Used Centrifuges for Sale
Used centrifuges are industrial separation systems designed to separate solids from liquids or liquids from other liquids using centrifugal force. These systems are widely used in chemical processing, food production, pharmaceuticals, wastewater treatment, and oil & gas industries where efficient phase separation is critical. Centrifuges support processes such as clarification, dewatering, and purification across a wide range of materials. Aaron Equipment offers used centrifuges for sale in various configurations to meet specific separation requirements, capacities, and process conditions. Browse available inventory below or explore centrifuge types to find equipment aligned with your application.
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54115001Used Tolhurst 30” Basket Centrifuge | Top Unload | 0–1000 RPM | Stainless Steel
Used- Tolhurst Basket Centrifuge, Size 30", 0-1000 basket rpm, 70lbs/cu. ft maximum throughput. Stainless steel contact parts. Top Unload, Perforated basket. stainless steel bolt on top with clamp down cover, 6" sight glass. Cover has (2) 2-1/2" threaded inlets. Vessel approximately 30" diameter x 18" straight side. 4" side bottom outlet down to 1-1/4" threaded. 3 point mount on carbon steel frame with casters. Serial# TA-38533. Includes Hydraulic Drive skid, driven by a 7.5hp 3/60/230/460v 1175rpm motor through reducer, and a mounted Control Panel.
MFR: Tolhurst
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10288052Ketema 32" x 20" Mark III Perforated Basket Centrifuge.
Used- Ketema 32" x 20" Mark III Perforated Basket Centrifuge. Stainless steel construction (product contact areas); Top load, bottom unload with hydraulic plow discharge; Max bowl speed 1325 rpm; Rated 96#/cu. ft. capacity, Unit is on 33.5" heavy duty leg extensions; Top cover is sealed and air tight, includes hinged access door; 20 HP hydraulic drive; 3 phase, 230/460 voltage; Includes set of stairs with platform for operator. Previous customer ran with a nitrogen blanket.
MFR: Ketema
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10749152Used Bird 36x72 Decanter Centrifuge | Heavy-Duty Continuous Solid–Liquid Separation System
Used Bird 36x72 Decanter Centrifuge | Heavy-Duty Continuous SolidLiquid Separation System. 316 Stainless steel construction. Max bowl speed 1190 RPM. 150 HP motor. 36'' x 72'' bowl dimensions.
MFR: Bird
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61456Used Sharples SP-5500 Solid Bowl Basket Centrifuge, Sludge Pak
Used- Sharples SP-5500 Sludge-Pak Solid Bowl Basket Centrifuge, 316 Stainless Steel. Maximum bowl speed 1500, tri-pod suspension system, 40" x 24" basket, pneumatic single motion plow assembly, pneumatic skimmer assembly, 3-way skimmer valve, vibration switch, feed pipe, 40 hp oilgear hydraulic drive system, control.
MFR: Sharples
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54687062Used Tolhurst Batch-O-Matic solid basket 48" basket centrifuge. Serial # T-99273. Used mainly with fine organic particulates. Stainless steel contact surfaces. Basket is 30" deep and has 5 flites th...
Used-Tolhurst Batch-O-Matic solid basket 48" basket centrifuge. Serial # T-99273. Used mainly with fine organic particulates. Stainless steel contact surfaces. Basket is 30" deep and has 5 flites that hold 7.25" of cake to the side of basket. Total cake volume is 16 cuft. Centrifuge is capable of handling product that weighs up to 66 lbs per cuft. Basket turns at 1080 rpm. The product is feed through the top via 2" pipe to bottom of cake area. It is need forced the basket wall with centrifugal force and is forced up and over the walls of the basket. The liquids are discharged through a 4" flanged fitting in bottom of unit. Solids are discharged through conical bottom to 6" outlet. Unit is equipped with five finger plow to clear cake material. Unit also has a CIP system. This unit is bottom driven and has center-slung suspension to handle unbalanced or liquid loads. The bowl is belt driven by hydraulic power unit. The hydraulic power unit provides 1100 psi turning at 1200 rpm with a 30 hp motor. Top has a 34" x 14" hinged access door. Unit requires 460 vac 3 ph electrical supply. May be good Parts machine.
