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SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES
Andritz Decanter Centrifuges -
the optimum solution for any application
Andritz has a fully developed range
of centrifuges, allowing the right
combination of machines to be
selected to achieve optimum per-
formance at reasonable costs.
Decades of experience allow to
select the correct size and con-
figuration depending on material
type and process objectives.
Main features:
● Process flexibility
The decanter produces practically
constant separation results, even
with large fluctuations in the volume-
tric flow, the process conditions,
and/or the product characteristics.
This ensures safe and stable opera-
tion.
If a subsequent process stage re-
quires relatively constant feed con-
ditions, the steady performance of
the decanter can obviate the need
for equipment to eliminate feed fluc-
tuations.
● Process conditions
Casing designs and sealing systems
can be supplied for gas-tight, vapor-
tight, or pressurized operation for ab-
solute pressure from 0 bar to 8 bar.
Extreme temperature conditions
from – 90°C to +200°C can be
accommodated using special
bearing designs and lubrication.
Systems designed for CIP cleaning
using a special tumbling drive and
engineered for all common flame
proof or explosion-proof standards
are available, making the decanter
ideal for application with solvents
and hazardous materials.
● Automation
Decanter operation is often com-
pletely automated by using modern
instrumentation and controls. Con-
trol from the plant’s central control
room enables the centrifuge to run
without personnel.
● Chemical resistance
The extensive experience in the manu-
facture of decanters with exotic and
high-strength materials (e.g., titanium,
pure nickel, or Hastelloy) provides the
security essential for demanding pro-
cess applications. State-of-the-art
manufacturing procedures allow the
decanter to be applied in the most
extreme process conditions.
Profit from
➟ low space requirement
➟ low operating costs
➟ simple installation
➟ personnel safety
3-phase-decanter
This machine is used when not only a
solid must be separated from the liquid
but when the liquid contains two phases
of differing densities. By separating the
two liquids in the decanter, the application
of a downstream disk centrifuge can be
optimized or eliminated.
Solid-bowl decanter centrifuge
The solid-bowl decanter is the basic,
standard machine, to which features can
be added for special applications.
The solid bowl is ideal for clarification of
liquids, thickening of sludge's, and the
separation of solids.
Screen-bowl decanter centrifuge
Screen-bowl decanters discharge
crystalline solids over the conical section
These are transported along a cylindrical
screen section, where the solids are
further dewatered – combining the steps
of sedimentation and filtration in one
machine. Where advantageous, the
solids can be washed on the screen.
CENSORTM solids-sorting centrifuge
The CENSORTM centrifuge is used to sort
primarily plastic solids of differing densities
at very sharp cuts. During the process,
the product is washed using a minimal
quantity of water. The resulting products
are then available for high-quality reuse.
Types and performances
Nominal diameter Maximum speed Max. motor L/D ratio
Rotor number (mm) (mp) power (kW)

2 250 6000 22

3 350 5000 30

4 450 4000 55 from 1.5 to 5

5 530 3500 75 selected

6 600 3000 132 according

7 650 3000 160 to

8 760 2800 250 individual

9 900 2500 300 application

10 1000 2200 400 requirements

11 1100 2000 400

12 1200 1800 400

14 1400 1500 500

Applications
Organic chemicals Inorganic chemicals Ores and minerals Food and
pharmaceuticals
● Bisphenol-A ● Barium carbonate ● Bentonite
● Caprolactam ● Bentonite ● Drilling mud ● Glutamic acid
● Carpoxymethylzellulose ● Decarbonisation sludge ● Calcite ● Potato peelings
● Melamine ● Gypsum ● Carnalite ● Potato starch
● Paraxylene ● Calcium Carbonate ● Feric Oxide ● Olive oil
● Polyethylene ● Sodium sulfate (FGD) ● Coal fines ● Palm oil
● Polypropylene ● Caustic soda ● Coal flotation concentrate ● Casein
● Polystyrol ● Phosphoric acid ● Gypsum ● Ethanol production
● Polyvinyl alcohol ● Titanium dioxide ● Kalisalts
● Polyvinylchloride ● Kaolin
● PVC-PVA Copolymer ● Pigments
● Terephtalic acid anhydride ● Soda
● Xanthan ● Clay

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Andritz Separation GmbH Andritz Bird Inc. / Walpole
Tel: +49 221 9856 208, Fax: +49 221 9856 202 Tel: +1 508 404 1400, Fax: +1 508 668 6855
E-Mail: separation.de@andritz.com E-Mail: separation.us@andritz.com

Andritz AG
Business Area Environment and Process
Separation Technologies
Stattegger Strasse 18, A-8045 Graz, Austria
Tel +43 316 6902-2318, Fax +43 316 6902-463
E-Mail: separation@andritz.com
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