What is a centrifuge basket?

A centrifuge basket is the rotating component of a centrifugal separator, designed to hold and filter materials during the separation process. It plays a crucial role in solid-liquid separation by using centrifugal force to push liquids through perforations or screens while retaining solids inside the basket.

How It Works

Material Loading: The mixture (slurry, suspension, or wet solids) is fed into the basket.

Centrifugal Force: As the basket spins at high speeds, the force pushes the liquid outward through holes or mesh while the solids remain inside.

Separation & Discharge: The liquid drains out, and the solids can be removed manually or automatically, depending on the design.

Common Designs

Perforated Basket: Has small holes for liquid drainage.

Centrifuge Basket: Uses fine mesh for precision filtering.

Wedge Wire Basket: Features V-shaped wires for efficient separation.

Applications

Pharmaceuticals (drug production)

Food Processing (sugar, starch, edible oils)

Mining & Minerals (coal, sand, mineral processing)

Wastewater Treatment (sludge dewatering)