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Used equipment for sale: Westfalia CA458-00-02 Decanter Centrifuge, S/S

Name: Westfalia CA458-00-02 Decanter Centrifuge, S/S
Brand: Westfalia
SKU: 49536

Decanter

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Specifications

SKU: 49536
GSKU: 02025000481
Location:: Cleveland, OH
Year of construction:: 1994
serial number: 1708 665
conveyor style: Single Lead
conveyor surface: STC Tiles
solid discharge style: 360 Single Row
liquid discharge style: Replaceable
main drive: AC Motor
back drive: Hydraulic

Description

Used Westfalia decanter centrifuge, model CA458-00-02, stainless steel product contact surfaces, 458/245 mm bowl diameter, 2.0 solids g/cd, 3000 rpm max bowl speed, single lead conveyor with single row solids discharge ports with replaceable liners and slingers, liquid discharge with adjustable and replaceable dams, belt driven with 30 kw, 3535 rpm, 440 volt main drive, hydraulic back drive with 15 hp hydraulic power pack, serial# 1708 665, built 1994.

More information about the Westfalia CA458-00-02

Centrifuges are mechanical devices that use centrifugal force to separate substances of different densities. They are widely used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food processing, and wastewater treatment. One type of centrifuge is the decanter centrifuge, also known as a solid bowl centrifuge. It consists of a rotating bowl with a cylindrical section and a conical section. The mixture to be separated is fed into the bowl through a central inlet, and as the bowl rotates at high speeds, the centrifugal force causes the denser particles to settle at the bowl's walls. The settled solids are then continuously removed through a scroll conveyor, while the clarified liquid overflows from the top. Decanter centrifuges are particularly effective in separating solid-liquid mixtures with a high solid content. They are commonly used in wastewater treatment plants to separate sludge from water, in oil and gas industries to separate oil from drilling mud, and in food processing to separate solids from liquids, such as in the production of fruit juices. The advantages of decanter centrifuges include their continuous operation, high separation efficiency, and versatility in handling a wide range of materials. They can handle large volumes of feed and provide consistent performance. However, there are limitations to consider. Decanter centrifuges may require regular maintenance and replacement of parts due to the high speeds and forces involved. They may also have limitations in separating very fine particles or materials with similar densities. Additionally, the energy consumption of decanter centrifuges can be relatively high. In summary, decanter centrifuges are powerful machines that utilize centrifugal force to separate solid-liquid mixtures. They find extensive applications in various industries, offering efficient and continuous separation processes, although they have certain limitations that need to be considered.

About the manufacturer Westfalia

Our Westfalia inventory covers 8 listed items, mostly disc; 5 are in stock now. Models include CA458-00-02, CSC20-06-476 and CSA 8-06-476. ...read more

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