Multi-stage Pumps

Multi-stage pumps are centrifugal pumps with multiples of impellers arranged in series. Essentially, each stage adds additional pressure to the final output without changing the flow, allowing centrifugal pumps the ability to achieve quite high heads.

 

They are split into two distinct groups;

Vertical Multi-stage for lower flows & small foot print area typically found boosting pressures in multi-storey buildings & light industry.

Horizontal Multi-stage for larger flows & heads found in boiler feed & underground de-watering applications

Stevco Vertical Multistage Pump
Stevco Horizontal Multistage Pump
Stevco Mine De-Watering Pump

Advantages

Can achieve quite high heads at low flow demands

 

Works well with Variable Speed Technologies

 

Tolerates some variations in flow demands

 

Vertical multi-stage pumps are inexpensive to manufacture in stamped stainless steel or composite plastics.

 

Horizontal multi-stage pumps use cast metals but are less expensive & quieter than positive displacement pumps with flows above 20m3/hr

 

Little maintenance required

Limitations

Generally for use with clean, low viscosity liquids only

 

Develop a lot of thrust which must be balanced or stabilized

 

Do not tolerate ‘off curve’ operation.

Common brands serviced include;

 

  Standart, TKL, Worthington, KSB, Caprari, Ritz, Grundfos, Lowara, Franklin, Calpeda, SPX, Goulds, Flowserve, Southern Cross, Sulzer, Kirloskar, Ebara