Can centrifugal pumps handle solids in my fluid?

Generally speaking, centrifugal pumps due to their tight tolerances are designed for clean liquids but if a vortex or open impeller is selected some solids are able to be handled. For more information on the impact of impellers, read our article https://www.castlepumps.com/info-hub/pump-impellers-the-types-their-impact

Solids handling pump vs grinder pump - What’s the difference?

A solids handling pump usually refers to a pump that can pass solids in their current form. In some instances such as food applications, solids are actually desirable. A grinder or cutter pump on the other hand is one with a sharp impeller than will obliterate waste solids as they are pumped to make them easier to deal with at the other end.

High Solid Handling Pumps For Abrasive Fluids

High solids pumps for transferring potentially abrasive fluids

As suppliers of solids handling pumps for almost 15 years, you can rely on Castle Pumps to specify a solution that can efficiently handle your fluid without damage or downtime. The nature of solid content can massively differ from highly abrasive stones and sharp metal shards to clogging solids such as rags, tissue and fruit juice pulp, right down to soft, malleable particles often found in food processing that need to remain intact. This is why our range of quality constructed, solid handling pumps is so varied and covers many pumping technologies. Getting the wrong pump when it comes to handling solid content can result in clogging, excessive wear and complete pump failure. That’s where Castle Pumps can help you with a solution.

FAQs

Positive displacement pumps such as peristaltic, diaphragm and progressive cavity pumps are typically used as solids handling pumps due to their wide clearance between their casing and internal components.