Alfa Laval High Speed Separators (Disk Stack Centrifuges)
For oil purifying, coolant purifying and solids removal – high-speed centrifugal separation form an integral part of many industrial processes.
Regardless of your application, Alfa Laval recommends at least some level of service or maintenance every 8,000 operating hours, or once every 12-months – for each high-speed separator in operation.
Valutech, with our partner Alfa Laval, proudly offers the following high speed separator services:
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Maintenance And Cleaning Procedures | Includes a full inspection and cleaning of the bowl, inlet/outlet, and disc stack. |
| Hard-Surfacing | Mechanically polish or coat disk stack or bowl surfaces, which is critical for all applications. |
| Welding | Restore the original state of your centrifuge frame, skid, pipework, or inlet/outlet. |
| Balancing | Bowl vibration is reduced, and overall separation performance is improved. |
| Complete Testing | Prior to return shipping, each Alfa Laval centrifuge is tested at full operating speeds. |
One of Valutech’s most popular product lines, watch below to see how Alfa Laval S and P separators are serviced;
Ten top tips for disc stack separators
- Make sure water and air of the correct quality is supplied to the machine as recommended in the manual.
- Use only approved brands of oil for lubrication and check oil condition regularly.
- Make sure that the Separator is operating in accordance with recommended design parameters.
- Constantly monitor vibration levels and bearing temperatures. Check regularly for leaks and any abnormal noise.
- Keep the service area clean and never place parts directly on the floor.
- Stick to the recommended service intervals and the instructions for preventive maintenance.
- Always clean parts thoroughly before re-assembling them.
- Use only Alfa Laval supplied tools for service and maintenance. Store tools in a clean, secure, and dry location.
- Only use genuine spare parts to achieve guaranteed performance, reliability, and equipment life.
- Maintain a stock of crucial spare parts such as oil, intermediate and major service kits. Follow storage instructions to avoid damage and corrosion.
Bibliography
High-speed separator service. Alfa Laval. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2023, from https://www.alfalaval.us/service-and-support/local/service-and-support-in-the-usa/high-speed-separator-service/
Centadmin. (2022, August 26). Alfa Laval ADVANCED CENTRIFUGE REPAIR. Centrifuge World: We Repair, Buy & Sell Industrial Centrifuges. Retrieved March 4, 2023, from https://centrifuge.com/alfa-laval/
Ten top tips for disc stack separators. Alfa Laval. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2023, from https://www.alfalaval.com/service-and-support/ten-top-tips/top-ten-tips-for-disc-stack-separators/
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