USED ALFA LAVAL NX14

Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer: Alfa Laval

Model: NX14 Series 400

Category: Industrial Decanter Centrifuge

Condition: Used & refurbished – with brand new Siemens PLC touchscreen control panel included

Description
This refurbished Alfa Laval NX14 Series 400 decanter centrifuge is engineered for two-phase solid/liquid separation in food, beverage, oil, fat, chemical, and industrial applications. It includes a new Siemens PLC touchscreen control panel with VFD, making it ready for reliable operation and optimized process control.
With a bowl diameter of 353 mm and bowl length of 888 mm, the centrifuge delivers throughput up to 6 m³/hr, depending on product characteristics and clarification requirements. Applications include avocado oil, seed oil, olive oil, animal fat, vegetable drinks, sludge recovery, and biogas processing.
The main motor is rated at 15 kW with VFD control, with an optional 4 kW back motor. The centrifuge runs at a bowl speed of 4000 rpm, supported by a 2-stage gearbox (1:159 ratio) delivering 2.5 kNm torque.
Equipped with operator safety devices, torque overload protection, and full documentation/manuals, this unit is ideal for companies looking for a versatile and high-performing centrifuge with modern controls.
Specifications

Model: NX14 Series 400

Capacity: Up to 6 m³/hr (product dependent)

~2,500 L/hr avocado oil

~2,500 L/hr seed oil

~1,500–2,000 L/hr animal fat

~2,500–3,000 L/hr animal blood

~3,000 L/hr vegetable drinks

~1,400 L/hr sludge plastic recovery

~10–11 q.li olive oil

Bowl Diameter: 353 mm

Bowl Length: 888 mm

Phases: 2-phase (solid/liquid)

Discharge: Open discharge for liquids and solids

Main Motor: 15 kW (VFD control)

Back Motor: 4 kW (optional, on-off)

Bowl Speed: 4000 rpm

Gearbox: 2-stage, 1:159 ratio, 2.5 kNm

Safety: Operator safety device, torque overload protection

Electrical Controls:

Siemens PLC touchscreen

VFD on main motor (self-braking back motor optional)

Power: 400 V, 50 Hz, 3F+N+PE

Dimensions (Decanter): 2600 x 1600 x 1600 mm

Weight (Decanter): ~1250 kg

Control Panel Dimensions: 100 x 30 x 60 cm

Control Panel Weight: ~80 kg

Applications
What might this be used for?

Oil extraction and clarification

Dairy product separation (curds & whey)

Food and beverage clarification

Animal fat and blood recovery

Industrial sludge and plastic recovery

Biogas industry feedstock processing

Nutraceutical and botanical extract processing

Juice and vegetable drink clarification

Herbal extraction and chamomile processing

Waste minimization and by-product recovery

Example Products Processed with this Machine

Avocado oil

Olive oil

Seed oils (sunflower, canola, etc.)

Animal fats and blood

Whey and dairy by-products

Fruit juices and vegetable beverages

Chamomile and plant extracts

Sludge from industrial processes

Plastics wash/recycling streams

Biogas substrate separation