials. Automated extraction equipment is applied in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries to extract active compounds from medicinal plants or herbs. For example, extracting cannabinoids from cannabis plants. But the process is also fundamental to the food industry, recovering various components like aromas, oleoresins, and proteins.  Considerations for selecting suitable extraction technology include the type of plant material to be processed, the extract's heat sensitivity, and the production volume.

Extraction

In industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food products, filtering challenging materials efficiently is critical. Traditional filtration methods can struggle with materials that are hard to filter, leading to inefficiencies and higher operational costs.
<h2>Automate and optimize difficult material filtration</h2>
The Heinkel Inverting Filter Centrifuge F Series, encompassing models F1 through F4, offers a compact and integrated solution for filtering difficult-to-filter products. This series, an advanced iteration of the proven Series HF, features larger basket volumes and higher centrifugal forces, enhancing filtration performance. The centrifuges are designed for clean rooms with smooth outer surfaces and contours to facilitate easy installation. The inerting system and junction boxes are housed within the centrifuge, minimizing contamination risks. Maintenance is simplified with access doors on three sides of the housing. Heinkel Process Technology GmbH manufactures these centrifuges, making them suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food product sectors. Technical specifications include basket diameters ranging from 450 to 900 mm, filter areas from 0.30 to 1.25 m², and nominal volumes from 27 to 212 liters. The units operate at speeds between 1,660 and 2,700 RPM, generating centrifugal forces up to 1,840 x g.

Inverting filter centrifuge for difficult-to-filter products

In the pharmaceutical industry, achieving product purity and minimizing contamination risks are critical during the separation and drying processes. Traditional centrifuges often fall short in ensuring easy cleaning and reliable operation, posing potential challenges for maintaining a cleanroom environment and meeting regulatory standards.
<h2>Enhance purity and efficiency with easy-clean design</h2>
The HEINKEL Horizontal Peeler Centrifuge Pharma is designed to tackle these challenges. This centrifuge features a swinging open housing, allowing for easy inspection and cleaning, which helps avoid product contamination. It supports clean room installation and includes a hydraulically operated housing locking mechanism, minimizing product deposits. The centrifuge also supports a fully automatic, validated CIP-process (Clean-in-Place), ensuring thorough internal cleaning without disassembly. Its design is virtually free of dead spaces and minimized screwed connections, enhancing cleanliness. The filtrate outlet is positioned at the rear of the process housing, allowing low dismantling expenses and quick changes of the filter element. This centrifuge offers high flexibility for frequent product changes and features an exchangeable bearing unit for ease of maintenance. Available in various sizes (H 630 P through H 1600 P), it caters to different process requirements with basket diameters ranging from 630 mm to 1600 mm and capacities up to 4.02 m².

Pharmaceutical horizontal peeler centrifuge

Powder

In industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food processing, precise particle classification in slurries is essential for optimal product quality. The challenge often lies in achieving accurate separation cuts while maintaining high throughput and low maintenance.
<h2>Achieve precise particle separation with high throughput.</h2>
The HEINKEL Classifying Centrifuge is a continuous operation device designed for wet classification of fine, ultrafine, and nanoparticles in slurries. Its precise separation cut capability makes it ideal for producing specific slurry qualities required in various applications. Equipped with an electrically operated turbulence blade, the centrifuge ensures efficient and reliable operation. The pneumatically operated siphon discharge system facilitates the easy removal of classified suspensions. The machine's maintenance-friendly design and low complexity make it user-friendly and cost-efficient. Suitable for industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food processing, the HEINKEL Classifying Centrifuge offers high throughput and simple installation.

Classifying centrifuge for wet classification of fine particles

In the production of batch fried snacks like potato chips, managing oil content effectively is crucial to ensure product quality and meet health standards. High oil content can lead to greasy textures and negatively affect shelf life.
<h2>Efficiently remove excess oil from fried snacks</h2>
The Heat and Control Automatic Centrifuge is a specialized system designed to reduce the oil content of freshly fried snacks, such as potato chips. Utilizing centrifugal force, the device swiftly and gently spins just-fried snacks in a perforated drum for a preset and adjustable time, effectively reducing oil content. Its compact vertical design with insulated exterior panels conserves space and energy. The drum's interior cone minimizes product damage by preventing free-fall impact, while gentle acceleration and deceleration ensure minimal breakage. Suitable for use with single or multiple batch fryers, this system is ideal for potato chips and other similar snacks, enhancing both quality and shelf life.

Automatic centrifuge for oil reduction in batch fried products

Handling

When dealing with processes like oily sludge treatment, starch production, or fat recovery, separating solids from two immiscible liquids efficiently is crucial. Traditional methods often fall short in simultaneous three-phase separation, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs.
<h2>Achieve continuous three-phase separation</h2>
The Flottweg Tricanter® is a multifunctional decanter centrifuge designed to separate three phases (solid, liquid, liquid) continuously in a single process. This centrifuge features an adjustable impeller that allows for precise and variable pond depth settings during operation, ensuring optimal separation results even with fluctuating feed conditions. With application-specific decanter scrolls and the Simp Drive® system, the Tricanter® ensures high economic efficiency by maintaining consistent dry solids content. It finds applications in oily sludge treatment, starch production, and fat recovery. Manufactured exclusively in Germany, each unit adheres to the highest quality standards for long-lasting performance.

3 phase decanter centrifuge for industrial separation

Recycling facilities frequently struggle to achieve high purity levels when processing different types of plastics. This is because traditional gravity-based methods are ineffective in separating materials with similar densities, leading to impurities and decreased product value.
<h2>Achieve high purity in plastics separation</h2>
The Flottweg Sorticanter® is a specialized centrifuge designed to tackle the challenges of plastics recycling by efficiently separating different types of plastic based on their densities. Utilizing high g-forces and a unique scroll design, the Sorticanter® ensures that the discharged plastic particles are much drier than those processed through other methods. This not only increases the product quality but also enhances the overall value of the recycled plastics. It can separate plastic particles smaller than 1 mm and is particularly effective for mixtures of fabric fibers. Additionally, it requires minimal fresh water and thermal energy, thereby lowering operational costs. Capable of running approximately 8000 hours per year, the Sorticanter® is built with durable, high-quality materials and features a user-friendly interface for easy operation and maintenance. Manufactured exclusively in Germany by Flottweg, it guarantees high process reliability and consistent performance in plastics processing.

Centrifuge for plastics recycling

In industrial processes, efficient separation of solids from liquids is crucial for optimizing productivity and maintaining product quality. Challenges often arise in achieving precise separation, especially in applications with varying feed concentrations and specific hygiene requirements.
<h2>Modular design ensures optimal separation results</h2>
The Flottweg Z-Series decanter centrifuge is a high-performance separation solution designed for demanding industrial applications. It features a modular design that allows customization to meet individual needs, ensuring optimal separation results. The Z-Series can perform two-phase or three-phase separation, making it versatile for a variety of processes. Its maintenance-friendly design minimizes downtime, while the optimized bowl and scroll geometry enhance separation efficiency and energy recovery. Constructed with high-quality stainless steel and complete wear protection, the Z-Series ensures longevity and reliability. The centrifuges also offer automated operation for ease of use. Additional variants, such as hygienic and ATEX-compliant models, cater to specific industry requirements, including food processing and hazardous environments. Sizes range from compact to large-scale units, like the Z2E with dimensions 2500 x 700 x 700 mm and 1250 kg weight, up to the Z92 with dimensions 5900 x 2800 x 1700 mm and 18000 kg weight, providing scalable solutions for diverse applications.

