Sand, Sludge, & Slurry Pumps
Sand, Sludge, & Slurry Pumps
Sand, sludge, & slurry submersible pumps move slurry and water with solids from one location to another. Industrial Flow Solutions offers the design, installation, and service of high-quality submersible pumps. Our pumps offer superior performance and construction designed for tough environments and are commonly used in commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential applications.
We offer sand and sludge pumps with single and three-phase voltages. Construction materials include high-chrome iron, hardened-ductile iron, cast iron, and cast aluminum. Our KZN, KB, KZE, and LWA series pumps all feature class H motor insulation, while the KHD/KHH, and SL series utilize class F motor insulation. We offer the following sand and sludge pumps series:
- BJM Pumps®
- DERAGGER™
- Dreno Pompe
- Oil Minder®
- OverWatch® Direct In-Line Pump Systems
- Stancor®
- KZN
- KB
- KHD/KHH
- KZE
- KZN-HYD
- LWA
- SL Solids Series
- SK Series
Applications
Our pumps easily handle abrasive slurries, acidic and caustic fluids, and heavy solids-laden liquids. Fahrenheit series pumps can also handle fluid temperatures up to 200 degrees. Sand sludge submersible pumps are perfect for applications including:
- Beach construction and dredging
- Marine maintenance
- Paper mills
- Wastewater systems
Compatible Environments
Our abrasion-resistant sand sludge pumps are well-suited to many different indoor and outdoor environments, including campgrounds, harbors, manufacturing facilities, river dredging operations, schools, and waste treatment plants.
Heavy-Duty Sand and Sludge Submersible Pumps
When you need to move fine solids or slurries, turn to Industrial Flow Solutions. We design, manufacture, sell, and service high-quality sand, sludge, and slurry submersible pumps for commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential customers. Contact us to find the ideal pump for your situation.
FAQ
1. How Large Can the Debris Be for a Sand or Sludge Pump?
Sand or sludge pumps can generally handle small debris. For example, our KZN370 model pumps can accommodate solids up to 1.5 inches.
2. What Is the Life Expectancy of a Sludge Pump?
Most sludge pumps will perform for about 10 years with proper maintenance and operation, sometimes much longer. However, factors including the pumping height and concentration of solids by weight can affect performance and the need for repairs.
3. Where Are Sand and Sludge Pumps Required?
Sand and sludge submersible pumps are required to move solid-containing water. Dredging operations, wastewater treatment, and gravel pit emptying are common uses.
4. What is the Difference Between a Solids Handling Pump and a Slurry Pump?
While both pumps are designed to move liquids with solid content, the primary difference lies in the nature and size of the solids they are engineered to handle.
Slurry Pumps are designed to handle a mixture of liquids and fine, abrasive particles, often referred to as slurry. They are built to withstand the wear and tear caused by these abrasive materials. Common applications include dredging and moving sand, sludge, and other fine solids.
Solids-Handling Pumps, on the other hand, are designed to transport liquids containing larger, often stringy or irregular solids without clogging. Many of these pumps are equipped with shredding or grinding mechanisms to break down materials like plastics, fibrous solids, and food waste before they pass through the pump. This makes them ideal for applications such as wastewater treatment, food processing plants, and commercial facilities where clogging is a major concern.