Food, Environmental & Experimental
Geo-Technical Experimental Centrifuges
What are you looking for?
Sugar Separation Products
Sugar Centrifuges, Beet Washing, Cane Mud Separation, Phosphatation Scum De-sweetening & Sweeteners.
Environmental Centrifuges
Broadbent Environmental Centrifuge range, including FGD Centrifuges for gypsum dewatering and new carbon capture technologies, with bespoke engineering solutions available for customer needs.
Geotechnical Centrifuges
Simulating gravity-driven forces on soil and structures at a reduced scale to study their behaviour under real-world conditions.
Upgrades and Adaptations
Specialize in upgrading PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and drive systems to extend equipment life, regardless of age or condition. This cost-effective solution enhances efficiency, reliability, and long-term serviceability.
Centrifuge Spares and Repairs
Spares and Repairs – quality OEM products at competitive prices, to keep your centrifuges up and running
Centrifuge On-Site Services
Breakdown support from our specialist engineers, equipped with comprehensive spares to keep you up and running
Products
Unique in their robust simplicity, Broadbent Batch Centrifuges are ideally suited to the Sugar Processing Industry, and are used worldwide in Refineries, Cane or Beet Factories for heavy-duty, high-capacity performance.
- Contact us for our full range of Batch Centrifuges
Batch Sugar Centrifuge Systems.
Our standard range includes batch centrifuges to suit a wide variety of sugar and sweetener applications. However, should you require bespoke designs, our Industrial Process Division is at your service to create batch centrifuges to your exact specifications.
Key features include:
*basket designed for maximum safety *fully compliant with the highest current standards “IP55 standard motor (CLX) or Broadbent motor (CL)
- Contact us for our full range of Low and High Grade Systems
Low and High Grade Continuous Centrifuges
With decades of experience in the global sugar industry, Broadbent has developed and refined an excellent range of Continuous Centrifuges.
Our Low Grade Continuous Centrifuges combine performance with a simple and efficient mechanical design. Key features include central feed and acceleration cone, fully perforated stainless steel basket, wash and steam massecuite conditioning system, three-point external suspension with heavy-duty vibration isolators, simple grease-lubricated bearing housing, and double support meshes for the working screen.
Our SPVH High Grade Continuous Centrifuge is designed to process high-grade sugar massecuites, delivering continuous performance with batch-quality results. Inspired by innovative technology from NQEA and its Australian partners, these centrifuges offer a viable alternative to batch centrifuges for specific products. Notable features include an innovative and gentle crystal discharge system, central feed and distribution cone with steam reheating, dual-angle basket with primary and secondary separation areas, high open area working screens, three-point external suspension using steel spring isolators, grease-lubricated bearing configuration, and a high level of automation (e.g., feed valve, wash valve, steam).
- Contact us for our full range of Environmental Centrifuges
Environmental Centrifuges.
Broadbent is committed to tackling environmental concerns both within the UK and Worldwide, with a quickly growing range of Environmental Centrifuges.
Including our range of Flue Gas Desulpherisation (FGD) Centrifuges, used for the dewatering of Gypsum slurries resulting from the removal of SO2 in Fossil Fuel Burning Power Utilities. These large Vertical Access Batch Centrifuges produce Low Chloride, Low Moisture Commercial Grade Gypsum.
Further developments in recent years have also seen the introduction of new technologies for Carbon Capture within our offering as well as other areas identified for further improvements.
Our in house team of qualified Design and Process Engineers are well equipped to design bespoke systems around customer needs, if you have a project you think Broadbent will be able to assist with then please get in touch for more information.
Experimental -
Geotech Centrifuges
Leading the way in geotechnical centrifuge design, development and support.
World-class products Each of our globally renowned range of Broadbent Genesis geotechnical beam and drum centrifuges is designed and built by Broadbent in the UK and supported by Cambridge University’s drum centrifuge intellectual property rights. These market-leading centrifuges are available with integrated data acquisition systems.
