Vertical Spindle Vortex Pump

The Hippo vertical Spindle Bottom Suction Pump Range is used in applications where the solid particles in the liquid have already settled out and need to be agitated before being pumped. The design of this all metal pump constructed from High Chrome Hydraulic-End as standard contributes durability and high efficiency. The pump can be manufactured out of all types of Duplex Stainless Steel Alloys e.g. (CD4MCu) for acidic environments. The Hippo pump range can be fitted with wide verity accessories to accommodate the client’s requirements.

• Capable pumping of abrasive and corrosive liquids
• Capacities up to 1500 l/s and heads up to 110 meters
• Flame/Explosion Proof Certification to IEC 60079-1
• Power installed from 3 Kw up to 575 Kw.
• Voltage supply up to 6.6 KV at both 50 & 60 Hz.
• Liquids up to 300°C
• Can “run dry” continuously
• Shaft lengths designed to customer requirements
• Accommodates standard flange mounted motors
• Direct coupled motor (preferred) or V-belt driven
• No submerged seals or bearings on standard pumps
• Installation flexibility

Advantages of the Vertical Spindle Vortex Pump pump configuration

• Twin Volute Discharge Design: Utilising this principle all radial forces are balanced out in the volute, which results in the minimum load on the bearings – increasing the bearing life as well as enabling a more efficient pumping capability.
• Agitator: The Hippo heavy duty Slurry pump range can be fitted with an agitator
• “Run Dry”: The failure of submersible pumps as a result of insufficient cooling has been solved by having the stator housing filled with oil which dissipates heat away from the winding thus enabling the HIPPO Submersible pump to run dry continuously. The design allows for full, partial and non-submerged conditions.
• Cantilever Shaft: As a result of the Twin Volute Design a Cantilever Shaft is used, whereby the Wet-End is dissociated from the Motor-End without any support bearings.
• Mechanical Seals: As a result of the Cantilever Shaft, the mechanical Seals are dissociated from the Wet-End and are only subject to submergence pressure resulting in an extended seal life.
• Moisture Detection: Should the mechanical seals fail, a moisture detector which is built into the pump will cut the power supply to the pump thus eliminating damage to the winding
• Hydraulic -End Designs: For every application, a specific Hydraulic End Design is available, whether a high head application or a high volume application is required. Large and irregular solids or abrasive and corrosive liquids can also be handled with ease.