One for all: A resource-efficient industrial centrifuge for all de-oiling processes

Discover the WMV Conti-Cent as a stand-alone solution for minimizing oil carryover

Oil carryover typically drives up costs in industrial manufacturing and hardening processes in two ways: First, the carried-over process oil generally cannot be reused. Second, media in the subsequent process are contaminated by the carried-over oil. But how can oil carryover be sustainably reduced? Here, too, we’ve applied our expertise in centrifuge technology – and with the Conti-Cent, we’ve developed an industrial centrifuge that

  • recovers process oils by type,
  • minimizes oil carryover into subsequent processes,
  • adapts perfectly to your production,
  • can be easily integrated into any system
  • and requires no additional energy in the process.
Conti-Cent industrial centrifuge by WMV

The process: Gentle and continuous during operation

The Conti-Cent industrial centrifuge enables the gentle, type-specific recovery of valuable process oils: Bulk materials, other goods, and small parts that undergo the oil-removal process are fed into the so-called inlet hopper after the pre-process. Subsequently, the downstream centrifuge is continuously loaded with material from the inlet hopper via a 180° swiveling centrifuge jacket. This process is adapted to the respective material flow: As long as the system is running, the process operates continuously. The name Conti-Cent stems from this process engineering development: it is an abbreviation for continuous oil-removal centrifuge.

The benefit: Less material and better-prepared surfaces

The actual de-oiling process takes place in the centrifuge: Unlike conventional cleaning systems, the oil is not washed off there but rather thrown off by centrifugal force and collected separately by type in a separate container. This oil can now be reused without any loss of quality: You save on material costs and valuable resources.

The de-oiled parts are returned to a container via a material-friendly chute and can generally undergo further processes immediately after de-oiling. The result of this centrifugation depends on the properties of the oil – that is, how well it can be separated by centrifugal force. To integrate the Conti-Cent into your process, we develop custom solutions that support your processes and gently feed the parts to the next process stage.

Conti-Cent de-oiling process: inlet hopper, swiveling centrifuge jacket and collection container for the separated process oil

High Flexibility: Individually controllable and manufacturer-independent

Using state-of-the-art PLC control, a program can be assigned to each part or group of parts. This ensures a reliable and reproducible program sequence at all times. As a stand-alone solution, the Conti-Cent can be easily integrated into existing systems regardless of the equipment manufacturer and linked with a wide variety of process lines.

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Our commitment: Sustainable manufacturing through the conservation of process media

With the Conti-Cent, we succeeded many years ago in developing a flexible solution for sustainable processes: WMV centrifuge technology helps to responsibly reduce the use of resources during oil separation. And all of this with very low energy consumption: The oil removal process is achieved primarily with the centrifugal force energy – without additional heating, without chemicals, and without an additional energy supply.


Sascha Meuser, Sales & Project Engineer at WMV

Do you have any questions? We would be happy to give you a personal presentation of our industrial centrifuge Conti-Cent Arrange your personal appointment with

SASCHA MEUSER, SALES & PROJECT ENGINEER


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