MFR: Tolhurst
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54687063Used Tolhurst Batch-O-Matic solid basket 48" basket centrifuge. Serial # TA-15612. Used mainly with fine organic particulates. Stainless steel contact surfaces. Basket is 30" deep and has 5 flites t...
Used-Tolhurst Batch-O-Matic solid basket 48" basket centrifuge. Serial # TA-15612. Used mainly with fine organic particulates. Stainless steel contact surfaces. Basket is 30" deep and has 5 flites that hold 7.25" of cake to the side of basket. Total cake volume is 16 cuft. Centrifuge is capable of handling product that weighs up to 66 lbs per cuft. Basket turns at 1080 rpm. The product is feed through the top via 2" pipe to bottom of cake area. It is need forced the basket wall with centrifugal force and is forced up and over the walls of the basket. The liquids are discharged through a 4" flanged fitting in bottom of unit. Solids are discharged through connical bottom to 6" outlet. Unit is eqipped with five fingerd plow to clear cake material. Unit also has a CIP system. This unit is bottom driven and has center-slung suspension to handle unbalanced or liquid loads. The bowl is belt driven by hydrualic power unit. The hydraulic power unit provides 1100 psi turning at 1200 rpm with a 30 hp motor. Top has a 34" x 14" hinged access door. Unit requires 460 vac 3 ph electrical supply. Good Condition. (was rebuilt with in two years of the plant shutting down)
MFR: Tolhurst
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11453481Ketema/ATM 48" x 30" Mark III Perforated Basket Centrifuge. Used.
Used-Ketema/ATM 48" x 30" Mark III Perforated Basket Centrifuge, 316L stainless steel construction (product contact areas), top load, bottom unload, Max bowl speed 1380 rpm, tri-pod suspension, single motion plow, feed and rinse pipes, rated 85#/cu. ft. capacity, hinged inspection door w/sight-glass, (2) CIP nozzles; Built 1992.
MFR: Ketema
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48460Used Escher Wyss V-130 Ploughing Centrifuge – 1250mm SS Bowl, 950 RPM, 30 kW, Hydraulic Drive, Nitrogen Purged
Used- Escher Wyss Ploughing Centrifuge Type V-130 with Stainless Steel Nitrogen Purged Bowl 1,250mm Dia X 600mm Deep with Hydraulic Plough Centrifuge and Drive Motor 30 kW (40.2 hp). Hydromatic Drive with Rexroth Hydraulic Pneumatic Sequence Controls. 950 rpm. Made in 1977. Our freight specialists can assist you with door to door transportation and all customs documents needed to make the process go as smoothly as possible.
MFR: Escher Wyss
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51855002Sandborn 48" x 24" Perforate Basket Centrifuge. Used.
Used-Sandborn 48" x 24" Perforate Basket Centrifuge. 316SS. Bottom unload. Maximum bowl speed 1150 rpm, Maximum operating temp. 150 degrees F. Maximum product bulk density 80 lb/ft3. Maximum pressure .3 psi. Air operated plow. SS feed tube, plow, wash pipe and inspection glass rinse line. Power pack details:20 hp, 1755 rpm, rated for 3800 psi and 300 ft/lb of torque.
MFR: Sanborn
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50058011Used Sharples P-660 Super-D-Canter Centrifuge | 6000 RPM | New Motors & PLC Panel | Stainless Steel | 1-Year Warranty
Used Sharples P-660 Super-D-Canter Centrifuge | 6000 RPM | New Motors & PLC Panel | 1-Year Warranty, stainless steel construction (product contact areas, max bowl speed 6000 rpm, single lead conveyor w/welded hardfacing wear protection, base, casing, feed pipe, 95:1 planetary gearbox, (New) 10 HP Main Drive motor, (New) 5 hp backdrive motor, mounted plate w/ vibration Isolations. Mounted on approx. 4 stainless steel stand w/casters, safety guards, (New) programable logic control/drive panel. (Reconditioned with warranty)
MFR: Sharples
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14191145Used Sharples P-660 Decanter Centrifuge | 6000 RPM | Stainless Steel | 7.5 HP Main Drive | Mounted w/ Vibration Isolation
Used Sharples P-660 Decanter Centrifuge | 6000 RPM | Stainless Steel | 7.5 HP Main Drive | Mounted w/ Vibration Isolation. Stainless Steel. Main drive motor 7.5 hp 3/60/230-460 volts, fixed speed. Backdrive motor2 hp 3/60/208 230-460 volts fixed speed. 6000 rpm max speed, 95:1 gearbox. Mounted on table with vibration isolators.
