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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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
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47220009Used Krauss Maffei SZ-21 Pusher Centrifuge – 316 Stainless Steel, 250mm Basket
Used- Krauss Maffei Model SZ-21 Pusher Centrifuge, 316 Stainless Steel. 250mm diameter single stage cylindrical basket. ADM density kg/CBM 1700, ADM load 9 kg. Equipped with 7.5 HP motor, 230-460/3/60. 2400 rpm.
MFR: Krauss Maffei
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48744024Used Pieralisi Maior 3 Decanter Centrifuge
Pieralisi Maior 3 Decanter Centrifuge. Stainless Steel construction (product contact areas). Maximum bowl speed 4000 rpm, single row cake discharge ports, conveyor, casing, gearbox, Approx 22 HP 380/3/50 drive motor. On 4 legs. Reported rebuild. Previous used in an olive oil application. Used. 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: Pieralisi
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41174063Used – Alfa Laval MRNX 414B-31G Solid Bowl Decanter Centrifuge – 316 SS, Food-Grade
Used- Alfa Laval MRNX 414B-31G Solid Bowl Decanter Centrifuge. 316 Stainless Steel construction (product contact areas). Maximum bowl speed 3700 RPM. Single row of lined cake discharge ports with wear liners, liquid plate dams, base, stainless steel casing, gearbox, Approx. an 11 kW (14.7 HP), 3/50/400-Volt main drive motor. Back drive. Frame mounted on (4) legs. Sanitary design with CIP cleaning. Previously used in a food 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: Alfa Laval
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41174073Used Hiller DP 45-422 Solid Bowl Decanter Centrifuge | 2304 Duplex SS | Wastewater Dewatering
Used Hiller DP 45-422 Solid Bowl Decanter Centrifuge | 2304 Duplex SS | Wastewater 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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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
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.