High-performance decanter centrifuge for industrial separation

Wastewater treatment facilities face a significant challenge in reducing the volume of sewage sludge for cost-effective transportation and disposal. Effective sludge dewatering is critical to achieve this goal, particularly in handling digested sludge and minimizing disposal expenses.
<h2>Optimize sludge volume via enhanced dewatering</h2>
The Flottweg HTS Decanter® is a highly specialized centrifuge designed specifically for sewage sludge dewatering. Utilizing Flottweg’s Simp Drive® technology and continuous geometry optimization, this decanter achieves higher dry solids content compared to traditional methods. By increasing dry solids from 23% to 25%, the sludge volume is reduced by approximately 80%, significantly lowering transportation and disposal costs by around 8%. The HTS Decanter® features automatic operation, real-time adjustment to variable sludge conditions, and minimal manual intervention, ensuring cost-effectiveness. It also includes the Recuvane® system, which further enhances energy efficiency by up to 20%. This centrifuge is robust, incorporates advanced wear protection, and has easily replaceable parts, supporting long service life and reduced maintenance efforts. With extensive global references in sewage treatment, the Flottweg HTS Decanter® is a reliable choice for wastewater facilities aiming to maximize performance while minimizing costs.

Centrifuge for sewage sludge dewatering

In municipal wastewater treatment, effective sludge dewatering is crucial to manage disposal costs and meet regulatory requirements. Traditional methods often face challenges of efficiency and high energy consumption.
<h2>Optimize sludge dewatering and energy use</h2>
The Flottweg C-series is a decanter centrifuge designed to tackle the unique demands of sewage sludge treatment and drinking water purification. Equipped with the Flottweg Simp Drive® system, it allows independent control of bowl and differential speeds to ensure consistent dry solids output under fluctuating feed conditions. The decanter's double cone design and baffle plate increase the pressing effect, resulting in higher dry solids values. It also features the Recuvane® system which recovers up to 30% of drive energy by selectively discharging the centrate. This machine minimizes the need for flocculants, reducing operating costs further. With its wear-resistant construction and stainless-steel components, the C-series ensures long life and easy maintenance.

Decanter centrifuge for wastewater treatment

Entry level

In multi-user laboratories, there is a constant need for reliable and versatile centrifugation capabilities for a variety of applications, including cell harvesting, DNA/RNA isolations, and purification of lymphocytes and monocytes.
<h2>Achieve precise and reproducible centrifugation</h2>
The Centrifuge 5910 Ri by Eppendorf combines high capacity and performance within a compact and ergonomic design. This benchtop centrifuge features a 7-inch VisioNize® touch interface for easy and fast operation. Its advanced temperature management system includes quick pre-cooling and Dynamic Compressor Control (DCC) technology, ensuring precise cooling performance from -11°C to +40°C. User management and documentation features support GLP/GxP requirements by tracking all settings and events during runs. Ideal for labs with diverse requirements, the centrifuge supports multiple run configurations with 99 programmable settings and a wide portfolio of fixed-angle and swing-bucket rotors. It can handle conical tubes, plates, and bottles with capacities up to 4 x 1,000 mL. Safety features include automatic rotor recognition, imbalance detection, and rotor lifetime tracking.

Refrigerated bench-top centrifuge

Purification is the removal of contaminating substances and by-products to increase the level of purity of the desired substance. Considerations for choosing a suitable purification system in the industry, include the physical state of the mixture, the desired product, required level of purity, the type of mixture, heat sensitivity of the product, number of purification steps needed, and the production volume. Industrial purification systems are used for the production of pure water in the food pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Purification

In industrial and laboratory settings, separating cellular materials and nano-sized particles at high speed is often required. These tasks demand a device capable of handling high volumes and achieving extreme centrifugal forces to ensure efficient separation.
<h2>Achieves up to 110,000 x g for fast separation</h2>
The CR30NX by Eppendorf is a high-speed centrifuge offering speeds up to 110,000 x g and a capacity of up to 6 liters per run. Ideal for applications ranging from biomass harvesting to the separation of small particles like viruses and organelles, it provides versatility and high performance. The system includes the innovative 4 x 1.5 L Rotor R9A2 and unique triangular 1.5 L bottles, simplifying the workflow by reducing bottle handling needs. With a large touch operation panel supporting up to 1,000 programs, the centrifuge is user-friendly and designed for a regulated environment. Safety features, such as self-locking rotor systems and immediate rotor recognition, ensure safe operation.

High-speed centrifuge for biomass and particle harvesting

In research and industrial labs, tasks like biomass harvesting, cell pelleting, and nucleic acid purification require efficient and reliable centrifugation. Conventional methods can be time-consuming and labor-intensive, making it essential to have a high-capacity and versatile centrifuge.
<h2>Perform high-speed centrifugation tasks with ease</h2>
The High-Speed Centrifuge CR22N by Eppendorf stands out for its high-speed capabilities and substantial capacity. Operating at speeds up to 58,700 x g with the Rotor R27A, it can handle volumes up to 6 liters per run. This centrifuge features a large touch operation panel with up to 30 programmable settings, making it user-friendly and adaptable to various protocols. Its innovative 4 x 1.5 L Rotor R9A2, combined with unique triangular bottles, streamlines biomass harvesting by reducing the number of bottles needed. The self-locking rotor system, immediate rotor recognition, and advanced safety features ensure safe daily operation. Ideal for applications like pelleting cells, extracting nucleic acids, and more, this centrifuge supports regulated environments with robust documentation features and user management. The centrifuge is also refrigerated, providing a temperature range from -20°C to 40°C, ensuring sample protection.

High-speed centrifuge for laboratory applications

Effective dewatering of fine crystalline or granular solids is crucial in various industrial processes, particularly for particle sizes ranging from 3 to 100 microns. Achieving the required dryness while maintaining reliability and efficiency is often a significant challenge.
<h2>Dewater fine solids with reliable performance</h2>
The REINEVELD Centrifuge by Dedert is specifically designed for the dewatering of fine crystalline or granular solids within the 3 to 100 micron particle size range. Known for their rugged construction and dependable service, these centrifuges are widely used in major starch refineries globally, including applications in corn, wheat, tapioca, and potato starches. They are also suitable for food, beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. When processing starch suspensions, both modified and unmodified, the centrifuges can handle up to 230 metric tons of dry product per day, dependent on the product type. Dedert has been manufacturing these centrifuges for over 45 years, providing comprehensive repair, maintenance, testing, and custom design services. The REINEVELD Centrifuge models include HVC 1301, HVC 1728, and HVC 2103, with basket diameters of 1400mm, 1725mm, and 2100mm, respectively. Dedert supports these machines with on-site pilot test facilities, ensuring they meet specific customer process requirements.

