Submersible Pumps

Submersible pumps are a type of pump that can be fully submerged in water. The motor is enclosed in an airtight seal and is close-coupled to the body of the pump. The submersible pumps push water to the surface by converting mechanical energy into kinetic energy, then into pressure energy. This is done by the water being pulled into the pump: first in the intake, where the rotation of the impeller pushes the water through the diffuser. From there, it goes to the surface.

The DAE Pumps submersible pumps are built from a reliable platform design for use in a variety of applications and industries. We offer electronic and hydraulic lines of submersible pumps used in dewatering and for solids moving purposes. Our submersible drainage pumps, submersible sludge pumps, and submersible slurry and sand pumps provide light-duty to heavy-duty pumping options. With multiple sizes, power, and volume pumps to choose from you get the perfect submersible pump for your exact need.

These reliable pumps are built for performance and peace-of-mind. The unique sealing system and modular design make them among the most flexible pumps on the market. Easy to use and maintain, these pumps provide the optimum maintenance solution and can be easily fitted at any job site. Contact us today to get our low-cost submersible pumps, start pumping material right away!

Electric Submersible Pumps

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Submersible Drainage Pumps

The DAE Pumps Submersible Drainage Pumps support a variety of dewatering applications. Their robust design provides the highest level of performance, reliability, and ease of use. The submersible drainage pumps offer a range of sizes up to 10-inches with over 80 HP and a volume capability of pumping as much as 6100 GPM.

Submersible Sludge Pumps

Submersible Sludge Pumps are peak performers in pumping thick mud, clay, and waste. These energy-efficient pumps run at low horsepower, pumping as much as 420 GPM. Available in 3-inch and 4-inch sizes, the heavy-duty DAE Pumps Submersible Sludge Pumps are capable of moving abrasive solids as large as 2-inches. Our Submersible Sludge Pumps provide the support you need for for your toughest jobs.

Submersible Slurry Pumps

The DAE Pumps Submersible Slurry Pumps are the toughest and most durable submersible pump. Built for pumping the worst slurry and materials, these pumps have the highest rating in ruggedness. Our Submersible Slurry Pumps are made for dredging the most abrasive media with high solid content in quarries and mining operations. With up to 102 horsepower, these powerful unit are capable of moving 2112 GPM of solids as large as 2.5-inches, and are available in 3-inch, 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch sizes.

Submersible Sand & Slurry Pumps

The DAE Pumps Payload Electric Dredge Pump is a highly durable and reliable dredge pump for transporting solids and a variety of other materials. This unit can be deployed from an exvacator or a cable. Our industry-leading top dredge pumps are capable of moving up to 2000 cubic meters of solids per hour. The Payload Series provides non-clogging suction power to excavate and pump some of the most challenging dredging situations. The suction power handles solids up to 3.9-inches.

Hydraulic Submersible Pumps

Hydraulic Submersible Slurry Pumps

The DAE Pumps Hydraulic Submersible Slurry Pumps are the industry’s best-performing hydraulic submersible pumps. Capable of pumping up to 1325 GPM our hydraulic pumps provide the reliability you need. Because these 3-inch and 4-inch pumps are compact, their lightweight design makes them necessary tools for all site operations. They are non-clogging and are also available in a high head performance of up to 350 feet

Hydraulic Submersible Sand & Slurry Pumps

The DAE Pumps Hauler Hydraulic Dredge Pump is a highly durable and reliable dredge pump for transporting solids and a variety of other materials. This unit can be deployed from an exvacator or a cable. Our industry-leading top dredge pumps are capable of moving up to 2000 cubic meters of solids per hour. The Hauler Series provides non-clogging suction power to excavate and pump some of the most challenging dredging situations. The suction power handles solids up to 3.9-inches.

