Chopper Pumps for Agricultural Slurry Management
T-T’s Agricultural and Environmental division strives to provide both efficient and reliable solutions to farms and other industries in need of pumps, mixers, separators and more. A recent client came to the team in need of a complete system upgrade, with our experts acting as a one-stop-shop to complete the project.
The Problem
The client came to T-T experiencing issues with their current slurry management processes, reporting consistent pump failures that were costing both time and money to repair – negatively impacting the farm’s process efficiency and expenditure. Both the slurry tank and dirty water system were being pumped out via tractor mounted equipment, which was causing the unreliable and costly operations.
The Solution
Our agricultural team assessed the client’s issues and the needs of the site, using their expertise to specify three automated pump systems for the farm that would be high quality and low maintenance.
T-T505 and T-T510 submersible sewage pumps were installed on the site, chosen for their superior solids handling capabilities. These pumps provide a shredding action produced by their impellers rotating against a specially serrated suction cover – this reduces the size of suspended solids in the pumped matter. The 15mm free passage and cast-iron construction of the pumps ensure their reliability, vastly reducing the risk of system blockages or corrosion of the pumps' components.
In addition, a Cri-Man PTS Series chopper pump was selected for its ability to effectively handle fibrous solids, such as straw and sawdust, that would cause issues in standard pumps. A Cri-Man TBM slurry mixer was also installed into the client’s slurry tank, continuously mixing the medium to stop any solids from separating and settling at the bottom.
As their only UK partner, T-T also offers expert long-term maintenance for Cri-Man equipment, ensuring components such as the chopper blades stay in optimal working condition for consistently high-efficiency pumping.
All of the specified equipment was automated using ultrasonic-level technology. An ultrasound-based level control unit provides uninterrupted service and highly accurate level measurement, ideal for the potentially hazardous nature of the application.
Contact our agricultural experts today for help in finding the perfect slurry transfer pump for your farm. Call +44 (0)1630 647200, email agrienviro@ttpumps.com or complete our online enquiry form.