New dewatering pump solutions from Atlas Copco

Manufacturer increases offering for dewatering market with latest range of high-capacity units 

ATLAS Copco Portable Energy have significantly extended their dewatering solutions portfolio with the launch of over 30 new heavy-duty and high-capacity pumps.

The new pumps are capable of accommodating flows of up to 1,400 cubic metres per hour. This includes the addition of three high-flow models to the company’s PAS range of centrifugal dry prime pumps.

‘Since acquiring Varisco, we’ve established a consistent presence in the dewatering market,’ said Wim Moors, vice-president pumps for Atlas Copco Portable Energy. ‘The new single-brand portfolio provides our customers with the best choice and widest flexibility when selecting a high-quality pump for their application.’

Atlas Copco’s offering for the dewatering market consists of highly efficient wet and dry prime centrifugal pumps for construction, drainage and emergency applications, as well as specialized models for wellpoint applications and pumping abrasive liquids and bentonite mud. 

A new piston positive displacement pump has been launched which has been specially designed to run dry without damaging internal components. It is ideally suited for wellpoint applications where the volume and depth of water is low.

The new pump range is Atlas Copco branded, although the Varisco name is retained as part of the VAR line of centrifugal wet prime pumps and will, therefore, remain synonymous with first-class dewatering solutions. The Varisco brand will also continue to be used exclusively for the industrial pump range.

For customer flexibility, all the new pump ranges are supplied with either a diesel engine or electric motor as part of Atlas Copco’s E-Pump concept. Furthermore, up to six modular configurations will be available for each range. The dewatering units can be supplied on a standard pump block, a basic or flexi-skid, or as part of a trailer, crate or fully containerized package.

In addition, Atlas Copco – as part of their WEDA+ range – are offering portable submersible dewatering pumps, which recently underwent a design overhaul resulting in the launch of five energy-efficient units. The WEDA+ models are said to offer up to a 20% reduction in power consumption compared to previous pumps.