Centrifuges

 

Centrifuges

Category: Food Processing Machinery                                                                           

Summary: Separate substances based on density.

    Centrifuges in food processing machinery are used to separate substances based on their density by applying centrifugal force. This force, generated by rapidly spinning the mixture, causes denser components to move outward and separate from lighter ones.

Function: Centrifuges are employed in various food processing applications:

Clarification: Removing solid particles from liquids (e.g., clarifying juice).

Separation: Separating liquids of different densities (e.g., separating cream from milk).

Extraction: Isolating specific components (e.g., extracting oil).

Mechanism: They consist of a rotor that spins at high speeds, creating a centrifugal force that acts on the mixture placed inside containers (tubes or bowls).

Applications: Centrifuges are found in the processing of:

    * Dairy products

    * Juices and beverages

    * Oils and fats

    * Sugar