Wastewater sludge is a challenging material to pump because it is thick, viscous, and often contains solids that can cause clogs and wear the pump. Sludge pumps are designed to handle these challenges and are typically made of abrasion-resistant materials that can withstand the abrasive and corrosive nature of sludge.

A Virginia wastewater treatment plant had Gorman Rupp 10-Series pumps that were originally installed in 1996. They performed extremely well; however, the customer recently renovated their process and upgraded the 10-Series pumps to the latest Gorman Rupp Technology, Super T-Series pumps, fitted with hardened ductile iron wear parts. The Super T-Series pump is a centrifugal pump that is specifically designed and built to handle the challenges of this demanding material. Click below to download a brochure on Gorman Rupp Super T-Series pumps.

If you have aging sludge pumps, you are probably experiencing one or more of the following issues:

• Your maintenance personnel are spending an excessive amount of time and money repairing the existing sludge pumps
• Your pumps are clogging frequently
• Your equipment is unreliable and you are at risk of downtime or overflows
• You are paying high costs for replacement parts
• Replacement parts are no longer available or your delivery times are excessive

Here are some things to consider when selecting a replacement sludge pump:

• Ability to Pump Thick Sludge
• Materials of Construction and Abrasion Resistance
• Ease of Maintenance and Service
• Availability of Spare Parts
• Initial Cost and Cost of Spare Parts
• Ability to Pump Solids without Clogging
• Easy to Unclog
• Manufacturer’s Support

Here is a list of sludge pumping applications where the Gorman-Rupp T-Series and V-Series pumps are used:

• Primary Sludge Pumps
• Waste Activated Sludge Pumps
• Return Sludge Pumps
• Grit Pumps
• Centrifuge Feed Pumps
• Belt Press Feed Pumps
• Sludge Feed Pumps
• Thickened Sludge Pumps
• Digester Recirculation Pumps
• Digester Feed Pumps
• Truck Loading Pumps
• Sludge Transfer Pumps
• Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Pumps
• Filter Backwash Pumps

Gorman-Rupp pumps excel in all of the above applications.

Pumping sludge is a challenging task that requires a pump specifically designed and built to handle the unique properties of wastewater sludge. With the right pump material, design, and maintenance, sludge can be effectively and efficiently transported for treatment and disposal.

Contact Envirep at 717-761-7884 or sales@envirep.com for additional information on using Gorman-Rupp pumps for your sludge pumping application. We can assist you with choosing the right pump. If you are considering the replacement or the addition of a pumping station, we would like to meet with you to provide a pump selection and a quotation. If you have a sludge that needs a tough pump, call Envirep.

Brochure for Gorman Rupp Super T-Series Pumps https://assets.grpumps.com/documents/literature/AV-05108.pdf

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For over 30 years, Envirep has been an industry leader serving the municipal and industrial water and wastewater market in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Washington D.C., and Virginia. We specialize in offering the highest quality products and aftermarket support to assist our clients no matter how complex the project.

At Envirep, customer service is not a department, it’s our #1 mission.

By: Dwight Swan, Sales Engineer at Envirep, Inc.

Gorman-Rupp is the industry leader and innovator in high-quality pump design. At Envirep/TLC, we will help you choose the best Gorman-Rupp^® pump parts for your needs. Our goal is to provide you with easy-to-operate, low-maintenance pump parts to ensure you are being as cost-effective as possible.

Envirep/TLC is an authorized distributor of Gorman-Rupp pump products and we carry a huge inventory of spare parts so our customers receive the best service possible.

When repairing a Gorman-Rupp pump, it is always best to use genuine Gorman-Rupp parts. Gorman-Rupp builds their parts to exact tolerances and exact material specifications. Not having the right part can reduce the service life and affect the life of the pump and efficiency of the pump. Only genuine Gorman-Rupp parts can guarantee that your parts will fit perfectly, and deliver reliable service for many years.