Turbo-Separator industrial centrifuges and coolant filtration plants
Turbo-Separator AG industrial centrifuges: compact manual MZF units, self-cleaning automated AZF plants, and Turbo-Clean TCL backflush filtration systems.
Manual industrial centrifuges of the MZF and NGU-200 series
Turbo-Separator manual centrifuges MZF-T06, MZF-T07, MZF-T10, MZF-T22, and NGU-200 treat cutting oils and water-based emulsions up to 140 l/min. Compact units stand directly beside machine tools, providing fluid clarification without paper consumables.
- Clarification flow throughput spanning from 1 to 140 liters per minute
- Rotor drum internal fluid holding volume ranging from 6 to 22 liters
- Manual extraction of separated metal and abrasive sludge up to 10 kg
- Two-phase and three-phase fluid separation configurations available
Automated self-cleaning centrifuges of the AZF series
Turbo-Separator AZF-T15, AZF-T40, and AZF-T60 automated centrifuges deliver continuous fluid clarification at throughput rates up to 250 l/min. Units feature PLC automation and automated sludge expulsion up to 30 kg without interrupting grinding lines.
- Clarification capacity from 100 to 250 l/min across oils and emulsions
- Automated expulsion of collected dense sludge cakes weighing up to 30 kg
- Variable frequency drive providing speed regulation for rotor rotation
- Integrated PLC control architecture featuring operational diagnostic screen
Turbo-Clean TCL combined backflush filtration systems
Turbo-Separator Turbo-Clean TCL combined filtration plants merge centrifugal separation with automatic backflush elements. The installation provides throughput up to 960 l/min, tailored specifically for carbide tool fabrication and precision profile grinding.
- High throughput fluid clarification capability reaching up to 960 l/min
- Dedicated retention of tungsten carbide particulate and ultra-hard fines
- Continuous automatic backwash mechanism eliminating fluid delivery downtime
- Modular skid design facilitating integration into central shop supply networks
Rotor drums, drive spindles, and balanced centrifuge bowls
Precision Turbo-Separator rotors are manufactured from high-strength corrosion-resistant alloys, undergoing high-grade dynamic balancing. Assemblies generate centrifugal acceleration reaching several thousand g, securing solid particulate extraction down to 1 micron.
- Dynamic rotor balancing performed at operational speeds up to 4500 RPM
- Anti-corrosion bowl coatings suited for harsh alkaline washing chemistry
- Heavy-duty spindle assemblies mounted on long-life precision bearings
- Quick-change liner inserts and sludge cones for rapid cleaning procedures
Feed pumps, level transmitters, and solenoid valve blocks
Turbo-Separator hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies comprise coolant delivery pumps, sludge discharge valves, flow monitors, and level sensors. Components endure heavy sludge slurry environments, eliminating line clogging and hydraulic pressure peaks.
- Submersible slurry supply pumps featuring reinforced abrasion-resistant volutes
- Electropneumatic directional valves and bottom automatic sludge dump flaps
- Optical and capacitive sludge accumulation sensors for interlock protection
- Pressure regulation valves, pressure gauges, and run-dry safety monitoring
Seal overhaul kits, sludge scrapers, and maintenance parts
Turbo-Separator maintenance kits contain rotary shaft seals, sludge scrapers, vibration dampeners, and transmission belts. Routine renewal of wearing elements prevents housing leaks, suppresses operational vibration, and maintains factory clarification ratings.
- High-grade FKM and NBR elastomeric seal packs for spindle fluid isolation
- Replaceable bronze and polymer scraper blades for clean sludge removal
- Tuned elastomeric vibration damping pads and leveling machine feet
- Heavy-duty timing and poly-V transmission drive belts for torque transfer
Centrifugal hydrodynamics and particulate separation across Turbo-Separator machinery
Industrial Turbo-Separator centrifuges are engineered for fluid regeneration across cutting oils and grinding emulsions in metalworking operations. The fundamental principle relies on generating an intense centrifugal field reaching thousands of g within a high-speed rotating rotor bowl.
