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of specialized products and engi-
neered solutions.
Our equipment, systems and
services are dedicated to helping
customers to optimize the perform-
ance of their processes. Time and
time again.
We help our customers to heat,
cool, separate and transport prod-
ucts such as oil, water, chemicals,
beverages, foodstuffs, starch and
pharmaceuticals.
Our worldwide organization works A clear advantage in beverage processing
closely with customers in almost 100
countries to help them stay ahead.
The Clara disc stack separator range

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The Clara range:
gentle treatment, efficiency,
low power
Each model has its advantages Alfa Laval components and systems

The Clara range of high-speed

for beverage processing
Within the Clara range there are models Fully hermetic design
of all sizes – from laboratory or pilot The fully hermetic design is achieved High-speed separators

separators is specially developed for

scale operation to models for large by a combination of a hollow spindle Decanter centrifuges
food or beverage plants with huge inlet, a hermetic outlet provided by a Heat exchangers, including
capacities. Depending on model the mechanical seal, and a separator bowl evaporators pasteurizers, sterilizers,

the food and beverage industries.

Clara separators are available in completely filled with liquid. etc.
different designs, from non-hermetic Membrane filtration systems
(‘top fed’), to fully hermetic design. In addition to maximum separation effi- Aroma recovery units

In developing the Clara range, we

ciency and significantly reduced power Pumps, valves, tubes & fittings,
The Clara separators have several consumption, the fully hermetic concept and other fluid handling components
distinct advantages, depending on the prevents any air-liquid interface, which Tank cleaning components

emphasized gentle product treatment,

model. otherwise is a source of foaming and Control and automation systems
food degradation.
Disc inlet

high separation efficiency and low

The disc inlet enables the feed to Hollow spindle design
accelerate in a very gentle way. This Our unique hollow spindle design
increases separation efficiency and ensures the gentlest acceleration of

power consumption.
minimizes foaming. shear-sensitive particles. This leads to
maximum separation efficiency and
Oxy-Stop reduced power consumption at the
The liquid seal in the separator outlet same time.
prevents oxidation of the product and
loss of volatile aromas or CO2.

Clara 200 separator system

Selection guide for the different designs available in the Clara separator range.

Model Inlet type Outlet seal Fully hermetic Skid

Clara 20 Disc inlet No No Yes

Clara 80 Wing inlet Mechanical seal No Yes

Clara 200 Disc inlet Mechanical seal/Oxy-Stop No Yes
Clara 250 Hollow spindle Mechanical seal Yes Yes

Clara 401 Hollow spindle Mechanical seal/Oxy-Stop Yes No

Clara 501 Hollow spindle Mechanical seal/Oxy-Stop Yes No

Clara 601 Hollow spindle Mechanical seal/Oxy-Stop Yes No

Clara 701 Hollow spindle Mechanical seal/Oxy-Stop Yes No

Clara 701 separator
 Citrus

Auxiliary systems for small and large models Other applications A size to fit your citrus processing needs
The smaller models Clara 20, Clara Feed pumps and pumps for solids In addition to wine, citrus, tea and In citrus processing the Clara separators NFC juice Juice concentrate
80, Clara 200 and Clara 250 are all discharge are available as option for all coffee the Clara range is suitable can be used for a number of different When producing NFC juice, quality is For concentrate juice a Clara separator
skid mounted to facilitate installation, Clara models. The larger Clara models for a number of other applications clarification duties. Whether your main the very essence of what you are trying can be used to clarify the juice prior to
minimize foot print and make them also have turbidity meter and capacity such as: product is Not For Concentrate (NFC) to achieve. With state-of-the art inlet concentration. With proper clarification
mobile (all the skids have wheels). On control as option. or juice concentrate, we offer the Clara systems the Clara separators are evaporator run times can be increased
the skid are all the equipment needed Juice from apples, berries and separator size you need. Alfa Laval’s ideally fit for this process, regardless if thanks to less fouling.
for efficient and reliable operation of the Besides the Clara range Alfa Laval other deciduous fruits range of citrus separators also includes the duty is to adjust pulp level before
separator. There is a control panel and also has other separators for beverage our CR range of models dedicated to pasteurization or as pretreatment to a Pulp wash & core wash
a pipe rack containing all the necessary processing such as the CR-models for Tropical juices like passion fruit, juice de-oiling and cold pressed peel oil de-bittering system. In order to maximise the solids recovery
components to feed the separator with citrus oil. mango and pineapple recovery. also water extractable soluble solids
product and service water. (wesos) need to be recovered. How
Various industrial fermentation The capacities depend on the raw material to be processed and the process this is done depends on type of
technology applied.
The larger models are less suitable applications extractors, finishers etc but there is
Clara 20 Clara 80 Clara 200 Clara 250 Clara 401 Clara 501 Clara 601 Clara 701
for skid mounting. Here, the electrical always a suitable Clara separator for the
NFC juice, m3/h 0.5 1 3 3 8 12 10 12
panels for starter and control panel duty at hand.
Juice conc., m3/h 1 2 8 9 16 20 20 25
are mounted on a stainless steel, self-
supported, frame. Product and service
water piping with all valves and gauges
are mounted on the opposite side of the
same frame. Juice production
Raw material
Extraction Oil concentration
Wash water return

