FAQs
How does a Centrifuge Work?
There are many types of centrifuge and the specifics will vary. Generally speaking, centrifuges spin at high speeds creating a centrifugal force many times that of gravity. This force causes heavier solids or liquids to separate from the lighter ones.
How Do I Choose a Centrifuge?
Our Sales Engineers will personally assist you in identifying the best solutions for your individual needs. This requires gaining a thorough understanding of each specific application. Before recommending a system, we will first gather information, request samples for testing, and test these samples in our US Centrifuge test lab.
Examples of information considered in this process:
- Type of liquid(s) and/or solids
- Total liquid volume of the system
- Process time and frequency – including shifts and days of the week
- Process flow rates
- Space constrictions – layout of current equipment and available space
- Targeted concentration of impurities
- Targeted dryness of solids
- Cost of not doing this project – disposal fees, filters, consumables, coolant replacement, fines, etc.
- Budgetary constraints
- Other Goals to achieve
With some calculations and testing we can, rather quickly, develop a personalized solution to best address your needs and application.
What Are The Applications For A Centrifuge?
View our applications to see the Industries and processes that often utilize centrifuges.
What Are The Advantages Of Using A Centrifuge Over Other Methods?
Centrifuges often offer numerous advantages over traditional methods of liquid-liquid and liquid-solid centrifuge separation technology, solids dewatering, and centrifuge liquid filtration and fluid clarification. While specific advantages depend on the nature of the application, common benefits include:
- Faster processing time
- No consumables
- No filters to clean
- Reduced maintenance and down time
