Process centrifuge

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Overview
MACFUGE disc-stack (solid-ejecting) centrifuges provide continuous, industrial-scale separation solutions for crude vegetable oils, animal fats (rendering streams), fish oil and used cooking oils (UCO). Models cover a wide capacity range and can be configured for high flow rates, elevated process temperatures and high solids loads. Construction materials and accessories are customizable to meet process-specific requirements.

Applications
Vegetable oil refining, rendering plants, fish oil extraction and UCO purification for use in food, biodiesel, animal feed and chemical industries.

Vegetable oil — functions

• Separation and removal of solid particles
• Degumming (gums removal)
• Reduction of free fatty acids
• Removal of waxes, soap and water

Typical processing stages

• Oil neutralization
• Degumming and washing
• Dewaxing and fat fractionation

Fish oil, animal fat (rendering) and UCO
MACFUGE units are engineered to handle high throughputs, large solid fractions and high-temperature fluids typical of rendering and fish-processing by-products. These capabilities support continuous purification and solids separation in demanding production environments.

Notes
Units are designed for continuous 24/7 operation. Explosion-proof (ATEX) configurations are available for hazardous areas.

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Type: Disc-stack centrifuge (solid-ejecting)
• Capacity range: approx. 50 t/day up to >1000 t/day
• Designed for high flow rates and high-temperature fluids
• Capable of processing high solids content
• Continuous operation (24/7)
• Customizable materials and accessories
• ATEX (explosion-proof) configuration available
• Typical separations: solids, gums, free fatty acids, waxes, soap, water