Krauss-Maffei VZU vertical centrifuge

Krauss-Maffei VZU vertical centrifuge Vertical peeler centrifuge, VZU 3 Fine chemicals characterisitics 5

Krauss-Maffei VZU vertical centrifuge The Krauss-Maffei VZU vertical basket centrifuge has been specifically designed for processing intermediate products in the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals industry. The requirements established for minimum product loss, such as optimal cleaning ability, minimum dead zone design, and inspection capability, are all fulfilled in this development. Operating benefits include flexibility to adapt to a wide variety of product requirements, effective solids washing, and optimized solids discharge. In addition, the vibration damping system developed for this...

Krauss-Maffei VZU vertical centrifuge Process advantages I Simple assembly and maintenance Homogeneous product distribution Reduced space requirement Machines delivered full assembled, quick- Product distribution independent of the due to the improved machine geometry on action closure rings, hydraulically operated slurry concentration and flow rate, using the the one hand, and the vertical filtrate dis- cover hinge, housing cover opens fully. dynamic feed system. charge on the other hand. This allows a simpler and more space-saving arrangement of Efficient product discharge Result-oriented machine...

Krauss-Maffei VZU vertical centrifuge Fine chemicals characteristics The entire process area boasts generous This allows inspection of the entire process radii. Parts are installed from the inside and area and also exposes the solids dis- When changing the product, the equipment sealed with an exposed O-ring. The solids charge chute. As an option, CIP nozzles are has to be cleaned to such an extent that discharge chute beneath the basket ex- arranged in such a way that the cleaning there can be no contamination between the tends in a kidney-shaped design over the agent can reach all areas effectively....

Krauss-Maffei VZU vertical centrifuge Operation Advancements in control and instru- mentation enable enhanced flexible During the feed process the slurry is fed into After the main filtration process, the cake is the centrifuge basket through the feed dis- often washed once or several times. For this continuous filter centrifuges. tributor. This usually takes place in several purpose a wash liquid is fed into the bas- stages so that the slurry does not flow ket trough the feed pipe or, in the event of pharmaceutical industries the individ- over the basket rim. The feed level is meas- bad washing...

Residual heel removal Bearing cartridge At the beginning of the peeling procedure In order to protect the filter media a thin The bearings and main shaft assembly can the centrifuge basket is reduced to the re- layer of filter cake remains in the filter bas- be removed easily as a single unit, thus the quired speed. The peeler knife moves radi- ket. This layer is called the residual heel and bearings can be replaced in a remote main- ally into the filter cake and peels off the is used as an additional filter medium. The tenence shop instead of on the production cake. In order to to achieve peeling...

Krauss-Maffei VZU vertical centrifuge Centrifuge controls Result-oriented control Ultrasonic feed controller (UFKR) In order to deal with frequent product Only Krauss-Maffei centrifuges are fitted changes, Krauss-Maffei vertical peeler cen- with the ANDRITZ KMPT patented contact- trifuges are equipped with appropriate free ultrasonic feed controller. An ultrasonic measurement and control systems. The fol- sensor emits a measuring signal in the di- lowing parameters are measured continu- rection of the charge in the basket. The ul- trasonic signal reflected by the charge is Filling level in the...

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Krauss-Maffei VZU vertical centrifuge Foundation/installation Rotation of a centrifuge basket not Important installation criteria are: only generates the centrifugal forces necessary to separate solids from liquids, but also high dynamic forces due to the acceleration of substantial masses, such as the weight of the Keep all supply and discharge lines short and with a maximum possible gradient. basket and its filling with product. Uneven distribution of the product inside the The feed pressure should be around 0.5 All attachments to the centrifuge must be flexible. Provide for fast draining...

Krauss-Maffei VZU vertical centrifuge Dimensions and weights Centrifuge Technical data Centrifuge Basket inside 1) Basis: Density of saturated filter cake 1,250 kg/m³ at T=50°C All technical data are approximate and subject to change without notice.

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