Clara series
From compact modules to large industrial systems, the Alfa Laval Clara series of separators covers the widest range of clarification tasks on the market. Around the world, Clara separators offer proven performance in pharmaceutical processing and industrial fermentation in addition to an array of food and beverage applications. With unique innovations that ensure improved product quality and higher profitability, you can be confident that there is a Clara model that is right for your business.
Efficient, high-performance clarifier centrifuges to match your needs
- High separation efficiency and minimal product loss, allowing you to get the most from your production
- Unique solutions for gentle fluid acceleration that preserves shear-sensitive particles
- Innovative methods for preserving volatile flavours and aromas in food and beverage processing
- Complete plug-and-play systems that enable simple, quick and cost-efficient installation
- Reduced OPEX thanks to low power consumption and a design that is easy to operate and maintain
Our basic top-fed range
Alfa Laval’s range of top-fed separators has a number of features enhancing quality. A special disc inlet design enables very gentle acceleration of the feed and OxyStop hydrohermetic seal technology help preserve product quality.
Clara 20
- Capacities up to 4000 l/h
- Skid-mounted separator and system
- The smallest Clara model, ideal for testing applications
Clara 80 / 80S
- Capacities up to 8000 l/h
- Skid-mounted separator and system
- Available with either OxyStop or the axial hermetic seal for minimal oxygen pick-up
Clara 200 / 200S
- Capacities up to 20,000 l/h
- Skid-mounted separator and system
- Available with either OxyStop or the axial hermetic seal for minimal oxygen pick-up
Clara 400
- Capacities up to 40,000 l/h
- Separator with complete associated system
- Available with either OxyStop or the axial hermetic seal for minimal oxygen pick-up
Hermetic, bottom-fed Clara: the gentlest handling meets the highest efficiency
Alfa Laval’s unique bottom-fed Hermetic Design concept sets a market standard for efficient separation along with reduced power consumption. The design of the feed zone combined with the prevention of air-liquid interface ensures extremely gentle handling of shear-sensitive products, which can be particularly important in industrial fermentation and pharmaceutical processing. It also means there is no risk of product oxidization, enabling improved quality in food and beverage processing.
Clara 250
- Capacities up to 20,000 l/h
- Skid-mounted separator and system
- Hermetic Design for close to zero oxygen pick-up
Clara 450
- Capacities up to 40,000 l/h
- Separator with complete associated system
- Hermetic Design for close to zero oxygen pick-up
Clara 600D / Clara 600
- Capacities up to 70,000 l/h
- Separator with complete associated system
- Hermetic Design for close to zero oxygen pick-up
Clara 750
- Capacities up to 70,000 l/h
- Separator with complete associated system
- Hermetic Design for close to zero oxygen pick-up
Complete plug-and-play system scope
The advanced technology of the Clara series goes far beyond the centrifuge itself. To make sure you get the best clarification performance, Alfa Laval can deliver the entire system scope, complete with everything you need to ensure reliable and efficient separation. This includes automation solutions as well as all piping, valves and other relevant process components. For smaller Claras, the complete system is installed on a moveable skid with wheels. Larger systems feature components mounted on a self-supporting stainless steel frame.
Finding the right solutions for today’s wineries
For modern winemakers, the newly expanded Clara series offers even more opportunities to optimize processes while simultaneously improving product quality. Whether you are a small family winery or a big exporter producing several styles every season, Alfa Laval has the ideal clarification solution to fit your capacity and the demands of your market. Choose from the most comprehensive portfolio of wine centrifuges on the market and discover more reliable results, in less time and with less work.
Optiwia™: upgrade for water efficiency
Alfa Laval Optiwia™ is a standalone, plug-and-play water-saving upgrade for beverage production separators, designed to reduce water consumption by up to 70%. By reusing water for cooling, Optiwia minimizes costs, improves efficiency, and supports sustainable beverage production. Easy to install without needing connection to the control system, it ensures constant water pressure and solves yeast discharge issues. Upgrade to Optiwia for a smarter, greener, and more cost-effective beverage process.
Test, validate, and scale up your next separation solution
Whether upgrading your production line or running a proof of concept, Alfa Laval helps you choose the right separator solution with confidence. Simply get in touch to arrange a consultation and trial at one of our test centres, or to rent a unit for onsite testing.
Take advantage of Alfa Laval features
All Clara models are developed with the benefit of Alfa Laval’s more than 130 years of experience with disc stack separation technology and our deep knowledge of customer processes. Find out how all that expertise has gone into unique features for improved clarification performance.
The Separator Innovator
Would you like to know more about our innovations in separation technology? Click on the link below. Alfa Laval invented the first disc stack separator and has led the way in the development of centrifuge technology for over a century. We are glad to share with you the expertise we have gained along the way. Visit our Separator Innovator knowledge base to learn more about advancements in separation and the steps Alfa Laval is taking to continue revolutionizing the technology.
