Used Pusher Centrifuges for Sale: High-Quality Industrial Equipment

International Process Plants (IPP) offers a wide selection of high-quality used Pusher Centrifuges , including Stainless Steel, Hastelloy, Sanitary and other designs. Our new and refurbished Pusher Centrifuges are ideal for chemical and process industries, ensuring efficiency and reliability in solid-liquid, liquid-liquid & multi-phase operations. Explore our inventory and find the perfect solution for your business needs.

Used Stainless Steel, Hastelloy, Sanitary and other Pusher Centrifuges :

A pusher type centrifuge is a type of industrial centrifuge used for separating solids from liquids in a continuous process. It's particularly well-suited for handling large quantities of solids where medium demands are placed on the solids' purity and residual moisture.

How it Works:

• Feed: The mixture of solids and liquids (slurry) is fed into the centrifuge.
• Distribution: The slurry is distributed evenly onto a rotating basket with a screen or filter.
• Separation: Centrifugal force generated by the spinning basket forces the liquid to pass through the screen, while the solids are retained on the screen, forming a "cake."
• Pushing: A reciprocating "pusher" mechanism moves the accumulated solids along the basket and towards the discharge point.
• Discharge: The separated solids are continuously discharged from the centrifuge._

Common Applications:

Pusher centrifuges are used in a variety of industries, including:

• Chemical processing: Separation of crystals, polymers, and other solids from liquids in the production of chemicals like adipic acid, caprolactam, and nitrocellulose.
• Pharmaceuticals: Isolation of active ingredients and other solids from solutions.
• Food processing: Production of salt, sugar, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and other food products.
• Mineral processing: Dewatering of minerals and separation of solids from slurries.
• Plastics industry: Production of PVC, polyethylene, and polypropylene.

Materials of Construction:

• The materials used to construct a pusher centrifuge depend on the specific application and the properties of the materials being processed. Common materials include:

  • Stainless steel: Offers excellent corrosion resistance and is suitable for many applications, especially in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Different grades of stainless steel may be used depending on the specific requirements.
  • Titanium: Provides exceptional corrosion resistance and is used in harsh chemical environments.
  • Nickel alloys: Offer high strength and corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures.
  • Specialty plastics: May be used for certain components or in applications where metal contamination is a concern.

• Factors to Consider When Choosing Materials:

  • Corrosion resistance: The materials must be able to withstand the chemical attack of the substances being processed.
  • Strength and durability: The materials must be strong enough to withstand the high centrifugal forces and mechanical stresses involved.
  • Chemical compatibility: The materials must not react with the substances being processed.
  • Sanitary requirements: In food and pharmaceutical applications, the materials must be easy to clean and sanitize.

• It's important to consult with a centrifuge manufacturer or expert to determine the most suitable materials of construction for your specific application.