Separation and Dewatering for Diverse Industries
Water, Wastewater, Food Processing, and Industrial Systems
Archer Separation helps companies and municipalities with a multitude of liquid–solid separation needs. We specialize in complex and challenging water, wastewater, food processing and industrial applications throughout the United States and Canada.
We were founded to provide innovative, reliable and dependable solutions at an affordable cost. We keep looking for new technologies, processes and products that meet your needs more efficiently and effectively.
Explore the industries and applications below, and contact us to see how we can help you.

Industries and applications
Water and wastewater
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Systems
Decanter centrifuges for sludge thickening and dewatering, with polymer systems, controls and remote monitoring.
Sludge Dewatering Systems and Equipment
Turn wastewater sludge into a drier cake that is cheaper to haul, dispose of or reuse.
Food processing
Meat Processing and Water Clarification
Dissolved air flotation for slaughterhouse and meat processing wastewater.
Dairy Processing Centrifuges for Milk Separation
Disc-stack separators for cream and skim milk separation.
Olive Oil Processing, Extraction and Separation Systems
Decanters and disc-stack separators for extraction and polishing.
Potato Chips, Crisps, and French Fries Starch Separation and Dewatering
Recover starch and solids so process water can be reused.
Plant-Based Vegan Milk Alternatives Preparation and Separation
Decanter centrifuges for almond, oat, rice and soy milk production.
Rendering Centrifuges for Beef, Poultry and Swine
Three-phase decanters and polishing separators for fat, water and solids.
Industrial and agricultural
Plastic Recycling and PVC Dewatering with Decanter Centrifuges
Dewater washed plastics and recover fines and microplastics from the wash water.
Other separation and dewatering applications
- Manure pit water separation systems
- Cattle paunch juice dewatering equipment
- And much more – contact us with your challenge!
Equipment, controls and support
Whether you need to replace an aging process, system or piece of equipment, or want to make your facility more energy-efficient or effective, we can provide the best technology available. We are always looking for new, advanced process equipment and wastewater processes to add to our growing portfolio.
Process equipment
A wide range of separation and dewatering equipment, supplied as single machines or complete systems.
Control systems
The control panels and instrumentation that run the equipment and connect it to your plant.
Support services
Start-up, troubleshooting, polymer testing and selection, supporting chemical sales and more.
Engineers, not just salespeople
Our sales staff are engineers with extensive experience in the water, wastewater and industrial separation market, and they are available to help with all of your needs.
Typical process flows
The flowsheets below show how Archer equipment is typically arranged in the main applications we serve.
Generic flowsheet for illustration. Every Archer system is designed to its own basis; ask us for one drawn for your plant.
Generic flowsheet for illustration. Every Archer system is designed to its own basis; ask us for one drawn for your plant.
Generic flowsheet for illustration. Every Archer system is designed to its own basis; ask us for one drawn for your plant.
Generic flowsheet for illustration. Every Archer system is designed to its own basis; ask us for one drawn for your plant.
Generic flowsheet for illustration. Every Archer system is designed to its own basis; ask us for one drawn for your plant.
Generic flowsheet for illustration. Every Archer system is designed to its own basis; ask us for one drawn for your plant.
Generic flowsheet for illustration. Every Archer system is designed to its own basis; ask us for one drawn for your plant.
Generic flowsheet for illustration. Every Archer system is designed to its own basis; ask us for one drawn for your plant.
More ways we can help
Also explore the other ways we can help you meet your separation and dewatering needs.
Equipment & Systems Provided
Decanter centrifuges, DAF systems, polymer and chemical systems, pumps, blowers and conveyors.
Engineering, Capabilities & Innovation
Process design, skids, containerized systems and controls engineered in-house.
Remote Monitoring & IoT (Internet of Things)
Our engineers watch your equipment remotely and step in early.
Case Studies / Success Stories
Plants running Archer equipment, and the results they get.
We understand your needs, and meet those needs with the best technology available!
Contact us today with all your separation or dewatering challenges. Call 604.484.4516 or reach us through our online form.