Weak emulsion

Finisher

Extractor High-speed
Weak emulsion separator
Waste
Oil
Juice deoiling
Pulpy juice
Cold pressed peel oil

Oil polishing
Clarified juice Juice clarification

High-speed Finisher High-speed separator

separator

Pulp wash
Pulp wash Pulp juice
clarification
Clara separator system

Pulp Clara
separator
Fully hermetic Clara separator with Alfa Laval’s unique hollow spindle inlet.
Its design allows for the smoothest possible feed acceleration.
Wine

Making quality wine in less time

With a continuously working Clara Young wine clarification Wine production

separator the use of kieselguhr filters With a Clara separator its possible to
can be reduced. This cuts costs in stop the fermentation when you want,
buying and disposal of the kieselguhr simply by running the young wine Grapes

as well as the manpower needed to through the separator. Its of course also Sparkling wine
clean and prepare the filters. possible to separate the wine after its Heat recovery
Must fermentation
been resting on the lees. Clara
separator
2nd fermentation in tank

Must clarification Collecting

Clara separator
With a soft press or a decanter for juice Mature wine clarification Destemming ISO ISO
extraction there is no need to keep the When the wine is ready the storage and crushing
Solids Juice
mix mix
Yeast

must in a settling tank. Run it directly tanks can be emptied rapidly over the Thermovinification Sugar

through a Clara separator and save time Clara separator, with a clear wine as Red grapes Yeast

as well as the energy needed to cool the result. White grapes Malolactic fermentation

tank. It also requires less space.

Mash fermentation
For the modern winemaker a Clara Sparkling wine Solids Juice

separator offers several opportunities As the solids volume discharged from When second fermentation is made in a
to optimize the winemaking process, a Clara separator are much less than pressure tank a Clara separator can be
also from a quality point of view. The the tank bottom from the settling tank, used to remove the yeast and produce Optional
Clara
separator
processes that need time and hands a smaller kiesel-guhr filter is needed as a wine that is truly sparkling clear. A
on care to get the best result, such as well. reliable seal is crucial to keep the CO2 Red grapes Storage & Maturation Clara separator
fermentation and maturation, should in place.
Solids Juice
have the time and attention needed. Since must is a demanding separator
Settling tanks (optional) Fermentation tanks
Focus on what is important and let a application with high solids load, make Pneumatic presses

Clara separator clarify the must or sure to chose a model with high White grapes

wine with more reliable results, in less efficiency solids discharge, a feature all ISO ISO
mix mix
time and with less work. Clara models have. Bottling

Yeast

Clara separator

The capacities depend on the raw material to be processed and the process Clara separator

technology applied.
Clara 20 Clara 80 Clara 200 Clara 250 Clara 401 Clara 501 Clara 601 Clara 701
Not
Must, m3/h 1 3 8 suitable 15 15 18 15
Young wine, m3/h 2 7 16 18 25 40 30 45
Mature wine, m3/h 1 4 12 14 25 35 30 40
Sparkling wine, m3/h NS 4 10 12 20 35 25 40
Tea

Take a break with the clearest tea

Tea producers use a wide variety of are exceptionally high, especially when RTD tea process
process set-ups for processing of their the end product is to be bottled in
product into the varieties of different transparent PET bottles for cold serv-
tea products available on the market. ing. The Clara separators are a perfect
Extraction Pre-filtration
However the same basic techniques fit to this process due to maximum
are used in making a processed tea separation capacity and gentle treat- Hot water
Coarse filtration
product regardless if the customer’s ment of the product, resulting in a tea Cooling
Cooling
end product is Ready To Drink (RTD) with premium clarity.
Holding tank
tea, tea powder or tea polyphenols etc. Filters
Tank
Tea concentrate Waste
Tubular heat exchanger
Heat exchanger
After infusion of tea raw material in For tea concentrate a Clara
hot water, the product is fed via a separator can be used to clarify the Blending

prefiltration and a cooling step to the tea prior to concentration. Moreover, Concentration

