Flygt by Xylem
Xylem’s Flygt brand, renowned for its 120-year legacy, offers a comprehensive range of innovative products and solutions for water and wastewater management. Flygt is celebrated for its industry-leading patents that have defined standards in submersible pumping technology.
Today, the company leverages its deep system engineering expertise and skilled design engineers to deliver tailored solutions that ensure reliable performance and cost-effective operation.
Flygt 2000 Classic Series
The iconic Flygt 2000 classic dewatering pumps have a 50-year legacy of innovation, evolving continuously to meet the ever-changing demands of various industries. The Flygt 2000 Series offers a versatile range of options, including rugged cast iron, lightweight aluminum, explosion-proof, and corrosion-resistant models.
Designed to tackle virtually any dewatering challenge, these pumps provide a reliable and comprehensive solution for diverse industrial needs.
Features & Benefits
- The suction cover with Dura-Spin™ boasts three times more hydraulic wear resistance by sweeping abrasive particles away from the impeller neck.
- Patented Spin-Out™ protects the outer seal and extends service life by expelling abrasive particles from the seal.
- Hard-Iron™ impeller hardened to 60 HRC and suction cover reduce wear and increase uptime.
- External inspection and oil plugs allow quick service checks without disassembly, leading to less downtime.
Available Options
We customise pumps according to your specific application. Get in touch with us to discuss your options.
- MSHA-certified versions
- Double-stage, stainless steel, or closed impeller for some models
- Tandem connection
- Seal options
- Starters
- Materials
- Spare parts
- Accessories: Zinc anode, pump control, level regulator, PIM™, pump raft
Applications
Common applications include:
- Underground/open pit mining and quarry
- Industrial
- Municipality
- Wastewater
Principle of Operation
A trash pump has a rotating engine that powers a shaft that spins. Attached to the shaft is an impeller. As the impeller spins, the water is collected and pushed through the discharge line. Most trash pumps have an open or semi-open impeller design to allow solids such as rocks and twigs to pass through.
Flygt BIBO 2800 Dewatering Pumps
The BIBO Series combines Flygt’s classic submersible pump design with advanced hydraulic technology to deliver a new generation of durable and reliable dewatering solutions.
BIBO pumps are renowned for their exceptional durability, with hydraulic and sealing components protected by multiple layers, ensuring increased uptime and a longer service life.
Features & Benefits
- The pumps’ wide base and low discharge design offer more stability than regular pumps.
- The sealed-off terminal board protects the pump from consequential damage.
- The strainer holes prevent obstruction or clogging due to large debris.
- Rubber shock absorbers at the strainer bottom provide impact protection.
- Flygt SUBCAB® cable offers superior mechanical strength for long-term sealing in the cable entry.
- The pumps have a unique aluminium one-piece Plug-in™ seal with housing, providing a perfect fit and fast, simple replacement.
- The Active Seal™ of the Plug-in™ system prevents leakage in the stator housing.
- The pumps have external inspection and oil plugs that allow quick service checks without disassembly, leading to lesser downtime.
- Suction cover with Dura-Spin™ boasts three times more hydraulic wear resistance by sweeping abrasive particles away from the impeller neck.
- Patented Spin-Out™ protects the outer seal and extends service life by expelling abrasive particles from the seal.
- The Hard-Iron™ impellers that are hardened to 60 HRC and the suction cover reduce wear and increase uptime.
- Wear-resistant PolyLife™ coating on certain wear parts is available for increased durability.
Available Options
- Warm liquid versions
- Quick couplings
- Tandem connection
- Starters
- Spare parts
- Accessories: Zinc anode, hose connections, pump control, control panels, monitoring relay, level regulator
Applications
Common applications include:
- Mining
- Quarrying
- Construction
- Tunnelling
Flygt 2600 Classic Series
The 2600 Series is Flygt’s latest innovation, featuring submersible sludge and dewatering pumps designed for the efficient removal of water, sludge, effluent, and wastewater. Equipped with high-efficiency impellers made from advanced materials, these pumps feature a streamlined design with fewer components and an ergonomic shape. This makes them ideal for a wide range of dewatering applications across worksites of all sizes.
