Project Challenge
Frequent Pump Failures Threatening Reliability
A municipal facility in Baden-Württemberg faced centrifugal pump impeller erosion every 8-12 months. Sand and scale (0.3-2mm) were bypassing baskets during high-flow. Each failure cost €45,000 and required emergency rationing for 15,000 residents.
Engineering Solution
DN300 PN16 Ductile Iron Y Strainer
We specified GGG50 Ductile Iron Y Strainers with 40-mesh double-layer reinforced screens. The angled design enabled gravity settling, extending cleaning intervals from 3 to 21 days. Quick-access caps with extraction handles reduced maintenance time to 15 minutes.
Verified Result
38 Months Continuous Operation
Since Feb 2022, zero pump replacements have occurred. Pressure drop remains stable at 0.10-0.13 bar. The facility avoided four projected failures (€180k savings) and eliminated emergency rationing costs.