Industrial centrifuge for fine solid dewatering

Processing

Drawing samples and testing them for conformity with preset quality standards allows manufacturing units to produce a consistent quality of the product. In a batch process, sample testing systems ensures that each batch meets the specified standards. In a continuous process, product and materials testing helps in the early identification of quality issues, saving significant time and resources, and preventing a sub-standard product from reaching the market. The selection of industrial testing equipment depends on the identification of key quality parameters. These parameters may include volume, weight, viscosity, hardness, particle size distribution, sterility, gauge and containment, among other parameters. Testing machinery need regular calibration to ensure that the parameters being tested are accurate. Some of the more common testing solutions include thermal imagers, scratch testers, optical inspectors and texture analyzers.

Testing

When processing metal chips and grinding sludge, efficient separation of residual oil is crucial to maintain quality and reduce waste disposal costs. Conventional methods often fall short, leading to inconsistent de-oiling results and increased maintenance concerns.
<h2>Automated de-oiling of metal chips and sludge</h2>
The KSE Series by CEPA is a continuously operating centrifuge specially designed for de-oiling a wide range of metal chips, grinding sludge, and shredder material. Equipped with a hydraulically driven lifting base, it periodically discharges chips upwards over a slotted-hole screen to ensure consistent de-oiling. The feed conveyors fill the centrifuge continuously, maintaining a uniform process flow. Available in multiple models (KSE 400, KSE 500, KSE 600, KSE 750), it can de-oil up to 5,500 liters of chips per hour, making it suitable for high-volume applications in the metalworking industry.

Continuous de-oiling centrifuge for metalworking industry

In metalworking industries, achieving uniform and reproducible coatings is crucial for product quality. Traditional methods can result in inconsistent coverage and excess waste, impacting both the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the operation.
<h2>Ensure precise and efficient coating</h2>
The GZ T Series from CEPA is a batch-operated dipping centrifuge designed to optimize painting, coating, soaking, and oiling processes. With a fill weight capacity of up to 50 kg and a volume of 70 liters, the system allows for precise control over dipping and centrifuging times, enabling you to achieve consistent and high-quality coatings. The GZ T's design pumps the dipping liquid from a tank into the centrifuge until parts are fully submerged. After the dipping period, the centrifuge spins to remove excess liquid, which then drains back into the tank, reducing waste. Operation speeds reach up to 500 rotations per minute with a relative centrifugal force (RCF) of 90 g, ensuring thorough coating with minimal manual intervention.

Dipping centrifuge for precision coating processes

To coat your consumer products with color or taste-enhancing substances, specialized technologies are available that ensure all the contents are individually and evenly covered. The process starts with loading your goods onto rotating drums, exposing the products to spray nozzles that treat them with your prescribed coating formula.

Coating

Manual

In metalworking industries, de-oiling metal chips and parts effectively can be a challenge, especially when dealing with high load weights and diverse types of chips. Efficient removal of oils is crucial to prevent equipment wear and ensure quality in subsequent processes.
<h2>Efficiently de-oil, wash, or dry metal chips</h2>
The GZ Series by CEPA is a versatile batch centrifuge designed for de-oiling, washing, or drying metal chips and parts. The process involves placing the chips or parts directly in the drum. This centrifuge is available in various models to handle different load capacities, with the option for a heavy-duty version equipped with substantial counterbalances. The GZ Series can process up to 1,800 kg/h or 2,500 l/h, making it suitable for various industrial applications. Its manual operation allows for flexibility in processing different types of chips or parts. The fill weights range from 50 kg to 450 kg, and volumes range from 30 liters to 630 liters per batch, providing options for different operational needs.

Batch centrifuge for de-oiling metal chips

In the metalworking industry, dealing with oil-soaked metal chips can be a significant challenge. Efficiently removing oil from these chips is necessary to maintain cleanliness, reduce waste, and improve recycling processes.
<h2>Efficiently de-oil metal chips without transferring parts</h2>
The GZ | EK Series by CEPA is a batch centrifuge designed for de-oiling metal chips. What makes this centrifuge unique is its ability to accommodate perforated standard rectangular boxes directly into the centrifuge drum, eliminating the need to transfer parts between processes. Available with drum diameters of 500 mm (GZ 500 EK) and 600 mm (GZ 600 EK), it supports box dimensions of 450 x 300 mm and 500 x 300 mm, respectively. The GZ 500 EK can handle a fill weight of 100 kg and operates at a maximum speed of 1000 RPM, generating a relative centrifugal force (RCF) of 270 g. The GZ 600 EK supports a 150 kg fill weight, operates at up to 750 RPM, and generates an RCF of 180 g. Both models have an operational cycle of 8-10 batches per hour, ensuring efficient processing.

Chip de-oiling centrifuge for metalworking industry

In metalworking industries, removing oil from metal chips efficiently is crucial to avoiding batch contamination and ensuring safe disposal or recycling. This becomes challenging when dealing with chips of various types and shapes in large quantities.
<h2>De-oil metal chips with precision and reliability</h2>
The Automated System by CEPA is designed to de-oil metalworking chips using a centrifuge as the central component of a customizable and efficient system. The system components include lift-and-tilt devices, crushers, and feed and discharge conveyors, which are chosen based on the type, quantity, and shape of the chips. CEPA ensures the proper planning of the system by considering both current and future needs. The chips are collected and delivered to the centrifuge via a conveyor or screw, where they are processed to separate oil using slotted-hole screens. De-oiled chips are then either deposited into a chip trolley or transferred to a waiting container. This setup is tailored to prevent cross-contamination by processing only one type of metal at a time, making it suitable for handling large volumes of specific chip types in metalworking applications.

Automated de-oiling centrifuge system for metalworking chips

Conveyor systems are used for moving materials from one location to another. Considerations for choosing a suitable industrial conveying system include the nature of the product, its physical state, the desired conveying rate, and sensitivity of the product to heat and mechanical shock. Conveying equipment is used in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, biomass, and mineral industries to move materials around a warehouse as well as to transport bulk powders, granules, and grains for processing and filling. These types of systems are usually automated and there is a wide variety of solutions to choose when it comes to the type of conveyor. Types include screw, gravity, chain, roller and belt conveyors.

Conveying

Crushing is the process of applying an amplified force to a material to break it down into smaller pieces. A crusher is a machine designed to crush large chunks of material into smaller bits or a powder. They are used to reduce mineral rocks to smaller rocks, gravel, or dust. They are also used to reduce the size of waste materials for easier disposal/recycling or to reduce the size of a solid mix of raw materials. Crusher equipment selection depends on the physical properties of the material to be processed, the in-feed size, and the desired output particle size.

