- Highest separation performance with over 12,000 g for the finest particles
- Available in two basic versions: Clarifier (2-phase) & Separator (3-phase)
- Patented Soft Shot® FLEX system for low-noise and efficient solids discharge
Disc centrifuges for clarifying and separating liquids
From algae harvesting to beer clarification and protein extraction: If you want to separate or purify liquids or remove ultra-fine particles you need powerful and robust separators. With their enormous centrifugal acceleration of up to over 12,000 g, Flottweg separators are real purification and clarification all-rounders.
Where decanter centrifuges reach their performance limits, separators come into play. Thanks to their higher speeds, they are able to process liquids optimally. Do you want to separate finest solid particles from a liquid? Then a clarifying separator (2-phase separation) is the right solution. Do you need to separate liquid phases of different densities while simultaneously separating solids? Then a purification separator (3-phase separator) is required.
In addition, Flottweg's know-how as a system partner is of great importance, as separators are often the last stage in an extensive separation process. They are often combined with an upstream decanter or Tricanter®. Flottweg customizes the process to the customer's requirements and also finds the best possible separator solution that can be integrated into existing piping and plant systems.
Gentle product handling with maximum control
The SoftShot® FLEX ensures a particularly smooth and controlled solids discharge, protecting both the product and the machine. Its flexible partial and full discharge options allow precise adaptation to changing process conditions, while exact control of discharge volume and timing ensures optimum separation results with minimal wear.
Maximum service life with minimal maintenance
The LongLife Concept is designed to maximize durability while reducing maintenance requirements to a minimum. Sealed components and the integrated ZeroLube concept eliminate the need for external lubrication systems, lowering operating costs and reducing potential failure points. This results in enhanced reliability, extended service intervals, and consistently high performance over the entire lifecycle.
Full control over your separation process
The Separator Control provides full transparency and control over all key operating parameters. The intuitive interface, combined with automated processes, ensures consistent separation performance and enables operators to react quickly and precisely to changing process conditions, maintaining stable and efficient operation at all times.
Quiet operation for a better working environment
Our separator operates at a virtually silent level, creating a more comfortable and safer working environment. Water-damped technology effectively minimizes noise emissions, reducing stress for operators while ensuring compliance with strict workplace standards.
Flottweg disc stack separators are available in two basic designs:
How the Flottweg separator works
The product to be separated is fed into the rotating drum through a central infeed pipe. A distributor inside the machine evenly distributes and gently accelerates the incoming liquid to the full operating speed of the bowl, ensuring controlled and low-shear product handling.
Within the disk stack, the product is divided into numerous thin layers, creating a large effective separation surface and significantly improving separation efficiency.
Under high centrifugal forces, the solid particles migrate toward the periphery of the bowl, where they accumulate.
The collected solids are periodically discharged by a hydraulic system at the bottom of the bowl without interrupting operation. The clarified liquid phase is continuously removed by a centripetal pump and discharged under pressure for further processing.
Technical Data
AC1000
| Dimensions [mm/ft]* | 1200x700x1100 / 3,77x2,3x3,44 |
| Weight [kg/lb]* | 400 / 858 |
AC1200
| Dimensions [mm/ft]* | 1200x900x1300 / 3,81x2,95x4,2 |
| Weight [kg/lb]* | 820 / 1804 |
AC1500
| Dimensions [mm/ft]* | 1600x1100x1600 / 5,04x3,64x5,28 |
| Weight [kg/lb]* | 1550 / 3410 |
AC1700
| Dimensions [mm/ft]* | 1400 x 1000 x 1400 / 4,48 x 3,29 x 4,01 |
| Weight [kg/lb]* | 1300 / 2860 |
AC2000
| Dimensions [mm/ft]* | 1580x1160x1750 / 5,18x3,81x5,74 |
| Weight [kg/lb]* | 2900 / 6380 |
AC2500
| Dimensions [mm/ft]* | 2080x1330x1970 / 6,82x4,36x6,46 |
| Weight [kg/lb]* | 3750 / 8250 |
AC2800
| Dimensions [mm/ft]* | 2410x1310x2760 / 7,91x4,30x9,06 |
| Weight [kg/lb]* | 5230 / 11527 |
AC3000
| Dimensions [mm/ft]* | 2410x1310x2760 / 7,91x4,30x9,06 |
| Weight [kg/lb]* | 5230 / 11527 |
* The values are approximate and may differ from the actual values.
The Little Atlantique Brewery in Nantes, France uses the AC1700 separator from Flottweg for beer clarification.
Passion for fresh beer, brewing craftsmanship and creativity – this is what the French brewery Little Atlantique in Nantes stands for. Together with the use of a Flottweg separator and the integrated Flottweg recipe control, the brewery has made its processes more efficient and saved costs.
Features of the Separator
Centripetal Pump
The centripetal pump ensures optimum discharge of the clarified liquids from the centrifuge. It discharges the clarified liquid under pressure from the separator bowl and prevents the product from foaming.
Lubrication
A lubrication circulation system ensures fully automatic lubrication of the bowl spindle bearings. It lubricates the bearings regularly with an optimum oil quantity. This enables precise and speed-independent lubrication.
Disc stack
The actual splitting up of the liquid mixture takes place in the separator bowl disc stack. The disc stack consists of a large number of vertically arranged conical individual discs. The disc stack increases the clarifying area in the separator bowl and thereby the separation efficiency.
InGo
The Flottweg separators are controlled by our InGo operating philosophy. It enables optimum interaction of all process components and shows all important process parameters at a glance.
Drive
The compact spindle drive with belt transmission ensures low-vibration, well-damped operation, enables continuously variable speed control and smooth start-up, and helps reduce energy consumption and component wear for reliable, efficient performance.
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