Pumps

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Drum Feed Pump
Pumps

Mounts on 55-gallon drums to transfer liquid chemicals directly into treatment processes without separate storage tanks.

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Screw Pump
Pumps

Open helical screw rotating in an inclined trough that lifts wastewater or raw water without clogging on debris.

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Progressing Cavity (PC) Pump
Pumps

Positive displacement pump using helical rotor inside elastomer stator to convey thick, abrasive slurries without pulsation.

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Slurry / Solids-Handling Pump
Pumps

Pumps liquids with suspended solids, grit, or biosolids using enlarged passages and abrasion-resistant materials to prevent clogging.

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Diaphragm Pump (Hydraulic)
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Positive displacement pump using hydraulic oil to flex a diaphragm for accurate, leak-free chemical dosing in treatment plants.

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Diaphragm Pump (Air-Operated)
Pumps

Self-priming pump using compressed air to flex diaphragms that move liquids without seals or electric motors.

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Piston Pump
Pumps

Reciprocating pump using piston strokes to deliver chemicals and slurries at high pressure with precise flow control.

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Plunger Pump
Pumps

Positive displacement pump using a reciprocating plunger for high-pressure chemical dosing in treatment plants.

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Lobe Pump
Pumps

Positive displacement pump using rotating lobes to gently transfer viscous sludge and biosolids without damaging solids or shearing polymers.

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Chopper Pump
Pumps

Centrifugal pump with inlet cutting blades that shred rags and debris to prevent clogging in raw sewage applications.

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Dry-Pit Sump Pump
Pumps

Pumps that remove drainage water from below-grade sumps while remaining accessible in a separate dry chamber for maintenance.

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Multistage Centrifugal Pump
Pumps

Centrifugal pump with multiple impellers stacked in series to generate high pressure for elevated storage and membrane systems.

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Split-case Centrifugal Pump
Pumps

Horizontal pump with casing split at centerline for easy maintenance, ideal for high-flow clean water applications in treatment plants.

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In-Line Centrifugal Pump
Pumps

Centrifugal pump with collinear ports that mounts directly in pipelines, saving floor space for transfer and process applications.

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Recessed Impeller Pump
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Centrifugal pump with impeller set back from flow path to handle solids-laden wastewater without clogging.

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End-Suction Centrifugal Pump
Pumps

Single-stage pump that draws fluid axially through one end and discharges radially, commonly used for general water transfer applications.

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Submersible Vertical Turbine Pump
Pumps

Multistage pump with submerged motor that lifts water from deep sources without requiring surface-mounted equipment or priming systems.

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Channel-Impeller Pump
Pumps

Wastewater pump with open-channel impeller that passes solids and stringy debris without clogging in lift stations.

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Submersible Sump Pump
Pumps

Self-contained pump and motor unit that operates underwater to remove liquids from sumps and wet wells.

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Axial-Flow / Propeller Pump
Pumps

High-flow, low-head pump using propeller impeller to move large water volumes axially through municipal intake and discharge systems.

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Grinder Pump
Pumps

Submersible sewage pump with cutting blades that macerate solids into fine slurry before discharge through small-diameter force mains.

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Vertical Turbine Pump
Pumps

Multi-stage pump with submerged impellers on a vertical shaft, ideal for high-head pumping from deep wells or wet wells.

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