Major Centrifuge Service

Identify problems before they shut down your plant.

The Sep Way.

Major service, also referred to as an annual, includes everything that goes into a minor service, as well as additional services.

Annually

50–80 parts

Backed by Separators warranty

What’s included with major centrifuge service?

We inspect and assess the following items for wear and damage during every major service:

Bearings
Frame Gaskets
Any parts that require replacing, as indicated in the minor service report

Our service technician will also inspect the major mechanical components of your centrifuge, including the:

Frame
Spindle
Gear
Pully
Couplers
Housings

Centrifuge calibration

At the completion of inspections, component replacements, and cleaning, we start the equipment up for calibrating. For calibration, we run water through the centrifuge while checking the amount of discharge and any other required volumetric measurements, including leakage. If given the opportunity, we’ll observe centrifuge on CIP and product as well.

We’ll sit down and review your service report.

We take the time to walk through every major service report with you. These service reports include photos and a detailed list of repairs that were completed. We also identify repairs that are currently needed or will be needed in the near future. This level of detail helps with both planning for downtime and budgeting for upcoming, more extensive repairs.

How major centrifuge service works

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Major centrifuge service FAQs.

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How often should I schedule major service?

Once a year. Major service covers your centrifuge's bowl, frame, bearings, spindle, gear, and all major mechanical components — everything that keeps it running reliably for another year.

What's the difference between major and minor service?

Minor service covers the bowl and top-end wear parts every six months. Major service covers all of that plus the frame, bearings, and major mechanical components. Think of minor as the oil change and major as the full inspection.

How detailed is the service report?

Very. Your technician walks you through photos, completed repairs, and anything flagged for future attention — including upcoming repairs you can plan and budget for before they become emergencies

Will electable parts be on site?

If our team suspects a major component is nearing the end of its service life — spindles, gears, housings — we'll ship those to your facility before the visit. Anything unused ships back. You're never charged for parts you don't need.

Can you service my centrifuge even if it's not a brand you sold me?

Yes. Alfa Laval, Tetra Pak, Westfalia, GEA — we service them all. We're loyal to our customers, not the manufacturers.

What if something needs shop repair during my major service?

Your technician will identify it during the visit and walk you through the options. You'll have a clear picture of what's needed and when before we leave your plant.

Need additional centrifuge services?

Keep your centrifuge running

Schedule major service today.