Features of DAE Pumps Submersible Pumps

  • Capable of Pumping Wide Array of Materials
  • Large Selection of Pumps and Configurations
  • Pump Abrasive and Gritty Material with Ease
  • High Tolerance Between Impeller and Pump Casing, Allowing Larger Solids
  • Low Maintenance

What Makes a Low-Cost Submersible Pumps

DAE Pumps is committed to providing you with the highest quality of pumps at affordable prices. We build our submersible pumps with you in mind. We use the strongest material inside and out to withstand the harshest conditions for getting the job done. Over the years, we built a modular platform of submersible pump that allows us to provide the highest performing pump with the same durability and reliability from one size and power to the next. This means you get the best pump each time.

Our low-cost submersible pump lines are an extension of our commitment to affordably priced pumps. These pumps are built with the same types of metal inside and out as our modular lines, but use a different technology design that brings the performance of these pumps close to those of the other models. We offer these pumps with a lower guarantee so you can get very high-grade pumps at the best prices.

Types of Submersible Pumps

Submersible pumps are the industry’s most durable pumps for underwater operations moving solids and liquids. They can withstanding everyday use of processing water, rocks, sand, mud, sludge, slurry, and other abrasive materials. DAE Pumps provides a variety of submersible pumps for mining, dredging, minerals processing, ash pumping, wastewater, dewatering, and pumping chemicals, oil, sludge, paste, and many other applications. We offer light-duty to heavy-duty submersible drainage pumps, submersible sludge pumps, and submersible slurry pumps.

Submersible Drainage Pumps

The submersible drainage pump is built for general dewatering, groundwater, raw water, and construction site use. Construction companies and various municipalities use drainage pumps for removing water from heavily flooded areas and as sump pumps when rainwater or groundwater collects in low-lying and below ground work areas. 

DAE Pumps drainage pumps are designed for flexibility and ease of use.  Capable of pumping solids up to .5-inches, the durable design is made to move large amounts of water. DAE Pumps drainage pumps handle clean and dirty water with the best performance and efficiency on the market. Our drainage pumps provide powerful performance with minimal maintenance, and their durable body ensures continued use in harsh environments. We offer a variety of drainage pumps in 3-inch, 4-inch, 6-inch, and 10-inch discharge outlets with a horsepower of over 80 HP, and capable of pumping up to 6100 GPM.

Submersible Sludge Pumps

Made to pump thick mud and other similarly viscous mixtures of liquids and solids, submersible sludge pumps are used for moving sludge or light slurry, tank clean-outs, trench and pond cleaning, mining dewatering operations, and various other applications. The sludge pump moves the material that can clog ordinary drainage pumps.

DAE Pumps heavy-duty sludge pumps can move water, but they are made for moving solid material and are built with a high wear resistance inside and out. The high-chrome (55HRC) impellers and base of the pump ensures stability while allowing the passage of large solids. The high-quality components for the mechanical seal guarantees a watertight seal and trouble-free operation. Our submersible sludge pumps move up to 420 GPM and come in multiple sizes and power options. These sturdy sludge pumps provide the reliability you need and the performance you can trust for your dewatering, cleaning, and transferring needs.

Submersible Slurry Pumps

The submersible slurry pump is the catch-all of submersibles. Capable of pumping the most abrasive media with high solids content, the slurry pump is the workhorse for quarries and settling pond operations. These ultimate pumps are used for everything from dewatering to dredging.

DAE Pumps non-clogging submersible slurry pumps provide the ultimate in toughness. They have the largest apertures to facilitate the handling of slurry with the most challenging solids and the high-efficiency high chrome agitator can lift settled solids up to 2.5-inches. The robust design uses heavy-duty bearings to withstand shocks and overloads and a double silicon carbide mechanical seal for duty application. Our slurry pumps are available in 3-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch models, with the ability to move up to 2112 GPM.

