Reasons for vibration in the centrifuge during feeding

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The most common problem that arises when using a centrifuge is its vibration. Generally, our centrifuges do not experience this problem when no material is fed; it only occurs during the feeding process. This is because centrifuges are definitely tested for dynamic balance before leaving the factory; if there is significant shaking or vibration, the equipment will not be allowed to leave the factory. So why does the jitter problem occur? I think the main reasons are as follows: the feed rate is too fast, and the centrifuge doesn’t have enough time to separate it. This is because the excess liquid cannot be quickly separated and thrown out of the drum; as a result, the liquid rotates together with the drum, causing the drum to lose its balance and leading to vibrations in the centrifuge. Reasons for selecting the filter cloth. The reason for this is that the mesh size of the filter cloth is too large. Solid particles in the liquid cannot be removed from the filter cloth, which prevents the filter cloth from performing its filtering function. Additionally, the material that enters the drum rotates along with the drum, causing the drum to lose its balance and resulting in vibrations. There’s a problem with the transmission part of the centrifuge! In this situation, the problem is usually related to the bearings. Under no-load operation, it’s not easy to detect issues with the bearings, but once material is fed in, the bearings are subjected to pressure; damaged bearings cannot function properly, which can also cause shaking during feeding. These are all the most common reasons for fluctuations during the feeding process of the centrifuge. Once we identify the cause of the problem, we can take appropriate actions; when too much material is fed, we need to reduce the amount fed, and wait until a certain period of separation has passed before feeding again ； If the mesh count of the filter cloth is incorrect, adjust it promptly and select an appropriate filter cloth ； Regarding the issues with bearings, it is necessary to carry out regular maintenance of the equipment throughout its daily use; by doing so, such problems can be avoided.