Used Disc Automatic Centrifuges for Sale
Disc automatic centrifuges are high-speed separation systems designed to continuously separate liquids and fine solids using stacked conical discs within a rotating bowl. These machines enhance separation efficiency by increasing surface area, allowing for rapid clarification or liquid-liquid separation. Used disc automatic centrifuges are commonly used in food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and chemical manufacturing where precision separation and continuous operation are essential. Browse available inventory below to find systems that meet your process and throughput requirements.
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53007001GEA Westfalia Separator, used.
Used- GEA Westfalia Separator; Model OSD 2-02-137; 10,000 RPM; 1 Liter Volume; .5 Liter Solids holding. 0.8 kW(1.07hp) 3/50/60 Hz motor. Maximum Separating temperature 212 degrees F; 25" Long x 25" Wide x 33" High; Approximately 154 lbs. Last used for R&D purposes. Serial# 9077-113
MFR: GEA Westfalia
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41174062Used GEA Westfalia Desludger Disc Centrifuge – Model MSA-90-01-076
Used GEA Westfalia Desludger Disc Centrifuge Model MSA-90-01-076, stainless steel construction (product contact areas), max bowl speed 5920 rpm, light and heavy phase centripetal pump liquid discharge, 18.5 kW drive motor (220-380/3/50), control panel. Previously used in a dairy cream application. 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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51948001GEA Westfalia SA7-06-076 Desludger Disc Centrifuge. Used.
Used-GEA Westfalia SA7-06-076 Desludger Disc Centrifuge, 316 stainless steel construction (product contact areas), maximum bowl speed 8400 rpm, clarifier design (liquid/solids separation), centripetal pump liquid discharge, direct drive, by an approximate 6.6 hp drive motor, control panel. Frame mounted. 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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54061001Unused GEA Westfalia FSE300 Disc-Stack Centrifuge | 9,000 L/hr | XP-Rated | 2024 Build | CIP & Skid-Mounted
Unused GEA Westfalia Disc-Stack Centrifuge, Model FSE300, with 316 stainless steel product contact surfaces. Rated 9,000 L/hr hydraulic capacity with 4,5004,800 RPM bowl speed and 24-liter solids space. Equipped with semi-continuous piston solids ejection, hydro-hermetically sealed low-shear inlet, self-cleaning bowl for fully automatic CIP, and 55 kW (73.75 HP) motor. XP-area rated unit includes control panel and skid-mounted construction. Built 2024. Suitable for clarification and liquid-solid separation of food, beverage, fermentation, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other process liquids.
MFR: GEA Westfalia
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54311001Used GEA Westfalia Disc Centrifuge FSE 10-06-077 for Sale – Stainless Steel, 12,000 RPM
Used GEA Westfalia Disc Centrifuge, Type FSE 10-06-077. Stainless steel construction (product contact areas). 12,000 rpm max. bowl speed. Clarifier design (liquid/solids separation), centripetal pump liquid discharge, direct drive, approx. 5.5 HP drive motor (3/60/460V.) Control system w/PLC. SN 1741-517. Built 2022.
MFR: GEA Westfalia
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54638001Used Westfalia SA-7-01-576 Desludger Disc Centrifuge – 316 SS, 8,520 RPM Separator
Used- Westfalia SA-7-01-576 Desludger Disc Centrifuge. 316 Stainless steel construction (product contact areas), max bowl speed 8520 rpm, separator design (liquid/liquid/solids separation), 4 kw (5.36hp) 380/3/50 drive motor. Water harness, operators control panel, misc. tools.
MFR: GEA Westfalia
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53462008Used – GEA Westfalia MSD-60-01-076 Desludger Disc Centrifuge – Stainless Steel, Dairy Application
Used GEA Westfalia MSD-60-01-076 Desludger Disc Centrifuge Stainless Steel, Dairy Application, max bowl speed 6540 rpm, separator design, 11 kW (14.75hp) drive motor (220-380/3/50). Previously used in a dairy cream application. Previously used in a dairy/cheese application. Overall dimensions: 1250 mm (4) x 950 mm (29") x 1500 mm (49") high. Weight 765 kgs (1683 LBS).
MFR: GEA Westfalia
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53607001Used GEA Westfalia MSA-40-06-076 Desludger Disc Centrifuge
Used- GEA Westfalia MSA-40-06-076 Desludger Disc Centrifuge. Stainless steel construction (product contact areas, max bowl speed 4800 rpm, clarifier design (liquid/solids separation), centripetal pump liquid discharge, 25 hp drive motor 230/460/3/60. Last used to clarify apple juice. .
