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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41174074Hiller DP 45-422 Industrial Decanter Centrifuge with Duplex Stainless Bowl | Sludge Dewatering
Hiller DP 45-422 Industrial Decanter Centrifuge with Duplex Stainless Bowl | Sludge Dewatering. Alloy 2304 (1.4362) on product contact parts. Maximum bowl speed 3800 rpm. Working bowl speed 3500 rpm. Single lead conveyor with single row lined cake discharge ports with ware liners. Approximate 30 KW (45 hp) 3/50/380 Volt main drive motor, frame/casing and additional infrastructure. On 4 legs. Control panel. Previously used in a Wastewater Treatment Application. New year 2012. 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.
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41174076Used GEA Westfalia Fishmaster CF 5000 Decanter Centrifuge | Fish Oil & Protein Processing
Used GEA Westfalia Fishmaster CF 5000 Decanter Centrifuge | Fish Oil & Protein Processing. Alloy 2304 (1.4462) stainless steel (product contact areas). Max bowl speed 4000 rpm, 2 phase separation (liquid/solids) design, single row of lined cake solids discharge ports, base, casing, gearbox, back drive and control panel. Previously used in a Fish oil application. New year 2015. Reposted rebuild. 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: GEA Westfalia
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41174077Used Alfa Laval DSNX 4850 Decanter Centrifuge. Stainless steel (product contact areas). Max bowl speed 3650 rpm, 2 phase separation (liquid/solids) design. Bowl dia: 480/263 mm (18.7/10.2), Bowl beach angle: 10°, 250 mm (10") pitch, conveyor flights are protected with around 200 tungsten carbide tiles, single row of 360 deg lined cake solids discharge ports, base, casing, gearbox 6 kNm, back drive 1:169 and Alfa Laval control panel with ABC controller. Previously used in a Medical WWT applicati
Used Alfa Laval DSNX 4850 Decanter Centrifuge for Sludge Dewatering | Medical & Industrial WWT. Stainless steel (product contact areas). Max bowl speed 3650 rpm, 2 phase separation (liquid/solids) design. Bowl dia: 480/263 mm (18.7/10.2), Bowl beach angle: 10, 250 mm (10") pitch, conveyor flights are protected with around 200 tungsten carbide tiles, single row of 360 deg lined cake solids discharge ports, base, casing, gearbox 6 kNm, back drive 1:169 and Alfa Laval control panel with ABC controller. Previously used in a Medical WWT application for sludge dewatering.
MFR: Alfa Laval
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41174079Used Alfa Laval NX 438B-31G Solid Bowl Decanter Centrifuge – 316 SS High-Speed Separation System
Used- Alfa Laval NX 438B-31G Solid Bowl Decanter Centrifuge. 316 Stainless Steel construction (product contact areas). Maximum bowl speed 3650 RPM. 360 deg single row of lined cake discharge ports with wear liners, liquid plate dams, base, stainless steel casing, gearbox, 55 kW (82.5 HP), 3/50/400-Volt main drive motor. 3.5 KN gearbox. Hydraulic back drive. Frame mounted on (4) legs. Control panel. Previously used in a fishmeal/oil application. Our Freight specialists can assist with any customs documentation to insure a smooth transition.
MFR: Alfa Laval
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54232001Used Pieralisi Jumbo 3 Containerized Mobile Decanter Centrifuge System | 3350 RPM | 350L Viscotherm Pump | 70 BAR | Stainless Construction | Built 2007
Used Pieralisi Jumbo 3 Containerized Mobile Decanter Centrifuge System | 3350 RPM | 350L Viscotherm Pump | 70 BAR | Stainless Construction | Built 2007. Product density 14 Kg/dm3. Includes Viscotherm High Pressure Pump Unit, Type E55-71/71D-EX. 350L tank, rated 70 BAR. Previously used on drilling mud. Serial# J04172.
