Centrifugal decanters for the food sector
In the food industry, solid-liquid separation isn’t just a matter of production efficiency: it’s a necessary condition for protecting the quality of the finished product and complying with increasingly stringent hygiene and sanitation standards. Juices, musts, broths, purees, and vegetable and animal suspensions have very different characteristics, but they all require a delicate and controlled approach. CBB Decanter centrifugal decanters are designed to operate in the food industry with the same precision and reliability guaranteed in the most demanding industrial settings, preserving the organoleptic properties of products and reducing processing waste.
Industrial process
The product to be treated is fed into the rotating cylindrical-conical drum, where centrifugal force rapidly separates the solid phase from the liquid phase without applying heat or chemicals that could alter the product’s characteristics. The internal screw, operated at differential speed, conveys the solids to the discharge, while the clarified liquid is continuously extracted with a regular and constant flow. Adjusting the operating parameters allows the separation to be tailored to the specific type of product, from the clarification of juices and musts to the concentration of pulps and byproducts, ensuring high yields and consistent quality throughout the production cycle.
CBB Decanter Technology
CBB Decanters for the food industry are built to meet the most stringent hygiene requirements: product-contact surfaces are made of stainless steel with finishes that facilitate cleaning and prevent residue buildup. The bowl geometry is designed to minimize oxidation and preserve the color, aroma, and nutritional properties of even the most sensitive products. Integrated control systems adapt flow rate, torque, and differential speed in real time to product variations, maintaining consistent separation quality without manual intervention. Food-grade configurations include CIP (Clean in Place) options, high-level hygienic seals, optimized drain systems, and materials selected for resistance to cleaning agents and food-grade corrosion.
Advantages of centrifugal separation
- High separation efficiency even with sensitive or highly viscous products.
- Improvement of the quality of the clarified liquid and production yield.
- Continuous 24/7 operation with minimal supervision.
- Reduce cleaning times thanks to hygienic surfaces and CIP systems.
- Preservation of the organoleptic characteristics of the product.
Frequently Asked Questions
They manage the separation of juices, purees, oils and by-products, maintaining the quality and stability of the final product during the process.
Yes, thanks to configurations that preserve the organoleptic characteristics and reduce mechanical stress on the raw materials.
Yes, with stainless steel versions and CIP systems that guarantee cleanliness, safety, and compliance with food regulations.
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