MFR: GEA Westfalia
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47354009Seitel SE 401 EIX Desludger Disc Centrifuge.
Used- Seitel SE 401 EIX Desludger Disc Centrifuge. Stainless steel construction (product contact areas), clarifier design (liquid/solid separation), centripetal pump liquid discharge, 22 KW (29.5hp) 400/3/50 drive motor. Frame mounted. Incl. sludge tank, sludge pump, control panel and additional infrastructure. New 2001. Previously used in a brewery application. 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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11252130Used Westfalia OSA-35-02-066 Desludger Disc Centrifuge – 6600 RPM
Used Westfalia Model OSA-35-02-066 Desludger Disc Centrifuge. Max bowl speed 6600 rpm. Separator design (liquid/liquid/solids separation), light phase centripetal pump liquid discharge, heavy phase gravity over-flow. Explosion proof drive motor. 440/3/60.
MFR: Westfalia
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11453405Used Westfalia CSC-20-06-476 Desludger Disc Centrifuge
Westfalia CSC-20-06-476 Desludger Disc Centrifuge-Used. Stainless steel construction (product contact area), Maximum bowl speed 8340 rpm, clarifier design (liquid/solids separation), HMI and PLC controls, MicroMotion flow meter, 20 hp drive motor 480 volt. Unitized on skid. (Unit has miscellaneus tools and spares).
MFR: Westfalia
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10151356Used Westfalia MSA-160-01-076 Desludger Disc Centrifuge
Used-Westfalia Desludger Disc Centrifuge MSA-160-01-076 , stainless steel construction (product contact areas), max bowl speed 4500 rpm, light and heavy phase centripetal pump liquid discharge, 37 kW drive motor (460/3/60), sludge expansion tank, misc. tools.
MFR: Westfalia
Disc Automatic Centrifuge Applications & Typical Use Cases
Used disc automatic centrifuges are well-suited for processes requiring high-speed clarification and fine particle removal. Typical applications include:
Clarifying beverages such as beer, wine, and juice
Separating cream from milk in dairy processing
Removing fine solids from chemical or pharmaceutical liquids
Processing fermentation broths in biotech applications
Purifying oils and separating immiscible liquid phases
When to Choose a Disc Automatic Centrifuge
Disc automatic centrifuges are the right choice when fine particle separation or liquid clarification must occur at high flow rates. They are often selected over decanter centrifuges when dealing with low solids concentrations or when tighter separation cut points are required. Operations focused on product clarity, purity, and continuous throughput benefit from the high rotational speeds and disc-stack design.
Used Disc Automatic Centrifuge Buying Considerations
When evaluating a used disc automatic centrifuge, consider the following:
Throughput Capacity: Ensure the system aligns with required flow rates
Solids Handling Capability: Suitable for low to moderate solids concentrations
Discharge Mechanism: Manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic solids ejection
Bowl Speed & G-Force: Impacts separation efficiency and performance
Material of Construction: Stainless steel or specialty alloys depending on application
Service Condition: Review wear on bowl components, seals, and drive systems
Why Buy Used Disc Automatic Centrifuges
Used disc automatic centrifuges offer access to precision separation equipment without the extended manufacturing timelines associated with new units. These systems are widely used in continuous processing environments and are often built to maintain performance over long operating cycles. For facilities expanding clarification capacity or upgrading separation processes, used units provide a practical and efficient solution.
Sell Your Used Disc Automatic Centrifuges
Surplus separation equipment can still hold strong value when placed in the right secondary market. Aaron Equipment works with process operators to review disc centrifuge specifications and match them with buyers seeking high-speed liquid separation systems.
A disc automatic centrifuge is a high-speed separator that uses a stack of conical discs to separate liquids and fine solids. The design increases surface area inside the bowl, allowing for efficient clarification and liquid separation in continuous processes.
They are used in industries such as dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing to clarify liquids, separate emulsions, and remove fine particulates from process streams.
Disc centrifuges operate at higher speeds and are designed for finer separation, especially in low-solids applications. Decanter centrifuges handle higher solids loads but typically do not achieve the same level of liquid clarity.
Pricing depends on factors such as capacity, manufacturer, discharge design, and operating condition. High-speed units with advanced control systems or sanitary construction may command higher values.
Yes. Aaron Equipment sources disc centrifuges from facilities that are upgrading or reconfiguring separation processes, helping move equipment into operations where high-speed clarification is needed.