MFR: Pieralisi
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54232002Used Pieralisi Jumbo 3 Mobile Decanter Centrifuge | Containerized System | 3350 RPM | 350L 70 BAR Viscotherm Pump | Built 2007
Used Pieralisi Jumbo 3 Mobile Decanter Centrifuge | Containerized System | 3350 RPM | 350L 70 BAR Viscotherm Pump | Built 2007 Product density 14 Kg/dm3. Includes Viscotherm High Pressure Pump Unit, Type E55-71/71D-EX. 350L tank, rated 70 BAR. Previously used on drilling mud. Serial# J04171.
MFR: Pieralisi
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54232003Used Pieralisi Jumbo 3 Industrial Decanter Centrifuge | 3350 RPM | Containerized Stainless System with Viscotherm Pump | Built 2007
Used Pieralisi Jumbo 3 Industrial Decanter Centrifuge | 3350 RPM | Containerized Stainless System with Viscotherm Pump | Built 2007. Product density 14 Kg/dm3. Includes Viscotherm High Pressure Pump Unit, Type E55-71/71D-EX. 350L tank, rated 70 BAR. Previously used on drilling mud. Serial# J04385.
MFR: Pieralisi
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54232004Used Pieralisi Jumbo 3 Oilfield Decanter Centrifuge System | Mobile Containerized Unit | 350L 70 BAR Pump | Drilling Mud Service
Used Pieralisi Jumbo 3 Oilfield Decanter Centrifuge System | Mobile Containerized Unit | 350L 70 BAR Pump | Drilling Mud Service. Product density 14 Kg/dm3. Includes Viscotherm High Pressure Pump Unit, Type E55-71/71D-EX. 350L tank, rated 70 BAR. Previously used on drilling mud. Serial# J04444, built 2007.
MFR: Pieralisi
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54232005Used Pieralisi Jumbo 3 Mobile Decanter | Containerized Centrifuge System for Sludge & Wastewater | 3350 RPM | Built 2007
Used Pieralisi Jumbo 3 Mobile Decanter | Containerized Centrifuge System for Sludge & Wastewater | 3350 RPM | Built 2007. Product density 14 Kg/dm3. Includes Viscotherm High Pressure Pump Unit, Type E55-71/71D-EX. 350L tank, rated 70 BAR. Previously used on drilling mud. Serial# J04388.
MFR: Pieralisi
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54232006Used Tomoe PTM500 Decanter Centrifuge with Fully Tiled Conveyor
Used- Tomoe Decanter Centrifuge, Model PTM500. Fully tiled conveyor for added wear protection and bearing lubrication system. Machine mass is 6,600 kg (approximately 14,551 lbs). Suitable for continuous solids-liquid separation, dewatering, clarification, and classification applications including ethanol processing, spent grains, industrial slurries, and similar process products. Built 2012.
MFR: Tomoe
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54309001Used Ellerwerk Basket Centrifuge – Stainless Steel, 8.8 Liter Capacity
Used- Ellerwerk Basket Centrifuge. Stainless steel construction. 2300 RPM. 8.8 liter (approx. 2.3 gallon) capacity. 50 degrees C (122 degrees F) max. operating temperature. 6 bar operating pressure. 15mm impeller diameter. Built 1986.
MFR: Ellerwerk
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54481001Used Flottweg Z4D/4-454 Decanter Centrifuge | Solid Bowl 316SS Wastewater Centrifuge
Used- Flottweg Z4D/4-454 Solid Bowl Decanter Centrifuge. 316 Stainless Steel construction (product contact areas), maximum bowl speed 3500 rpm, single lead conveyor with welded hardfacing. Feed pipe, lubrication system, adjustable liquid plate dams, Approx 30 KW (40.2 HP) main drive motor, coupling, frame/casing, vibration isolators, safety guards. (1) Control panel, (1) Hydraulic unit, (1) 20 container, on wheels. Previously used in a wastewater treatment application. Our freight specialists can assist with freight and customs documentation to help make a smooth transfer.
MFR: Flottweg
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.