Crushing

In industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and chemistry, processing materials with high solids content can present a challenge. Conventional methods can be inefficient, time-consuming, and often require multiple devices to achieve separation, rinsing, and drying.
<h2>Optimizes separation, rinsing, and drying</h2>
CEPA's filter centrifuges are designed for optimized separation, rinsing, and drying of materials with high solids content. These centrifuges significantly expedite processes compared to gravity-based methods by creating high rotational forces. The drum sizes range from 300 mm to 1000 mm in diameter and can operate at speeds of 1200 to 2450 min-1. With filter bags and tailor-made inserts, these centrifuges are highly versatile and can be customized according to specific customer needs. Available in explosion-proof designs, they are particularly suitable for the biotechnology, pharma, and chemistry sectors.

Industrial filter centrifuges for high solids content processing

In pharmaceutical production, achieving high product purity and yield is crucial for meeting strict industry standards and minimizing costly raw material losses. Effective separation techniques are needed to ensure product integrity and maintain hygiene standards.
<h2>Optimizes purity and yield in pharmaceutical separations</h2>
The PUREVO pharma peeler centrifuge from ANDRITZ is a state-of-the-art separation system designed for high-purity and yield in pharmaceutical applications. This centrifuge features a specific pharma design to ensure hygienic standards, utilizing high-quality surfaces and eliminating dead zones for optimal cleanability. Equipped with pneumatic/electric drives, it minimizes product contamination by keeping lubricants and mechanical abrasion outside the process area. The integrated SmartFIX system allows for quick filter cloth changes, reducing maintenance time and costs by around 50%. With its patented discharge system and ability to handle high g-forces, the PUREVO centrifuge ensures minimal product loss and superior washing quality, achieving almost 100% solids recovery. Its automated CIP program guarantees thorough and validated cleaning, enhancing operational efficiency. ANDRITZ, the supplier of this centrifuge, offers expertise in automation, ensuring seamless integration into existing control systems for enhanced process monitoring.

Pharma peeler centrifuge for high purity separations

You need reliable solid-liquid separation in your industrial process, especially under rough conditions. High filtration rates and minimal particle breakage are critical for maintaining product quality and operational efficiency.
<h2>Achieve consistent high performance with minimal downtime</h2>
The Krauss-Maffei pusher centrifuge SZ is a continuous filtration centrifuge designed by ANDRITZ. Leveraging over 150 years of experience, this centrifuge is built to perform efficiently even in demanding conditions. Its unique gentle product acceleration minimizes particle breakage, ensuring up to 99% solids recovery with an optimized feed system. The pre-filtration technology offers high liquid capacity and flexible operation, making it suitable for terms with low solids concentration or highly viscous liquids. The modular cartridge design allows for easy maintenance, ensuring downtime for replacement is kept under 8 hours. The centrifuge supports a range of applications, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food processing, facilitated by a basket diameter of 250-1,250 mm and solids throughput of up to 150 t/h.

Continuous filtration centrifuge for solid-liquid separation

Beverage manufacturers often struggle with achieving precise clarification of citrus juices with high pulp content. The challenge lies in effectively separating the juice from the dry matter pulp without significant product loss or flavor degradation.
<h2>Efficient citrus juice clarification with continuous de-pulping</h2>
The PurePulp series by Alfa Laval is designed specifically for the clarification of citrus and other fruit juices with high dry matter pulp content. Utilizing a continuous discharge design, PurePulp ensures precise separation between juice and pulp, minimizing product loss. The Alfa Laval patented Hermetic Design concept guarantees minimal oxygen pick-up, preserving flavors and aromas. The system can operate at capacities of up to 25,000 l/h depending on the model, making it suitable for varying production scales from small to large citrus juice processing plants. Enhanced with cleaning-in-place (CIP) capabilities and optimized for energy efficiency, the PurePulp range offers a reliable and versatile solution for beverage producers.

Centrifuge for citrus juice clarification

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, efficient and hygienic recovery of microorganisms like yeast is crucial. Traditional methods often fall short, leading to inconsistent product quality and higher operational costs. A specialized separator can address these challenges effectively.
<h2>Ensures hygienic and pressurized yeast recovery</h2>
The MBUX yeast centrifuge separator from Alfa Laval is designed for the efficient recovery of yeast and other microorganisms in pharmaceutical applications. This system requires minimal energy while maintaining a uniform concentration of discharge solids, even with fluctuating feed flow or concentration, thanks to its self-regulating vortex nozzles. The closed system enhances hygiene and prevents foaming, simplifying installation and reducing maintenance needs. Additionally, the centrifuge features high-grade stainless steel wetted parts and food-approved EPDM or nitrile rubber seals. Its automated CIP system and ability to open the bowl for ejections during operation further streamline cleaning and maintenance. Available in various sizes, the MBUX can handle different process demands, making it a versatile choice for the pharmaceutical industry.

Yeast centrifuge separator for pharmaceutical applications

In biopharmaceutical production, ensuring the integrity of cell cultures during the separation process is crucial. Traditional separation methods can cause cell damage, leading to reduced yields and increased downstream processing challenges.
<h2>Gentle cell harvesting and efficient protein recovery</h2>
The Alfa Laval Culturefuge is a range of bottom-fed hermetic cell centrifuges designed for the gentle harvesting of mammalian cell cultures, microbial cells, and precipitated proteins. What makes the Culturefuge unique is its hollow spindle feed mechanism, which ensures gentle acceleration of the feed liquid to rotational speed, thereby minimizing cell lysis and preventing the release of unwanted intracellular proteins. This results in enhanced yields and optimized downstream operations. Offered in skid-mounted configurations, the Culturefuge systems include comprehensive features like an integrated electrical system with PLC, pneumatic unit, and piping for service and process liquids. They meet major pressure vessel specifications such as ASME and PED. Available in configurations suitable for capacities ranging from 200 to 20,000 liters per hour, the Culturefuge series can scale from pilot plants to full production. Additional options include superfine electro-polished contact surfaces and steam-sterilizable pumps for solid transport.

Biopharma cell centrifuge for gentle protein recovery

High-density fermentation processes in biotech labs often require separation, concentration, or harvesting steps to remove and recover solids in a continuous, hygienic manner. Traditional methods may fall short in managing high solids concentrations or varying feed conditions, leading to inefficiencies and increased risks of clogging.
<h2>Ensures continuous discharge and high solids concentration</h2>
The BTUX centrifuge, from Alfa Laval, excels in separation duties for biotech applications, particularly in high-density fermentations requiring uninterrupted discharge of solids. It uses self-regulating vortex nozzles to maintain consistent discharge solids concentration, irrespective of feed variation, minimizing clogging risks. The system operates efficiently in a closed loop under pressure, ensuring low energy consumption and high hygiene standards. Designed to meet NIH guidelines for BLS 2, it is capable of steam sterilization and contained operation. The BTUX can be integrated into process lines with automated CIP systems and comes equipped with automatic ejection of washed-out solids during cleaning cycles. Available in different sizes, the BTUX covers various process requirements, handling feed solids content from 1-20% by volume.