The thoughtful design enhances wear resistance and user convenience while ensuring a low total cost of ownership.
Features & Benefits
- Pumps use highly efficient Class H motor that effectively reduces generated heat.
- Suction cover with Dura-Spin™ boasts three times more hydraulic wear resistance by sweeping abrasive particles away from the impeller neck.
- Patented Spin-Out™ protects the outer seal and extends service life by expelling abrasive particles from the seal.
- The Hard-Iron™ impellers that are hardened to 60 HRC and the suction cover reduce wear and increase uptime.
- The sealed-off terminal board protects the pump from consequential damage.
- The strainer holes prevent obstruction or clogging due to large debris.
- Rubber shock absorbers at the strainer bottom provide impact protection.
- Flygt SUBCAB® cable offers superior mechanical strength for long-term sealing in the cable entry.
- The pumps have a unique aluminium one-piece Plug-in™ seal with housing, providing a perfect fit and fast, simple replacement.
- The Active Seal™ of the Plug-in™ system prevents leakage in the stator housing.
- The pumps have external inspection and oil plugs that allow quick service checks without disassembly, leading to lesser downtime.
Available Options
We customise pumps according to your specific application. Get in touch with us to discuss your options.
- MSHA-certified versions
- Explosion-proof versions
- Warm liquid versions
- Tandem connection
- Starters
- Materials
- Spare parts
- Accessories: Zinc anode, pump control, level regulator, PIM™, pump raft
Applications
Common applications include:
- General drainage
- Abrasive applications
- Grit channels
- Fish farms
- Pump and paper mills
- Power stations
- Shipyards
- Oil and gas
- Mining and quarrying
- Construction and tunnelling
Flygt 5000 Slurry Pumps Series
The Flygt 5000 Series submersible pumps are renowned for their exceptional reliability, even in the toughest abrasive slurry-handling applications. Designed with wear-resistant components that surpass industry standards, these pumps offer extended maintenance intervals and significantly lower cost of ownership.
Key features include smart impellers and large volutes, engineered to minimize the impact of solids on wear surfaces, ensuring smooth solids flow and maximising uptime. Additionally, the pumps feature a convenient back pull-out design for quick servicing, modular motors for optimal pumping efficiency, and an early warning system to help mitigate the risk of ingress.
Features & Benefits
- The clog-free, high-efficiency N-impeller is designed to effectively handle fluids with high solid concentration and fibrous materials.
- The pump’s short shaft overhang design reduces deflection and increases seal and bearing life.
- The motor design is engineered to shift heat losses around the stator core for improved cooling.
- The series uses a double mechanical seal system with two sets of mechanical shaft seals, each working independently to provide reliable double protection.
- The integrated Griploc system is designed to secure the seals to the shaft without rubber friction, grub screws and shaft damage.
Available Options
We customise pumps according to your specific application. Get in touch with us to discuss your options.
- Three impeller material options: hardened grey iron, hard iron (60 HRC), duplex stainless steel
- Replaceable wear ring on grey iron and hard-iron impeller models
- Seal options
- Installation configurations: free-standing, semi-permanent, submersible, portable, vertical, horizontal, permanent, dry installation
Key Specifications
- Flow: Up to 1760 li/sec
- Head: Up to 100 m
- Motor ratings: 1.3 kW to 680 kW
- Discharge size: Up to 500 mm
- Solid concentration: Up to 8%
Applications
Common applications include:
- Construction and tunnelling
- Mining and quarrying
- Industrial
- Municipal
N-Technology: Impeller and Hydraulics
The Adaptive N-impeller and Adaptive N-hydraulic technologies are unique to Flygt N-pumps, combining a special geometry, dual-blade impeller and other patented features to achieve higher efficiency, smoother operation and more uptime than other pumps.
