Peel oil processing
When it comes to delicate processing process steps involving citrus peel oil, having the right technology is critical to recovering every last drop for your valuable end product. Thanks to our unique bottom-fed, hermetic separation technologies, Alfa Laval can help you squeeze new possibilities from your existing production. Learn about our Alfa Laval CR range of centrifuges to discover the profitable path for higher oil yield with full preservation of the volatile aromas.
How can Alfa Laval technology help us recover more oil?
When working with valuable products like peel oils, every drop represents the potential for profitability. Learn how our CR concentrator centrifuges can help you get back more from your raw materials to dramatically increase your yield, while preserving the volatile aromas in the final product thanks to our unique Hermetic Design.
Why is hermetic technology so important for my business?
Only Alfa Laval offers fully hermetic, bottom-fed centrifuges for peel oil recovery and peel oil polishing. This gives you the market’s best protection against oxidation in your processing, preserving the volatiles aromas of your valuable oils. Watch this video to learn about additional benefits of hermetic technology.
Find your perfect peel oil solution
The Alfa Laval CR Series for peel oil recovery
Alfa Laval CR separators have been engineered to boost profitability in peel oil recovery applications. Built with Alfa Laval’s patented Hermetic Design concept, they offer extremely smooth and gentle handling of valuable oil droplets, with no risk of air-liquid interface in the bowl. The gentle centrifugal separation and high separation efficiency result in improved oil quality to help you get the best market value for your products.
CR 250
- Capacities up to 9000 l/h for small-to-medium-sized producers
- Skid-mounted separator and system
- Hermetic Design for 100% CIP cleanability and close to zero risk of oxidation
CR 450
- Capacities up to 18,000 l/h, suitable for mid-sized production
- Separator with complete associated system
- Hermetic Design for 100% CIP cleanability and close to zero risk of oxidation
CR 750
- Capacities up to 25,000 l/h for large-volume production
- Separator with complete associated system
- Hermetic Design for 100% CIP cleanability and close to zero risk of oxidation
Alfa Laval centrifuges for peel oil polishing
Alfa Laval offers a range of peel oil polishing solutions. Options include centrifuges with our Hermetic Design as well as models with an open configuration, depending on what your operation requires.
CRPX 507
- Capacity (polishing) up to 250 l/h
- High separation efficiency with final concentration over 99.5%
- Robust and reliable design
- Easy to operate
CRPX 510
- Capacity up to 500 l/h
- High separation efficiency with final concentration over 99.5%
- Robust and reliable design
- Easy to operate
CR 250 LF
- Capacities up to 2500 l/h for medium-to-large-sized producers
- Skid-mounted separator and system
- Hermetic Design for 100% CIP cleanability and close to zero risk of oxidation
The Separator Innovator
Alfa Laval invented the first disc stack separator over a century ago. Since then, we have led the way by constantly improving and reinventing centrifuge technology. Making it safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. Visit our Separator Innovator knowledge base and discover how we continue to revolutionize separation processes across industries.
Ensuring top, long-term performance
To squeeze the most from your production, you need dependable equipment performance with high uptime and low maintenance costs. When you choose an Alfa Laval centrifuge, you are choosing a partnership for the lifetime of your equipment. All of our separation technologies are backed by a global network of experienced service technicians. Learn about the wide range of services we can offer to cover your equipment’s needs.
Proactive condition monitoring for maximum uptime
Available as part of an Alfa Laval Service Agreement, Alfa Laval ConditionAlert™ is proactive condition monitoring for confident uptime. This connected service measures vital data about the real-time condition of your equipment and alerts you if action is needed. In this way, you can be sure to keep your equipment in top condition at all times – avoiding the risk of costly unplanned maintenance needs.
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