AFPX513 Medium capacity Solids-ejecting centrifuge for animal and fish processing industries0 pages

Medium capacity Solids-ejecting centrifuge for animal and fish processing industries
AFPX 513
Alfa Laval AFPX separator centrifuges were specially designed
for extremely demanding separation jobs. Key features of the
AFPX 513 centrifuge are its ability to handle high flow rates,
high solids content and high-temperature processing. These
functions make it the ideal choice to handle the tough conditions
encountered in the animal and fish processing industries.
In addition, the AFPX 513 centrifuge combines a high
G-force, high sludge capabilities and automated operation.
Applications
The AFPX 513 was designed to discharge solids intermittently,
while at the same time splitting a tight emulsion of two
liquid phases. The centrifuge comes in a series of optimized
models that are suitable for a considerable number of duties,
including separating fish press water, stick and glue 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
the rate of performance, although no guarantees are given.
Alfa Laval representatives will be pleased to provide you with
further information.
AFPX 513XGD purifier complete with motor
Separation - fish press water 12.000–18.000 l/h (50–80 US gpm)
Purification - fish oil 6.000– 8.000 l/h (25–35 US gpm)
Purification - animal fat 3.000– 6.000 l/h (13–25 US gpm)
Standard design
The machine consists of a frame that has a horizontal drive
shaft with brake, worm gear, lubricating oil bath and vertical
bowl spindle in the lower part. The bowl is mounted on top of
the spindle, inside the space formed by the upper part of the
frame, the ring solids cover, the oil collecting cover, and the
frame hood. The feed and liquid discharge system, including
the paring disc pump for the heavy phase, also rests on this
structure. All metallic parts in contact with the process liquid
are made of stainless steel. The bowl is of the solids-ejecting
disc type with a hydraulic operating system for “shooting” (for
automatic or manual operation). The electric motor is either of
the controlled torque type or of the standard type for frequency
control drive.
Basic equipment
Concentrator or purifier parts, inlet and outlet devices, revolution
counter, set of erosion-protective parts, illuminated sight
glass box for light phase outlet, vibration switch, vibration-isolating
base plate, flange motor, set of tools and standard set
of spares.
Optional extras
Starter equipment, discharge programme equipment, standard
set of fittings.
Material data
Bowl body, hood and lock ring s.s. 1.4462 UNS S31803
Solids cover and frame hood s.s. 1.4401 UNS 31600
Frame bottom part grey cast iron
In and outlet parts s.s. mostly 1.4401 UNS 31600
Gaskets and O-rings Nitrile rubber