CR series

Innovative highlights of the CR series concentrator centrifuges

Hermetic Design™

Alfa Laval’s CR series centrifuges, built on patented Hermetic Design™, gently handle volatile compounds by eliminating the air-liquid interface—delivering superior oil quality and higher yields. Ideal for citrus juice deoiling, specialty juice clarification, and essential oil extraction for cosmetics and perfumes. With energy-efficient operation, durable components, and easy maintenance, CR centrifuges offer low OPEX and reliable, long-term performance. Key benefits include high yield and efficiency with minimal product loss, airtight design preserves essential volatile compounds, fast, effective CIP with 100% wetted surfaces, and up to 60% lower energy use with center-to-center design.

eMotion™

Alfa Laval eMotion™ is a unique energy-saving module, available as an add-on for many of Alfa Laval’s  separators. By creating a near-vacuum around the separator bowl, eMotion™ reduces air friction enough to improve energy efficiency with up to 75% when combined with Hermetic Design™. There are additional benefits of eMotion™, such as reduced noise levels, lower cooling requirements, and improved cleanability. 

Complete plug-and-play system scope 

The advanced technology of the CR series goes far beyond the centrifuge itself. To make sure you get the best polishing or concentration 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 CR 250 models, the complete system is installed on a portable skid with wheels. CR 450 and 750 models feature components mounted on a self-supporting stainless-steel frame. 

Optiwia™: upgrade pre efektívnu spotrebu vody

Alfa Laval Optiwia™ je samostatný, plug-and-play upgrade pre separátory na výrobu nápojov, ktorý je určený na zníženie spotreby vody až o 70 %. Optiwia opätovným využívaním vody na chladenie minimalizuje náklady, zvyšuje účinnosť a podporuje udržateľnú výrobu nápojov. Jednoducho sa inštaluje bez potreby pripojenia k riadiacemu systému, zabezpečuje konštantný tlak vody a rieši problémy s vypúšťaním kvasiniek. Upgradujte na systém Optiwia a získajte inteligentnejší, ekologickejší a nákladovo efektívnejší proces výroby nápojov.

Ask our separation experts

Curious about the difference an Alfa Laval CR series concentrator centrifuge can make in your production? It comes down to leading technologies that Alfa Laval has developed over decades of separation innovation. Hear from our application experts to learn more.

How can the CR series help me recovery even more peel oil?

The CR series is designed for precision oil recovery from citrus peel—a highly valuable by-product. Operating at high pressure, it ensures minimal loss by clearly separating light and heavy phases. In a real-world case from Sicily, 98% oil recovery was achieved, delivering exceptional return on investment. 

For example, with a 20,000 L/h capacity, you can recover up to 100 liters of oil per hour. This means the machine can pay for itself within just a few months. Watch the video. 

Why Hermetic Design™ so important for de-oiling and peel oil recovery?

In citrus juice de-oiling, preserving aroma is everything. The CR series uses fully hermetic technology to prevent oxygen from entering the process—protecting the highly volatile essential oils.

By keeping the oil stream sealed off from air, the machine ensures the aroma stays intact. In Italy, this has enabled producers to extract premium-grade bergamot oil, sold directly to the perfume industry at high value. Thanks to the Hermetic Design, nothing is lost—only preserved. Discover how CR delivers quality and profit.