Submersible Sand Pumps

Sand is one of the most abrasive materials for any type of pump to manage. The beating of sand on the impeller, volute, and even the hose cause extreme wear and tear on pump components. The submersible sand pump is designed to minimize the effects of blasting sand. However, over a period of extended time, the submersible sand pumps will show signs of wear on these parts from the constant pounding of sand and will require replacement.

Our submersible sand pump wear components are built with a high chromium iron, an extremely strong alloy that is mainly used in mining, milling, earth-handling, and manufacturing industries which require materials with exceptional wear and corrosion resistance. The exceptional wear resistance of high chromium cast iron is due to the high volume fraction of hard chromium carbides. The toughness of the matrix also contributes to the wear resistance and makes it very suitable for pumping sand.

DAE Pumps non-clogging submersible sand pumps provide the ultimate in toughness and sand pumping capabilities. Our pumps move up to 1664 gallons per minute of material and are available in 3-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch models.

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Selecting a Submersible Pump

Choosing the right submersible pump for the job is essential in efficiently transporting large volumes of water and solids, which effectively saves time and money. Using a submersible pump with the proper flow rate, head, impeller, and agitator expedites the pumping process and ensures hassle-free operation. The size and shape of the head and the discharge outlet determine the flow rate of a pump. The pump head suctions in water, slurry, sludge, sand, and rocks, while the discharge outlet expels out the material.

DAE Pumps submersible drainage pumps use strainer stands to ensure mostly water passes through. The submersible slurry pump comes with an open stand or strainer design, and our submersible slurry pumps have a combined open stand with a strainer. The submersible pumps also have an agitator or impeller to prevent too large of size rocks from entering and clogging the pump. Next, the larger the head and discharge outlet, the more material it can move. A slurry hose connects to the discharge outlet to transport the materials. Because the submersible slurry pump is in water, there is no need to prime the pump, thus providing a very efficient way of moving slurry. Submersible slurry pumps are powered electrically (ESP) or hydraulically (HSP). 

Submersible Sludge Pump vs. Submersible Slurry Pump

Sludge and slurry are a combination of a wet mixture of liquids and solids. Their consistency and texture are what differentiate the two, however, there is no defining factor that separates them. Sludge is typically a thicker and soft substance. Slurry on the other hand is thinner and sloppy. The two materials can typically be found in the same type of environment. Sludge and slurry can be found at the bottom of wastewater containers or ponds consisting of thick mud, clay, or wastes containing rocks and sand. These same locations along with lagoons, mine tailing ponds, water containers, and numerous other facilities can also contain the thinner mud, vegetation growth, and other wastes that makeup slurry.

DAE Pumps high-performance submersible pumps are capable of pumping slurry and sludge with ease. The impellers cut through tough debris, and the powerful suction moves the material. There are multiple factors to take into account when determining the right slurry or sludge pump, not just the material. Distance and height needed to pump, along with desired flow rate also contribute to the pump selection process. A custom pump curve from DAE Pumps helps identify the best pump for your needs. Contact a DAE Pumps sales or engineer to help you with locating the ideal pump for you.

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Applications of Submersible Pumps

Submersible pumps are used in a variety of applications including: 

  • Dewatering
  • Mining
  • Wastewater
  • Raw Water
  • Groundwater
  • Dredging
  • Slurry
  • Sludge
  • Paper/Pulp
  • Chemical
  • Oil
  • Coal Ash
  • Fly Ash
  • Barge Offloading
  • Tank Clean-out
  • Pond Cleaning
  • and many more

3-Inch Submersible Pumps

The low-cost 3-inch submersible pumps provide power and speed for transporting liquids and light materials through a 3-inch discharge valve. The DAE Pumps 3-inch submersible pumps allow the most abrasive solids and sludge up to 2-inch in diameter to pass. We manufacture a couple of versions of the 3-inch pump that offer the same rugged construction body, head, motor, and watertight seals as all our models. Options include an open stand or a strainer with an agitator for suctioning materials. DAE Pumps 3-inch submersible pumps will transport sand, sludge, and rock up to 449 GPM at 11.5 HP.

