USED SHARPLES P-3000

🏢 Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer: Sharples (a division of Alfa Laval)

Model: P-3000

Centrifuge Type: Solid Bowl Decanter

Condition: Used – Refurbished

Included: VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) Control Panel

Construction: Stainless Steel (product contact areas)

📄 Product Description

The Sharples P-3000 Decanter Centrifuge is a durable, high-speed separation unit designed for continuous liquid/solid separation across a wide range of industrial processes. This unit is constructed from stainless steel, ensuring excellent resistance to corrosion and chemical exposure, and is suitable for food-grade, chemical, and wastewater treatment applications.
This centrifuge has been reportedly refurbished and comes equipped with a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) control panel, allowing precise speed control, energy efficiency, and performance optimization. A trusted workhorse in many processing plants, the P-3000 is widely respected for its reliability, simple design, and ease of maintenance.

⚙️ Specifications (based on typical Sharples P-3000 specs – confirm exact model data)

Model: P-3000

Centrifuge Type: Horizontal Solid Bowl Decanter

Construction (Product Contact): Stainless Steel

Control System: Refurbished with VFD control panel

Condition: Used, refurbished

Drive: Belt or gear drive system (verify with unit)

Capacity Range: Approx. 15–50 GPM (depending on application)

Applications: Liquid/solid separation, thickening, dewatering

Footprint: Medium industrial scale

Manufacturer Legacy: Now under Alfa Laval

🧪 Applications

The Sharples P-3000 is well-suited for multiple industries requiring robust and continuous separation:

Wastewater treatment (municipal/industrial)

Sludge dewatering and thickening

Food and beverage processing

Animal processing waste

Ethanol and biofuel production

Pharmaceutical biomass recovery

Chemical slurry separation

Agricultural effluent treatment

Nutraceuticals and supplements

Oil recovery from DAF or API separators

🔧 What Products Might This Be Used For?

Municipal sludge

Dairy or beverage wastewater

Rendering and protein recovery

Yeast or fermentation biomass

Fruit juice with pulp

Brewery trub and waste

Vegetable oil clarification

Biogas digestate

Chemical slurry

Nutritional supplement extract waste