High Speed Tubular Centrifuges
All-rounders for mechanical solid-liquid separation with continuous feeding and manual solids discharge. High speed, flexible, resistant.
Up to 40,000 RPM
High-speed separation up to 40,000 RPM
Continuous operation
Continuous feeding with manual solids discharge.
GMP-compliant
GMP-compliant stainless steel versions available
Explosion-proof
Explosion-proof designs (ATEX)
What is a high-speed tubular centrifuge?
High-speed tubular centrifuges are used to separate the smallest particles from fermenter suspensions. The suspension is fed into the rotor from below while the centrifuge is running. Components are stratified in the rotor according to their density – liquid is continuously discharged via the discharge trays, while solids remain in the rotor and are harvested manually.
CEPA tubular centrifuges are available in multiple versions: basic cast housing, GMP-compliant stainless steel (GP), explosion-proof (GP ex), and with CIP cleaning (GE).
Industries and uses
High-speed tubular centrifuges serve a wide range of applications in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and chemistry.
Pharmaceuticals
Clarification of APIs, blood fractionation, and concentration of vaccines and therapeutic proteins. GMP-compliant versions available.
Chemical
Separation and clarification of fine chemicals, catalysts and nanoparticles. Resistant materials for aggressive media.
Virus & bacteria concentration
Concentration and extraction of viruses and bacteria for vaccine production and research applications.
Liquid-liquid separation
Separation of two immiscible liquids with different densities into separate collection trays.
Biotechnology
Separation of cells, bacteria and microorganisms from fermentation broths. Ideal for E.coli harvesting and cell recovery.
Available models
From laboratory scale to full production – CEPA offers the right centrifuge for every application.
LE
Speed / G-force
40,000 RPM, 40,000 G
Throughput
5-30 l/h
Capacity
0.25 litres
Laboratory scale centrifuge. Ideal for small-scale trials and research.
Z 41 / GP / GP ex
Speed / G-force
20,000 RPM, 17,000 G
Throughput
20-500 l/h
Capacity
2 litres
Pilot scale centrifuge. Perfect for pilot production and scale-up.
Z 61 / GP / GP ex
Speed / G-force
17,000 RPM, 17,000 G
Throughput
50-1,500 l/h
Capacity
6 litres
Production centrifuge. Popular choice for medium-scale production.
Z 101 / GP / GP ex / GE
Speed / G-force
14,000 RPM, 15,500 G
Throughput
150-3,000 l/h
Capacity
10 litres
Large production centrifuge. Also available with CIP (GE version).
Frequently asked questions
GP is the GMP-compliant stainless steel version for pharmaceutical applications. GP ex is the explosion-proof version for use in ATEX zones.
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