The process gas first enters the lower chamber of the separator. A sudden change in air direction causes contaminant particles to lose velocity and fall to the bottom of the chamber. Then, the process gas moves into the upper chamber. Here, a filter or bag, fleece insert, or demister catches any remaining impurities. Now, the clean process gas can exit through the top of the chamber.

STF separators cater to diverse operational needs as they can separate and retain large volumes of contaminants, requiring less frequent cleaning. Their application-oriented design and different filter inserts provide a high level of flexibility. These separators have a removable top lid through which filter inserts can easily be replaced. A manual drain and a large side opening provide direct access to the lower chamber for fast servicing.

The LSS and LSA two-stage liquid separators from Busch work on the principle of inertia to remove vapor and liquid from wet processes. Inertia is the tendency of an object to stay at rest or in motion unless acted upon by an external force. As the process gas enters the first chamber there is a sudden change in air direction. This causes even the smallest particles to lose velocity and drain off into the bottom of the chamber. The process gas continues to the upper chamber, where a demister traps any leftover contaminants before the gas exits through the top of the chamber.

The manual drain of the LSS provides easy servicing, and a glass cylinder enables quick water level checks. An automatic drainage system in the LSA ensures a high level of liquid removal and no interruption to the process gas flow.

Utilizing the dynamic principle of centrifugal force, the process gas inside the cyclone is pushed through a deflector with multiple angular blades. This causes contaminant particles on the surface to lose velocity and settle at the bottom of the chamber. Here, they can be manually discharged. The contaminant-free gas rises to the top of the chamber and enters the vacuum pump.

A separator is designed to prevent contaminants such as dust, pastes, moisture and liquids from entering a vacuum pump or a vacuum system. In doing so, it protects the vacuum generators from damage, thus increasing their efficiency and longevity.

A standing filtration system is used to remove dust, small amounts of paste, and a moderate amount of moisture from process gas.

The process gas first enters the lower chamber of the separator. A sudden change in air direction causes contaminant particles to lose velocity and fall to the bottom of the chamber. Then, the process gas moves into the upper chamber. Here, a filter bag or fleece insert, or demister catches any remaining impurities. Now, the clean process gas can exit through the top of the chamber.

Liquid separators work on the principle of inertia to remove moisture and liquid from wet processes. Inertia is the tendency of an object to stay at rest or in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

As the process gas enters the first chamber there is a sudden change in air direction. This causes even the smallest particles to lose velocity and drain off into the bottom of the chamber. The process gas continues to the upper chamber, where a filter traps the remaining contaminants before the gas exits through the top of the camber.

Cyclone separators utilize the dynamic principle of centrifugal force. The process gas inside the cyclone is pushed through a deflector with multiple angular blades. This causes contaminant particles on the surface to lose velocity and settle at the bottom of the chamber. Here, they can be manually discharged, and the option for level connection is available upon request for models with a higher flow rate. The contaminant-free gas rises to the top of the chamber and enters the vacuum pump.

When selecting the right separator for your application, it’s essential to consider the pumped medium and contaminants in your process.

The STF standing filtration system is the ideal choice for the removal of dust, small amounts of paste and moderate levels of moisture or liquids. A filter bag can be selected for processes with a higher dust content, a demister filter for higher levels of moisture, and a fleece and demister combination for a contaminant mixture of dust and moisture.

The LSS and LSA liquid separators protect your vacuum pump from moisture and liquids in wet processes. They are designed to handle large amounts of liquid and can remove even the smallest moisture particles.

The CYC cyclone separator is a robust and compact solution for the filtration of low, moderate and large amounts of liquids. It has a small footprint and requires minimal maintenance.

Each industry has different needs. Contact us to find out which separator fits your process best. Our Busch experts are happy to help!

Separators from Busch can be connected to the following vacuum pumps:

It depends on the technology of your vacuum pump. For example, liquid ring vacuum pumps are ideal for handling gases that are saturated with vapor. They can tolerate limited amounts of liquids entering the pump.

On the other hand, if water enters an oil-lubricated or dry vacuum pump, it will cause erosion on internal components and seals, severely affecting the pump’s performance. Water also leads to emulsion in oil-lubricated vacuum pumps, reducing lubrication properties and affecting the seal inside the compression chamber.

Separators are highly recommended in industries with a risk of contamination from dust, paste, moisture and liquids. They are suitable for applications ranging from the packaging of foodstuffs to wood drying.

Each industry and application has different needs. To find out which separator fits your needs best, get in touch with our Busch experts.

Yes, it can. Adding a separator to an existing vacuum system will enhance the system’s efficiency, protect the vacuum pumps from contaminants, and improve the overall quality of your vacuum process.

Separators from Busch can seamlessly integrate into existing vacuum systems. Get in touch with our Busch experts to find the separator that fits your needs best.