Pasteurizing
clarifier to remove fine particles from with the unique inlet system, a Clara Bottling

the extract. In the clarification step, all separator has a perfect fit to be used
modern tea producers can benefit from after pre-concentration for removal of Clara separator
the high-speed separator technology, precipitations that occur due to pre- Tank Heat exchanger

which has also proven efffective in concentration and cooling. A Clara

meeting the customer’s requirements. separator can also be used for final
In addition to the Clara range, Alfa polishing of the tea prior to final
Laval offers several other models to evaporation and drying.
complete the range for tea customers
of all application duties and capacity Aroma recovery
requirements. In the aroma recovery process the
flavour components of the extract are
RTD tea recovered. For the removal of Tea concentrate process
When producing RTD tea, the de- suspended solids from the extract a
mands on clarity of the end product Clara separator can be used. Raw material

Pre-concentration
Concentration Drying

Clarification
Extraction Aroma recovery

Hot water
Cooling
Tank
Membranes Decreaming Spray dryer or
freeze dryer
Alvac unit and packing
The capacities depend on the raw material to be processed and the process
Clara separator
technology applied. Decanter
Cooling Heat exchanger
AlfaVap evaporator
Clara 20 Clara 80 Clara 200 Clara 250 Clara 401 Clara 501 Clara 601 Clara 701
Tea extract clarifi-
Waste Tubular Clara separator
cation (RTD) m3/h 1 4 10 12 20 25 23 25
heat exchanger
Coffee Service

Keep that premium coffee flavor and aroma Nonstop Performance

In coffee processing the Clara can be increased thanks to less clog- tor, a coffee producer can achieve high Keeping your plant up and running at Whatever level of service you need, we
separators can be used whether the ging and fouling. capacities of premium quality coffee peak performance is essential for the work with you to tailor a package that is
end customer is producing concentrate extracts with large throughputs. success of your business. That boils right for you.
coffee, RTD coffee or coffee aromas. RTD coffee down to support. Alfa Laval sees
Alfa Laval’s range of coffee separators In recent years, the market has seen an Aroma recovery ­service as a lifelong commitment to Global service – locally
also includes models dedicated to increase in the popularity of coffee sold In the aroma recovery process the optimizing your plant’s performance. With over 50 Service Centres worldwide
processing of spent grounds, coffee in bottles and ready for consumption. flavour and aromas in the coffee extract This means both being on hand manned with highly trained personnel
deoiling and high density products. In the clarification step, most modern are recovered. The Clara separator ­whenever you need us as well as you can be sure you’ll get the service
producers use separators due to their can be used for removal of suspended ­providing predictive maintenance for you need – when you need it. Alfa
Coffee concentrate many advantages. With a Clara separa- solids from the extract. optimal uptime. Laval’s global spare parts distribution
For coffee concentrate a Clara network is unmatched by any other
separator is placed in the process line The Nonstop Performance service offer supplier. That means you get parts faster
after extraction, to remove insolubles is designed to do just that. and cheaper. And keep production rolling
from the coffee extract before going to The capacities depend on the raw coffee to be processed and the process round the clock.
evaporation. The separator minimizes technology applied. Nonstop Performance
or eliminates the need for more labour Clara 20 Clara 80 Clara 200 Clara 250 Clara 401 Clara 501 Clara 601 Clara 701 Our service offer is structured into four
intensive filter equipment. With premium Coffee extract Not Not Not levels of performance agreements. They
clarification evaporator operation times clarification m3/h 0.5 2 6 suitable 14 suitable 16 suitable range from the One Star level covering
basic needs, up to the comprehensive
Coffee production Four Star level where we function as
your long-term performance partner.
Raw material
You decide which level is best.

Coffee extract
Oil
Cooling Coffee
extract
Grinder
Perculators

High-speed separator Heat exchanger

Concentration Decanter centrifuge Waste
Roaster
Aroma recovery
Clarification
Blending
Alvac
unit
Pasteurizing Packing

Clara separator
To freeze dryer
alternatively spray
dryerand packing RTD Tank Heat exchanger
AlfaVap evaporator RTD coffee

A clear advantage in beverage processing