Abstract: The present centrifuge is especially adapted for centrifuging massecuite in the production of sugar. Two functional and structural units are separated from each other in such a manner that each unit may be supported independently of the other unit, yet so as to properly cooperate with each other. Thus, an inner housing and the rotating drum with the drive means for the drum form an inner, integral unit while an outer housing and a cover as well as the massecuite supply means form a further, outer integral unit. A carrier member, preferably in the form of a hollow channel, extends from the inner housing through the outer housing to support the drum drive means outside of the outer housing, but as part of the inner unit.