Description
PXA 500 Series Separation Machine is a high-capacity industrial centrifugal separator engineered for large-scale production environments that demand greater throughput, increased separation power, and uncompromising process reliability. Building on the proven centrifugal separation technology of the PXA series, the PXA 500 is designed to handle significantly higher product volumes while maintaining the precise separation efficiency, hygienic integrity, and mechanical durability required in demanding dairy, food, beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. It is the preferred separation solution for producers scaling up capacity or processing high-volume, high-solid-content, or density-challenging product streams.
Equipped with a heavy-duty centrifugal bowl assembly, reinforced drive system, and an enlarged disc stack configuration, the PXA 500 Series generates the sustained centrifugal forces needed to achieve thorough and consistent phase separation at high continuous flow rates. Its expanded processing capacity, combined with full CIP and SIP compatibility and food-grade stainless steel construction, makes the PXA 500 Series the industrial standard for large-scale separation operations where output volume, separation precision, and hygienic compliance must all be achieved simultaneously without operational compromise.
Main Features of the PXA 500 Series Separation Machine
- High-capacity centrifugal separation: enlarged bowl and disc stack assembly delivers superior separation performance at elevated industrial throughput rates.
- Heavy-duty reinforced construction: robust drive system and mechanical components engineered for sustained continuous high-volume operation.
- Superior separation efficiency: consistent phase separation performance maintained across the full operating flow rate range.
- Hygienic food-grade design: stainless steel product-contact surfaces and hygienic fittings fully compatible with CIP and SIP protocols.
- Scalable production integration: designed for direct incorporation into large-scale continuous processing and packaging lines.
- Advanced process monitoring: integrated sensors for real-time bowl speed, flow, temperature, and vibration monitoring to support uninterrupted production.
Technical Specifications of the PXA 500 Series Separation Machine
- Series: PXA 500 high-capacity centrifugal separation machine.
- Type: heavy-duty high-speed centrifugal disc separator or clarifier for large-scale industrial processing.
- Material: food-grade stainless steel product-contact components with industrial-grade seals and hygienic fittings.
- Separation principle: high-force centrifugal phase separation based on density differential between product components at elevated rotational speeds.
- Capacity: high-range throughput designed for large-scale continuous industrial production operations.
- Cleaning system: fully CIP and SIP compatible for in-line hygienic cleaning and sterilization without bowl disassembly.
- Application range: large-scale dairy, juice, beverage, edible oil, brewery, chemical, and pharmaceutical liquid processing.
Uses and Applications of the PXA 500 Series Separation Machine
- Large-scale dairy processing: high-volume milk standardization, cream separation, and whey processing for major dairy manufacturing operations.
- Industrial juice and beverage clarification: high-throughput removal of suspended solids, pulp, and particulates from large-batch fruit juice and beverage production.
- Edible oil and fat refining: large-scale separation of oil, water, and solid impurities in vegetable oil and animal fat processing plants.
- Brewery and fermented beverage production: high-capacity clarification of beer, wine, cider, and other fermented beverages in large-scale brewing operations.
- Chemical and petrochemical industry: continuous high-volume liquid-liquid and liquid-solid separation in demanding industrial process streams.
- Pharmaceutical and bioprocessing: large-scale clarification of fermentation broths, cell culture media, and liquid pharmaceutical formulations requiring precise separation at production scale.
Recommendations for Installation and Use
- Confirm that feed supply infrastructure — pumps, buffer tanks, and inlet pipework — is rated to match the PXA 500 Series higher flow rate and operating pressure requirements before commissioning.
- Pre-filter or pre-screen incoming product to protect the centrifugal bowl assembly from large solid contaminants that could cause mechanical imbalance or accelerated wear at high operating speeds.
- Implement a comprehensive CIP and SIP sanitation program covering all product-contact surfaces, bowl internals, and associated pipework to maintain hygienic compliance across extended production campaigns.
- Establish continuous real-time monitoring of bowl speed, bearing temperature, and vibration levels to detect and respond to mechanical anomalies before they result in unplanned production shutdowns.
- Schedule periodic full bowl disassembly, disc stack inspection, and seal and bearing replacement in accordance with the manufacturer’s service program to sustain peak separation efficiency and equipment reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PXA 500 Series Separation Machine
What is the PXA 500 Series Separation Machine used for?
It is used for high-capacity centrifugal separation of solids, liquids, and emulsions in large-scale dairy, food, beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical production environments. The PXA 500 Series is designed for operations requiring maximum throughput, superior separation efficiency, and uninterrupted continuous processing performance at industrial scale.
How does the PXA 500 Series differ from the PXA 250 Series?
The PXA 500 Series offers significantly higher processing capacity, a more powerful drive system, and an enlarged bowl and disc stack assembly compared to the PXA 250 Series. It is engineered for large-scale production lines where greater throughput, higher solid content handling, and sustained continuous operation are required to meet demanding industrial output targets.
What types of products can be processed with the PXA 500 Series?
The PXA 500 Series is designed for high-volume processing of milk, cream, whey, fruit juices, edible oils, fermented beverages, chemical process streams, and pharmaceutical liquids. Its expanded capacity and separation power make it particularly well-suited for producers handling large product volumes, high solid content streams, or density-challenging emulsions that require greater centrifugal force to achieve effective phase separation.
Does the PXA 500 Series require special maintenance?
Given its higher operating capacity and continuous-duty heavy-industrial design, the PXA 500 Series requires a structured preventive maintenance program including scheduled bowl disassembly and disc stack inspection, bearing and seal replacement, drive system servicing, and continuous real-time monitoring of operational parameters. Full CIP and SIP sanitation after each production run and compliance with the manufacturer’s service intervals are essential to maintaining separation efficiency, hygienic integrity, and long-term equipment reliability.