Biotech fermentation centrifuge for continuous solids discharge

Industrial sterilization processes are employed in different industries to completely eliminate all living microorganisms from the final product. For instance, in food processing, sterilization equipment is used to produce a stable product with a long shelf-life by eradicating harmful bio-contaminants. Instead, in the medical field, sterilization technologies aim to prevent the transmission of microbes to patients by sterilizing all the tools and medical devices that come in contact with the patient. Most sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, employs high-temperature pressurized steam to destroy bacteria and disinfect surfaces from spores. Other methods include radiation sterilization or using chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide for disinfection.

Sterilization

Protein recovery from meat, fish, and plant sources requires precise and efficient separation of valuable components. Traditional processing methods can be inefficient, leading to loss of yield and high energy consumption, particularly in applications such as meat rendering, fish meal production, and vegetable protein isolation.
<h2>Efficiently separates protein and fat fractions</h2>
The decanter centrifuges from Alfa Laval offer advanced solutions for protein extraction across varied applications. These centrifuges, known for their robust design and wear protection, enhance the recovery of protein fractions, fats, and oils. Key models include DRNX for technical grade recovery, FDNX for feed grade applications, SANX for food grade applications, and MRNX for sensitive food grade operations. Each model provides specific benefits, such as temperature resistance, customizable configurations, and certification-compliant seals. With operating temperatures ranging up to 130°C and easy-to-replace tungsten carbide wear parts, these centrifuges ensure excellent clarification, high recovery rates, and dry cake outputs, making them ideal for industries such as fish and meat processing, vegetable protein production, and gelatin manufacturing.

Decanter centrifuge for protein extraction

Recovery

In the olive oil industry, efficiently separating olive paste into its component phases is critical. Traditional methods can be time-consuming and less effective, affecting the quality and yield of the final product. Enhancing both yield and clarity with minimal maintenance presents a significant operational challenge.
<h2>Separates olive paste into oil and wet solids</h2>
The Alfa Laval Olive Oil Y-series of decanter centrifuges is designed for two-phase operation, focusing on cost-effective and efficient olive oil production processes. Featuring a special conveyor design, this centrifuge optimizes oil yield and clarity while minimizing turbulence and maintenance needs. The open and gentle feed zone design, known as “Esbjerg”, ensures maximum performance and wear resistance. Additionally, tungsten carbide tiles on the conveyor of models Y9 and Y10 offer superior wear protection, available optionally for model Y8. Electronic control of conveyor speed via a variable frequency drive (VFD) and direct drive gearbox from Alfa Laval reduces power consumption and transmission wear. High-quality stainless steel construction and hinged casings simplify maintenance and cleaning. The system also comes with an electronic overload protection feature, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

Two-phase decanter centrifuge for olive oil production

In the olive oil industry, achieving high-quality oil with minimal water consumption and optimal solids dryness remains a critical challenge. Traditional centrifuge systems often fall short in precision and efficiency, leading to elevated operational costs and inconsistent product quality.
<h2>Optimize olive oil separation and quality</h2>
The Alfa Laval X-series decanter centrifuge is specifically designed to enhance processes in the olive oil production chain, offering both two-phase and three-phase operation. Its unique Variable Dynamic Pressure (VDP) system allows for precise control of the solids' dryness before discharge by adjusting the bowl and conveyor geometry, resulting in higher dryness levels. The ARA system within the three-phase operation further refines oil quality and reduces water consumption by controlling the decanter liquid level. Utilizing AISI 316 stainless steel, the decanter ensures durability and hygiene with easy maintenance through hinged casings. Alfa Laval’s electronic conveyor speed control further tailors the drying pressure to specific needs, ensuring premium oil clarity and optimized water usage.

Decanter centrifuge for olive oil processing

When drying extracted, disinfected, or primed seeds, the process can be very long, as they have high water content. Using a centrifuge that first removes the excess moisture from the surface of the seeds can reduce the drying time by hours.


<h2>Semi-automated spin-dryer for removing excess water from seeds</h2>
The Seed centrifuge small DRP-4000 from Seed Processing Holland is a centrifugal spin dryer. This equipment works on the centrifugal principle and removes the excess moisture around the seed surface. The time of centrifuging is adjustable from several seconds to minutes. A spray nozzle is mounted in the lid for rinsing during centrifuging and is activated by means of a ball valve. The valve from the machine must be connected to a water source. When centrifuging, the released water is drained through the rear of the machine. The DRP-4000 is used for centrifuging bare seeds or seeds in closed mesh bags and it is suitable for small and medium-sized manufacturers.

Seed Centrifuge Small

Lithium hydroxide, a lithium compound used in making lithium batteries, is indispensable in various industries such as the pharmaceutical or chemical industry as well as for the battery market. To separate lithium crystals, centrifugation is an essential component in the production process. Continuous vertical centrifuges are most frequently used to process crystalline or fibrous solids as they provide high continuous throughput and provide a guided solid transport.


<h2>Separating of crystalline, granular, and fibrous particles in a liquid</h2>
The RINA 500F Vertical by Riera Nadeu is a continuous vertical filtering centrifuge fitted with a conical rotor for the solid-liquid separation of crystalline, granular, and fibrous product solutions. It is suitable for applications separating solutions of tartaric acid, lithium hydroxide, lithium carbonate, metformin, APIs, and in the production of explosive powders. The RINA 500F attains a high filtration rate reaching solid concentrations ranging between 30% and 80% and particle sizes between 50 and 500 µm. Adjusting the feed rate and the speed difference of the epicycloid sets the centrifuge's residence time.

A distinct feature of the RINA 500F is its extremely high capacity over its compact dimension, low weight, and accessible, continuous operation mode. When necessary, the centrifuge can also be used to wash the cake (dewatered solids) and immediately separate the mother liquors and wash liquids using two different outlets. In addition, its high centrifugal force provides efficient solid dewatering and cake washing. The RINA 500F also works in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Therefore, it can be installed with other devices such as cooling systems, CIP, and alternative provisions to adapt to the expected process and existing conditions.

Continuous centrifuge for lithium hydroxide

Efficiently separating blood cells from plasma is key in the accuracy of diagnostic tests, as cellular fractions can create inconsistencies in final results. Centrifugation is the common technique used to separate solid particles dispersed in a liquid and efficiency depends on the rotational speed. The right centrifuge for this application could be a super centrifuge that works at higher velocities and that is capable to handle both the separation and clarification process of the plasma components.


<h2>Extracting very fine impurities</h2>
The RINA SRP C by Riera Nadeu are super centrifuges used to recover or remove suspended impurities from liquids. It has a vertical decanting tubular bowl centrifuge turning at very high speed (15.000G mini). Its high G factor generates the separation strength. The G factor, also known as RCF, relative centrifugal force, is the force exerted on the rotor contents. Solid settles and accumulates on the suspended rotor's cylindric ferrule while it clarifies the processed liquid extracted. If the rotor is full, the equipment is stopped to discharge the solid manually.

The RINA SRP C offers easy operation and requires low maintenance. A full opening casing works to lower the noise emissions, guarantee the centrifuge's safe operation, and easier extraction from the front side following GMP requirements. The casing also can regulate the temperature by installing heating and cooling coils. The heating or cooling coils either minimize heat transfer by the rotating rotor's mechanical heat or warm the product up. The RINA SRP C is also adaptable to work in an explosive hazardous area. It also can equip with CIP and SIP systems and, when necessary, install even auxiliary or complementary devices.

