Frequently asked questions

Centrifuge World has repaired and rebuilt industrial centrifuges since 1939. From three US facilities we service 45+ OEM brands with shop repair, field service, balancing, and parts fabrication.

A full rebuild covers teardown inspection, replacement or refurbishment of worn bowls, scrolls, bearings, and seals, hard-surfacing where needed, dynamic balancing, and a documented test-run.

Yes. We are an independent repair and rebuild specialist and service equipment from many manufacturers, including Sharples, Alfa Laval, GEA Westfalia, Andritz, Bird, and Flottweg.

Vibration, bearing noise or heat, reduced separation quality, scroll or conveyor wear, leaks, gearbox issues, and amperage spikes are common indicators.

Yes — every bowl, scroll, or basket we rebuild is dynamically hard-bearing balanced and test-run to verify vibration and performance before it ships.

Yes — 24/7 on-call service. Our emergency line (832-338-4990) reaches technicians who mobilize field service and expedite shop turnaround to get your machine back in production.

Yes — nationwide on-site inspection, repair, vibration analysis, and installation/commissioning support.

Machine type, brand and model if known, and a short description of what happened — noises, vibration, leaks, or alarms.

Yes — in-house machining and fabrication, including hard-surfacing and carbide tiles, scroll flights, wear components, and gearbox parts.

Often yes — we reverse-engineer and fabricate wear parts when OEM parts are discontinued or on long lead times.

Yes — decanter back-drive, planetary, and Sumitomo gearboxes: gears, bearings, and seals replaced, and differential and torque restored.

Yes — sell your machine through our Sell Your Centrifuge page, and buy rebuilt or used machines through our inventory site.

Ask our team about rental and loaner options to bridge a planned rebuild or unexpected downtime; availability depends on machine type and timing.

It depends on the machine type, size, and damage, so we quote after an inspection. As framing: new machines can run from roughly $50,000 to $1M+, and a quality rebuild typically costs a fraction of replacement.

Yes — we work inspection-first. We tear down and inspect the machine to find the real cause before scoping the repair, so the quote reflects the actual work.