Manual Batch Series
Centrifugal Cleaning of Coolants, Oils and other Industrial Fluids without the use of filter media
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The Turbo-Separator Model T5/T6 is designed to remove up to 0.8 gallons of sludge before the liner needs to be serviced. Capable of processing water based fluids at flow rates up to 13 gpm and oils at flow rates up to 8 gpm, the 3,000 rpm rotor will remove fine solids down to 2-5 micron.
A wide range of solid particulate – all types of metal (both magnetic and non-magnetic), glass, ceramics, hard metals, graphite and plastics can be filtered from a variety of fluids such as emulsions, oils, solvents, water, etc.
The high-speed aluminium rotor guarantees filtration quality. The heavy duty plastic sludge basket facilitates simple operation.
Operator Safety is paramount and designed into every Turbo-Separator. The T5 has a cover lock/brake switch and the T6 has a mechanical cover lock. The cover lock as well as other controls prevents the centrifuge from being opened when the rotor is spinning or activated when the cover is opened.
The electrical controls with all the respective indicator lamps and switches are standard equipment.
| Model | Dimensions (L x W x H, in.) | Hose Connection (in.) | Inflow Height Min (in) | Weight (lbs.) | Processing Capacity (gpm) | Sludge Capacity (lbs.) | Voltage/Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T5B/T6B | 25 x 18 x 19 | 1 | T5 – 21.0 | T6 – 23 | 160 | 13* | 7 | 230/460V, 3 Phase |
| T22 | 25 x 25 x 38 | 1.25 | 39 | 595 | 40* | 26 | 460V, 3 Phase |
*Expect lower capacity when processing oil
- Compact design saves floor space
- No additional costs for filter media
- Minimal disposal costs due to the sludge cake being solid and dried
- Optimal machining results from clean coolant/oil
- Personnel satisfaction through simple operation
- No obsolescence – centrifugal filtration that is flexible enough for future applications
- Cleaning fines from coolant or oil after chip processing
- Removing solids and reducing the viscosity of oil during cold forming applications
- Removing sludge in wastewaters
- Cleaning Coolants or Oils
- Treatment of Glass
- Grinding Coolant
- Recycling Vibratory Compound
- Castors
- Chillers
- Lifting Pumps
- Various Supply Pumps
- Available as free-standing or complete filter systems with cleaning fluid tanks
Frequently Asked Questions
Industrial centrifuges use centrifugal force to separate fine solids from coolants, oils, vibratory process liquids, wastewater, and other industrial fluids. They can help improve fluid cleanliness, support fluid reuse, reduce solids buildup, and simplify sludge management without relying on disposable filter media.
Bel Air centrifuge systems are used in applications such as machine-tool coolant cleaning, grinding-fluid treatment, vibratory finishing liquid recycling, glass and ceramic processing, and wastewater sludge separation.
No. Bel Air centrifuge systems separate solids from process fluids using centrifugal force rather than disposable filter media. This can help reduce consumable costs, minimize spent-filter waste, and provide a flexible approach for applications involving different fluid types and solids loads.
Bel Air centrifuge systems can be used with many industrial fluids, including water-based coolants, oils, emulsions, vibratory process liquids, wastewater, and similar process fluids. Depending on the application and system configuration, they can separate fine solids such as metal particles, abrasives, glass, ceramics, graphite, plastics, and other suspended contaminants.
The appropriate centrifuge depends on the fluid’s viscosity, solids load, flow rate, and required cleanliness level.
Yes. After solids are separated, clarified fluid can be collected in a clean-fluid tank or returned to the process when the resulting fluid quality is appropriate for the application. Centrifuges can support coolant reuse, vibratory process-liquid recycling, and other fluid-recovery approaches.
Whether fluid can be reused depends on the fluid chemistry, contaminant load, required cleanliness, and the process’s operating requirements.
The right centrifuge depends primarily on fluid volume, solids load, labor preferences, and how frequently sludge must be removed.
- Manual Batch Series: Best suited for compact applications where operators can periodically service the sludge basket or liner between processing cycles.
- Automated Continuous Series: Better suited for higher-volume or continuous operations where automatic sludge discharge and ongoing fluid cleaning can help reduce operator involvement.
Bel Air can review the application, fluid type, flow rate, and desired level of automation to recommend an appropriate centrifuge system.
Dirty fluid enters the centrifuge rotor, where centrifugal force separates suspended solids from the liquid. The solids collect along the wall of the sludge basket or liner while cleaned fluid is directed to a collection tank or returned to the process.
On the T6 model, cleaned liquid overflows the drum lid and is directed to a tank. On the T6B model, a scoop removes cleaned fluid from the rotor and directs it to a tank.
T5B/T6B Turbo-Separators use a 3,000 RPM rotor and can remove fine solids down to approximately 2–5 microns, depending on the fluid, solids load, and operating conditions.
This level of separation can help remove fine metallic particles, abrasives, glass, ceramics, graphite, plastics, and other suspended solids from coolants, oils, emulsions, vibratory process liquids, and similar industrial fluids. Bel Air can review your fluid and cleanliness requirements to help determine whether the T5B or T6B is appropriate for the application.
Service frequency depends on the solids load and the selected model. The T5B/T6B is designed to remove up to 0.8 gallons of sludge before the liner needs to be serviced. Regular inspection helps maintain consistent cleaning performance and prevents excessive solids buildup.
The compact T5B/T6B Turbo-Separators can process water-based fluids at flow rates up to 13 GPM and oils at flow rates up to 8 GPM. For higher-volume applications, the T22 offers processing capacity up to 40 GPM.
Actual throughput depends on fluid viscosity, solids concentration, temperature, and the required cleanliness level. Oil applications generally require lower processing rates than water-based fluids, and Bel Air can help match the centrifuge size and pump configuration to the application.
Manual Batch Series Turbo-Separators include cover-lock safety features designed to prevent the centrifuge from being opened while the rotor is spinning or activated while the cover is open. The T5B uses a cover lock/brake switch, while the T6B uses a mechanical cover lock. Indicator lamps and electrical controls are standard equipment.