How to diagnose bowl bearing failure on an Alfa Laval AFPX / Foodec centrifuge
High vibration with rising temperature points to bowl bearing degradation. Lock out, inspect lubrication, take vibration readings, and plan a bearing replacement at the next outage.
~45 min8 steps
How to diagnose drive belt or motor overload on an Alfa Laval AFPX / Foodec centrifuge
Overload on a centrifuge drive usually means excessive bowl load, belt slip, or a motor problem. Check feed solids, belt tension, and motor current.
~45 min7 steps
How to fix a mechanical seal leak on an Alfa Laval AFPX / Foodec centrifuge
A drip at the shaft seal housing means the mechanical seal faces are worn or the flush supply has failed. Stop the unit, check flush flow, and replace the seal.
~60 min8 steps