Vertical cantilever sump pumps designed for continuous operation in abrasive slurry applications such as floor sumps and mill scale pits.
The Metso Outotec VS Series is a vertical sump pump designed to handle abrasive slurries in challenging industrial environments. With a robust cantilever shaft design and no submerged bearings or shaft seals, these pumps are easy to maintain and well-suited to applications like floor sumps, mill scale pumping in steel plants, and machine tool or wood chip slurry transfer. Flow rates up to 1,800 m³/h and heads up to 40 m make them ideal for tough jobs with minimal downtime.
| Max Flow Capacity | Up to 1,800 m³/h |
|---|---|
| Max Head | Up to 40 m |
| Max Solids Handling | Coarse solids (based on impeller size) |
| Installation Depth | Up to 2.4 m |
| Shaft Type | Cantilever |
| Lining Options | Rubber, High-Chrome Iron |
| Sealing Requirements | None (no submerged seals) |
| Baseplate Options | Multiple configurations |
| Maintenance Access | External axial adjustment |
| Typical Applications | Floor sumps, steel mill scale pits, wood chip and machining slurry |
| Industry Use | Mining, Steelworks, Industrial Processing |
