Top Discharge Centrifuge

The Manual Top Discharge centrifuge is the basic model of the centrifuge where the filtered cake is manually scooped out by the operator. This centrifuge is the most commonly used type and is also the most economical.

Sizes Available: Starting from 12” Dia. up to 60” Diameter.

Materials of Construction: SS 316, SS 304, SS904L, Hastelloy & Titanium

Coating: Halar (ECTFE), Teflon (PFA), Rubber Lining, FRP Lining

Manual Top Discharge Centrifuges are available in the following Designs

1. Partial Lid Opening: In this model the lid of the centrifuge only a portion of the top cover of the centrifuge is opened to scoop out the cake. For complete cleaning of the basket and inner parts of the centrifuge the monitor casing of the centrifuge has to be opened.

2. Full Lid Open: In this variant the top lid of the centrifuge has a large diameter that equals the diameter of the monitor casing. This gives better access to basket inside and outer periphery (except bottom) and full access to the top cover.

3. Full Body Opening: In this model the entire top cover of the centrifuge is accessible for cleaning and visual inspection. This is an ideal model for applications involving product changeovers and special cleaning needs. The basket bottom and the Mother Liquor Drain platform can be visually seen in this model. This model is often called cGMP or sanitary model.

4. Full Lid Opening and Full Body opening: In this model both the lid and the Monitor Casing can be opened out for cleaning. In case it is only required to unload the product the top lid can be opened and the cake can be discharged. In case it is necessary to inspect the basket or other parts of the centrifuge the entire monitor casing can be opened.

The Lid opening options are: Spring Operated Pneumatically operated or Hydraulically operated systems.

Optional Extras: Nitrogen Blanketing, Vibration Limiter, RPM Sensor with Indicator, Zero Speed Interlock, Cleaning in Place (CIP), Cake thickness sensor, Pneumatic Lid Opening System, Hydraulic Lid or Body opening systems

Technical Data Sheet

TECHNICAL DATA OF FOUR POINT SUSPENSION TOP DISCHARGE CENTRIFUGE WITH ROUND LID

RL-TD

VBC-TD	24" x 12 "	32" x 16 "	36" x 18"	48" x 20"	Unit
Basket diameter	610	800	915	1210	[mm]
Basket height	300	410	460	490	[mm]
Filter surface Area	0.57	1	1.32	1.86	[m2]
Useful volume	45	100	159	300	[dm3]
Max. load	45	100	159	300	[kg]
Max. load @ Bulk Density 1.0	1200	1100	1100	900	rpm
Max. G force	485	541	620	550
Centrifuge weight (with load)	700	2000	2200	3200	[kg]
Motor power for main drive	3	7.5	7.5	15	[HP]
Dimensions
L	1450	1900	2000	2250	[mm]
W	1100	1550	1600	2000	[mm]
H (Lid Open Condition)	1550	2000	2100	2250	[mm]

TECHNICAL DATA OF FOUR POINT SUSPENSION TOP DISCHARGE CENTRIFUGE WITH HALF LID

HL-TD

VBC-TD	48" x 20"	48" x 24"	60" x 20"	60" x 24"	Unit
Basket diameter	1210	1210	1500	1500	[mm]
Basket height	500	610	510	610	[mm]
Filter surface Area	1.9	2.3	2.4	2.87	[m2]
Useful volume	300	350	500	600	[dm3]
Max. load @ Bulk Density 1.0	300	350	500	600	[kg]
Max. speed of Basket	900	900	800	800	rpm
Max. G force	550	550	540	540
Centrifuge weight (with load)	3200	3300	5200	5400	[kg]
Motor power for main drive	15	15	20	20	[HP]
Dimensions
L	2250	2250	2700	2700	[mm]
W	2000	2000	2300	2300	[mm]
H (Lid Open Condition)	1900	2000	2150	2250	[mm]

TECHNICAL DATA OF FOUR POINT SUSPENSION TOP DISCHARGE FULL LID OPEN CENTRIFUGE

TD-FLO

VBC-TD FLO	36" x 18"	36" x 20"	48" x 20"	48" x 24"	60" x 20"	60" x 24"	Unit
Basket diameter	915	915	1210	1210	1500	1500	[mm]
Basket height	460	500	500	610	510	610	[mm]
Filter surface Area	1.32	1.32	1.9	2.3	2.4	2.87	[m2]
Useful volume	159	172	300	350	500	600	[dm3]
Max. load	159	172	300	350	500	600	[kg]
Max. speed of Basket	1100	1100	900	900	800	800	rpm
Max. G force	620	620	550	550	540	540
Centrifuge weight (with load)	2200	2250	3400	3500	5300	5500	[kg]
Motor power for main drive	7.5	7.5	15	15	20	20	[HP]
Dimensions
L	2050	2050	2250	2250	2750	2750	[mm]
W	1650	1650	2000	2000	2300	2300	[mm]
H (Lid Open Condition)	2500	2550	2850	2850	3400	3500	[mm]

TECHNICAL DATA OF FOUR POINT SUSPENSION TOP DISCHARGE FULL BODY OPEN CENTRIFUGE

TD-FBO

VBC-TD FBO	36" x 18"	36" x 20"	48" x 20"	48" x 24"	60" x 20"	60" x 24"	Unit
Basket diameter	915	915	1210	1210	1500	1500	[mm]
Basket height	460	500	500	610	510	610	[mm]
Filter surface Area	1.32	1.43	1.9	2.31	2.4	2.87	[m2]
Useful volume	159	172	300	350	500	600	[dm3]
Max. load	159	172	300	350	500	600	[kg]
Max. speed of Basket	1100	1100	900	900	800	800	rpm
Max. G force	620	620	550	550	540	540
Centrifuge weight (with load)	2800	3000	3500	3600	6000	6200	[kg]
Motor power for main drive	7.5	7.5	15	15	25	25	[HP]
Dimensions
L	2200	2200	2350	2350	2800	2800	[mm]
W	1450	1450	1800	1800	2350	2350	[mm]
H (Body Open Condition)	2150	2200	2700	2800	2800	2900	[mm]

General Features

4 Point Suspension: Centrifuge is mounted on four viscous Dampers.
Variable Frequency Drive: The operating speeds of the centrifuge are controlled by a Variable Frequency Drive. The Standard Braking System for this model is Dynamic Braking.
Taper Lock Pulleys: These pulleys are easier to mount and dismount.
Cake Washing Nozzles: Special Spray nozzles with defined conical pattern spray are provided so that the entire surface of the cake is covered uniformly with minimal quantity while maintaining repeatable washing performance.
Shaft Protection Sleeve: A stainless Steel sleeve is mounted on the exposed part of the shaft to protect it from corrosion.
Proximity Sensor: To prevent the machine from being started while the lid is open a proximity sensor is installed as a standard feature.
Gas Tight Design: The machine is constructed to retain a positive pressure of 400mm WC as per DIN 24400.
Easy Maintenance: The machine design affords minimal maintenance. Greasing points enable easy lubrication to the Bearings.