Alfa Laval AFPX 517 Separator
Alfa Laval AFPX separator centrifuges were specially designed for extremely demanding separation jobs. Key features of the AFPX 517 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 517 centrifuge combines a high G-force, high sludge capabilities and automated operation.
Product Description
Applications
The AFPX 517 was 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 executions that are suitable for a considerable number of duties, including separating fish press water, stick water and extracts. Other applications include the purification of fish oil and 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 | 25.000–30.000 l/h | (110–130 US gpm) |
| Purification – fish oil | 14.000–18.000 l/h | (60–80 US gpm) |
| Purification – animal fat | 6.000–8.000 l/h | (25–35 US gpm) |
Standard design
The machine consists of a frame that has a horizontal drive shaft with clutch and 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 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 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 made for variable frequency drive. The VFD motor is provided with a protecting cap.
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, frequency converter, discharge control panel, set of standard fittings, set of CIP valves and fittings, and serviceability package for online viewing of separator
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 |
| Bottom frame | Cast iron, clad with
s.s. 1.4301 UNS 30400 |
| In and outlet | s.s. mostly 1.4401 UNS 31600 |
| Gaskets and O-rings | Nitrile rubber |