Direct Drive. Direct Impact.
They save energy, are smaller, even quieter, are exchanged in literally no time so that your centrifugal separator does what you want it to do: rotate and make money - direct drives have a direct impact on your results, sustainability goals and production environment.
For the first time, direct drives are now also available for separators of smaller capacities so that you can profit from all the benefits of this design principle regardless of capacity.
Highest energy efficiency
Up to 7% less energy consumption compared to belt, up to 10% to gear.
Less Downtime
No additional stress on spindle makes for less wear and higher uptime (up to 99%).
Pre-assembled drive-spindle unit
Fast and easy exchange of drive system.
Reduced footprint
360° accessibility, less weight, better and easier handling during service.
Reduced noise level
Up to 7db less noise, perceived up to 50% less.
No cooling ribs for dairy and renewables applications
Hygienic design, better cleanability, cleaner production environment.
Separators with exchangeable direct drives.
Direct Drive. Direct Impact.
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