Unparalleled service and support. We offer expert advice, support and service from your earliest project concepts through to turnkey installation and training. In addition, our exceptional worldwide service network ensures that you can enjoy continuous maintenance and support throughout the lifetime of your Broadbent Genesis geotechnical centrifuges.
Why use centrifuge modelling?
The primary scientific reason for using centrifuge modelling to investigate large geotechnical phenomena is the dominance of material self-weight. The mechanical behaviour of soil is highly non-linear and stress-level dependent. To simulate accurately a prototype at small scale, the in situ stresses must be reproduced correctly in the model: if not, the model behaviour under load will fail to predict its behaviour in the real world.
In order to replicate these gravity induced stresses at real-world scale in a 1/Nth scale model, the test environment must allow for a gravitational field N times larger than that of the ‘real world’ structure. The Broadbent Genesis range of centrifuges is designed to provide such a test environment.
Physical modelling brings major geotechnical engineering benefits in:
• Parametric studies
• Verification of analytical or numerical methods
• Retaining structures
• Pile-soil interaction
• Tunnels
• Heat transfer
• Earthquakes
• Wave loading
• Contaminant transport
• Freeze/ thaw
• Deep mining effects
American Crystal Sugar Co.
I would like to [thank] the Broadbent commissioning team and everyone else involved [in] making the start-up for the new Broadbent White Centrifuges a success at the Moorhead factory.
Everyone has been very complimentary [about] the group’s professionalism, assistance, and [effectiveness in] explaining safety aspects for employees to operate the machines and the equipment.
Randy Axtman, P.E.
Factory Manager, Moorhead
American Crystal Sugar Co.
American Crystal Sugar Co.
Thank you for all your efforts and outstanding professionalism putting in the long hours in working side-by-side with our maintenance / process teams to make the commissioning of our new Broadbent [Centrifuges] a huge success! Outstanding performance is putting it mildly, and you did it safely and on time!
Our maintenance teams were very impressed with your vast knowledge base of these machine operations on both Mechanical and Electrical levels. Your ability and your patience was so impressive in taking the extra time with each of our team members, teaching and showing them operational/maintenance details on all levels was [also] very impressive! [Thank you for] your team efforts with a very successful startup at the Moorhead Factory.
Kevin Hoaas
E&I Supervisor
American Crystal Sugar Co.
Aguai S.A.
On behalf of our company (Ingenio Sucroalcoholero Aguai S.A.), I would like to express our sincere gratitude to you all, [and] for the distinguished performance [of] Mr. Richard Walker during the commissioning of the first Broadbent centrifuge in our sugar refinery.
Fabrica de Azucar Aguai
aguai.com
American Crystal Sugar Co.
I would like to [thank] you for everything your team in England did for us. From the manufacturing of [the centrifuges], working long hours to meet your ex-works date, to helping with Delivery.
…Because of you guys we were able to finish this project in a timely manner. [And] the training was great as well.
..The level of customer service provided by Broadbent is amazing.
Michael Silva
Factory Engineer
American Crystal Sugar Co.
American Crystal Sugar Co.
I have been the Cost Center Manager of the Broadbent machines at the Hillsboro Plant for the last 6 years. During that time Richard [Walker, Service Manager] has been nothing short of excellent. He has answered calls 24/7 365 and been able to troubleshoot what is causing our downtime from anywhere in the world and provide a solution to get us back on-track. He is a expert when it comes to our Broadbent machines in Hillsboro.
Richard sets the standard for service that cannot be beat. It has been a pleasure working with him the last few years and I will cherish his time and effort in making me successful in my position.
Dale Burdette
Cost Center Manager
American Crystal Sugar Co.
FAQ
Broadbent supply specialist Centrifugal Systems used to provide separation solutions within a variety of different industries, including –
– Chemical & Polymer
– Mining & Minerals
– Oil & Gas
– Sugar & Sweetener
– Environmental
– Geotechnical
Pilot Plant equipment can also be offered via our Laboratory Page as well as Special Projects tailored to your exact needs, our highly skilled team of Engineers are available to assist with your process requirements and can be contacted via our Industrial Process and Food, Environmental and Experimental Divisional Pages.
