Flooded Suction Pumps
In the Philippines, we manufacture horizontally and vertically floating anti-clogging industrial pumps, the primary purpose of which is to pump and dredge highly viscous or abrasive stuff. They are very efficient, especially in situations of handling such difficult fluids like sludge, pastes, high solids, and others where the level of the fluid fluctuates by pressure pumps.
Advanced Floating Dredging Equipment
Flooded Suction Pumps are a widely used utility for different sectors in the Philippine industry, such as wastewater treatment, mining, and construction. They are greatly valued, not only for their thoroughness in handling difficult fluids and sludge but also for their ability to take on sensitive tasks such as treating patients or laboratory samples. These pumps serve their purpose by having fluid above the inlet and, through gravity, use this medium of movement to transport it into the pump.
This outstanding way of operating does not necessitate pre-priming. As a result, the system will function constantly and without interruption. Integration of the traditional power of nature and modern-day engineering handling pumping for different fluids in the pipelines is the merit offered by flooded suction pumps.

Reliable and Economical Pumping Choice
In challenging environments, Eddy Pump remains the most reliable pumping equipment. Its superior design ensures the smooth pumping of abrasive and viscous materials without clogging risks. Moreover, the low maintenance costs contribute to its status as a cost-effective long-term investment.
Outstanding Efficiency
Eddy Pump provides flexibility for different hydraulic conditions and customized designs with surge container, making it the option of first choice for a wide range of high-end applications.
Ingenious Anti-Clogging Mechanism
Eddy Pump outperforms others thanks to its unique design that prevents clogging and allows passing big boulders without extra effort for clearing, so the work is done faster and safer.
Rugged Endurance and Longevity
The high chrome alloys of the Eddy Pump units serve as the primary material for constructing equipment, which guarantees an extended service life and great toughness.
Horizontal Or Vertical Pumps: Which One To Choose?
The choice of slurry pump, from horizontal to vertical, depends on several factors like concentration, flow rate, pressure, distance, and power source. Moreover, temperatures temperature and pH levels stay or remain constant, or if they change, it becomes very crucial. Coronation and erosion should also be considered. Choose from pumps manufactured from durable materials that not only guarantee stamina but reliability as well, taken from the line of our products.

Horizontal Flooded Suction Pump
- Easy access to the pump parts for creating correct installation and repair, facilitating non-comprehensive repair.
- Design features include larger impellers that can rotate faster and thus pump more water.
- It carries out operations with a substantially lower net positive suction head (NPSH) than vertical pumps.
- This space will be occupied because its footprint is large in comparison with vertical pumps.
Vertical Flooded Suction Pump
- The compact size makes it easy to set it up in the remote area off-the-grid.
- An exceptional machine by any engineering standards.
- Flexibility permits the cage to be suspended on a cable by means of injecting for pumping.
- Repair and maintenance present difficulties higher than in other options.

