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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10151382Used Alfa Laval NX-309 Solid Bowl Decanter Centrifuge
Alfa Laval NX-309 Solid Bowl Decanter Centrifuge, stainless steel construction (Product contact areas), base, casing, gearbox, mounted on a platform, 25 hp drive motor, hydraulic back drive. misc. spare parts, push button control. 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: Alfa Laval
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101515111250mm Krauss Maffei 316 Stainless Steel Horizontal Peeler Centrifuge
Used- 1250mm Krauss Maffei 316 Stainless Steel Horizontal Peeler Centrifuge, Model HZ125/2.5 Si. Siphon type peeler; 2.46 square meters filter area; 323.6 liters nominal basket volume; 60 hp main drive; 2 hp hydraulic pack.
MFR: Krauss Maffei
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11252111Used Andritz D2LC30CNV Sanitary Tricanter Centrifuge – 3-Phase Separation
Used- Andritz D2LC30CNV Solid Bowl "Sanitary" Tricanter Centrifuge. 3-Phase separation (liquid/liquid/solids), stainless steel construction (product contact areas). Maximum bowl speed 5000 rpm, 3600 x "G" force, base. Casing with flush fitting for CIP. Gearbox, 20 hp main drive motor (480/3/60), backdrive. Stand alone control panel with Allen Bradley digital control touch screen. CIP system. Tri-canter centripetal pump on one liquid phase. Built 2012.
MFR: Andritz
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13048022Industrial Flottweg Decanter Centrifuge – Model S3E-3/408, Surimi Use, Excellent Condition
Used Flottweg Model S3E-3/408 Sedicanter Decanter Centrifuge. 316 stainless steel. Max bowl speed 7750 RPM, 10,100 x G, rated @ 1 TPH, 4" single lead TC spray conveyor, 15 KW motor 460/3/60, 4 KW backdrive, SIMP-drive 48.7:1 gearbox, feed tube, lube system, vibration switch/isolators, guards, chutes and control panel. Unitized on a SS skid. Prior use: Surimi. Excellent running condition.
MFR: Flottweg
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13652023Used Sharples P3400 Tricanter Centrifuge – 316 SS, 4000 RPM, 27.75 HP, Olive Oil Application
Used- Sharples P3400 Solid Bowl Tricanter Centrifuge. 316 Stainless steel construction (product contact areas), 4000 RPM Bowl speed, single row of hooked out cake discharge ports, gearbox, base, casing, feed tube. Approx. 18.5 Kw-27.75HP-3/50/400 main drive motor. Frame mounted. On 6 legs. Previously used in an olive oil 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: Sharples
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13652024Used Sharples P3400 Solid Bowl Tricanter Centrifuge – 316 Stainless Steel, 4000 RPM
Used- Sharples Solid Bowl Tricanter Model P3400 Centrifuge. 316 Stainless steel construction (product contact areas), 4000 RPM Bowl speed, single row of hooked out cake discharge ports, gearbox, base, casing, feed tube. Approx. 18.5 Kw-27.75HP-3/50/400 main drive motor. Frame mounted. Previously used in an olive oil 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: Sharples
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13652030Used & Refurbished Alfa Laval Decanter Centrifuge – Model NX14 Series 400
Used & Refurbished Alfa Laval Decanter Centrifuge Model NX14 Series 400. Brand new control panel included Technical information: Throughput capacity up to 6 m3/hr Effective capacity depends on the characteristics of the product and the quality of clarification required around: 2.500 lt/hr avocado oil 2.500 lt/hr seed oil 10-11 q.li olive oil 1.500-2.000 lt/hr animal fat 1.400 lt/hr sludge plastic recovery 3.000 lt/hr vegetable drink 2.500-3.000 lt/hr animal blood Bowl diameter 353 mm Bowl length 888 mm Two phase (solid/liquid); open discharge liquids, open discharge solid Main motor 15 kW (VFD) Back motor 4 kW (on-off) if requested Bowl speed 4000 rpm Gear box 2,5 kNm 2-stage 1:159 Operator safety device included Torque overload device included Manual included New control panel PLC, TOUCHSCREEN SIEMENS 3F+N+PE 400 V50 Hz: VFD on the main motor (and self-braking back motor if requested Decanter Gross measures: 2600x1600x1600h mm Decanter Gross weight: 1250 kg Control panel Gross measusres: 100x30x60h mm Control panel gross weight: 80 kg Application examples Avocado oil Edible oil Fruit juice Curds and whey Seed oil (sunflower) Plastic recovery Biogas Chamomile Vegetable drinks Sludge. 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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14008010Used 2022 Alfa Laval OSNX 6542 Tricanter Centrifuge – 4,200 RPM Stainless Contact, 55 kW Three-Phase Separation System
Used 2022 Alfa Laval OSNX 6542 Tricanter Centrifuge 4,200 RPM Stainless Contact, 55 kW Three-Phase Separation System. Approx. 55 kW (82.5 HP), 3/50/400-Volt main drive motor. Frame mounted on (4) legs. Control panel. New 2022. Used in a WWT application.
MFR: Alfa Laval
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14008011Used Alfa Laval OSNX 6542 Three-Phase Tricanter Centrifuge – 4,200 RPM, 82.5 HP for Wastewater Separation
Used Alfa Laval OSNX 6542 Three-Phase Tricanter Centrifuge 4,200 RPM, 82.5 HP for Wastewater Separation. Approx. 55 kW (82.5 HP), 3/50/400-Volt main drive motor. Frame mounted on (4) legs. Control panel. New 2022. Used in a WWT application.
MFR: Alfa Laval
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40328056Used Alfa Laval AVNX 919B-31G Decanter Centrifuge System – Complete Containerized Sludge Dewatering Package
Used Alfa Laval AVNX 919B-31G Decanter Centrifuge System Complete Containerized Sludge Dewatering Package. 316 Stainless Steel construction (product contact areas), maximum bowl speed 3250 rpm, conveyor with welded hardfacing. Approx 30 KW (40.2 HP) main drive motor, coupling, frame/casing, vibration isolators, safety guards. (2) Control panels, (1) Hydraulic unit, (1) Polymer station, (1) Discharge conveyer. Installed in a 20 container. Overall dimention:7500 mm long x 2450 mm width x 2550 mm high. Weight 7 tonnes. Previously used in a wastewater application.
MFR: Alfa Laval
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41174040Used Alfa Laval FPNX-728B-11G Solid Bowl Tricanter Centrifuge
Used-Alfa Laval FPNX-728B-11G Solid Bowl Tricanter Centrifuge. 316 Stainless steel construction (product contact areas). Maximum bowl speed 3250 rpm. Single row of lined cake discharge ports, single lead conveyor, base, casing, gearbox, feed pipe.45 kw, 380-420/3/50 main drive motor. 3.5 kNm gearbox. Fixed back drive system. Mounted on a stand with 4 legs. No control panel. Weight 1.5 tonnes. Previous used in a fish oil 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
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.