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The Solids Handling Specialists CHOPPER PUMPS P R O D U C T C A T A L O G

New CHOPPER PUMPS · 2014. 12. 30. · Then, we believe you will agree that the Vaughan Chopper Pump is “A Cut Above the Rest”. For over 45 years, Vaughan has been the market

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  • The Solids Handling Specialists

    CHOPPER PUMPSP R O D U C T C A T A L O G

  • Just a few last words .....

    2 19

    Reliability

    With almost 25,000 units in service, the Vaughan® Chopper Pump has notonly proven it’s value in problem solving, but also established itself asthe reliable alternative to conventional pumping. Over the years,product reliability has also allowed Vaughan to GUARANTEE theperformance of all chopper pumps. This guarantee is yourassurance of clog-free solids-handling performance, not justanother materials-and-workmanship warranty.

    Vaughan celebrates the new millennium by introducing largersizes, new configurations, and advances in efficiency,maintainability and performance with the “E” series and the new“F” series flushless seal design.

    We invite you to study the features in this catalog and compare.Then, we believe you will agree that the Vaughan Chopper Pump is“A Cut Above the Rest”.

    For over 45 years, Vaughan has beenthe market leader in manufacturingchopper pumps, solving today’stoughest solids-pumping problems.This family driven tradition all startedwith Jim Vaughan’s dream of a better,more reliable means of pumpingmanure.

    Today’s third and fourth generation ofthe Vaughan family continue thetradition of quality, dependability andservice ... without all the corporatebureaucracy.

    Performance Guaranteed

    Over 45 Years of Tradition

    The late founder, Jim Vaughan (standing), and present Chairman of the Board,Larry Vaughan (sitting), working together in the early days.

    "The Vaughan Chopper Pump is the most reliable, continuousoperating pump that we have in the plant. What makes this

    even more remarkable is that it is also pumping theworse solids slurry in the plant."

    - Jim Beerbower, Plant ManagerRohm and Haas Company, Elma, WA

    "Since switching to Vaughan Chopper Pumps in our CSObasin, our pumping problems are a thing of the past."

    - Mirza M. Rabbaig, P.E., Program Manager, CSO GroupCity of Detroit, Michigan

    Jim Beerbower in 1988

  • Industrial

    Vaughan Chopper Pumps incorporate increases inefficiency, with improved reliability handling toughstringy solids. Some models also include a new back-pullout casing design, allowing external adjustment ofclearances and ease of maintenance.

    Vaughan’s unique cartridge stylemechanical seal handles thetoughest slurries, outperformingstandard single-spring seals byreducing problems associatedwith wrapping or abrasion.

    Stray solids trapped in themechanical seal area areshredded and removed by theimpeller vanes turning against theupper cutter.

    Solids are chopped by the cuppedand sharpened impeller bladesturning across the cutter bar,creating a smooth “slicing”effect. The conditioned slurry iseasily pumped through the pumpand piping system withoutplugging.

    The cutter nut cuts stringymaterials that can tend to wrap atthe pump inlet.

    An optional disintegrator toolagitates and breaks up largesolids to prevent suctionblockage. The tool is removablefor stringy solids.

    The Concept

    318

    Vaughan Chopper Pumps are not to be confused withother types or brands of chopper pumps, cutterpumps, grinder pumps or comminutors. Some of theunique patented features specific to Vaughan ChopperPumps which make the product so dependable are:

    Broke PitsCarbonized BarkChip ConveyorsClarifier ScumCoal Pile RunoffConveyor Gallery SumpsDrainage SumpsFly AshKnot and Bark HandlingLog Soaking VatsLime Sludge TransferUnderflow to DewateringWoodyard Sumps

    BloodCarrotsChickensCorn HusksEars, Hair, Hooves, HornsFatFeathersFishFleshingsHide PiecesPotatoesTurkeysTomatoes

    Acid Mine WaterCoal and Sand WashingConcrete Batch Plant SumpsSand and Gravel Silt PondsTruck Washdown Sumps

