Vaughan Chopper Pumps

The Vaughan Chopper Pump, a centrifugal pump, offers a unique capability of effectively chopping incoming solids prior to pumping. This remarkable feature not only safeguards the pump against clogging but also delivers additional benefits to downstream components, processes, and the environment. The wear components of this heavy-duty pump are crafted from cast steel and heat treated to ensure maximum impact and wear resistance, making it ideal for handling even the most challenging solids.

With over four decades of successful implementation, Vaughan's vertical wet well design embodies the same principle, achieving exceptional performance. The scissor action of the impeller vanes cutting against the cutter bar accomplishes the chopping process, ensuring that all solids are chopped upon entry. Consequently, the centrifugal action of the impeller allows for effortless pumping of smaller solids.

Vaughan Chopper Pumps Features & Benefits:

• Dry suction lifts up to 22 feet
• Flows over 13,000 gallons per minute
• Hydraulic efficiencies OVER 70%
• Discharge sizes from 3″ to 16″
• Heat-treated and hardened components
• Direct or belt-drive configurations available
• Over 50 years experience
• Non-clogging guarantee on all Chopper pumps

Vaughan Chopper Pump Applications

• Food Processing
• Paper and Wood Processing
• Automotive/Steel
• Chemical/Petrochemical
• Mining/Sand & Gravel
• Biogas

Vaughan Chopper Pump Configurations

A number of different options for your project. 

Self-Primer

Wet Well

Submersible

	Electric Submersible E-Series Popular for sewage lift stations. Retrofits to most guide rail systems. Ideal for deep sumps. Available with rail system or portable.
	Electric Submersible S-Series Adaptable to most guide rail systems. Explosion-proof motor. Available with rail system or portable.
	Hydraulic Submersible Portable pump for tank cleaning. Lighter weight than other submersibles. Ideal for mobile equipment.

Dry Well

	Horizontal Dry Well Various sealing systems available. Direct or belt drive. Adjustable back pull-out design.
	Pedestal Dry Well Used primarily in dry well applications where floor space is limited. Various sealing systems available. Adjustable back pull-out design.

Specialty Recirculators

	Vertical Recirculator Nozzle Operator: Adjust nozzle direction either horizontally and vertically  Valve Operator: Allows ease for valve control Mixing Nozzle: Hydraulically mixes liquids &solids Ductile Iron Valve: Allows recirculation or discharge  Allows Wet Well and Submersible Pumps to be used for mixing and pump out. Ideal for mixing of floating or settled solids.
	Submersible Recirculator Nozzle Operator: Adjust nozzle direction either horizontally and vertically  Valve Operator: Allows ease for valve control Mixing Nozzle: Hydraulically mixes liquids &solids Ductile Iron Valve: Allows recirculation or discharge