Having minimum human involvement, this half-automated dredge consumes only 650 sq ft. floor space. The system is anchored onshore using the 3 or 4 cables that control the onboard winches electronically, permitting the navigation along the predestinated dredging path, the adjustment of pump depth, and the pump speed steering. The cable deployment mechanism of the dredger enables it to reach depths of up to 100 feet, and the obstruction-free design means that machine downtime is kept to a minimum.
Pump Selection Guidelines
Find pumps tailored for flooded suction application, which offer robust construction for excellent fluid management and reliable operation.
Flooded suction pumps are best suited for pumping fluids with a high solids content or slurry like consistency and convey complex liquids containing particles, debris, or abrasive solids with ease.
Being designed such that they allow solids to pass through without obstruction, flooded suction pumps all but eliminate maintenance needs and prevent the risk of blockages, thus allowing seamless operation.
By reducing the risk of clogging, the suction pumps are able to perform better, with a steady flow that may not fluctuate over time.
Assembled using durable materials and equipment, flooded suction pumps have great wear resistance, hence a longer pump life and lower maintenance bill.
Flooded suction units allow the developers to install the reliable and effective units that will fit various needs. Access your flow rate the required in order to have the fluids management properly.
Seek the pump efficiency and how reliably it can handle the head pressure without major performance issues based on the vertical elevation needed to lift the fluid.
Choose the pump’s construction material taking the following into account: stainless steel, cast iron, or HDPE, the pumped medium being considered.
One of the crucial aspects that you should consider is the rated power of the pump motor and its efficiency. It is recommended that you get high power motors for fluids with higher flow rates or thick veins.
Select pumps with proven seals that completely eliminate leaks and make your equipment work be more efficient.
Describe how simple it is to install and take care of the devices in addition to the service availability and whether the spare parts are available.
Overload protection, thermal sensors, and other embedded elements such as guards come in handy for safeguarding the pump and preventing damage.
Choose the pump manufacturer basing on a number of factors i.e. their reputation as well as experience, preferring the brands that produce superior and efficient pumps.
Working with slurries poses many challenges and brings many benefits.
Enhanced Durability
The machines are built using durable and functionally advanced materials. Therefore, they have the ability to last longer and even their output exceeds that of the first pumps.
Reduced Risk of Obstruction
Installed this type of pump allows particles to flow without creating clogging, thus maintenance requirements are reduced to a minimum and the need for repair services is eliminated.
Increased Efficiency
Flooded suction pumps provide enhanced energy effeciency restoring the suction flow with no or minimal interruption caused by the clogging.
Solids Management Capability
They are designed to work effectively on fluids containing high solids concentrations or slurry compositions, and they pump liquids that have these materials suspended or moving with them.
Cost-Effective Solution
Vertical multi suction pumps derive a cost-effective and efficient solution for diversion and mixing of slurries and other challenging fluids with high slurry fractions thereby meeting the standards of superior fluid handling performance as well as affordable price.
Get to know our pump models
Model | Diameter | GPM Flow | Head |
HD1K | 1.5 x 1 Inch | 1 – 200 | up to 170 feet |
HD 2000 | 3 x 3 inches | 50 – 390 | up to 90 feet |
HH 2000 | 3 x 3 inches | 100 – 600 | up to 350 feet |
HD 3000 | 4 x 3 inches | 100 – 780 | up to 130 feet |
HD 4000 | 6 x 4 inches | 250 – 2100 | up to 160 feet |
HD 5000 | 5 x 5 inches | 400 – 1800 | up to 225 feet |
HD 5000 | 6 x 5 inches | 400 – 1800 | up to 225 feet |
HD 6000 | 8 x 6 inches | 450 – 2500 | up to 200 feet |
HD 8000 | 10 x 8 inches | 1400 – 3600 | up to 230 feet |
HDX 10000 | 12 x 10 inches | 1600 – 5000 | up to 240 feet |
HD 12000 | 14 x 12 inches | 2600 – 7300 | up to 180 feet |
Self-Priming Functionality
In the case of suction pumps that work under flooded conditions, the existence of self-priming functionality is an advantage as it allows the pump to intake fluid even in conditions when such pumping is not possible, without having it connected to any external priming devices. This greatly facilitates the installation procedure and excludes the need for generators of a similar product.
Durable Construction
In order to resist the severe characteristics of working fluids limited to corrosive or abrasive substances, flooded suction pumps have been built with very durable materials as well as the thick and rough components. This makes them more robust in extreme conditions of operation, giving them much longer, and better service life.
Versatile Applications
Flooded suction pumps come with diverse applications because they handles a wide range of fluids as well sludges with high solid content. That is to be said, due to being a cost-efficient solution, they find application in many areas like wastewater treatment, mining, construction industry, and other industrial processes.
Reduced Maintenance Requirements
Flooded suction pumps feature a design that is secure, and thus they consume less effort to run. This capability implies that they need small maintenance and that the production time will not be affected since it is lowered.
Stable Operation
This slurry pump due to the flooded suction design has the characteristic of maintaining a constant level of fluid in itself. That meaning cavity formation possibility is smaller than others and the pump goes on in the optimum condition for the long time.
Related Equipment

Submersible Slurry Pumps
Submersible pumps are the submerged type of pumps which do not require priming and thus, the effort to prime them is not needed. It eases installation, as well as control, resulting in improved pumping efficacy.

Self-Priming Pumps
Self-priming pumps lay on the surface and take the sludge into the pump by a suction hose, which looks like super-large wet and dry vacuum. Their transportation facility assists moving of the machine from one place to the other and the machine can be used in different applications.