Blood plasma centrifuge

The battery industry requires high purity components. To obtain more than 99.5% lithium carbonate production-technologies must perform several complex steps. The lithium carbonate separation step uses a vertical peeler centrifuge to separate solid particles from liquid, where the scrapped solids are discharged through the bottom of the centrifuge vessel. It is suited for high throughput and flexibility in the filling, intensive washing, and solid discharge steps.


<h2>High rotating speed centrifuge filtering to separate mixtures</h2>
The RINA Serie 300 Vertical Automatic by Riera Nadeu are high rotating speed vertical centrifuges with automatic discharge dedicated to the solid-liquid separation of slurries. The RINA Serie 300 has two versions, particularly the 300 F filtering (“F” version) and the 300 D decanting basket (“D” version). The RINA 300F is a filtering version for separating mixtures such as lithium carbonate, oxalic acid, salicylic acid, and others. It is used when the solid suspension forms a permeable cake inside the drilled basket. The bottom of the centrifuge contains the solids automatically discharged during the scraping phase. The filtering version’s retention capacity can hold up to 55 to 1300 dm3 and varies from 500 up to 1800 mm basket diameter.

The RINA 300F is especially recommended for products requiring variable residence time when spinning and intensive washing. It features multiple configurations and working recipes, including blanketing, spinning, washing(s), automatic discharge, CIP, etc. As a result, the Rina 300F is easy to use, versatile, and low maintenance while also adaptable to work in an explosive hazardous area. It can also be manufactured in various materials, from basic steel to high-grade alloy.

Automatic centrifuge for lithium carbonate

Centrifugation is an effective method for producing cannabis extracts. The extraction process separates the extracts from the biomass material. It is essential then that a centrifuge provides high operation flexibility, the highest possible yield, and capable of handling multiple functioning steps depending on process requirements.


<h2>Horizontal batch centrifuge with automatic discharge</h2>
The RINA 700F Horizontal Automatic by Riera Nadeu is the pharmaceutical version of the RINA 700F, which has two versions: pharmaceutical and chemical; each has adjustments and modifications in terms of design for the respective industry. It is a horizontal batch centrifuge with automatic discharge (peeler centrifuge) dedicated to solid-liquid filtering separation of slurries with high rotating speeds. In addition, it is a fully automatic horizontal axis machine fitted with a scraper device for the frontal solids discharge. Depending on the requirements, the several types of functioning recipes are programmable, making them highly flexible in operation that requires intensive washing steps, the variable residence time for spinning, and large decanting or filtering surface. Therefore, the RINA 700F is highly suitable in the pharmaceutical industry, such as producing active pharmaceutical ingredients, antibiotics, salicylic acid, and many others.

The RINA 700 F Horizontal Automatic is available in basket diameters ranging from 350 to 1800 mm and an extensive range of loading capacity from 4 to 550 dm3. In addition, the RINA 700 F's unique feature allows the absolute integration through the wall in a cleanroom separating the technical area from the production area guaranteeing non-contamination of the process. As a result, the RINA 700F capacity can handle any process requirement and expected production rate.

Automatic centrifuge for cannabis

Some industries, such as petrochemical, generate large volumes of oily wastewater due to the amount of oil used. Oil and water separation is a big challenge as their densities are close, emulsion occurs, and prolonged separation time. The right centrifuge has to take all these factors into account and then must be able to handle the continuous, large capacity operation and fast separation.


<h2>Extracting two immiscible liquids</h2>
The RINA SRP S by Riera Nadeu is super centrifuges used to separate two non-miscible liquid phases of different densities, such as the purification of fuel oil, organic and inorganic products liquid/liquid separation, contractors oil purification, and many others. It has a vertical decanting tubular bowl centrifuge, turning very high speed (15.000G mini). During separation, an appropriate diaphragm and collectors capture the heavy liquid and supernatant light phase separately. Adjusting the feed rate will set the residence time of the product inside the decanting rotor.

The RINA SRP S offers easy operation and requires low maintenance. The full opening casing installed functions to lower noise emissions, guarantee the centrifuge's safe operation, and easier extraction from the front side per GMP requirements. The casing can also regulate the liquids' temperature by installing heating or cooling coils. The coils heat or cool the liquids to minimize heat transfer by the rotating rotor's mechanical heat or warm the product up. The RINA SRP S is also adaptable to work in an explosive hazardous area, install with CIP and SIP system, and install auxiliary or complementary devices when necessary.

Water oil separation centrifuge

For slurries difficult to discharge, a scraper can improve process reliability, efficiency and operating cost. At a reduced speed, the scraper knife swings into the filter cake and scrapes out the product vertically downward via the discharge chute.


<h2>High solids throughput with low energy consumption</h2>
The Ferrum HCZ 1000 and 2000 centrifuges were purposely designed for high throughputs and continuous operation under the toughest conditions in the chemical and fine chemical industry. The design features are robust and very reliable in accordance to the latest standards and directives. The centrifuges are built for permanent operation under the toughest conditions.

The Horizontal chemical scraper centrifuge is widely tested for herbicides and pesticides, special applications such as ABS, iron sulphate, melamine and so on can also be developed.

Horizontal chemical scraper centrifuge

For slurries difficult to discharge, a scraper can improve process reliability, efficiency, and operating cost. At reduced speed, the scraper knife swings into the filter cake and scrapes out the product vertically downward via the discharge chute.


<h2>Easy to access centrifuge for the best inspection</h2>
The HPZ 630-1600 range from Ferrum for pharmaceutical centrifuges HPZ range from pilot plants and low volume production to production applications in the demanding pharmaceutical industry. Ferrum pharmaceutical centrifuges are used for products that can be filtered with solids concentrations from 2 w% and particle sizes of min. 4 μm.

When expecting the processing area and the internals, the entire housing is swiveled open. An optional front door further eases and improves inspection. The centrifuges can be operated in an automatic, semi-automatic, manual or service mode. With the Horizontal pharmaceutical scraper centrifuge, a wide range of production recipes can be saved.

Horizontal pharmaceutical scraper centrifuge

For transferring highly active pharmaceutical ingredients (HAPI) without contamination from the isolator centrifuge to the next process step (e.g. vacuum tray dryer).


<h2>Simple and efficient handling within the isolator</h2>
The VTC isolator centrifuge from Ferrum is designed especially for the use in an isolator.

This allows the operator contamination-free transport of toxic active pharmaceutical ingredients (HAPI) from the centrifuge to the next process step (e.g. vacuum dryer).

The solids are discharged from the basket either manually or by means of a lifting device.

The system is Suitable for pilot plants as well as small production quantities in the pharmaceutical industry.

Isolator centrifuge

The system is perfectly suited for pilot plants as well as small-quantity productions in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries.


<h2>Compact and mobile centrifugation</h2>
The mobile pilot plant centrifuge from Ferrum, combines centrifuge, control and drive components as well as inertisation system in one mobile turnkey unit. The system is perfectly suited for pilot plants as well as low volume production in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The solids are discharged vertically upward manually or using a filter bag.

