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Decanter Centrifuges
Continuous solid-bowl separation for clarification, thickening and dewatering, with two-phase, three-phase and specialized configurations.
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Food ingredients separation
Match the separation principle to crystals, fibers or suspended solids, then review cleaning, product-contact materials and the complete transfer route. Hygiene requirements apply to the configured installation.
Define the duty before the model.
- Ingredient and product specification
- Cleaning and changeover schedule
- Recovery and purity requirements
- Contact materials and seal documentation
Equipment families to evaluate
PSD
Bag Lifting Top Discharge Centrifuge
A batch basket centrifuge with mechanical bag lifting to transfer separated cake out of the basket for unloading.
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PQFB / PQFD
Full Opening Clean-Design Centrifuges
Full-opening vertical centrifuge configurations that emphasize inspection and access to product-contact surfaces.
View detailsShortlisting depends on representative material data and testing. Inclusion here does not guarantee suitability for every material in this industry.
The engineering conversation
Food duties may involve crystals, starch, fibers, oils or biological solids, each suggesting different separation mechanisms. A cake-washing requirement differs from simple liquid clarification. The process also needs to account for changeovers, allergens where relevant, drainage and the ability to inspect product-contact surfaces. A full-opening cover can improve access, but cleanability still needs to be demonstrated.
Compare the relevant HUADA filtration or sedimentation family against the actual food process. Agree what will be inspected during FAT and what must be verified at site. Avoid treating a marketing label or a generic surface-finish figure as evidence for all hygiene requirements.
Food-ingredient centrifuges: beyond stainless steel