Olive Oil (Sigma 9)
La serie Alfa Laval Foodec Sigma de decantadores centrífugos para aceite de oliva para la separación en dos fases le ayuda a mejorar la calidad y aumentar el rendimiento. Alfa Laval cubre todo el espectro de necesidades del mercado, maximizando la recuperación de aceite en todo el rango de flujo y minimizando los costes medioambientales. Estas unidades decantadoras de aceite de oliva, compactas, fiables y eficientes, son ideales para la clarificación y extracción de aceite.
Impulsar la separación del aceite de oliva con una tecnología patentada y rentable
- Un proveedor líder de líneas completas de procesamiento de aceite de oliva y aguacate, centrado en la optimización del rendimiento
- Diseño de zona de alimentación abierta y suave «Esbjerg» capaz de ofrecer el máximo rendimiento y resistencia al desgaste
- Se utiliza acero inoxidable de alta calidad en todas partes, cumpliendo con las normas legislativas y de higiene globales.
- El diseño de la centrifugadora incluye carcasas con bisagras para facilitar la apertura, el mantenimiento y la limpieza.
- Una red de servicio global en más de 100 países con una oferta integral que cubre todo el ciclo de vida de su centrífuga de aceite de oliva y aguacate
La gama de centrífugas decantadoras Foodec Sigma está diseñada para optimizar la eficiencia de la extracción de aceite y preservar la calidad del producto, evitando el aumento de la temperatura durante la separación. Tanto si es un pequeño molinero de aceite como un productor a escala industrial, los apasionados expertos de Alfa Laval pueden ayudarle a aumentar la capacidad y la rentabilidad en cada ciclo de producción, incluida la optimización de los procesos de remolienda. Nuestros equipos de separación de aceite de aguacate y oliva, de eficacia probada, combinados con nuestros conocimientos del sector y una amplia red global de servicio y asistencia, garantizan una producción fiable durante toda la temporada.
Con más de 50 años de experiencia en el desarrollo de decantadores para la producción de aceite, puede estar seguro de que recibirá ayuda cualificada con solo una llamada. Los decantadores Alfa Laval han demostrado ofrecer el mayor rendimiento posible, una excelente retención de sabores y nutrientes, bajos costes operativos y el máximo tiempo de actividad, soportando condiciones de funcionamiento difíciles año tras año en molinos de todos los tamaños.
Need a reliable centrifuge for olive oil extraction or avocado oil separation?
The Foodec Sigma series offers a wide range of capacity options for both industries. Featuring a robust design with a welded box beam frame and high-quality stainless steel, these centrifuges offer easy access for maintenance and cleaning, enhancing the operational reliability and longevity of your avocado and olive oil centrifuge.
- Optimized feed zone position maximizes oil retention time in the unit, enhancing extraction efficiency.
- Special conveyor design improves solids transport and boosts oil recovery.
- Advanced flight design reduces turbulence, optimizing yield and oil clarification.
- Precisely positioned oil outlets minimize heat exposure of the oil during separation, preserving its quality.
- Innovative bowl design ensures easy oil discharge, reducing residual oil inside the bowl.
- Fully protected feed zone with a wear-resistant design enhances durability.
- 360° tungsten carbide solids discharge outlets provide exceptional wear resistance and keep power consumption to a minimum.
- Tungsten carbide conveyor tiles offer superior wear protection, significantly lowering maintenance costs.
- Easily replaceable high-wear conveyor parts simplify maintenance.
- User-friendly serviceability, with a hinged and spring-equipped cover for safe and effortless opening, cleaning and inspection of your decanter for olive oil and avocado oil.
- Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and customizable automated control solutions ensure operational flexibility and compliance with specific requirements.
- IoT-enabled connectivity provides real-time operating data access to ensure uptime, performance and stability, whether onsite or off.
