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New GEA decanter pilotMaster crucial building block in the development of small production volumes and upscaling processes
22 Aug 2022
With the pilotMaster, GEA presents a new decanter at ACHEMA 2022 in Frankfurt that is of crucial importance for process and product development in the chemical industry. The robust 2-phase separating decanter is particularly suitable for smaller production volumes and for upscaling tests. Its geometries correspond to those of GEA's large production machines. This ensures reliable upscaling and thus investment security.
GEA will present the new pilotMaster decanter at ACHEMA 2022. (Photo: GEA)
Optionally, it is available in ATEX design. The pilotMaster has special protection against erosion and corrosion and thus against aggressive substances and materials used in the chemical industry. Thus, all parts in contact with the product are made of high-alloy duplex steels, super duplex steels or Hastelloy C276. Depending on the application, the seals are made of NBR, FKM, FFKM, EPDM.
Reliable upscaling
The pilotMaster is the ideal machine for customers to reliably upscale to their production capacity. The centrifuge offers maximum flexibility in bowl speed from 1,000 RPM to 6,500 RPM, a differential speed range from 1 to 80 RPM without changing pulleys, and the same geometric configuration as the larger production machines. Chemical cleaning after the separation process is possible.
Optimum adaptation to changing products and product conditions with GEA Hydro Drive
Easy adjustment of differential speed ranges I (1 - 15 RPM) and II (10 - 80 RPM) to respond to changing products and product conditions is possible with the GEA Hydro Drive. Adjustments can be made in under five minutes and without the use of tools or changing pulleys.
Individual tests and adjustments at the GEA Test Center in Oelde, Germany
GEA centrifuges are not mass-produced products. Rather, they must be selected and adjusted for optimum use, taking into account the user's specific process requirements. Tests and analyses can be carried out at the customer's site or at the GEA Test Center for separation technology in Oelde.
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About GEA
GEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. For instance, every second pharma separator for essential healthcare products such as vaccines or novel biopharmaceuticals is produced by GEA. In food, every fourth package of pasta or every third chicken nugget are processed with GEA technology.
With more than 18,000 employees, the group generated sales of about EUR 5.5 billion in more than 150 countries in the 2025 fiscal year. GEA plants, processes, components and services enhance the efficiency and sustainability of customers’ production. They contribute significantly to the reduction of CO2 emissions, plastic usage and food waste. In doing so, GEA makes a key contribution toward a sustainable future, in line with the company’s purpose: ”Engineering for a better world.”
GEA is listed on the German MDAX, the European STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also a constituent of the leading sustainability indices DAX 50 ESG, MSCI Global Sustainability and Dow Jones Best-in-Class World.