    Boiler BlowdownChrome Plating SlurriesCoke BreezeCoke Tar Decanter SludgeGlass and PlasticIron Ore PelletsMetal, Machine ChipsMill ScaleOil WashdownPaint Overspray SludgeRoll Grinder Coolant (Swarf)

    API SeparatorsCoke SlurriesDetergent CakesLatex SkinsLead Oxide SlurriesOil WastePlasticsPumice Hand CleanerRefinery MudStorm DrainsSulfur Froth

    Hazardous Waste CleanupLagoon CleaningRecycled SolventsSludge DewateringStorage Tank Cleanout

    Paper and Wood Products Food Processing

    Automotive / Steel

    Mining / Sand & Gravel Contractor Services

    Chemical / Petrochemical

  • 17

    Wet Well

    Submersible

    Specialty

    Vertical Wet Well Cantilever

    Hydraulic Submersible

    Self-Priming

    Electric Submersible

    Recirculating

    Vaughan’s most popular sump pump.Reliable mechanical seal/oil bath design.Eliminates suction piping.Keeps motor and wiring out of the pit.

    Eliminates submerged seals and bearings.Best for severe abrasive service.

    Portable pump for tank cleaning.Lighter weight than other submersibles.Ideal for mobile equipment.

    Popular for sewage lift stations.Retrofits to most guide rail systems.Ideal for deep sumps.Available with rail system or portable.

    Direct or belt drive.Adjustable back pull-outdesign.

    Allows Wet Well andSubmersible Pumps to beused for mixing andpumpout.Ideal for mixing of floating orsettled solids.

    Dry WellPedestal

    Horizontal

    Various sealing systems available.Direct or belt drive.Adjustable back pull-out design.

    Used primarily in dry well applicationswhere floor space is limited.Various sealing systems available.Adjustable back pull-out design.

    4

    Chopper PumpsTypical Municipal Flow Diagram

    1

    2 3

    4

    6

    8

    9

    10

    5

    7

  • Performance Map - 60 Hz

    Performance Map - 50 Hz

    5

    Municipal

    16

    Wastewater Applications

    CSO screenings

    Primary Clarifier Scum

    Sludge Transfer Digester Mixing

    RAW SEWAGE - Lift stations, CSO facilites, headworks, prisons, hospitals, restaurants.

    SCREENINGS / SEPTAGE - Raw concentrated solids including rags, plastics and hair.

    CLARIFIER SCUM PITS - Primary or Secondary scum without plugging or air binding.

    SLUDGE TRANSFER - Eliminates “roping” and clogging in clarifier underflow to thickeners.

    RAS / WAS - Continuously conditions Return and Waste Activated Sludges.

    THICKENED SLUDGE / DIGESTED SLUDGE TRANSFER - Handles high sludge consistencies.

    DIGESTER MIXING - Rotamix system conditions and mixes in a dual-zone rotational flow pattern.

    DIGESTER RECIRCULATION - Eliminates heat exchanger clogging while conditioning sludge.

    1

    2

    3

    4

    6

    8

    9

    10

    5

    7

  • 15

    Vertical Wet Well

    6

    Wet Wells

    Oil lubricated bearings eliminate water or grease lubricated sleeve bearingsCapable of running dry

    OIL-FILLED BEARING HOUSINGIncreases bearing life

    SEAL-AND-BEARING SUB-ASSEMBLYReduces maintenance time

    DUCTILE IRON CASING AND BEARING HOUSINGIncreases durability

    DOUBLE-ROW THRUST BEARINGSAbsorb all impeller loads

    VAUGHAN’S CARTRIDGE STYLE SILICONCARBIDE MECHANICAL SEALProtects bearings and lasts longer

    PUMP-OUT VANES ANDUPPER CUTTER

    Keeps pumpage awayfrom seal

    CAST ALLOY STEELIMPELLER, CUTTER

    BAR, UPPER CUTTERAND CUTTER NUT

    Case hardened tominimum 60 Rockwell C

    hardness for wear andimpact resistance

    Self-PrimerSelf-priming up to 25’Heavy duty cartridge design assures dependability4” - 10” discharge availableAvailable in direct or belt drive