See all 3-inch models: Gulfport D530H, Gulfport D630X, Gulfport D630HSonora S330Miramar L430Tampa 337, and Tampa 355.

4-Inch Submersible Pumps

More efficient 4-inch submersible pumps provide higher power and speed for transporting liquids and materials. DAE Pumps manufactures a few more versions of the 4-inch pump with the same rugged construction body, head, motor, and all-important watertight seals. 4-inch submersible pumps allow for larger sizes of abrasive solids and sludge up to 2-inch in diameter to pass through the 4-inch discharge valve. Options are similar to the 3-inch models with an open stand or a strainer with an agitator for suctioning materials. DAE Pumps 4-inch submersible pumps will transport sand, sludge, and rock up to 792 GPM at 30 HP.

See all 4-inch models: Gulfport D540H, Gulfport D540S, Gulfport D640XGulfport D640H, Gulfport D640S, Gulfport D740H,Gulfport D840H,Gulfport D940HSonora S540Sonora S640Miramar L540Miramar L640Miramar L740Miramar L840Miramar L940Tampa 437, Tampa 455Tampa 475Tampa 4110, and Galveston 3304.

6-Inch Submersible Pumps

The cost-efficient 6-inch submersible pumps provide even higher power and speed for transporting liquids and materials through the 6-inch discharge. These models continue with the same rugged construction body, head, motor, and all-important watertight seals, and offer an open stand or a strainer with an agitator for suctioning materials. The 6-inch submersible pumps allow for even larger sizes of abrasive solids and sludge up to 2.5-inch in diameter to pass. Variations of DAE Pumps 6-inch submersible pumps will transport sand, sludge, and rock up to 2422 GPM at 102 HP.

See all 6-inch models: Gulfport D760H, Gulfport D760L, Gulfport D860SGulfport D960H, Gulfport D960LMiramar L1060Miramar L1160Tampa 6110Tampa 6150Tampa 6150-LTampa 6220Galveston 3306Galveston 3506Galveston 3506-H, and Galveston 3756.

8-Inch Submersible Pumps

Heavy-duty 8-inch submersible pumps provide the highest power and speed for transporting liquids and materials. These submersible pumps continue the same rugged construction body, head, motor, and all-important watertight seals, along with options of an open stand or a strainer with an agitator. The 8-inch submersible pumps allow for the largest sizes of abrasive solids and sludge up to 2.5-inch in diameter to pass through the 8-inch discharge valve up to 2112 GPM at 75 HP.

See all 8-inch models: Tampa 8220Galveston 3508, and Galveston 3758.

10-Inch Submersible Pumps

Heavy-duty 10-inch submersible dewatering pumps provide the highest power and speed for transporting liquids and materials. These dewatering pumps continue the same rugged construction body, head, motor, and all-important watertight seals. The 10-inch submersible pumps allow for the largest volume of liquid to pass through the 10-inch discharge valve up to 6100 GPM at 84 HP.

See all10-inch models: Gulfport 1010S.

Accessories:

DAE Pumps submersible slurry pumps and submersible sludge pumps are built to meet your specific slurry pumping needs. We provide complete solutions for transporting materials, including slurry hoses, flow meters, power units, floats, and everything else you need for a complete system. We carry slurry hoses and floats for transferring the most abrasive materials, top-of-the-line flowmeters with wireless options for ensuring optimal flow rate, and hydraulic power units for operation. Parts are always in stock and available for immediate shipping to anywhere in the US and the world.

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Dredging Applications

    DAE Pumps Growler 5000 is ideal for removal of sediment, contaminants, tailing and cleaning to provide for safer navigation, reformation of shorelines and seafloor and other use at:
  • Dams
  • Ports
  • Marinas
  • Rivers
  • Canals
  • Lakes
  • Ponds
  • Oceans
  • Channels