Built for Solids-Handling Applications
XS Series pumps are designed for solids-laden liquids and slurries. The self-priming design allows the pump to be installed above the liquid being pumped, helping keep inspection and maintenance access outside the wet well.
The large volute design supports automatic repriming in a completely open system without the need for suction or discharge check valves.
Typical applications include:
- Municipal wastewater
- Sewage handling
- Industrial wastewater
- Mining
- Steel mills
- Paper mills
- Food processing
- Power generation
- Automotive manufacturing
- Other solids-laden liquid and slurry applications
Solids-Handling Impeller Design
XS Series pumps use a two-vane, semi-open solids-handling impeller. Pump-out vanes on the impeller shroud help reduce foreign-material buildup behind the impeller while reducing pressure on the seal and bearings.
All Prime self-priming pumps are designed to handle solids up to 3 inches in diameter, depending on pump size. Pumps 4 inches and larger are designed to allow up to 3-inch spherical solids to pass through critical areas of the pump.
Designed for Easier Maintenance
Because XS Series pumps are self-priming, they can be mounted above the liquid being pumped. Primary wear components can be accessed through the removable clean-out cover, allowing service to be performed without disconnecting the pump from the piping. Accessible components include:
- Impeller
- Mechanical seal
- Wear plate
- Check-valve flapper
The rotating assembly can also be removed without disturbing the pump volute or piping.
The mechanical cartridge seal is a double-floating, self-aligning, oil-lubricated assembly designed to simplify seal service and replacement while maintaining proper alignment.
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