GEA has once again demonstrated the efficiency of its machinery with the successful deployment of the CF 8000 decanter at wheat starch processing facilities across Europe.
This advancement addresses the surging global demand for starch and starch-based products. According to Euromonitor, the market is projected to exceed $129 billion by 2030.
Designed for optimal performance, the new decanter excels in high-throughput starch extraction and gluten separation. Following rigorous tests, it has already garnered positive feedback from European users.
The high-performance starchMaster CF 8000 accommodates both 2-phase and 3-phase processes, offering an impressive processing capacity of 15-20 tonnes of wheat flour equivalents per hour.
Equipped with the GEA summationdrive, the CF 8000 features frequency-controlled motors that automatically adjust differential speed based on solid load. Given the intense processing often associated with high speeds and torque, the starchMaster CF 8000 comes with a proactive cooling system, ensuring reliable gear operation even under extreme conditions.
An optional active torque control (ATC) system is available with the CF 8000 decanter. This GEA solution perfectly balances differential speed to maintain optimal operation, minimizing energy costs for thermal drying and maximizing solid yield. Furthermore, ATC mitigates the risk of damage from stick-slip phenomena, contributing to more efficient and sustainable food manufacturing processes.
The starchMaster CF 8000 features the innovative GEA varipond C system, enabling flexible adjustment of the separation zone. This capability allows quick adaptation to varying feed conditions, ensuring optimal separation results and consistent solid discharge through adjustable pond depth.
The CF 8000 decanter is cloud-integrated, enabling real-time operational data monitoring. Additionally, GEA offers customized service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring proactive service and maintenance by trained personnel to maximize machine uptime and performance.
The stick-slip phenomenon can adversely affect industrial machines like decanter centrifuges. This occurs when the static friction between the moving solid bodies exceeds the dynamic friction, resulting in a detrimental slowdown. When the solid body becomes stuck, additional energy is required to initiate movement again.
As this phenomenon remains undetected externally, it significantly increases wear and fatigue on machine components, resulting in costly repairs and unplanned downtimes.