Mobile pilot plant centrifuge

Discharge solids vertically upward through manual action, optionally using a filter bag or a special suction device.


<h2>Optimally designed controls for easy, efficient operations</h2>
The top discharge centrifuges from Ferrum include many application areas in the solid-liquid separation due to the modularity and the comprehensive range of optional equipment. The applications of the vertical top discharge centrifuge, range from pilot plants, small-quantity production to production applications in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Vertical top discharge centrifuge

A vertical peeler centrifuge is used to separate solids, usually to separate fine particles from suspension liquid feed mixtures in the pharmaceutical industry, where the scrapped solids are discharged through the bottom of the centrifuge vessel.


<h2>Excellent inspection outside and below the centrifuge basket</h2>
The Vertical Peeler centrifuge is a new development of the centrifuge type VBC-S (Vertical Bottom discharge Centrifuge - Swivel Open Housing) from Ferrum and it was specially designed for use in the demanding pharmaceutical industry.

Pharmaceutical centrifuges are used for products that can be filtered with solids concentrations from 2 w% and particle sizes of minimum 4 μm. The continuous operation of centrifuge allows all process steps are carried out simultaneously, increases the overall throughput.

The most common applications in the pharma industry are in Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), antibiotics, salicylic acid, pharmaceutical intermediate products, etc.

Vertical peeler centrifuge

Vertical Bottom discharge Centrifuges work discontinuously, discharging the solids to the bottom. They are suitable for the demanding continuous operation in the chemical and fine chemical industry or for complex pharmaceutical applications.


<h2>Efficient and reliable process cycles with low vibration</h2>
The Vertical Scraper centrifuges VBC (Vertical Bottom discharge Centrifuge) from Ferrum include many application areas in the solid-liquid separation due to the modularity and the comprehensive range of optional equipment. The solid-liquid separation is effected discontinuously in a sequence of specific process steps. The individual process steps last from a few minutes to several hours depending on the characteristics of the product.

The most common applications are in the paint industry with pigments; herbicides, insecticides and carbofuran in the agrochemical industry; antibiotics, vitamins, APIs and other intermediates in the pharma industry; and plenty of applications in the food industry.

Vertical scraper centrifuges

Pusher centrifuges are continuously operating filter centrifuges and can have several basket stages depending on the application. Widely used for processing salts, fertilizers, but also plastics, soda and cellulose.


<h2>Continuous solids throughput under the toughest conditions</h2>
Pusher centrifuges from Ferrum are continuously operating filter centrifuges that are based on the very successful Sulzer Escher Wyss design. The slurry is fed continuously to the product acceleration disc via the filling pipe. The solids are transported out of the centrifuge basket into the discharge channel, from where they leave the pusher centrifuge. The cake is cleaned in the centrifuge by adding washing liquid on to the solid cake.

Various models have been developed with basket sizes ranging from 230mm to 1200mm. The most common applications are developed in agricultural and petrochemical industries, such as filtration for obtaining zinc sulphate, lysine, nitrocellulose, sea salt, sodium carbonate, urea, Glauber’s salt, potassium chlorate, potassium nitrate, linters and so on.

Pusher centrifuge

Especially designed for flue gas desulphurization, applications in coal fired power plants and waste incineration plants.


<h2>High-quality gypsum with minimal residual moisture</h2>
Gypsum centrifuges from Ferrum are used for the cleaning of the raw flue gas in a wet process with slurry of limestone to form gypsum; this process is called dewatering in desulphurization.

Dewatering is effected discontinuously in a sequence of specific process steps, which are filling, intermediate centrifugation, washing, centrifugation, scraping/solids discharge and residual heel removal.

With this system you will realize trouble-free solid-liquid separation with maximum performance, minimum energy consumption and consistent, reproducible product quality.

Also the gypsum centrifuges can be used in the construction industry instead of being dumped in environmentally harmful landfill sites.

Gypsum centrifuge

When processing seeds, ensuring they remain uncontaminated is crucial. Traditional rinsing methods can be time-consuming and inconsistent, leading to potential quality issues and inefficiencies. In such cases, a reliable system for hot water treatment, rinsing, and even priming is essential.
<h2>Hot water treat, rinse, and prime seeds</h2>
The BioRinse 5L system from Hoopman Equipment is designed to provide efficient and thorough hot water treatment, rinsing, and priming for up to 5 liters of seeds. The system utilizes a 16L drum that holds the seeds throughout the entire process, from rinsing to centrifuging and drying. This continuous treatment method ensures that seeds are treated uniformly and return to their initial dry state by the end of the process. This integration of multiple stages minimizes handling and potential contamination while optimizing operational efficiency. The BioRinse 5L is particularly suitable for applications requiring reliable seed disinfection and priming, making it an ideal choice for agricultural and horticultural industries.

Seed disinfection and rinsing system

Industrial cleaning equipment is used to wash or disinfect machinery and the production/warehouse area. It may also be used to sterilize the product, equipment, tools, floor or work surfaces and to purify or clean the product by removing impurities. Choosing a suitable cleaning system depends on the type of product or equipment to be cleaned, the sensitivity of the product to heat, pressure, and chemicals, and the level of sterility desired.

Cleaning

Industrial disinfection equipment use antimicrobial agents to destroy microorganisms found on machines, floors, walls, and other surfaces. In industry, disinfection of machinery and the production area is important to prevent product contamination which may lead to spoilage and health hazards for workers and the consumer. The choice of industrial cleaning equipment depends on the level of disinfection needed, the sanitizing agent, the size of the area or objects to be treated, and the suitable method of treatment such as sterilization, pasteurization, exposure to ultraviolet light, or chemical fogging.

Disinfection

Rinsing

Ensuring optimal conditions for seed treatment processes such as hot water treatment and rinsing requires precise, configurable solutions to maintain seed integrity and treatment efficacy.
<h2>Treat seeds with configurable rinsing and drying</h2>
The BioRinse 100L from Hoopman Equipment is designed for various liquid treatment protocols including hot water treatment, rinsing, and drum priming. The system starts with a modular 200L drum where seeds remain during the entire process. This drum moves through different modules: the Rinsing module and an optional Centrifuge module with an extra Rinse/Cool-Down option. After rinsing and centifuging, the drum transitions to the Drying module, equipped with weigh cells for precise drying to the original seed weight based on user-defined protocols. This system offers configurations from manual to fully automatic, allowing flexibility for different treatment needs.

