By Mr. Sandro M.O.L. Schneider Dipl. Phys. ETH, Head of marketing and Sales, Ferrum – Supplier of Centrifuge Technology Solutions for Solid/Liquid Separation
SubscribeThanks to the new FEM based design, the inclined filling and wash pipe, excellent cleanability and their modular construction allowing future up-grading, the new series of vertical bottom discharge scraper centrifuges (VBC) can help to reduce process costs.
The new design leads to a reduction in the costs of installation and commissioning and also has a positive effect on the maintenance costs. For demanding applications in the chemical process industry these vertical scraper centrifuges can be fitted with an oil lubrication system for the bearings (in place of grease).
For use in pharmaceutical applications together with a suitable membrane or diaphragm in the ceiling, the process area of the vertical centrifuge can be completely separated from the motor/drive area. This design is also called the “Through-the-ceiling” type. Since this design is well suited to cGMP production needs, leading companies in pharmaceutical and generica products have chosen the VBC to be their favorite.
The completely redesigned seal and CIP (Cleaning in place)-System allows operators to chose the right cleaning cycle from spraying, rinsing to completely flooding of the machine. A further innovation step is a scraper knife and a cover which both can be operated pneumatically (instead of hydraulically).