Friction Washer

HERBOLD FA 3000

The Herbold FA 3000 Friction Washer is engineered for the intensive cleaning and dewatering of plastic flakes. With a 3 m rotor length, 500 mm diameter paddle rotor running at 1,000 rpm, a 2.5 mm perforated screen, and a standard drive of 18.5 kW (upgradable 11–22 kW), it delivers up to ~3.5 t/h for HDPE and PET and ~2 t/h for LDPE under optimal conditions. The unit features a pneumatically hinged cover, removable access panels, and optional hollow-shaft rotor flushing for automated cleaning. Replaceable wear parts and robust construction help minimize downtime.

Technical Data / Performance Specifications
Parameter Standard Value Remarks / Range / Options
Conveying length 3000 mm
Rotor (paddle) diameter 500 mm
Rotor speed 1000 rpm
Codpfx Agsxlkp Domorh
Standard screen perforation 2.5 mm Standard hole size for the screen basket
Maximum screen perforation 3.0 mm Optional/maximum allowed size
Drive power (standard) 18.5 kW Baseline motor rating
Drive power (range) 11 – 22 kW Depending on configuration, heavier loads or cleanings
Approximate weight ~ 1,300 kg Machine weight without extras or heavy modifications
Throughput (approx) HDPE: 3.5 t/h
LDPE: 2 t/h
PET: 3.5 t/h Dependent on feed quality, contamination, flake size, etc.
Functional principle Centrifugal + friction washing / dewatering Material is washed while being conveyed upward; fines / contaminants are expelled through screen.
Access / maintenance Removable housing cover, pneumatic hinge, quick clamps Allows maintenance, cleaning, inspection, paddle / screen change
Rinsing / flushing Hollow-shaft flushing (optional) Option for FA 3000 to flush rotor interior via hollow shaft
Wear part replacement Replaceable rotor paddles, screens, other wear zones Minimizes downtime and extended machine life
Material construction Housing: stainless steel
Rotor: mild steel