    HEAT TREATEDALLOY STEEL

    CHOPPER IMPELLER, CUTTERBAR AND UPPER CUTTER

    Handles all incoming solids withoutclogging

    DUCTILE IRON HOUSING, CASINGAND BEARING HOUSING

    Increases durability

    OVERSIZED CLEANOUTAllows easy access

    VAUGHAN’S CARTRIDGE STYLEMECHANICAL SEAL

    Isolates pumpage from bearings andmotor

    THRUST BEARINGSAbsorb all loads

    OIL LUBRICATIONKeeps bearings and seal cool and

    running smooth

    ADJUSTABLE CASING ANDROTATING ASSEMBLYFor ease of maintenance

  • Cantilever

    HEAVY DUTY ROLLER AND BALLBEARINGS

    Absorb all loads dependably

    LARGE 4” SHAFTHandles chopping and pumping with

    minimal shaft deflection

    NO SUBMERGED SEAL ORBEARINGS

    Reduces contamination

    CAST ALLOY STEEL IMPELLER,CUTTER BAR AND CUTTER NUT

    Case hardened to minimum 60Rockwell C hardness for wear and

    impact resistance

    714

    Recirculator Chopper Pumps

    Vertical Recirculator Submersible Recirculator

    VALVE OPERATORAllows ease of valve control

    NOZZLE OPERATORAdjusts nozzle direction

    horizontally and vertically

    MIXING NOZZLEHydraulically mixes

    all solids

    DUCTILE IRON VALVEAllows recirculation

    or discharge

    Specialty Pumps

    Easy above-deck access to valve and nozzle operatorsManual or fully automated operation available

    The Vaughan Scumbuster®virtually eliminates the effects ofa scum blanket and prevents itfrom reforming byhomogenizing andconditioning through arecirculation nozzle. This typeof mixing allows digesters toregain their design capacity,extends the time betweencleanouts and generates moremethane gas. The Vaughan Scumbusteroperating with the Vaughan chopper pump on digester recirculationhas proven successful not only to eliminate heat exchangerclogging, but also to replace other failed digester mixing systems.

    SC

    U M B U S T

    E R®

    Scumbuster

    SCUM BLANKET

    S UPE R NATANT

    S LUDGE S LUDGE

    GAS B UB B LE

    HE ATE XC HANGE R

    VAUGHAN HOR IZONTALR E C IR CULATION PUMP

    VAUGHANS CUMB US TE R

    Eliminates submerged seals and bearingsBest for severe abrasive or corrosive service

  • Available with rail system or portableAdaptable to most guide rail systems

    Electric Submersible

    EXPLOSION PROOF MOTORUL Listed Explosion Proof or non-Explosion

    Proof, with moisture sensor and tandemmechanical seals. Also available in

    Continuous In-Air or Close-Loop Cooled

    TANDEM MECHANICAL SEALSIncludes lower silicon carbide mechanical seal

    for maximum motor protection

    PUMP OUT VANES AND UPPER CUTTERKeeps pumpage away from the seal

    OIL LEVEL MONITORSystem constantly monitors oil level in the

    bearing housing

    CAST ALLOY STEEL IMPELLER, CUTTERBAR, UPPER CUTTER AND CUTTER NUT

    Case hardened to minimum 60 Rockwell Chardness for wear and impact resistance

    8

    SubmersiblesE-Series “Flushless”

    Flushless design eliminates the need for flush waterHeavy duty cartridge mechanical seal assures dependabilityExternally adjustable cutter clearances

