This is a challenging time for municipalities and industrial pump users as ageing infrastructure fails and maintenance requirements for older pumps are becoming increasingly demanding.

In response to these needs, KSB Pumps and Valves, a South African manufacturer, has developed the Amarex Pro submersible pump. This new pump has an ultra-durable long service pump with fewer blockages and lower maintenance requirements than traditional pumps, directly addressing the needs of the sector.

According to KSB Pumps and Valves wastewater market area manager, Hugo du Plessis, the new series is “a game-changer for municipal and industrial pump stations alike”.

They are built for reliability and ease of use with the combination of technologically advanced hydraulic design with advanced smart capabilities for improved management.

A pump for South Africa’s demands

“At the core is the open dual-vane D-max impeller for improved hydraulic efficiency and unsurpassed energy savings, particularly in heavy-duty abrasive or aggressive wastewater environments. The pumps are matched to IE5-class motors to further improve efficiency and a range of smart features allows users to run the pump correctly for different conditions, says du Plessis.

The pump also monitors its condition in real time, automatically detecting blockages, engaging in deragging routines and adjusting its operating point to match system demand,s which is a feature that significantly reduces wear and the need for unscheduled maintenance.

Du Plessis adds, “With the Amarex Pro, clients can expect far fewer breakdowns. Its automatic clog-detection and soft-start technology reduces stress on the syste,m and integrated motor and vibration protection give operators full confidence in continuous operations.”

Hugo adds that one of the pump’s best features is its plug-and-play simplicity. Each unit is pre-set to The pump is designed to be “plug and play” and each unit is preset to the client’s specified duty point, requiring little more than connection to KSB’s free ServiceTool to fine-tune performance. The customer interface is intuitive, making commissioning and configuration straightforward even in remote sites.

The range is also designed to fulfil multiple roles with its “adaptive operating point” flexibility which covers two to three duty sizes with a single pump. This translates to fewer product variants and reduces spare parts stock in the field.

Its toughness and low-maintenance manufacture are also impressive, with each pump supplied with a hard-iron (G2) impeller and a choice of mechanical seals tailored to cope with abrasive sludges and aggressive wastewater. A range of adapter claws and an easy-to-navigate “GoToAmarex” app also ensures upgrades to existing installations are seamless and fast.

A standout feature for the municipal market is the low maintenance requirements; each pump is supplied with a hard-iron impeller and a choice of mechanical seals tailored to cope with abrasive sludges and aggressive wastewater. A range of adapter claws and the “GoToAmarex” app also ensures that upgrades to existing installations are seamless.

“KSB’s mission is to deliver solutions that save both energy and operational hassle. The Amarex Pro is a great example of this being smart, efficient and reliable. It’s precisely what South Africa’s pump-station operators need,” says du Plessis.