- Remote support and monitoring enable fast troubleshooting assistance and resolution to maximize uptime during the busy olive and avocado oil processing season. Access Alfa Laval’s connectivity portal for real-time monitoring and alarm notifications, ensuring greater peace of mind.
The features that make the difference
With more than 60 years of experience in solid-liquid separation, Alfa Laval has the expertise to meet the challenges of your centrifuge for olive oil extraction. Packed with features unique to Alfa Laval, Foodec Sigma centrifuges deliver reliable and high-performance solutions for olive oil separation.
EasyLift
Tapa articulada por resorte que simplifica el servicio
El diseño patentado de cubierta abatible asistida por resorte permite abrir manualmente incluso las tapas más pesadas de forma sencilla. Esto contribuye a garantizar un acceso rápido y seguro para el mantenimiento y servicio de su centrífuga decantadora.
ActiveBaffleDisc
Baffle that improves throughput and performance
The twisted design of the baffle results in better performance and throughput. There is a specific positive impact on solids stuck to the bowl wall during sludge transport towards the outlet zone.
FlightGuard
Robust wear protection for conveyor flights
FlightGuard wear protection consists of tiles welded to the conveyor of your decanter centrifuge, providing robust wear resistance and prolonged uptime in highly abrasive applications.
FeedProtect
Zona de alimentación con protección contra el desgaste sustituible
El exclusivo diseño de la zona de alimentación FeedProtect garantiza una aceleración suave del producto y una turbulencia mínima, lo que se traduce en un bajo nivel de abrasión y en un reducido consumo energético. El diseño FeedProtect está equipado con camisas de protección contra el desgaste sustituibles, lo que asegura una elevada disponibilidad operativa de su centrífuga decantadora.
StableInterphase
Unique features secures a stable interphase between solids and liquids
A unique combination of features in Alfa Laval 2- and 3-phase decanter centrifuges, making it possible to achieve the most stable interphase between phases, providing the benefits of the most pure liquid phases and solids dryness.
How does a two-phase olive oil decanter work?
The innovative design of the decanter for olive oil, as for avocado oil, makes sure the incoming olive paste is effectively separated into oil and wet solids.
The olive paste is fed into the bowl of the unit through a stationary inlet tube, and is then smoothly accelerated by an inlet rotor. Separation takes place in a horizontal cylindrical bowl equipped with a screw conveyor. Centrifugal force makes the oil accumulate at the liquid surface, while the solids settle on the inner wall of the bowl, surrounded by the water separated out of the feed stream.
The conveyor rotates at a slightly different speed than the bowl and moves the solids to the discharge ports in the conical end. Olive oil extraction takes place along the entire length of the cylindrical part of the bowl. The oil is returned to the large end for discharge, and then passes into collecting tanks via a filter.
The robust design of the Foodec Sigma ensures reliable performance and smooth operation throughout the entire harvest season. Protective features like FlightProtect, FeedProtect, SolidsProtect and StableInterphase ensures uninterrupted performance, enhance durability and maximize uptime in abrasive applications. Additionally, two-phase machines do not produce any black water, eliminating the need to spread it in the field.
Centrifuges for lower-capacity operations are perfect for small and medium-sized mills. They provide gentle product treatment, minimal heating, and reduced water and energy consumption. On an industrial scale, larger-capacity decanters have revolutionized avocado and olive oil separation, delivering exceptional yields, unmatched capacity and superior product quality.
Olive oil separation success stories
Partnering with Alfa Laval, our customers have developed turnkey extraction plants that ensure every drop of oil meets the highest standards of quality and yield. Discover the remarkable increases in oil output achieved by oil mills in Portugal and Spain through their trust in the Foodec Sigma decanter and complementary extraction technologies.
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Alfa Laval introduced centrifugal technology to the olive oil industry in 1927, pioneering the extraction process for olive oil separation. Our industry experts can help analyse your unique situation and select the optimal equipment line, configuration and services for your needs and budget.
