VAC Centrifugal Pump
A new generation of dirty water vacuum pumps
Based on the principle of the liquid ring system. This compact pump combines all performances of diaphragm, piston and centrifugal pumps and will pump continuously, by means of the specially developed rotor, on liquids, air or gasses in any mixture.
A pump series with many applications and a generation of dirty water vacuum pumps, based on the principle of the liquid ring system. This compact pump type combines all performances of diaphragm, piston and centrifugal pumps and will, by means of the specially developed rotor, continuously pump liquids as well as air or gasses in any mixture. Free rotating stainless rotor, stainless steel rotor housing, stainless steel wear plate. Protected against dry-running by oil lubricated seal.
Available in cast iron and bronze in the following combinations:
Free shaft end, with electric motor or diesel engine, with friction clutch and V-belt pulley. Submerged version also available.
Advantages
- Enormous air capacity
- Wear-resistant
- Dry-running protection
- For direct or V-belt drive
- No diaphragms
- Low weight
- Compact design
- Also operating without non-return valve
Applications
- (Emergency) bilge pump
- Bilge-ballast pump
- General service pump
- Vacuum pump
- Gland-leaking water pump
- For chemical industries
- Draining holds
- Emptying vessels
- Well point systems
Technical data
| Nominal diameter (DN) | 65 to 100 |
| Flow rate - 50 Hz | Up to 70 m³/h (300 US gpm) |
| Flow rate - 60 Hz | Up to 70 m³/h (300 US gpm) |
| Head | Up to 19 m (60 ft) |
| Pressure | Up to 3.5 bar (50 psi) |
| Temperature | Up to 80°C (176°F) |
| Motor | Standard and EX motors |
| VFD | Direct or Bulkhead/Wall-mounted |
Drawings
DIMENSIONAL SKETCHES
VAC-2001 - Dimensional Sketches (P. 16)
VAC-4001 - Dimensional Sketches (P. 15)
Brochures
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