Separators Blog

Your dairy separator goes down mid-shift. Production stops. You check the parts room, hoping you have what you need — but the shelf is empty. For dairy operations, unexpected downtime disrupts more than just your day. It impacts productivity, profitability, and your ability to meet customer commitments. With tight schedules and perishable products, even minor delays add up quickly.

However, by keeping a few essential components on hand, you can keep production moving when issues arise.

Downtime is an inevitable part of running a production facility — but fast, effective responses are what separate a minor setback from a major hit to your operation. And yet, many facility managers find themselves stuck relying on OEM service providers who just don’t move with the urgency the job demands. The delays. The inflexibility. The frustrating “one-size-fits-all” approach. Sound familiar?

At Separators, we hear this story all the time — and we’ve built our entire service model to do the exact opposite. Our approach delivers what OEMs can’t: reliable centrifuge service that keeps you running and sets you up for long-term success.  Let’s break it down.

Investing in automated centrifuge controls is a big step forward for any facility. But even the most advanced technology is only as effective as the people operating it. 
In this post, we’ll explore how to effectively implement automation training that helps your team master centrifuge controls — from understanding the technology to hands-on learning.

Unexpected centrifuge breakdowns can quickly halt production and blow up your budget. One day, everything’s running smoothly, and the next, you're facing costly emergency repairs.

The good news? With proper planning based on your equipment’s age, usage, and service history, most centrifuge repair costs are predictable or preventable.

You may be running centrifuges every day, but do you know how they really work? Understanding the parts that make up your centrifuge is key to learning how they operate and, in turn, will help you stop problems before they become shutdowns.

Think of this as your centrifuge anatomy lesson — a practical guide to the parts that keep your separator spinning.

It’s no secret that regular centrifuge maintenance minimizes production downtime, extends the life of your equipment, and saves your team a lot of headaches (and money) in the long run.

Centrifuges are massive, powerful machines. While these machines operate in a simple, consistent manner, the moment a centrifuge bowl becomes unbalanced, the centrifuge quickly becomes one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment on your production floor.

From eating syrup on your pancakes to wearing a silver necklace, you have benefitted from industrial centrifuges far more often than you probably realize. Yet, despite a centrifuge’s integral role in our society, many people have never heard of this vital piece of equipment.

Looking to buy a centrifuge or parts? Then let’s talk about the obvious: if you’re spending a large chunk of your budget on equipment, you’ll want to make sure that it’s going to work (without any surprises). 

Here at Separators, service is our core offering. Over the years, we’ve put a lot of time, attention, and resources into ensuring the completeness of our centrifuge service capabilities. We’ve also been thinking about how we can present our services in ways that are clear to any prospective customers who might be considering working with us. In this VLOG, I provide a quick, easy outline of our service offerings. Check it out: