The new Flottweg Soft Shot® FLEX emptying system for separators

Even faster, even more variable, but still quiet as always – Flottweg’s proven Soft Shot^® discharge system has taken a new evolutionary step, the Soft Shot^® FLEX discharge system.

Flottweg’s self-draining separators are equipped as standard with the Soft Shot^® FLEX emptying system to remove the separated solids from the bowl. This solids ejection system allows any combination of partial and complete emptying. Depending on the products to be processed and the consistency of the solids, an optimum operating mode can be achieved by adjusting the discharge mix and speed. In addition, the discharge volumes for the discharged solids can be set within a few milliliters.

The solids discharge itself can take place:

according to a timer program (set according to the customer’s internal experience)
according to product product-dependent monitoring program (via a corresponding measuring device, e.g. turbidity measurement)

Due to the special design of the Soft Shot^® FLEX system, part of the control water always remains under the piston slider. This prevents the piston slider from hitting the bowl bottom part during solids discharge. There is no usual bang on ejection. The solids are discharged gently and quietly. Partial discharge is also short, precise, constant in quantity, but quiet.

How the Flottweg Soft Shot® FLEX system works

The solids separated during the separation process collect in the bowl's solids space. The bowl floor (piston) moves hydraulically in a vertical direction. This releases the solids discharge openings in the bowl bottom part. Accelerated by the rotation of the bowl, the solids to be discharged enter the solids cyclone (optional). A closed system of pumps and pipelines conveys the solids for further processing or disposal.

Discharge can be partial emptying, full discharge, or a combination of both.

What does partial or full discharge mean in detail?

During partial discharge, only part of the contents of the solids chamber is discharged. The product supply does not have to be interrupted. The discharged volume can be varied by simply adjusting the parameters on the control unit. The partial discharge quantity may be varied by simply adjusting the parameters on the control unit.

A full discharge evacuates the entire drum contents. In this case, the product infeed is closed. By using suitable displacement liquids before the actual discharge process, losses of product liquid can be prevented. For certain products, the use of full discharges can prevent the accumulation of solid residues in the bowl.

The advantages of the Flottweg Soft Shot® FLEX emptying system

Silent solids discharge

Flottweg's Soft Shot® FLEX technology enables virtually silent solids emptying without a bang on ejection. This may improve the health and well-being of employees.

Maximum product yield and throughflow

The innovative Soft Shot® FLEX technology allows the flexible combination of partial and full discharges, maximizing product yield and throughflow. This flexibility ensures optimal use of resources and increases the efficiency of the production process.

Minimized wear and tear

The special discharge system puts less strain on highly stressed components, which significantly reduces wear. This results in lower maintenance costs and a longer service life for the machines.

Flexible and precise emptying times

The emptying times and thus the emptying quantities can be set flexibly, which enables precise control of the process. This flexibility helps to optimize product quality and process reliability.

Optimized dry matter content

Finely adjustable partial discharges and discharge volumes can be achieved for optimum control of the dry matter content, resulting in reduced product losses and higher yields.

Speed-independent operation

The innovative Soft Shot® FLEX technology allows the machine to be operated at various, flexibly selectable drum speeds. This allows operation at optimum speeds, with reducing energy consumption and minimized running costs.