Used Alfa Laval PX 55 Disc Stack Clarifier Centrifuge – 25 HP, Built 2017

Description

Used Alfa Laval Model PX 55 desludging disc stack clarifier centrifuge with stainless steel product contact parts and a maximum bowl speed of 6,240 RPM. Configured for liquid/solids separation, the rotating disc stack provides separation surfaces for removing denser suspended solids from compatible liquid streams, with solids collecting at the bowl periphery for discharge and clarified liquid exiting through a centripetal pump. Features a 15-liter bowl volume, approximately 3.96 US gallons, and 4.6-liter sludge space, approximately 1.22 US gallons. Equipped with a 25 HP motor rated for 380–500 volts, 3-phase, 50–60 Hz electrical service. Built in 2017 and previously used for soybean oil. Serial number 4253748M. Possible applications include soybean oil clarification, vegetable oil polishing and suspended solids removal from compatible edible oil process streams, subject to feed characteristics, operating conditions and installed bowl configuration.

Product Details

Potential Applications

• Soybean oil clarification.
• Vegetable oil polishing to remove separable suspended solids.
• Clarification of compatible edible oil intermediate streams.
• Residual solids removal following upstream oil processing steps.

Additional refining duties require confirmation of the installed bowl, outlets and operating requirements.

What Products Would This Be Used For?

Potential feed materials include:

• Soybean oil containing suspended process solids.
• Compatible vegetable oils requiring clarification.
• Edible oil intermediate streams containing separable particles.
• Oil polishing streams requiring residual suspended solids removal.

Soybean oil is the documented previous product. Other oils require review of viscosity, temperature, solids loading, material compatibility and separation targets.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of separation is this PX 55 configured for?
  The listed clarifier configuration provides liquid/solids separation for removing suspended solids from a liquid stream.

• What is the maximum bowl speed?
  The maximum listed bowl speed is 6,240 RPM.

• What are the bowl volume and sludge space?
  Bowl volume is 15 liters, approximately 3.96 US gallons. Sludge space is 4.6 liters, approximately 1.22 US gallons.

• Does bowl volume establish processing capacity?
  No. Bowl volume describes internal volume. Throughput depends on feed properties, operating conditions and required separation performance.

• How does clarified liquid discharge?
  Clarified liquid exits through a centripetal pump.

• What motor and electrical rating are listed?
  The centrifuge has a 25 HP motor rated for 380–500 volts, 3-phase, 50–60 Hz. Confirm the installed wiring and permitted operating conditions before installation.

• What material contacts the product?
  Product contact parts are listed as stainless steel. The specific stainless steel grade requires verification.

• When was it built, and what was it used for?
  The unit was built in 2017 and previously used for soybean oil.

• Can it perform additional vegetable oil refining duties?
  Additional duties depend on the installed bowl and outlet configuration, feed characteristics and operating requirements. Confirm suitability for the intended refining step.

• What is the maximum process temperature?
  A verified maximum process temperature is unavailable. Request supporting documentation before establishing operating conditions.

• Can Aaron assist with shipping this equipment?
  Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with door-to-door shipping around the world. Contact Aaron for a freight quotation and to discuss destination, loading and delivery requirements.

• How can Aaron help evaluate this centrifuge for my process?
  Contact Aaron with the oil type, operating temperature, viscosity, solids loading, required throughput and clarification target to discuss the equipment and available documentation.