Liquid treatment system for seed processing

In metalworking facilities, processing centers generate significant amounts of metal chips mixed with cutting fluids and coolants. Efficient separation of these substances is crucial to recover valuable liquids and recycle materials, ensuring smoother operations and meeting environmental standards.
<h2>Recovers liquids and oils from metal chips</h2>
The HEINKEL Vertical De-oiling Centrifuge V 600 – 1100 IS is designed for the effective separation of cutting fluids and coolants from steel, cast, and metal chips. Through its simple yet rugged design, the system operates by filling the central feeding hopper with metal chips, which are then accelerated by a rotating perforated basket. A hydraulically operated pusher plate moves the chips upwards, allowing the centrifugal force to extract fluids. These fluids pass through a slotted screen and perforations in the basket, collecting in the filtrate housing for further processing. The frequency of the pusher plate’s movement, adjustable to optimize chip retention time and fluid extraction, enhances efficiency. The HEINKEL Process Technology GmbH supplies the V 600 – 1100 IS, available in various sizes to handle different throughput capacities, making it suitable for wet chip processing in the metal recycling and processing industries.

Separation of cutting fluids from metal chips

Industrial feeding systems allows you to control the flow of solid bulk materials throughout the manufacturing line. After loading your material onto the vibrating hopper, a screw at the base drives it out in uniform doses to the next stage of processing. New feeding technologies are designed to deal with challenges of powders clumping together in the hopper (bridging and ratholing) that interrupt the outflow. Common feeder systems include centrifugal feeders, vibratory feeders as well as elevator, linear and pneumatic feeders.

Feeding

When producing liquid cosmetics like mascara or lip gloss, achieving precise filling and sealing is critical. This ensures product quality and reduces waste. However, traditional methods can be time-consuming and may lack flexibility, especially when dealing with different viscosities and container types.
<h2>Automate filling and sealing processes for liquid cosmetics</h2>
The color 60 by Groninger is a high-performance filling system designed for liquid cosmetics, such as mascara, lip gloss, eyeliner, and brow fillers. This system processes up to 60 units per minute and can handle various viscosities and container types. Equipped with different filling systems, it can manage higher temperatures necessary for creams using a rotary piston pump. Additionally, the color 60 features centrifuge stations to prevent air bubbles and multiple closing stations for adaptable sealing options like brush caps or snap-on lids. The star transport system accommodates different puck sizes, making format changes straightforward. Control is available via Siemens or Rockwell systems, and additional manual or special functions can be easily integrated.

Mascara and lip gloss filling system for cosmetics

Sealing

In cell and gene therapy applications, managing high throughput while maintaining strict aseptic conditions is crucial. Incubation steps often become the production bottleneck, limiting your capability to scale operations effectively.
<h2>Enhance cell culture handling with integrated flexycult incubation</h2>
The ValueCell FLEXY by Comecer is a versatile isolator designed specifically for cell and gene therapy applications. It tackles the common bottleneck associated with incubation steps by integrating with the FlexyCult system. This configuration allows for efficient, aseptic handling of cell cultures and ensures a scalable solution for high-throughput environments. The isolator features laminar airflow and a fully PLC-controlled system with GAMP 5 compliant software. It includes essential laboratory instruments such as centrifuges, refrigerators, and culture ovens. Made from high-grade stainless steel (AISI 316L internally and AISI 304 externally), the isolator also includes an integrated decontamination system using Vapor Phase Hydrogen Peroxide (VPHP). Its modular design provides the flexibility to expand and tailor the system to specific needs, making it ideal for ATMP manufacturers.

Cell & gene therapy isolator with integrated incubation

In metalworking industries, managing oily chips generated during machining processes is crucial for both environmental and operational efficiency. Traditional oil removal methods are often time-consuming and less effective, leading to higher disposal costs and potential workplace hazards.
<h2>Efficient de-oiling of metalworking chips</h2>
The AS Series by CEPA is a fully automatic, continuous de-oiling solution designed to handle short, pourable chips, including those made of aluminum and steel. It integrates seamlessly with a conveyor, feeding a steady stream of chips into the centrifuge from above. The series includes models AS 3 B-A and AS 5 (B-)A, with a throughput capacity ranging from 120 to 600 liters per hour. The centrifuges operate at speeds up to 2500 min-1, generating a relative centrifugal force (RCF) of up to 620 g for rapid and effective oil removal. The drum diameters of 178 mm and 500 mm ensure compatibility with various chip volumes, making the AS Series an ideal choice for high-efficiency de-oiling operations in metalworking environments.

Continuous de-oiling system for metalworking chips

In wine production, achieving clean filtration without compromising the stability of the filter cake, even during prolonged interruptions, is crucial. Traditional filtration methods can cause issues like clogging and inadequate diatomaceous earth metering, leading to operational inefficiencies.
<h2>Ensures cake stability and efficient discharge</h2>
The C 25 pre-coat filter by Cadalpe is a versatile filtering solution designed to address common challenges in the wine industry. The filter utilizes horizontal discs and a centrifugal discharge method to maintain cake stability and integrity, even during prolonged pauses in operation. Should clogging occur due to incorrect maneuvers or improper diatomaceous earth dosage, the filter can easily rebuild the pre-coat. The system ensures complete filtration of any remaining liquid within the filter housing. Exhausted cake is detached through centrifugation and efficiently ejected without causing vibrations or scraping. The filter also includes water jets under pressure for thorough cleaning of the discs, oriented to eliminate any residual material. Cadalpe’s high manufacturing standards and attention to functional design ensure the C 25 pre-coat filter meets the demanding needs of beverage industry professionals.

Pre-coat filter with horizontal discs for wine

Food manufacturing facilities, bakeries, or restaurants are ridden with efficiency-related issues regarding the washing of trolleys, trays, or baskets. Therefore, the need for an efficient and automated washing system is undeniable. Such a system not only enhances the overall performance when it comes to cleaning regularly used equipment and tools but also reduces water and energy expenditure.


<h2><span lang="EN-US">Autonomous and economic washing system for knives, trays, and baskets</span></h2>
The BF Series by Velox Barchitta is an efficient, multi-purpose solution for a variety of routine appliances used in the food industry. The advanced rotating base design (with centrifuge and blowing module) is carefully structured to offer high sanitary solutions with optimized performance due to the thorough 360°C cleanse<span class="apple-converted-space">. </span>

The BF Series unit comes with a powerful booster pump (1.5kW) with stainless steel sprayers and pipes. This system is seamlessly designed to ensure a complete cycle at 85 °C, thus ascertaining thermal disinfection.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>

The unit is efficient in washing time (ranging from 30 seconds to 12 minutes), can rinse up to 20” with a centrifuge of up to 40”. It comes with AISI 304 high-power wash pumps (7.5 kW for BF1500 to 11kW for BF1800, BF2000, BF2200). High hygiene standards are employed by orienting the pump vertically, enabling the consistent discharge of the washing circuit. This reduces the contamination risk that comes with horizontal orientations. Additionally, the remarkable centrifuge efficiently controls the water usage and adds to the cost-effectiveness. The system has a 1.5 minute suction time, allowing quick drying for metallic materials.

The product also has a blowing module option, with four pressure pumps (5.5kW each at 2200 cm/h flow rate, 150 mbar prevalence). The optimal drying process for the metallic materials is achieved at 60°C. While for plastic, the system raises air temperature from 90-100°C via the optional blowing module.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>

The stainless steel design further adds to the durability of this unit, while retaining the outward appeal.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>

Washing cabinet for trolleys

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Chamomile oil

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Dried distillers grains (DDGS)

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