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Centaurus

Product catalog summary

Overview
FLSmidth's Centaurus is an automatic sample preparation machine that combines laboratory mill and press functions in a compact unit. It is designed to produce pressed powder test tablets from various granular materials for XRF and XRD analysis, enhancing product quality in industrial processes.

Key Features

All-in-one solution that can grind and press, or perform each function separately.
Compact design with a footprint of 1 m².
Integrates seamlessly into existing laboratory setups and automation systems.
Supports automatic sample feed to X-ray analyzers.

Functionality
The Centaurus includes a sample dosing device, an automatic fine-grinding mill, and an automatic pelletising press. It can operate as a stand-alone system or be integrated with automation systems like FLSmidth’s QCX/RoboLab. The machine offers flexibility with options for grinding only, pressing only, or both.

Operational Process

Sample material is transferred to the infeed dosing system.
A flush sample is ground and discarded.
The sample is volumetrically dosed and ground with optional grinding aid pellets.
The ground sample is pressed into a steel ring.
Excessive dust is removed, and the sample may be vacuum-checked.
The pressed pellet is delivered for analysis, and the steel ring is cleaned and recycled.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions: 1,652 x 1000 x 1000 mm; Weight: 1250 kg.
Grinding vessel made of tungsten carbide.
Pneumohydraulic pellet press with adjustable pressure up to 170 kN.
Electrical power: 3 x 400/500V, 5 kW; Control voltage: 24 V DC.
Capacity: Up to 10 samples per hour.
Sample characteristics: <6 mm particle size, <0.5% H₂O.
Compressed air requirement: 6 – 8 bar.
Noise level: < 75 dB (A).

Automation and Integration
The Centaurus can be integrated with QCX/RoboLab for fully automated sample processing. It offers various configurations for sample input and output, including options for robot or operator handling.

Contact Information
FLSmidth provides contact details for their project centers in Denmark, USA, and India for further inquiries.

Catalog excerpts

Combined mill & press

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All-in-one combined mill & press The only all-in-one automated solution that can grind and press or just grind or just press. FLSmidth’s ‘Centaurus’ automatic sample preparation machine combines laboratory mill and press functions in a compact, easy-tooperate unit. Centaurus consists of an automatic fine grinding mill and an automatic pelletising press. The components for both these main functionalities are integrated in a space-saving and ergonomically designed (award winning) housing with a footprint of only 1 m2. The Centaurus houses a sample dosing device, an automatic finegrinding mill and...

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By operator, robot or linear arrangement... All-in-one combined mill & press Sample input/output by operator or robot or linear arrangement. Stand alone or integrated in automation systems. In the normal scenario, the operator pours the sample material into the sample input and starts the preparation procedure at the HMIoperator panel. When this automatic cycle is finished the ring is discharged at the output position, ready for transfer to the analyser. When using Centaurus in the QCX/AutoPrep, the sample is poured by the manipulator which picks the sample cup from the belt. The pressed ring...

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Integrated with QCX/RoboLab In the flagship of fully automated sample processing, QCX/RoboLab, the Centaurus plays the main role in sample preparation. Arriving in the automatic receiving station and filled in cups, the robot transfers the sample to the Centaurus where the full automatic sample preparation cycle starts. From the output position the pressed tablet is placed on the belt leading to the X-ray machine. Technical data Dimensions (hwd) Grinding vessel Made of tungsten carbide (WC) Pellet press Pneumohydraulic unit with ramping function, adjustable pressure: 0 kN - 170 kN Electrical...

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Project Centre Denmark FLSmidth A/S Vigerslev Allé 77 DK-2500 Valby Copenhagen Tel: +45 3618 1000 Fax: +45 3630 1820 E-mail: [email protected] Project Centre USA FLSmidth Inc. 2040 Avenue C Bethlehem, PA 18017-2188 Tel: +1 610-264-6010 Fax: +1 610-264-6170 E-mail: [email protected] Project Centre India FLSmidth Private Limited FLSmidth House 34, Egatoor, Kelambakkam (Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai) Tamil Nadu – 603 103 Tel: +91-44-4748 1000 Fax: +91-44-2747 0301 E-mail: [email protected] Copyright © 2011 FLSmidth A/S. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FLSmidth is a (registered) trademark of...

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