Bottom intake pumps (Motor Above Pump)

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Bottom Intake Pumps

Precision Pumps. Exceptional Performance.

PLEUGER Bottom Intake Pump Units are engineered for exceptional water extraction capabilities.

With a motor positioned above the pump in a streamlined bypass shroud and an intake located at the base, they efficiently draw water down to remarkably low levels.

Designed for versatility, these units perform flawlessly in both vertical and inclined installations. Choose from standard configurations or let us custom-engineer a solution tailored to your exact requirements. Precision and performance, built to meet your toughest demands.

  • Single-stage or multi-stage centrifugal pumps.

  • Water-filled motors. Oil-filled option.

  • Available with flanged bowl designs starting from 8" and equipped with semi-axial and axial-design hydraulics.

  • Improved internal cooling for motors sized 10" and above, ensuring longevity and consistent performance.

Features.

Versatile pump designs

    • Flanged bowl designs starting from 8″ (P, Q, K, S series).
    • Semi-axial and axial hydraulic configurations.
    • Individual customization to duty-point requirements.

Customizable motors

    • Rewindable motors.
    • Options include synchronous Permanent Magnet Motors and asynchronous induction motors.
    • Standard water-filled motors; oil-filled variants available for specialized applications.
    • Motor options with additional external cooling systems, tailored for specific voltage requirements, and built according to customer specifications..

Flexible installation

    • Suitable for vertical and inclined setups.
    • Improved internal cooling systems for motors 10″ and larger.

Material options

    • Pump impellers available in polymer, stainless steel, or Super Duplex.
    • Pump bowls crafted from cast iron, NiAIBz, stainless steel 316, or Super Duplex.
    • Special materials on request.

Technical details.

  • Discharge flow: 5 m³/h – 7000 m³/h (22 – 30,820 USGPM).
  • Discharge head: 2 m – 350 m (6.6 ft –1,148 ft).
  • Motor options
    • Motors from 6” to 50” with rewindable design.
    • Water-filled motors as standard, or oil-filled motors for special applications: 5 kW – 5 MW (6.7 HP to 6,700 HP).
    • Water-filled synchronous motors (Permanent Magnet Motors): 5 kW – 200 kW (6.7 to 268 HP).
    • Voltage range: 230 V – 6.6 kV (11 kV on request).
    • Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) compatibility.
    • Motor configurations: 2-pole to 12-pole motor designs for 50 Hz and 60 Hz.
  • Multiple material options.

Customisations for special applications

  • Motors with additional/external cooling systems
  • Motors for special voltage requirements
  • Motors according to customer specifications
  • Units for turbine operation and energy recuperation
  • Units for hot water applications

Pump and motor configurator.

CONFIGURE YOUR PUMP - PIA OPTIMUS

Your perfect pump and motor. Configured.

Effortlessly select and configure the ideal PLEUGER submersible pump and motor for your application. Input your parameters, and PIA OPTIMUS delivers data sheets and performance curves in a ready-to-use PDF offer template.

Advantages.

Integrated engineering

Comprehensive design and manufacturing from a single source ensure optimal functionality across all components.

Global Support Network

Access to Pleuger’s worldwide service network guarantees prompt assistance wherever needed.

Maintenance-free operation

Designed for durability, these units require minimal maintenance, reducing downtime and operational costs.

Quiet and resilient

Engineered for low noise emissions, vandalism protection, and resilience against flooding (IP68) and frost, ensuring reliable performance in challenging environments.

High safety operation

Internal volume and pressure compensating motor design for high operational safety and reliability in extreme installation depths

Environmentally friendly

Eco-conscious design prioritizes sustainability without compromising performance.

Easy installation

Simplified setup process eliminates the need for complex adjustments or alignment, facilitating swift deployment.

Versatility

Versatile product sizes and designs for almost all application areas.

Applications.

Offshore and onshore operations.

  • Agriculture (irrigation and drainage)
  • Ballast pumps
  • Cavern storage of crude oil and refinery products
  • Construction
  • Crude oil export pump
  • Desalination
  • Emergency drain pumps
  • Flood protection, dry docks and drainage
  • Leak water pumps for caverns
  • Offshore und onshore
  • Potable water supply
  • Process pumps
  • Pumping of refinery products like diesel, gasoline and liquid gases like LPG (Propane, Butane) and LNG
  • Service and bilge pumps
  • Storage reservoirs
  • Water level control and draw-down
  • Water treatment and distribution

Certifications and Standards.

Compliant or exceeding standards:

Hydraulic Institute, CE and UKCA marking, API 610,
DNV GL, ABS, CSA, ISO 9001, IP68, EAC, NORSOK,
Achilles, Silver, and customer-specific

Design Standards: NSF, API, ANSI, ASTM, EN, ISO, DIN, NORSOK, customer-specific
Hydraulic Standards: API, ANSI/HI, EN ISO, NFPA 20
Electrical Standards: IEC, IEEE, UKCA, NEMA

PLEUGER pump units are meticulously engineered to deliver exceptional performance, adaptability, and reliability across a broad spectrum of onshore and offshore, industrial and municipal applications.

Our commitment to quality ensures each pump meets the highest standards, providing your operations with the efficiency and dependability required in demanding environments.

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Made for water. Engineered for life.