BICO Oil Centifuge User Manual
BICO Equipment
BICO, INC.
3116 VALHALLA DR., BURBANK, CALIFORNIA 91510
TEL. (818) 842-7179 / FAX (818) 842-7976
BICO EXPLOSION PROOF OIL CENTRIFUGE
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
The BICO Oil Centrifuge is designed for maximum safety. From the explosion proof motor to the optional
explosion proof starting switch and speed controller. The cast aluminum door stop the high tensile cast iron
housing forms an almost completely airtight chamber.
The Centrifuge meets specifications ASTM Method D-96 for determination of water and sediment in crude
oil by means of centrifuge.
The explosion proof motor is a 1/3HP, 115/230 Volt, Single Phase, 1725 RPM, 60 Cycle, slow starting, ball
bearing motor listed by UL (E62643) for use in Class 1, Group D and Class 2, Group E,F and G Hazardous
locations.
The balanced 8-tube head design permits tubes to hang vertically when at rest. They are easily removed
without disturbing the sample. Eight standard 8 inch (or California 9 inch) cone shaped, 100 ML tubes can
be used. The carefully matched tube shields include Neoprene shock absorbing cushions.
One of the outstanding time saving features is the highly efficient braking mechanism which permits rapid,
even deceleration without generating excessive heat, bringing the head to a stop without disturbing the
sample run in minimal time.
INSTRUCTIONS
A set of rubber cushions (with holes) is furnished to accommodate the glass tubes. The cushion hole is
intended to fit the glass tube snugly. Place cushion in bottom of the tube shield, (DIP THE ENDS OF THE
GLASS TUBES IN TALCUM POWDER BEFORE PLACING THEM IN TUBE SHIELDS TO PREVENT
STICKING) making sure that the end of the tube is in the hole of the rubber cushion.
IMPORTANT: Balance must be maintained at all operation speed levels. Always place tubes in opposing
positions and/or directly opposite from each other. Numbers of tubes used must always be either TWO (2),
FOUR (4), or EIGHT (8). Use tubes of like weight and shape and accurately measure contents as dissimilar
weights or off balance placing will cause violent vibration with possible springing of motor shaft and damage
to alignment of head.