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GRINDEX’S GREAT  PUMP GUIDE
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GRINDEX’S GREAT PUMP GUIDE

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Pump Features and Benefits
Grindex pumps are engineered for high-risk industries requiring large water volumes, known for their Swedish engineering since 1940. Over 400,000 pumps have been delivered worldwide, designed for continuous, unattended operations with a focus on quality, performance, and durability.
Installation and Service
Grindex pumps are easy to install without the need for an external starting box. They feature simplified maintenance with standard service tools and ergonomic designs for easy handling and inspection.
Operation and Performance
These pumps offer long-term wear resistance with durable Hard Iron™ impellers and intelligent protection systems, minimizing maintenance needs and operational interruptions.
Innovations and Technology
Grindex has pioneered innovations such as the world’s first air valve, allowing pumps to run dry and minimizing maintenance. The SMART electronic surveillance system provides motor protection and ensures reliable operation.
Pump Types and Applications
  • Drainage Pumps: Suitable for water with abrasive solids, ground water, and fluids with pH 5 to 8.
  • Sludge Pumps: Ideal for environments with mud, sludge, or slurry, handling solids up to 80 mm.
  • Stainless Steel Pumps (Inox): Designed for corrosive fluids with solids up to 80 mm, suitable for pH 2 to 10.
  • Slurry Pumps (Bravo): Used in abrasive applications like quarries and mines, handling solids up to 50 mm.
Case Studies and Global Reach
Grindex pumps are used in various global projects, including the Doha Metro for the 2022 World Cup, coastal safety in Turkey, and large-scale water transfer in China. The company exports to over 100 countries, supported by a network of distributors.
Technical Specifications
Grindex provides detailed technical data for small, medium, and large drainage pumps, highlighting features like discharge connections, power consumption, and weight. Options include thermal protection, inspection plugs, and zinc anodes for corrosion protection.
Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and options for various types of industrial pumps manufactured by Grindex, including Magnum, Mega, Sludge, Inox, Bravo, and Primo pumps. These pumps are designed for demanding applications in construction, mining, and industrial sectors.
Magnum Pumps:
  • Available in L, N, and H models with discharge connections of 10", 8", and 6" respectively.
  • Features include inspection plugs, air valve for dry running, thermal protection, and wear parts in polyurethane.
  • Optimized for submersed operations with high efficiency and extended motor lifetime.
Mega Pumps:
  • Designed for high-head pumping in deep excavations, suitable for pH levels 6-13.
  • Available in normal and high-pressure versions, with options for stainless steel construction.
  • Features include zinc anodes, pump starter panels, and thermal protection.
Sludge Pumps:
  • Designed for continuous operation in tough environments, handling water with high solids content up to 80 mm.
  • Models include Solid, Salvador, Senior, and Sandy, with features like vortex impeller and built-in SMART motor protector.
Inox Stainless Steel Pumps:
  • Constructed from stainless steel for handling corrosive fluids with pH 2-10.
  • Modular design allows conversion between normal and high-pressure pumps.
  • Features include vortex impeller, thermal protection, and zinc anodes for corrosion resistance.
Bravo Slurry Pumps:
  • Designed for pumping fluids with abrasive solids, using Hard Iron™ for wear resistance.
  • Models range from Bravo 200 to Bravo 900, with options for agitators and cooling jackets.
  • Available in explosion-proof versions with ATEX and FM approvals.
Primo Pumps:
  • Compact and affordable pumps for dewatering applications where space is limited.
  • Includes thermal protection and a 10-meter cable for ease of use.
Key Features Across Models:
  • Inspection plugs for easy maintenance.
  • Thermal protection to prevent motor overheating.
  • Options for zinc anodes to protect against galvanic corrosion.
  • Various configurations for discharge connections and phase options.
Specifications:
The document provides technical specifications for Primo pumps, highlighting features such as double mechanical seals made of silicone carbide, impellers made of polyurethane for drainage and cast iron for sludge, and discharge connections. The pumps operate at 50 Hz with varying power consumption and weight.
Accessories:
Grindex offers a range of accessories to enhance pump efficiency and flexibility. These include hydraulic accessories for wear protection, tandem connections for increased discharge head, zinc anodes for corrosion protection, low suction collars for complete water removal, and polyurethane diffusers for abrasive liquids.
Pump Rafts and Couplings:
Pump rafts keep pumps at surface level to avoid deep submerged operation issues. Couplings include hoses, flanges, bends, quick couplings, and check valves to prevent water backflow.
Start Equipment and Cables:
Grindex provides phase shifters, cables, external level control units, and starter boxes for efficient pump operation. These devices ensure reliable, leak-free operation and include features like phase guard and supervision relay.
Spare Parts:
Grindex emphasizes the importance of using original spare parts for maintaining pump performance. They offer spare part kits, adjustment sleeve units, and essential parts like Subcab cables, air valves, shaft units, and inspection plugs.
Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility:
Grindex is committed to sustainability, with ISO 14001 certification ensuring minimal environmental impact during production and disposal. The company focuses on quality and sustainability in all aspects of its operations.
Company Overview:
Grindex specializes in designing and manufacturing electrical submersible pumps, with over 75 years of experience and a global presence. They provide reliable products and 24/7 support through a network of sales and service centers.
For more information, visit their website at www.grindex.com.
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GRINDEX’S GREAT PUMP GUIDE PUMP FEATURES AND BENEFITS

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Huge water volumes involve high risk and danger in most industries. Whenever and wherever pumps are needed, Grindex gets the job done.

