Alfa Laval AFPX 513 Separator
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.
Product Description
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.
| 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.
| 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 |