News | March 18, 2004

USFilter Introduces Centramax™ Centrifuge

Holland, MI - USFilter introduces a new name for its precision-engineered horizontal decanter centrifuge used for dewatering or thickening municipal or industrial sludge. Formerly called J-Spin, the centrifuge's new name, Centramax™, was chosen to better reflect the operating performance of these machines that result in maximum cake solids and maximum capture efficiency.

The Centramax centrifuge features sintered tungsten carbide tiles to reduce wear and a highly efficient back drive system that reduces energy consumption and provides maximum control.

A new brochure highlighting USFilter's Centramax centrifuge is now available. The 8-page brochure colorfully charts the critical features of the centrifuge that translate into unparalleled performance. Sizing and dimension tables offer a quick reference that makes it simple to choose the right model for any application. For a copy of the brochure, please call Judy Scheibach at 1-800-245-3006 or send an e-mail to dewatering@usfilter.com.

The Centramax(tm) centrifuge is locally serviced through USFilter service centers located near all major cities across the country enabling USFilter to provide rapid response and personal attention.

Millions of people and thousands of companies rely on USFilter every day to help them meet their clean water needs. Headquartered in Palm Desert, Calif., USFilter (www.usfilter.com) is a $1 billion water company with 6,000 experienced professionals dedicated to delivering cost-effective, reliable water and wastewater treatment systems and services to municipal, industrial, commercial and institutional customers worldwide.

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Source: USFilter