GEA Westfalia RCC 458-08-30 Decanter Centrifuge.

🏢 Manufacturer Information

• Manufacturer: GEA Westfalia

• Model: RCC 458-08-30

• Type: Solid Bowl Decanter Centrifuge

• Construction (Contact Areas): Stainless Steel

• Mounting: 4-leg base

• Condition: Used

• Previous Application: Olive oil extraction and clarification

📄 Product Description

This used GEA Westfalia RCC 458-08-30 decanter centrifuge is a two-phase, high-speed liquid/solids separator, engineered for continuous operation in food-grade and industrial settings. The unit is constructed with stainless steel product contact surfaces for enhanced durability, corrosion resistance, and compliance with hygienic processing standards.

It features a maximum bowl speed of 3,000 RPM and a single row of lined cake solids discharge ports, ensuring efficient dewatering and solids separation. The system includes a gearbox, base, and outer casing, all mounted on a stable four-leg frame. Previously used in an olive oil application, this centrifuge is optimized for extracting and clarifying high-purity edible oils or similarly viscous materials.

⚙️ Specifications

• Model: RCC 458-08-30

• Manufacturer: GEA Westfalia

• Separation Type: Two-phase (liquid/solids)

• Max Bowl Speed: 3,000 RPM

• Discharge Ports: Single row, lined cake discharge

• Construction (Product Contact): Stainless Steel

• Components Included:

  • Base

  • Gearbox

  • Outer Casing

• Mounting Configuration: 4-leg frame

• Previous Use: Olive oil extraction

🧪 Applications

Suitable for food-grade, chemical, and waste recovery industries requiring liquid/solids separation, including:

• Olive oil extraction

• Vegetable oil refining

• Fruit and citrus juice clarification

• Winemaking (lees, must)

• Food byproduct processing

• Animal fat and protein separation

• Brewery and distillery slurries

• Nut and seed oil recovery

• Plant-based protein separation

• Cold-pressed oil production

🔧 What Products Might This Be Used For?

• Olive paste / pomace

• Virgin or extra virgin olive oil

• Almond, avocado, or sunflower oil

• Grape must and lees

• Citrus juice and pulp

• Plant-based milk separation

• Herbal extract residues

• Brewery trub or slurries

• Animal rendering fluids

• Edible oil wastewater streams