Contaminated coolant enters through an inlet conduit directed toward the lower bowl chamber, where differential material densities force dense particulate matter like tungsten carbide and grinding fines against the bowl perimeter.
Clarified fluid flows smoothly across the upper perimeter weir into an integrated clean reservoir, delivering fine fluid clarification without disposable filter media.
Mechanical architecture and automation kinematics of AZF automated centrifuges
Automated centrifuges of the Turbo-Separator AZF-T15, AZF-T40, and AZF-T60 designations are developed for multi-shift machining routines on heavy grinding shop floors.
The dynamic rotor assembly is powered by a vertical electric drive managed by a variable frequency inverter, enabling exact rotational tuning to fluid viscosity and contamination levels.
Automated removal of accumulated dense sludge cakes up to thirty kilograms executes during scheduled cycle intervals via an electropneumatic scraping mechanism.
The sealed corrosion-resistant alloy enclosure prevents aerosol mist dispersion while isolating precision bearing assemblies from slurry contact.
Ultra-fine fluid clarification for carbide tool fabrication on Turbo-Clean systems
In solid carbide tool production and flute grinding, conventional sedimentation tanks cannot achieve required surface cleanliness criteria.
Turbo-Clean TCL combined plants merge a high-efficiency centrifuge and an automatic backflush filtration battery delivering throughput up to 960 liters per minute.
The proprietary filtration matrix retains submicron tungsten and cobalt particles, preventing grinding oil saturation with fine abrasive grit.
Timed pulse backwashing cleans internal elements with purified process oil without dropping delivery pressure or interrupting coolant supply to multi-axis grinding centers.
Two-phase and three-phase fluid separation principles across MZF centrifuge units
Turbo-Separator MZF-T10 manual centrifuges are built in two-phase and three-phase configurations for specialized fluid treatment tasks. Two-phase 2PH models extract solid abrasive particles from single-phase neat oils or machining emulsions with throughput up to one hundred liters per minute.
Three-phase 3PH separators simultaneously divide two immiscible liquid phases of differing densities, separating tramp hydraulic oils from aqueous alkaline washing solutions while removing solid fines.
The dual discharge arrangement incorporates calibrated weir rings for clean separation of clarified liquid fractions.
Dynamic rotor balancing protocols and vibration isolation for centrifuge platforms
Prolonged operational dependability across Turbo-Separator equipment depends on dynamic balance across all spinning assemblies. With rotor rotational velocities exceeding three thousand revolutions per minute, negligible mass imbalances induce bearing loads and degrade clarification efficiency.
Factory rotors undergo fine balancing on dynamic test rigs. Centrifuge structural foundations incorporate elastomeric vibration dampening pads and adjustable leveling supports that eliminate structural vibration transfer to adjacent ultra-precision tool grinding machines.
Preventative maintenance schedules, seal inspection, and spindle lubrication routines
Trouble-free operation of Turbo-Separator filtration equipment is sustained through strict adherence to preventative maintenance intervals. Routine inspections cover rotor insert liner wear, FKM elastomeric shaft seal integrity, and spindle bearing play.
On AZF automated units, technicians verify pneumatic cylinder travel smoothness and bottom sludge flap sealing surfaces.
Utilizing qualified elastomeric overhaul packs and applying specified high-speed synthetic greases to spindle bearings prevents thermal degradation and maximizes intervals between major overhauls.
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Documents and sources
- Official Turbo-Separator AG manufacturer portal — industrial centrifuges and coolant filtration plants
- Turbo-Separator AG corporate headquarters and manufacturing site — precision engineering in Wattwil
- Turbo-Separator manual centrifuges MZF and NGU-200 series — technical specifications and flow parameters
- Turbo-Separator AZF automated centrifuges — performance parameters and automatic sludge expulsion data
- Turbo-Clean TCL combined backflush filtration systems — fluid clarification for carbide tool grinding
- Turbo-Separator industrial application overview — coolant oil and emulsion treatment across metalworking
