These monostage centrifugal extractors, also known as centrifugal contactors, annular centrifugal contactors, or liquid / liquid extraction centrifuges offer the following advantages and benefits:

• Counter-current continuous extraction for maximum efficiency
• Direct motor coupling to the main shaft
• Short retention time and low liquid holdup
• Well adapted to batch or continuous operation
• Optional CIP [Clean in place] systems
• cGMP designs for multi-product pharmaceutical processing
• No Bottom Bearing in process area
• Centrifugal force provides efficient phase separation
• Unique Kynar [PVDF] construction for corrosive applications
• Low mix designs for shear sensitive systems
• Unattended operation
• High throughputs achieved in compact machine
• High extraction efficiency typically greater than 95% theoretical
• Connected in series to achieve required number of stages
• No interstage pumps required
• Rapid operational equilibrium
• Laboratory, pilot, and industrial scale machines available
• Cart or skid mounted systems for easy portability
• Rental equipment available
• Internal recycling systems
• Forward extraction, back extraction, scrubbing, water-washing, closed loop extraction, fractional extraction