This section provides an overview for clarifiers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 25 clarifier manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked clarifier companies as of November, 2024: 1.Smith & Loveless Inc., 2.Milliken, 3.WesTech Engineering, LLC..
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A clarifier is a device used to separate solutions in which different substances are mixed and to extract the clear liquid (clarified liquid).
It is specifically used for solutions in which solids and liquids are mixed.
Since centrifugal force during rotation is used for separation, additives such as flocculants do not need to be added. Since there is no need to add anything extra, it is cost-effective and economical. It is also possible to suppress the deterioration of the solution.
By changing the speed of rotation, the clarifier can handle a variety of solutions, and the quality of the clarified solution can be freely changed.
Here are some examples of clarifier applications.
Clarifiers are used in water purification systems in settling ponds.
Dirty water arrives at the settling pond. Dirty water contains mud and bacteria, and foreign matter must be removed to make the water clean.
Clarifiers allow foreign matter to settle out and clean water to be extracted. The extracted water is disinfected and transported to homes and facilities.
A typical example is milk. It is used to remove debris and bacteria from milk.
It is also used to remove oil from whey.
Clarifiers use centrifugal force to separate solutions when the device is rotated.
Centrifugal force is the inertial force generated when the device is rotated. The inertial force causes an outward force in the direction of rotation. The outward force generated pulls heavy objects (solids) and makes them easier to settle.
Centrifugal force is affected by the rotation speed and the distance from the center of rotation to the object (rotation radius), and the larger the rotation speed and rotation radius, the greater the centrifugal force.
Although spontaneous sedimentation, in which the solution is simply left to settle, can be used for separation, it takes a long time to separate the solutions because they are sedimented by the force of gravity alone.
Sedimentation using a clarifier requires several thousand times the gravitational acceleration of natural sedimentation, making separation possible in a shorter time.
There are different types of clarifiers, the most typical of which are the separation plate type and the cylindrical type. Among them, they are finely divided.
The appropriate shape differs depending on the target solution and the degree of removal of clarified liquid. It is necessary to use it according to the purpose.
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Xylem Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. Xylem engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of engineered products and solutions for the water and wastewater applications across global markets. Xylem operates through three segments: water infrastructure, applied water, and measurement & control solutions. Xylem’s water infrastructure segment offers numerous products such as water pumps, filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment equipment. Xylem’s applied water segment distributes pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment systems. Xylem’s measurement & control Solutions segment offers devices such as smart meters, networked communication devices, data analytics, test equipment, controls, sensor devices, and software and managed services.
Ecologix Environmental Systems, LLC, founded in 2002 with headquarters in the USA, is a manufacturer of wastewater treatment systems and equipment. The company's products include activated carbon, glass filtration media, bag filters and vessels, and floc tubes. Ecologix Environmental Systems complete systems include BIO-CLEAR packaged treatment plants, floctube and chemical reaction tanks, integrated bio-reactor biological sewage treatment systems, and moving bed biofilm reactors used for the treatment of wastewater for the oil and gas, food, manufacturing, and automotive industries.
Smith & Loveless Inc., founded in 1946 and headquartered in Kansas City, is a manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment solutions. The company specializes in the design and production of pumping systems, grit removal equipment, and membrane bioreactor systems. It caters to municipalities, industries, and utilities globally, ensuring efficient water management. The company's products are known for its technology and adherence to rigorous ISO standards. It also ensures customer satisfaction by offering after-sales service and technical support to meet diverse project requirements.
MPW Industrial Services, Inc., established in 2005, is headquartered in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, USA, as a manufacturer specializing in facility management and industrial cleaning solutions. The company specializes in a wide range of facility management and industrial cleaning services, catering to diverse industries such as automotive, manufacturing, and power generation. The company holds certifications like ISO 9001:2015 to maintain a standard of quality in its services. ISO 14001:2015 is another certification it holds for environmental management and sustainability. The company's target market spans various industries, such as automotive, manufacturing, power generation, and petrochemicals.
Pollution Control Systems, Inc., established in 1990, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, as a manufacturer of pollution control solutions. The company specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing pollution control systems and equipment. Its product offerings include air pollution control equipment such as industrial dust collectors, scrubbers, and air filtration systems. The company received the Environmental Excellence Award in 2015 and the Sustainability Leadership Award in 2019. The company holds certifications, including ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management. The company caters to a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, power generation, and petrochemicals.
