Sharples Decanter Centrifuge, Model P-3000 Decanter.

🏢 Manufacturer Information

• Manufacturer: Sharples (a division of Alfa Laval)

• Model: P-3000

• Centrifuge Type: Solid Bowl Decanter

• Condition: Used – Refurbished

• Included: VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) Control Panel

• Construction: Stainless Steel (product contact areas)

📄 Product Description

The Sharples P-3000 Decanter Centrifuge is a durable, high-speed separation unit designed for continuous liquid/solid separation across a wide range of industrial processes. This unit is constructed from stainless steel, ensuring excellent resistance to corrosion and chemical exposure, and is suitable for food-grade, chemical, and wastewater treatment applications.

This centrifuge has been reportedly refurbished and comes equipped with a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) control panel, allowing precise speed control, energy efficiency, and performance optimization. A trusted workhorse in many processing plants, the P-3000 is widely respected for its reliability, simple design, and ease of maintenance.

⚙️ Specifications (based on typical Sharples P-3000 specs – confirm exact model data)

• Model: P-3000

• Centrifuge Type: Horizontal Solid Bowl Decanter

• Construction (Product Contact): Stainless Steel

• Control System: Refurbished with VFD control panel

• Condition: Used, refurbished

• Drive: Belt or gear drive system (verify with unit)

• Capacity Range: Approx. 15–50 GPM (depending on application)

• Applications: Liquid/solid separation, thickening, dewatering

• Footprint: Medium industrial scale

• Manufacturer Legacy: Now under Alfa Laval

🧪 Applications

The Sharples P-3000 is well-suited for multiple industries requiring robust and continuous separation:

• Wastewater treatment (municipal/industrial)

• Sludge dewatering and thickening

• Food and beverage processing

• Animal processing waste

• Ethanol and biofuel production

• Pharmaceutical biomass recovery

• Chemical slurry separation

• Agricultural effluent treatment

• Nutraceuticals and supplements

• Oil recovery from DAF or API separators

🔧 What Products Might This Be Used For?

• Municipal sludge

• Dairy or beverage wastewater

• Rendering and protein recovery

• Yeast or fermentation biomass

• Fruit juice with pulp

• Brewery trub and waste

• Vegetable oil clarification

• Biogas digestate

• Chemical slurry

• Nutritional supplement extract waste