Vaughan Chopper Pumps
Vaughan Centrifugal Chopper Pumps
The Vaughan Chopper Pump is a centrifugal pump with the unique ability of chopping all incoming solids prior to pumping. This not only protects the pump from clogging, but also provides added benefit to downstream components, processes, and the environment.
All wear components are cast steel and heat treated for maximum impact and wear resistance. Combined together, these heavy duty patented components create the ultimate pump for handling severe solids.
This same basic concept has been used in Vaughan’s vertical wet well design for almost a half-century.
Chopping is accomplished by the scissor action of the leading edges of the impeller vanes cutting against the opposing edges of the cutter bar.
All solids are chopped as they enter between the cutter bar and the impeller vanes. The smaller solids are easily pumped by the centrifugal action of the impeller.
Vaughan Chopper Pump Features
- Dry suction lifts up to 22 feet
- Flows over 13,000 gallons per minute
- Hydraulic efficiencies OVER 70%
- Discharge sizes from 3″ to 16″
- Heat-treated and hardened components
- Direct or belt-drive configurations available
- Over 50 years experience
- Non-clogging guarantee on all Chopper pumps
Vaughan Chopper Pump Configurations
A number of different options for your project. Contact us today to help identify your specific pump needs
Self-Primer
- Self-priming up to 25′
- Heavy duty cartridge design assures dependability
- 4″ - 10″ discharge available
- Available in direct or belt drive
Wet Well
- Vaughan’s most popular sump pump.
- Reliable mechanical seal/oil bath design.
- Eliminates suction piping.
- Keeps motor and wiring out of the pit.
- Eliminates submerged seals and bearings.
- Best for severe abrasive service.
Submersible
- Popular for sewage lift stations.
- Retrofits to most guide rail systems.
- Ideal for deep sumps.
- Available with rail system or portable.
- Also available in HP-series configuration
- Adaptable to most guide rail systems.
- Explosion-proof motor.
- Available with rail system or portable.
- Portable pump for tank cleaning.
- Lighter weight than other submersibles.
- Ideal for mobile equipment.
Dry Well
- Various sealing systems available.
- Direct or belt drive.
- Adjustable back pull-out design.
- Used primarily in dry well applications where floor space is limited.
- Various sealing systems available.
- Adjustable back pull-out design.
Specialty Recirculators
- Allows Wet Well and Submersible Pumps to be used for mixing and pump out.
- Ideal for mixing of floating or settled solids.
- Adjustable back pull-out design.