Milliken was established in 1865 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, as a manufacturer and marketer of chemicals, floor covering, textiles, and healthcare. The company's product line includes fabrics, additives and colorants, ceramics materials, wound and burns care dressings, and more. It also offers consulting services and has clients in 100+ locations in 28+ countries. The company received its 8th R&D 100 Award in 2021 and is one of the World's Ethical Companies for the 16th consecutive year in 2022. It serves the automotive, building, hospitality, and industrial manufacturing industries.
Smith & Loveless Inc., a company established in 1946 in Lenexa, Kansas, US, is a manufacturer of wastewater and water equipment. The company provides headworks, treatment systems, pump stations, and water distribution. The products are essential in delivering consumables for mineral handling. It also offers water and wastewater services such as retrofit, field services, and original parts beneficial for industrial, disaster relief, federal government, and military. The company also provides customer service, technical support, and onsite assistance.
Amwell, Inc., founded in 2005, is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, as a manufacturer of telehealth and digital healthcare solutions. The company's products include telehealth platforms that enable video consultations, remote monitoring, and virtual care delivery. The company offers a range of services and solutions, such as telehealth solutions, digital transformation, mobile apps, and web solutions. The company has won awards such as the 2018 Tech Innovator Award and the 2020 Digital Transformation Excellence Award. The company's target market includes healthcare providers, payers, retail, finance, and manufacturing sectors.
WesTech Engineering, LLC., founded in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1972 is a manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment process equipment for mineral, industrial, and municipal applications. The company's product portfolio includes water filtration systems, including sand filters, multimedia filters, and activated carbon filters, Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems, water softening systems that utilize ion-exchange technology to reduce the hardness of water, clarifiers and settlers are engineered to separate solids from liquids, and chemical dosing systems. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, and Chemical and Petrochemical.
Jensen Precast was established in 1968 and is based in Sparks, Nevada as a manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete products. The product’s product portfolio includes utility vaults, stormwater management systems, retaining walls, septic tanks, and more. The precast concrete products offered by the company are crucial components in civil engineering and construction projects, enabling durable and sustainable structures. The products are used in various sectors such as transportation, energy, water, and telecommunications. It is suitable for multiple purposes, from underground installation to above-ground application.
Pan America Environmental, Inc., established in Burlington, WI in 1991, is a manufacturer of industrial wastewater treatment systems for removing pollutants, contaminants, and harmful substances from the wastewater before it is discharged or reused. Their product portfolio includes Bilge Oily Water Treatment Systems, Batch Treatment Systems, Filtration Systems, Oil Water Separators and Vehicle Washwater Treatment Systems, used in industries including Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation and Aerospace. The company has sales distribution in Africa, South America, Mexico, Central America, Canada and Eastern Europe.
Complete Water Services LLC, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, is an established supplier of water and wastewater treatment services. Their team comprises skilled professionals, including environmental engineers, certified water operators, construction managers, and hydrogeologists, ensuring the expertise needed to tackle diverse industrial, commercial, and community water needs. As a Thomas International Certified company and a member of ARCSA, Avetta, and ISN contractors, they uphold rigorous water standards in their services. They offer a comprehensive range of solutions, including design, consulting, construction, and maintenance.
HPI Processes, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is located 20 miles north of Philadelphia in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The company is a privately held engineer of environmentally friendly technology for processing lines in the manufacturing industry. The company serves industries such as automotive, manufacturing, aerospace, and construction. The company provides inspection, cleaning, and draining services. In addition, the company has custom fabrication capabilities for the design, repair, and modification of equipment such as exhaust hoods and dampers. The company is experienced in thermos-welding and CNC router machining and heat forming for materials including PFC, PVDF, and acrylic.
Environmental Leverage Inc., established in 2003 and headquartered in North Aurora, United States of America, is a manufacturer and distributor of wastewater products. It manufactures bioaugmentation non-pathogenic and naturally occurring bacteria, micronutrients, remediation, and aquaculture. It also manufactures equipment for rivers, lakes, and ponds, municipalities, and wastewater treatment plants. The applications of the products are for industries such as municipal, chemical, pulp and paper, steel, and food & beverage. It serves the USA markets and international markets by working with several distributors in various countries in Asia, Europe, and America.