Broadbent also offer a wide range of Spares, Service & Repairs options, both in the UK and globally. Services include – On-site Commissioning, Optimisation, Engineer & Operator Training as well as preventative maintenance and on-site repairs and refurbishment. Comprehensive Spare Part Stocks are also held in the UK as well as via our overseas subsidiaries. Further details can be found on our Spares & Repairs and On-Site Services pages.
Broadbent Laundry Systems also offer complete Laundry Installations as well as Spares, Service and Repairs Support, further details can be found on our Laundry Systems Page.
Broadbent supplies, supports and maintains Centrifugal Machinery for the Sugar Industry and Sweetener Industry.
The Broadbent range of Batch and Continuous Sugar Centrifuges is one of the most modern and extensive in the world and includes:
– Batch Centrifuges
– Low Grade Continuous Centrifugals
– High Grade Continuous Centrifugals
– Other Process Equipment
– Decanter Centrifuges – Sugar
– Decanter Centrifuges – Ethanol
– Ancillary Equipment
– Centrifuge Conversions & Upgrades
– Mixers / Conveyors
Throughout our long history in the sector we have gained vast experience in sugar and sweetener processing operations and have developed and tailored our products to deal with sugar and sweetener factory conditions, challenges and product variability of every kind.
In the Sugar Separation industry, Sugar centrifuges come in two main types – Batch Centrifuges and Continuous Centrifuges. Each one has unique advantages and applications, depending on the specific requirements of the sugar processing operation.
Broadbent produces one of the world’s largest ranges of Batch and Continuous Centrifuges for all grades of sugar massecuites used by cane factories, beet factories, refineries and specialist sugar producers.
Unique in their robust simplicity, Broadbent batch centrifuges are ideally suited to the sugar processing industry and are used worldwide in refineries, cane or beet factories for heavy duty, high capacity performance.
Broadbent’s Batch Centrifuges give you the benefit of:
– long basket life with corrosion resistant construction
– excellent crystal recovery from sugar discharge system
– low water usage giving reduced evaporative energy demand
– energy-efficient drive systems
– high throughputs from custom designed motors
Our standard range includes batch centrifuges to suit a wide variety of sugar and sweetener applications. However, should you require bespoke designs, our Industrial Process Division is at your service to create batch centrifuges to your exact specifications.
The Broadbent SPVH High Grade Continuous Centrifuge is designed to process high grade sugar massecuites for continuous performance with batch results.
With design inspired and informed by the innovative technology of NQEA and its partners in the Australian sugar industry, our high grade continuous centrifuges offer a realistic alternative to batch centrifuges for specific products.
Key benefits:
– low maintenance
Features:
– innovative and gentle crystal discharge system
– central feed and distribution cone incorporating steam re-heating
– primary and secondary separation area in dual angle basket
– high open area working screens
– three-point external suspension using steel spring isolators
– grease-lubricated bearing configuration
– high level of automation (eg feed valve, wash valve, steam)
Optional extras include:
– stainless steel contact parts
– liquid discharge (allows part dissolving facility plus high / low purity liquor separation within the casing)
With decades of experience in the global sugar industry, Broadbent’s excellent range of Continuous Centrifuges is consistently developed and refined.
Our standard range includes Continuous Centrifuges to suit a wide variety of sugar and sweetener applications.
Our Low Grade Continuous Centrifuges combine performance with a simple and efficient mechanical design.
Key benefits:
– high performance
– efficient operation
– 360 degree distribution of massecuite
– rapid separation
– easy to maintain
Key features:
– central feed and acceleration cone
– fully perforated stainless steel basket
– wash and steam massecuite conditioning system
– three-point, external suspension, heavy-duty vibration isolators
– simple, grease-lubricated bearing housing
– double support meshes for working screen
Regular inspection of centrifuge baskets is vital step in ensuring the safe, long-term operation of any centrifuge.
Inspection frequency varies between particular baskets and applications, but as a general rule baskets should be inspected every year and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
It’s important that inspections are carried out by trained personnel using crack detection techniques such as dye penetrant, ultrasonic or magnetic particle inspection, depending on the basket itself.
