AFPX 407

Small capacity solids-ejecting centrifuge for animal and fish processing industri

Alfa Laval AFPX separator centrifuges are specially designed

for extremely demanding separation jobs. Key features of the
AFPX 407 centrifuge are its ability to handle high solids con-
tent and high-temperature processing. These functions make
it the ideal choice to handle the tough conditions encountered
in the animal and fish processing industries.

Applications
The AFPX 407 is designed to discharge solids intermittently,
while at the same time separating two intermixed and mutually
insoluble liquid phases of different densities. The centrifuge
comes in a series of optimized models that are suitable for a
considerable number of duties, including separating fish press
water, stick water as well as meat and fish extracts. Other
applications include the purification of fish oil and fish liver oil,
animal fat, peel oil, and similar products.

Performance
The actual throughputs depend on variables such as the
amount and type of solids, the temperature, viscosity and
degree of separation required. The following figures indicate
AFPX 407 complete with motor
the rate of performance, although no guarantees are given.
Alfa Laval representatives will be pleased to provide you with
further information.

Separation - fish press water 2.500–4.000 l/h (11–17 US gpm) Basic Equipment
Purification - fish oil 800–1.500 l/h (3.5–6.5 US gpm) Concentrator or purifier parts, revolution counter, set of ero-
Purification - animal fat 800–1.300 l/h (3.5–5.7 US gpm) sion protective parts, flange motor, set of tools and standard
set of spares.
Design features
The machine consists of a frame that has a horizontal drive Optional Extras
shaft with clutch and brake, worm gear, lubricating oil bath Starter equipment, discharge programme equipment, stand-
and vertical bowl spindle in the lower part. The bowl is ard set of fittings.
mounted on top of the spindle, inside the space formed by
the upper part of the frame, the ring solids cover and the Material data
collecting cover. The feed and liquid discharge system also Bowl body, hood and lock ring High grade stainless steel
rests on this structure. All metallic parts in contact with the Solids cover and frame hood High grade stainless steel
process liquid are made of stainless steel. The bowl is of the
Frame bottom part Cast iron
solids-ejecting disc type with a hydraulic operating system for
“shooting” (for automatic or manual operation). The electric In and outlet parts Cast iron
motor is of the controlled torque type. Gaskets and O-rings Nitrile rubber
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Operating principles
Separation takes place inside a rotating bowl. The feed is
introduced to the rotating centrifuge bowl from the top via a 6
stationary inlet pipe (1), and is accelerated in the distributor 2
3
(2), which is specially designed to ensure smooth accelera- 5
tion of the feed liquid. Leaving the distributor, the feed enters
the disc stack (3). The separation of liquid–liquid–solids takes
place between the discs, with the oil phase moving through
the disc stack to the centre. When it reaches the centre, it
is discharged through holes (4) and ejected into the collect- 7

ing frame. The water and solids separated from the oil move
to the periphery, and the water flows via channels in the top
disc (5) to holes, where it is sprayed out (6). In the purification
duty, hot water may be fed into the inlet of the bowl before
the process liquid is introduced. This water forms a seal 8
around the outer edge of the top disc, and this minimises the
Typical bowl drawing for a solids-ejecting centrifuge. Drawing details
loss of light phase through the heavy phase paring disc. The do not necessarily correspond to the centrifuge described.
solids collect in the periphery, where it is discharged (7) inter-
mittently into the solids-collecting cover below the bowl. The Technical specification
solids are discharged by means of a hydraulic system, which Hydraulic capacity 5 m3/h (22 US gpm)
forces the sliding bowl bottom (8) to drop down at preset Bowl speed 6,400 rpm
intervals, thus opening the solids ports at the bowl periphery.
Motor speed synchronous 50/60 Hz 1,500/1,800 rpm

Basic execution Centrifugal force, inside bowl max. 7,440 g

Purifier AFPX 407BGP-14. Purifies the light liquid phase, Bowl volume 8.9 l (2.35 US gal)
which is the major part of the mixture. Sludge space volume approx. 4 l (1.06 US gal)
Concentrator AFPX 407BGP-74. Purifies the heavy liquid Motor power installed 5.5 kW ( 7.38 HP)
phase, which is the major part of the mixture. The light phase
Starting time 3–5 min
becomes concentrated.
Stopping time 3–5 min
Utilities consumption Inlet pressure at 35 m /h 3
400 kPa (58 psig)
Electric power at 5 m3/h 5.5 kW (7.38 HP) Sound pressure 71 dB(A) 1)
Operating liquid, during discharge only 0.5 l /discharge
1)
In compliance with EN ISO 4871

(0.13 US gal/discharge)
Connections
Dimensions Feed inlet diameter: 38 mm (1 1/2”) SMS Union
Heavy liquid outlet diameter: 51 mm (2”) s.s pipe
Light liquid outlet diameter: 51 mm (2”) s.s pipe
Solids outlet: 102 mm cast iron pipe
Min 1520 mm (4 ft 11 7/8 inch)

1425 mm (4 ft8 1/8 inch)

Shipping data (approximate)

Centrifuge incl. bowl and motor 703 kg (1,550 lbs)
Bowl weight 113 kg (249 lbs)
Gross weight approx. 880 kg (1,940 lbs)
Volume 2.1 m3 (74.2 ft3)

975 mm (3ft 2 3/8 inch) 1090 mm (3 ft 6 7/8 inch)

PCHS00066EN 0910 Alfa Laval reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification.

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