Sludge, slurry, mud, and materials with similar consistencies or properties are all exceptionally rough on processing and handling equipment. These types of materials often contain varying concentrations of solids and can have varying viscosities, making them difficult to work with. These ‘Non-Newtonian’ fluids don’t play by the usual rules–the longer they sit, the more viscous and difficult to move they become. So it’s important to make the right choice when it comes to looking for sludge pumps.
The LobePro S Series Sludge Pumps
LobePro’s self-priming sludge pumps are designed specifically for sludge and slurry applications, outperforming the conventional equipment. We’ve built pumps for wastewater sludge, bio-fuel production and handling, slurries, and drilling applications, as well as several other needs.
The S Series meets the requirements of several types of slurries and sludge, which typically require pulse free or low-shear pumping, a self-priming pump or strong vacuum for operation, measured flow or the ability to hold a constant pressure at varying flow rates, or the ability to pump entrained air or gases from the material. They’re suited to sludge with hard solids less than 1/8” and most grit removed for flows up to 2000 GPM and pressures up to 150 PSI.
Why Our Pumps Work
- LobePro’s sludge pumps are positive displacement (PD) pumps, the only pump type suited for sludge with over 3% solids.
- In addition to being easy to maintain and repair, our rotary lobe PD pump can run dry for a limited amount of time, compared to other types that are bigger, more expensive, and cannot be run dry.
- We manufacture each of our pumps to meet customer requirements for a variety of specifications, such as motor, pipe size, and pipe layout, in addition to more unique features needed for specific applications. Rotary pumps are our specialty–and our team has extensive experience when it comes to manufacturing reliable rotary lobe pumps.
Learn More About LobePro’s Sludge Pumps
LobePro is the expert in rotary lobe pumps for a wide variety of applications. Head over to our website to request a quote or contact a member of our team and see how we can help you.