- Backswept leading edges: The N-impeller has optimised blade geometry with backswept leading edges to prevent any solid from sticking to the impeller.
- Relief groove: This part functions as a guide for solids for their efficient transport along the edge of the impeller vane, through the volute and out of the pump.
- Integrated guide pin: A pin in the insert ring that clears the centre of the impeller by pushing solids along the backswept leading edges to the periphery of the impeller.
Stainless Steel Dewatering and Sludge Pumps
The Flygt 2700 Series is designed to handle tough water transport challenges, including saltwater, sludge, slurry, corrosive and abrasive liquids, and effluent with unpredictable pH levels. These submersible dewatering pumps are constructed from high-quality stainless steel, helping to prevent unplanned shutdowns and costly repairs.
With its straightforward design and powerful performance, the Flygt 2700 efficiently removes unwanted water from both open areas and confined spaces.
Features & Benefits
- Manual and automatic starters
- Outlets for side discharge
- Discharge connections
- Special cables and SUBCAB® cable
- Accessories: check valves, level regulators, pump raft, discharge hose, cable protection hose, zinc anode
- Spare parts
Applications
Common applications include:
- Mines and quarries
- Industrial
- Chemical industry
- Public utility
Details
For Standard Dewatering Pumps:
- The ring-shaped handle is designed for good maneuverability.
- The turnable outlet allows vertical or horizontal discharge setup.
- A removable junction box cover makes it easy to access the electrical components.
- The corrosion- and impact-resistant stainless steel outer casing offers extreme durability.
- It uses a class F short-circuited, high-performance motor that allows 15 starts per hour. Also equipped with three thermosensors for heat protection.
- Utilises double mechanical shaft seals that work independently for higher protection.
- Stainless steel impeller tailored to work efficiently in extreme settings.
- The adjustable diffusers optimises pump performance.
For Solid-Handling Pumps:
- External oil/inspection plugs simplifies maintenance.
- Freely adjustable turnable outlet provides flexibility in discharge connection.
- A recessed vortex impeller reduces wear and offers greater throughflow during solid handling.
- Robust stainless steel stand creates free passage for large particles.
Series N-Technology Sewage Pumps
The Flygt 3000 Series has been upgraded with the innovative 3000 N-Pumps Series, featuring advanced non-clog Adaptive N® hydraulic technology. These pumps deliver not only high performance but also exceptional long-term reliability.
Engineered to tackle common water and wastewater handling challenges, such as clogging, overheating, and efficiency losses, the self-cleaning N-impeller plays a key role in reducing energy consumption and minimising unplanned maintenance. This results in significant cost savings and a strong return on investment.
Features & Benefits
- Powerful agitator that forces solids into suspension for their smooth entry into the pump
- Plug-in™ seal unit simplifies seal replacement, reduces risks of incorrect installation, and protects seal surfaces from contaminants
- 25% chrome content in the impeller, giving the perfect balance between abrasion resistance and mechanical strength
- Impeller vanes with swept-back design minimise separation of solids from fluid, resulting in a slower wear rate
- Increased volute size reduces speed, translating into lower wear
- The impeller hub is equipped with pump-out back vanes that expel abrasive particle
- Patented Spin-Out™ protects the outer seal and extends service life by expelling abrasive particles from the seal
- Pumping lower allows continuous pumping down to the lowest slurry levels
- Flygt SUBCAB® cable offers superior mechanical strength for long-term sealing in the cable entry
- Flexible, modular design tailored to various applications
Available Options
We customise pumps according to your specific application. Get in touch with us to discuss your options.
- Monitoring and controls
- Flygt submersible mixers
- Mounting options
- Motor options
- Spare parts
Applications
Common applications include:
- Construction and tunnelling
- Mining and quarrying
- Industrial
- Municipal
Principle of Operation
A trash pump has a rotating engine that powers a shaft that spins. Attached to the shaft is an impeller. As the impeller spins, the water is collected and pushed through the discharge line. Most trash pumps have an open or semi-open impeller design to allow solids such as rocks and twigs to pass through.