If you need more help or advice on inspecting a centrifuge basket manufactured either by Broadbent or by other suppliers, please contact our Service Division on:
Rob Johnson
t: +44 (0)1484 477283
e: rjohnson@broadbent.co.uk
Vibration in a Batch Sugar Centrifuge can occur for a number of reasons. They include:
• Mechanical problems
• Wear
• Poor maintenance
• Incorrect operation (particularly during feeding)
• Inadequate support structure for the centrifuge
Many vibration and instability problems arise from a poor quality product feed or badly adjusted feed speed and feed rate.
All Broadbent Batch Sugar Centrifuges are fitted with two types of sensor that are connected to the control system to provide automatic protection against vibration or instability problems damaging the centrifuge or presenting a hazard to operators.
For further help and support, don’t hesitate to contact our Spares & Service Department on:
Rob Johnson
t: +44 (0)1484 477283
e: rjohnson@broadbent.co.uk
You can contact us to find PDF brochures and datasheets for many of our products.
The categories include:
• our Broadbent Ltd company brochure
• brochures for Broadbent Process Division products (decanter and batch centrifuges for the process industries)
• brochures for Broadbent Geotechnical centrifuges for the research and construction industries
• brochures for the range of Broadbent batch and continuous centrifuge for the sugar and sweetener industries
• brochures for Broadbent Laundry System products
• datasheets for Broadbent Laundry Systems products
• technical support information and published articles
UK Office – (UK) +44 (0)1484 477200
Out of hours service contact details. (UK) +44 (0)7967 237170
For calls after 19:00 hours and before 07:00 hours, please leave a message. Your call will be returned as soon as we possibly can.
When we return your call, you will be asked for the following:
- Customer name
- Contact details
- Nature of problem (eg spares, technical assistance or engineer request)
- Machine details
- PO if applicable.
Technical assistance
If you need technical assistance or an engineer site visit, we’ll connect you to an engineer for technical advice or to arrange a visit.
If it’s spares you need, please supply a part number. If we have your spares in stock, we offer an emergency courier option for urgent orders as well as standard delivery. Alternatively, you are welcome to collect your order from our factory.
Please note that outside working hours your call will be answered by one of the Broadbent Service team. If no-one is available at that particular time, please leave a message which will receive our prompt attention at the earliest opportunity.
Alternative contact numbers for support in Asia or the Americas are:
USA
Time zone GMT -6 hours. Contact for all centrifuges is: +1 817 5952411
China
Time zone GMT +8 hours. Contact for all centrifuges is: + 86 (0)514 8787 1962
Thailand
Time Zone GMT +7 hours. Contact for all centrifuges is: +66 (0)864 244 229
India
Time Zone GMT +4.5 hours. Contact for all centrifuges is: +66 (0)7879 293 131
Broadbent has locations in the UK, China, India, Thailand, and the USA.
UK OFFICE
Thomas Broadbent & Sons Ltd
Queen Street South
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 3EA
UK
CHINA OFFICE
Broadbent Yangzhou
5 Chuangye Road
Guangling Industrial Park
Yangzhou
Jiangsu 225004
CHINA
INDIA OFFICE
Broadbent India Private Limited
6th Floor, Office No. 604
105/3, Wing A, Amar Business Park
Baner, Pune Maharashtra, 411045
India
THAILAND OFFICE
Broadbent (Thailand) Ltd
88 Moo 5
T. Muang A. Muangchonburi
Chonburi
Chonburi 20130
THAILAND
USA OFFICE
Broadbent Incorporated
PO Box 185249
7404 Sand Street
Fort Worth
Texas 76118
USA
THOMAS BROADBENT & SONS LTD
Company number 00043017
Registered office address:
Queen Street South,
Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire,
HD1 3EA
United Kingdom
Incorporated on 15 January 1895
The business is officially registered as Thomas Broadbent & Sons Ltd.
Broadbent Incorporated is the American subsidiary of Thomas Broadbent & Sons Ltd UK