Whether industry, workshop or washing area: wherever wastewater is contaminated with oils, greases, solids or other pollutants, high-performance separator systems are indispensable.
As an experienced separator system manufacturer, we offer you customized solutions for the effective pre-treatment of wastewater and process wastewater – based on state-of-the-art separator technology and in compliance with all applicable separator system regulations. From classic gravity separators to compact sediment separators, we develop and manufacture the right separator system for your application – safely, efficiently and from a single source.
Whether you need a standard solution or an individual custom-made product – we provide you with comprehensive support, high-quality separation technology and long-term support from a single source. Three reasons why you can rely on us as a manufacturer of separator systems, an experienced and reliable partner.
Whether you need a light liquid separator, tangential separator or special solution
– we will advise you personally and without obligation.
Light liquids safely under control
Separation for heavily contaminated wastewater
Use in food processing
Flexible, ready for use, powerful
Maintenance, general inspection, training
Our experts will support you in selecting the right separation technology for your application.
– Targeted use of gravity and flow
Separator systems reliably separate unwanted substances such as oils, greases, light liquids or solids from wastewater. The basic mode of operation of many separators is based on the principle of gravity: substances with a higher density (e.g. sediments) sink to the bottom, while lighter substances (e.g. oils) rise to the surface. This principle is used in classic gravity separators as well as in modern separator systems.
In addition, certain separator systems – especially tangential separators – make targeted use of the flow behavior of the medium: By introducing the wastewater tangentially, centrifugal forces are created that additionally accelerate the separation of light and heavy materials and efficiently separate particularly fine particles. In this way, modern separator technology ensures reliable wastewater treatment in a wide range of applications – from washing bays to industrial plants – in accordance with applicable separator system regulations.
Efficient separation of sediment-rich media
In groundwater remediation, conventional oil separators quickly reach their limits with heavily sediment-laden media: sand and sludge lead to rapid siltation, reduce separation efficiency and increase maintenance costs.
The 3-phase separator from LK Metall offers a robust solution here: thanks to the integrated pointed/sloping bottom, sediments are efficiently separated before they pollute the system – for permanently reliable functionality even with high sludge loads.
Mandatory, important, reliable
Regular maintenance and a general inspection every five years are required to ensure that your separator system works reliably and in compliance with the law in the long term.
We support you with professional service in accordance with all separator system regulations – safely, documented and from a single source.
Benefit from experience, quality and complete service from a single source.
Take a look at selected projects – from individually planned separator systems to complete system solutions for a wide range of applications. Quality that impresses – in every industry, at every location.
For the pumped feed into your separator system, we rely on proven positive displacement pumps that convey the raw water particularly gently and thus optimally support the function of gravity separation. If no compressed air supply is available, we can offer you powerful electric double diaphragm pumps as an alternative. Whether electric or compressed air driven – we equip your separator system with the ideal pump technology. Efficient, reliable and precisely tailored to your requirements.
Whether technical function, legal regulations or individual planning: In our FAQs, we answer the most important questions about separators, separator systems and modern separation technology – comprehensible, practical and to the point.
What is a separator or separator system?
A separator is a technical system for separating unwanted substances – such as oils, greases or solids – from wastewater before it is discharged into the sewer system.
What types of separators are there?
There are different types of separators such as light liquid separators, grease separators, sediment separators, gravity separators or special tangential separators – depending on the medium and application.
Where are separator systems used?
Typical areas of application are washing areas, industrial plants, workshops, petrol stations, food processing plants or wherever separators have to reliably pre-clean wastewater.
How does a gravity separator work?
A gravity separator uses the difference in density between water, light liquids and solids: heavier substances settle, lighter ones rise – the clean water is discharged into the sewer.
What is the difference between a classic separator and a tangential separator?
In addition to gravity, tangential separators use centrifugal forces for separation and are particularly effective for fine particles and heavily contaminated wastewater.
What regulations apply to separator systems?
Separator systems are subject to DIN 1999-100 (light liquid separators), DIN 4040-100 (grease separators), the AwSV (§62 WHG) and any local official regulations.
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