VUPX pumps are ideal for storm water protection, for irrigation and dewatering, for cooling and process water, and for a multitude of other applications. They can be installed vertically in order to save space. The compact units are lowered into standard steel tubes and need no anchoring, as their own weight is sufficient to hold the units securely in position, using the well-proven SULZER coupling ring. The robust design and quality materials ensure high operational reliability and hydraulic efficiency up to 87%.

• Pumps up to size VUPX 800 are equipped with premium-efficiency IE3 motors ranging from 7.5 to 400 kW.
• VUPX 1000- and 1200-size pumps are partly equipped with IE3 motors.
• Pumps with higher power (up to 650kW / 50 Hz and 700 kW / 60 Hz) are driven by M9-size motors and optionally equipped with planetary gear boxes.

Main benefits

• Premium-efficiency IE3 motors ranging from 7.5 – 400 kW
• Equipped with highly efficient three-or four-blade propellers with excellent NPSH values
• Propellers available with adjustable blades and special skew shaped propellers for return activated sludge
• Ideal for applications where large volumes of water have to be pumped up to maximum heads of 12 m
• Designed for direct installation in the discharge pipe or in the concrete risers to save space and reduce installation costs, using the well-proven coupling ring
• Improved energy savings
• Long-term reliability

Main applications

• Clear water
• Storm water
• Land drainage
• Flood protection
• Screened wastewater from commercial and industrial sources
• Wet wells, submerged with automatic coupling system

Main design features

Common to all models:

• Class H (140°C / 284°F) insulation
• Explosion-proof version as option (ATEX, FM or CSA)
• 100 000 hours bearing life
• Double mechanical seal
• Seal protection against spinning fibers
• Sealed cable connection chamber with two stage cable entry
• Lifting hoop (stainless steel as option)
• Planetary gearboxes, driven by four-pole motors, deliver higher efficiency and lower weight compared to high-pole motors

PE4 to PE6 motors:

• Premium efficiency IE3 motors ranging from 7.5 – 400 kW
• Premium efficiency IE3 motors in acc. with IEC 60034-30
• NEMA class A up to 110 kW / 168 hp, above NEMA class B
• Double silicon mechanical seal
• Condition monitoring (temperature, water ingress, option: vibration monitoring)

M8/9 motors:

• Condition monitoring (temperature, water ingress, option: vibration monitoring)
• Planetary gearboxes driven by four-pole motors provide higher power for excellent efficiency

Key characteristics

Discharge sizes: DN 600 to DN 1400

Performance Ranges

50Hz
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60Hz
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