If your facility is considering a food processing pump technology then check out this video case study here. The video shows a Mud Sucker Diaphragm pump at a poultry processing plant transferring up to 110 GPM. You may not want to view until after lunch because it shows the tough chicken waste that the Mud Sucker B Series can transfer like blood, beaks, fat and feet.
Wastecorp's Colorado Representative
Wastecorp has a strong municipal and industrial client base in Colorado. Our diaphragm, plunger and trash pumps are among the most popular from Denver-Aspen. We are pleased to announce that our pump products will now be represented in Colorado by the Water Technologies Group (A cogent company). WTG Group can be reached toll free at 1-800-875-2515.
Lift Station Manufacturer
Our latest Wastecorp trash pump sewage lift stations have hit the market with two to four unit pump models available. Whether you need to replace your above ground, below ground, pre-engineered or auto-start pump stations there are a number of options available to you. For example, all pre-engineered sewage lift stations can accommodate up to 10″ trash pumps capable of pumping up to 3500 GPM. With four pump lift station you can transfer up to 14,000 GPM. There are also a wide range of control panel options and auto-start back up systems with either gas or DC power so your lift station will operate in the event of a power outage. Visit the new sewage lift station page on wastecorp.com to learn more.
Diaphragm Pump with Control Panel
One of the trending customer requests this past year is custom diaphragm pump stations equipped with control panels and mobility options. To give you an example (and some ideas for your own pump application), one of our customers who happens to be one of the largest snack food producers globally, contacted Wastecorp’s engineering department asking for design proposals for a 3″ diaphragm pump out system complete with a mobility kit and the ability to directly control the pump operation. The diaphragm pump unit needed to be manufactured to maneuver easily on the factory floor aisles with custom dimensions. The pumps travel throughout the facility transferring chocolate based waste slurry and vegetable oil residues.
Look to the left and this is what our pump engineers came up with. This is the 3FA-EC diaphragm pump control panel model with e-stop, push bottom start and a specialized float system which detects when the pump should begin operating and automatically turn off. The customer ended up ordering 10 units for other facilities. The best part of this case study is that Wastecorp and our customer are in constant contact reviewing the benefits of the pump system and making design changes for future facility needs. We work one-on-one for custom results and constant improvement.
Food Processing Pumps
Join us in Chicago from November 1-4 for Process Expo, the premier worldwide trade show for the food and beverage industry. Wastecorp will be exhibiting at the McCormick Place Convention Center, South Hall booth 2643. Wastecorp will be showcasing our latest food processing pumps for all food sectors including: bakery & snack, beverage, confectionery, dairy, fruit & vegetable (prepared foods), meat, poultry, & seafood. Wastecorp will be previewing a new line of Mud Sucker diaphragm pumps that are designed to handle the solids and slurry of food processing waste and residuals. Our food processing customers include McCain Foods, Hormel, Kraft Foods, Perdue Farms, Jimmy Dean Sausage, DelMonte, Danone, Coors, M&M Mars and many more. The show focuses on equipment primarily in the end-to-end food processing and packaging machinery and services. We look forward to seeing you at the show. Visit www.wastecorp.com for more information.
Pump Engineering Students
Wastecorp was glad to see so many engineering students focusing on pump technology at WEFTEC in Los Angeles. The great thing about meeting these students is that Wastecorp did most of the listening. We wanted to know what students thought about the pump technology available today for wastewater pumping. We discussed their curriculum and donating equipment to local colleges for use both on campus and in disaster relief services in developing nations. Today’s student in pump engineering is broadening her horizons, focusing on seeing different applications of pumps all over the world. The reality is many areas still lack proper pumping systems for the transfer of effluent, raw sewage and dirty water. Many of the students we spoke with want to make a difference for water quality around the world and we are proud to support this effort.
Trash Pump
Trash pump stations for expanding wastewater treatment plants are an effective way to transfer secondary sludge and raw effluent. Wastecorp recently designed and manufactured a four pump solution for an expanding community near Canada’s capital (see the video below). These trash pumps feature a 3” connection and each pump is capable of transferring 740 GPM.
These pumps feature several add on options for ease of maintenance and pump protection in the event of a closed valve or blockage in the line. First, the Trash Flow pumps were outfitted with spring loaded check valves and drain kit assemblies to reduce pump downtime during maintenance. The engineering specification called for Ashcroft pressure gauges and tungsten carbide mechanical seals for improved life cycles. Read more about this installation in our recently published trash pump case study
Wastecorp at WEFTEC
Wastecorp’s new exhibit of pumps, parts and accessories for water and wastewater treatment will be on display at WEFTEC 2011 in Los Angeles, CA from October 15-19, 2011. The world’s largest water quality event will be held this year at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Visit Wastecorp at booth 511 to check out a variety of new pumps including the exciting new Mud Sucker 4FA Series diaphragm pump series, with a 4″ connection and fluid handling capabilities up to 110 GPM. There will also be a draw to win Apple’s Ipad 2, Iphone and Ipod Touch. This year will showcase Wastecorp’s new exhibit design with some of our favorite installation of the year on display. Call Wastecorp for tickets or to schedule a meeting with our pump support staff at 1-888-829-2783 or email info@wastecorp.com. See you in southern California.
4" Mud Sucker Diaphragm Pump
If you’re looking for a flapper valve style diaphragm pump with a 4” connection and more pumping power, consider Wastecorp’s new Mud Sucker 4FA Series diaphragm pumps available with electric, engine, AOD or hydraulic drive systems. The standard unit can pump up to 110 GPM With maximum suction lift of 15 ft.V/75 ft. H and total maximum discharge head of 50 ft.V/300 ft. H. With the 4FA Series you can transfer up to 2 ¼” solids or 50% by volume.
Engine Driven 4" Diaphragm Pump
The Mud Sucker 4FA-EC (shown top) features a 5 HP; 3 Ph, 60 Hz, 230-460V; 1800 RPM TEFC with a constant speed helical gear motor. The engine driven model (shown left) features a 9 HP; 3600 RPM, electric start Honda engine. Kohler or Yanmar diesel pump engines are also available. The 4FA Series operates at max. 22 psi. Select from a variety of accessories like pump hoses, strainers, NEMA push starters and check valves. Contact sales@wastecorp.com for more information.
Mud Sucker Diaphragm Pump with VFD Drive
Do you need to adjust the speed of your pump’s electric motor, modulating the power being delivered? We’ve got good news; all Mud Sucker diaphragm pump models are now available with a variable frequency drive (VFD). VFD’s help to accommodate fluctuating demand by adjusting pump energy consumption and costs by adjusting the amount of power delivered to the motor for pumping specific tasks.
Public utilities and industrial fluid handling facilities are increasingly specifying pumps with VFD’s to reduce maintenance costs and energy consumption. Since not all pumping jobs are alike, the pump adjusts the power being delivered when handling higher than normal levels of slurry, mud, raw sewage, water and more. Read more…