GEA starchMaster CF 8000 decanter

GEA’s starchMaster CF 8000 decanter is designed to boost starch processing for two- and three-phase process applications with high throughput

With a capacity of 15–20 tons of wheat flour equivalents per hour, the decanter has been optimised for high-throughput starch extraction and gluten separation.

It comes standard with the GEA summationdrive, whose frequency-controlled motors automatically adjust the differential speed according to the solid load. Since the intensive starch processing is often associated with high differential speeds and torques of the decanter and thus with considerable gearbox loads, the unit has been equipped with a cooling system.

Additionally, the decanter has an optional Active Torque Control (ATC) system. This provides automatic adjustment of the differential speed through active torque control to maintain the optimal operating point while avoiding stick–slip. This is designed not only to maximise solid yield but also to minimise energy costs for thermal drying. ATC can also reduce the risk of machine damage from stick–slip.

Other features include the GEA varipond C system, which allows flexible adjustment of the separation zone within the decanter. By integrating the decanter into the cloud, operational data can be monitored in real time.