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Genuine Swedish engineering since 1940 The launch of Grindex’s first submersible pumps in 1960 started an era of supplying dewatering pumps to some of the most demanding sites in building and construction, mining, tunneling — and heavy industry. With more than 400,000 pumps delivered, Grindex now leads the world in its field. We take pride in making high-quality pumps for the toughest environments — pumps designed for continuous, unattended operations, and with an appealing life-cycle cost. We also take pride in several valuable innovations enabled via continuous interaction with distributors...

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When all parts are as great as the sum Grindex pumps are all about return on investment. Our renowned, time-tested Swedish engineering and our focus on quality, performance, and durability permeate everything we do — down to every single screw. Our complete commitment and responsibility distinguish us from the rest. Low life-cycle cost Just as only ten percent of an iceberg is visible, only the pump’s price tag is obvious at first. However, all recurring costs — installation, operation, inspections, and service — affect the pump’s total cost of ownership. With Grindex pumps you minimize the need...

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Network of dedicated people Grindex exports to more than 100 countries worldwide via about 75 distributors and owns subsidiaries in the US and regional offices in Vietnam, Australia, and South Africa. Our global customer base requires a strong local presence, because we believe in pulling on our boots and meeting customers in the field. Consequently, we rely heavily on and benefit from local distributors and their expertise. By providing cutting-edge service and support for distributors and customers, we constantly strive to simplify customers’ daily work. Pioneering technology Grindex’s dedication...

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Choose the right pump for your application Designed for continuous, unattended operation, Grindex’s pumps continuously prove their reliability and dependable performance in demanding dewatering environments across the globe. They are all great — but how do you know which is the right one for your job

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Choose the right pump for your application Grindex drainage pumps Choose when pumping: Water with abrasive solids; up to 12 mm Ground water, raw water, or spillage water Fluids with pH values from 5 to 8 8 Grindex sludge pumps Choose when pumping: Water with high content of abrasive solids; up to 80 mm In an environment with different types of mud, sludge, or light slurry Fluids with pH values from 5 to 8 Grindex stainless steel pumps (Inox) Choose when pumping: Corrosive fluids in harsh environments with solids up to 80 mm Fluids with pH values from 2 to 10 24 Grindex slurry pumps (Bravo) Choose...

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Drainage pumps Grindex drainage pumps are heavy-duty industrial strength, yet light and highly portable Grindex’s drainage pumps are made for professional use in tough applications like mines, construction sites, tunnel sites, rental applications, and other demanding industries. A drainage pump is suitable when you need to pump large quantities of dirty water: head 15—200 meters, flow 6—350 liters / second with abrasive particles in sizes up to 12 mm. The pumps can run dry without problems — thanks to a unique valve that enables air cooling of the motor — no babysitting nee

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Drainage pumps 2022 World Cup metro lines / Qatar Doha Metro’s new lines will link stadiums for the 2022 World Cup soccer tournament. Upon completion, the metro will consist of 211.9 kilometers of route, across four lines, serving 100 stations. All underground constructions demand drainage pumps — primarily submersible pumps. Here, 110 of Grindex’s Matador pumps, the largest drainage pump in a series released in 2013, will be used 30 meters underground for preventing leakage into the construction area. Move a tunnel / Sweden When steel boxes forming the tunnel of Stockholm City Line (Citybanan)...

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Small drainage pumps Small drainage pumpsMicro, Milli, Mini Grindex's range of small, single phase drainage pumps are compact, lightweight and ultraportable, aimed at construction, tunneling, mining, and clean-up jobs. Micro, with its low power consumption is ideal when running on a generator. Milli resembles Micro, but enables low suction down to only a few millimeters - thanks to the unique non-return valve. All pumps excel when reliability and easy-handling are essential and are built to handle contaminated water, pH 5-8, and water containing relatively abrasive solids. Technical data - Small...

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Small drainage pumps 10 METERS OF CABLE H07RN-F, different plugs available, equipped with water cut DISCHARGE Easily positioned in both horizontal and vertical position depending on application Threaded or hose connection for outlet AIR VALVE Enables the pump to run dry without operation interruptions — thanks to air cooling Grindex invented and patented the world’s first air valve in 1960 THERMAL PROTECTION T hermal protection of the motor prevents overheating DOUBLE MECHANICAL SEAL Lower seal made of silicone carbide Upper seal made of carbon — aluminum oxide SHAFT UNIT / STATOR Optimized for...

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Medium drainage pumps Grindex medium sized drainage pumps are used in applications like tunneling, mining, and construction. The revolutionary hydraulic design ensures high wear resistance and dramatically reduces performance drop due to long time wear. The internal starter, SMART motor protector, and optional level regulator provide fully automatic protection and control without the need for external starter - plug and pump. Most Grindex pumps can be converted from N version to H version or vice versa. H versions ~ Minor ~ Matador ~ 50 Hz

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Medium drainage pumps SOFT STARTER Smoother motor acceleration minimizes current peaks on the power net at start Reduces equipment wear, mechanical stress, and the starting current Optionally replaces the Star / Delta (YD) start and Direct on line (DOL) (Master and Matador) SMART Grindex’s SMART electronic surveillance system (page 5 for details) DISCHARGE Easily positioned in both horizontal and vertical position Threaded or hose connection for outlet AIR VALVE Enables the pump to run dry without operation interruptions — thanks to air cooling Grindex invented and patented the world’s first...

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