MFR: Sharples
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47220007Used Krauss Maffei SZ-21 Industrial Pusher Centrifuge – 250mm Basket | 316 Stainless Steel
Used Krauss Maffei Pusher Centrifuge, Model SZ-21, T316 Stainless Steel. 250mm diameter single stage cylindrical basket. ADM speed 2900, ADM density kg/CBM 1700, ADM filling 10 KGS. Equipped with 7.5 HP motor, 230-460/3/60.
MFR: Krauss Maffei
Types of Used Centrifuges Available
Aaron Equipment offers a range of used centrifuges designed to support solid-liquid separation, liquid clarification, and dewatering applications:
Decanter Centrifuges – Continuous centrifuges designed for separating solids from liquids in high-throughput industrial applications.
Disc Automatic Centrifuges – High-speed centrifuges used for continuous liquid-liquid separation and clarification with automated operation.
Basket Centrifuges – Bottom Dump – Batch centrifuges designed for efficient solid discharge through bottom-opening mechanisms.
Basket Centrifuges – Peeler – Automated batch centrifuges that use peeling knives to remove solids from the basket wall.
Tricanter Centrifuges – Three-phase separation systems designed to separate solids and two immiscible liquid phases simultaneously.
Disc Nozzle Centrifuges – Continuous centrifuges with nozzle discharge systems for handling high solid loads in liquid streams.
Centrifuge Applications & Industry Uses
Used centrifuges are essential across industries where separation, clarification, or dewatering is required. Common applications include:
Chemical Processing: Separation of solids from liquid chemical streams
Food & Beverage: Clarification of oils, dairy products, and beverages
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Purification and separation of active compounds
Wastewater Treatment: Sludge dewatering and solids removal
Oil & Gas: Separation of oil, water, and solids in processing operations
These systems improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
Used Centrifuge Buying Considerations
When selecting a used centrifuge, it is important to evaluate both process requirements and equipment condition:
Separation Type: Solid-liquid vs. liquid-liquid vs. three-phase separation
Throughput Capacity: Match system size with production requirements
Operating Speed & G-Force: Determine separation efficiency and performance
Batch vs. Continuous Operation: Choose based on process workflow
Material Compatibility: Ensure construction matches process chemistry
Condition & Maintenance History: Review wear components and service records
Why Buy Used Centrifuges
Buying used centrifuges provides a cost-effective solution for implementing separation systems without the long lead times of new equipment. Used centrifuges offer proven performance and are often available for immediate shipment, helping facilities maintain production schedules and reduce capital investment.
Aaron Equipment sources high-quality centrifuges from leading manufacturers, providing reliable solutions for demanding industrial separation applications.
Sell Your Used Centrifuges
Aaron Equipment actively purchases surplus centrifuges, including decanter, disc, and basket systems. Whether upgrading equipment or decommissioning assets, our team can help maximize value.
An industrial centrifuge is a machine that uses centrifugal force to separate materials based on density differences, commonly used for solid-liquid or liquid-liquid separation.
Common types include decanter centrifuges, disc centrifuges, basket centrifuges, and tricanter systems, each designed for specific separation applications.
Choosing the right centrifuge depends on material properties, separation type, throughput requirements, and whether batch or continuous operation is needed.
Yes. Used centrifuges are built for long service life and can remain highly reliable when properly maintained, inspected, and refurbished if necessary.
Centrifuges are used in chemical processing, food production, pharmaceuticals, wastewater treatment, and oil and gas industries.