The yarn package is loaded into a stationary basket at the loading opening of the extractor. On a round turntable, the basket is slowly and continually traveling in a large circle. Once the basket leaves the loading area, it disappears underneath the centrifuge housing where the bobbin is accelerated to 5500 - 6500 RPM. The acceleration is achieved by a drive belt, which is continually kept in motion by the central drive motor. Deceleration is achieved by an inductive brake. This magnetic braking system has no moving parts and has the great advantage of noise reduction and reduced wear on bearings, supports and sheaves. The loading and unloading process of one package at a time allows for continuous operation of the hydro-extractor.
The centrifuge heads are made of high-strength aluminium. The high rotational speeds of up to 6500 RPM allow for high dewatering efficiency with low residual humidity in the package.