American Water Chemicals, established in 1993 and headquartered in Plant City, is a manufacturer and distributor of water treatment chemicals and membrane-related technical services. It manufactures membrane chemicals for reverse osmosis/nanofiltration (NF/UF) and microfiltration/ultrafiltration (MF/UF) systems. It also manufactures Proton, Aqueous Membrane Chemistry Calculators which is a membrane antiscalant projection software. The application of the products is in portable membrane systems. It has passed some certifications like ISO 9001:2015, Kosher certificate, and Halal certificate.
E2PS GmbH., started in 2001 and based in Cologne, Germany, is a manufacturer of equipment used in beverage processing and also provides services for beer processing, water treatment, and sanitizing. It has designed and installed over 4 million liters/hour in beverage processing and provides all the technical details for acquiring equipment and systems for new beverage businesses. The company plans the execution of the project with the customer, designs all systems, and then builds and installs the system after assuring permanent assistance. It follows GMP and has a manufacturing unit in Brazil that serves the Latin American market.
WAM Japan was established in 2005 and, based in Japan, is a manufacturer of power-handling equipment. The company produces products such as screw conveyor feeders, rotary valves, farming and biogas equipment, energy-related equipment, and mechanical conveyor. All its products are used in different applications, including wastewater treatment plants, livestock farming, sewage, renewable energy, and recycling sites. The laboratory has equipment and accessories to perform mixing, feeding, and metering tests with different materials. WAMGROUP’s Corporate R&D department supervises the test facility of the company.
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, founded in 1881 with headquarters in Germany, is an integrated manufacturer of process technology, machinery, and production plants. The company offers various products, including complete turnkey solutions for beverage plants, as well as beverage packaging services. The company has more than 18,000 employees working across five divisions and has facilities in over 60 countries, serving the food and beverage, chemical, marine, pharmaceutical, and energy markets, among others. GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft's service division works with clients to improve their production plant productivity, especially in the food and beverage industry.
Hydro Quip, Inc., founded in 1996 and headquartered in Seekonk, USA, is a manufacturer of pre-treatment equipment for water management solutions. The company includes above-ground and below-ground oil water separators, clarification separators, and inclined plate clarifiers. It also offers solutions for emulsion separation and custom tank designs, catering to airports, government, and hazardous waste remediation industries. Its products are constructed from stainless steel, carbon steel, and polypropylene. The company’s solutions meet international environmental standards, including CEN EN-858, and technical standards, such as API 421, API 650, and UL 58.
Toro Equipment, founded in 1990, is a Spanish manufacturer of tanks and equipment for treating wastewater, urban and industrial water. The company's products find applications in water supply, water processing, water reuse, and sludge treatment, allowing both the public and private sectors to enjoy having custom water treatment solutions whle protecting the environment. The company’s products are available in more than 70 countries globally, with international sales accounting for over 80 percent of its revenue.
SPX Flow, established in 1912, is a manufacturer of industrial machinery to solve processing challenges based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company manufactures various machinery such as mixers, pumps, valves, homogenizers, and heat exchangers. The machinery is used in nutrition, health, mining, construction, and chemical industries. The company provides services such as designing, engineering, and installing turnkey process units or full-scale plants. The SPX Flow brands include Anhydro, Bran+Luebbe, Gerstenberg Schrӧder, Pneumatic Products and Seital Separation.
Fives, founded in Paris, France, in 1812 is a of manufactures machines and process equipment. The company's product portfolio includes CNC machines, milling machines, lathes, and grinders that are used in reactors, heat exchangers, filtration systems, mixers, and other bespoke solutions. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, New Product Design and Development and Custom Manufacturing.
Veolia Water Technologies, Inc., established in 1853 in Paris, France, is a water and wastewater treatment solution supplier. The company offers water treatment technology, leachate treatment, headworks, membrane systems for commercial and industrial uses. It also provides maintenance and auditing services for water treatment by reducing carbon footprint and water consumption using a zero liquid discharge (ZLD) system. The company capitalizes on mechanization using sludge-generated energy to preserve energy and water resources.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Smith & Loveless Inc. |
10.1%
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2 | Milliken |
9.6%
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3 | WesTech Engineering, LLC. |
7.9%
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4 | Xylem Inc. |
6.7%
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5 | Jensen Precast |
6.2%
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6 | Complete Water Services |
6.2%
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7 | MPW Industrial Services, Inc. |
5.6%
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8 | Smith & Loveless |
5.6%
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9 | Pan America Environmental, Inc. |
5.6%
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10 | Pollution Control Systems, Inc. |
5.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the clarifier page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 15 | 83.3% |
Germany | 2 | 11.1% |
Japan | 1 | 5.6% |