Weighty base
July 1st 2007 Centriquip says it has started using
poly-concrete bases for its decanter
centrifuges to make them more
reliable, safer and easier to
manufacture.
Decanter centrifuges have a
central drum weighing up to 5t that
rotates at speeds in excess of
3000rpm. The new bases are made
from a special poly-concrete rather
than steel. The physical mass is
substantially heavier than its steel
equivalent and retains its structural
integrity throughout the service life
of the machine.
The extra weight reduces
vibration which, in turn, reduces
wear and keeps down maintenance
costs. There is also said to be
significant noise reduction. Although
at present only the smaller decanter
centrifuges in the range can be
supplied with poly-concrete bases,
the company intends to use the
new material for other machines in
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