    13

    C-FLANGED MOTOR MOUNTPiloted for self-alignment

    DOUBLE-ROW THRUST BEARINGSAbsorb shaft loads

    FLUSHLESS VAUGHAN CARTRIDGEMECHANICAL SEAL

    Heavy duty design provides reliablelong-term operation without the need for

    flush water

    BACK PULL-OUT CASINGAllows external adjustment of BOTH

    impeller-to-cutter bar and impeller-to-upper cutter clearances without

    disconnection from piping

    PUMP OUT VANES AND UPPERCUTTER

    Keeps pumpage away from the seal

    CAST ALLOY STEEL IMPELLER,CUTTER BAR, UPPER CUTTER AND

    CUTTER NUTCase hardened to minimum 60

    Rockwell C hardness for wear andimpact resistance

    Flushless Mechanical Seal

  • Hydraulic Submersible

    VANE OR PISTON HYDRAULIC MOTORProvides high reliability and efficiency

    OIL LUBRICATIONIsolates motor from pumpage

    DOUBLE ROW THRUST BEARINGSAbsorb all loads

    CARTRIDGE SILICON CARBIDEMECHANICAL SEAL

    Protects bearings from contamination

    PUMP OUT VANES AND UPPER CUTTERKeeps pumpage away from the seal

    CAST ALLOY STEEL IMPELLER,CUTTER BAR, UPPER CUTTER AND

    CUTTER NUTCase hardened to minimum 60 Rockwell C

    hardness for wear and impact resistance

    912

    Pedestals

    C-FLANGED MOTOR MOUNTPiloted for self-alignment

    ADJUSTABLE DRIVE ENDAllows external adjustment of impeller-to-

    upper cutter clearance

    DOUBLE-ROW THRUST BEARINGSAbsorb shaft loads

    MECHANICAL SEAL OR PACKINGIsolates pumpage from bearings and motor

    BACK PULL-OUT CASINGAllows external adjustment of impeller-to-cutter bar clearance without disconnection

    from piping

    PUMP OUT VANES AND UPPER CUTTERKeeps pumpage away from the seal

    CAST ALLOY STEEL IMPELLER, CUTTERBAR, UPPER CUTTER AND CUTTER NUTCase hardened to minimum 60 Rockwell C

    hardness for wear and impact resistance

    Interchangeable flushed packing or mechanical sealHeavy duty combined bearing frame designExternally adjustable cutter clearances

    High quality vane or piston hydraulic motorsPortable, lightweight and versatile

    E-Series Flushed

    Mechanical Sealor Packing

  • 11

    E-Series Flushed

    INTERCHANGEABLE FLUSHED PACKING ORMECHANICAL SEALLow maintenance operation

    ADJUSTABLE BACK PULL-OUT CASINGAllows external adjustment of impeller-to-cutter bar clearance without disconnectionfrom piping

    ADJUSTABLE BACK PULL-OUT CASINGAllows external adjustment of BOTH impeller-to-cutter bar and impeller-to-upper cutter clearanceswithout disconnection from piping

    FLUSHLESS VAUGHAN CARTRIDGEMECHANICAL SEALHeavy duty design provides reliable long-termoperation without the need for flush water

    ELIMINATES STUFFING BOXNo stuffing box means less chance of solidscollecting in seal area.

    ADJUSTABLE DRIVE ENDAllows external adjustment ofimpeller-to-upper cutter clearance

    10

    Horizontals

    Interchangeable flushed packing or mechanical sealHeavy duty combined bearing frame designExternally adjustable cutter clearances

    Flushless design eliminates the need for flush waterHeavy duty cartridge mechanical seal assures dependabilityHeavy duty combined bearing frame designExternally adjustable cutter clearances

    E-Series “Flushless”

    Flushless Mechanical Seal

    Mechanical Sealor Packing

  • 11

    E-Series Flushed

    INTERCHANGEABLE FLUSHED PACKING ORMECHANICAL SEALLow maintenance operation

    ADJUSTABLE BACK PULL-OUT CASINGAllows external adjustment of impeller-to-cutter bar clearance without disconnectionfrom piping

    ADJUSTABLE BACK PULL-OUT CASINGAllows external adjustment of BOTH impeller-to-cutter bar and impeller-to-upper cutter clearanceswithout disconnection from piping

    FLUSHLESS VAUGHAN CARTRIDGEMECHANICAL SEALHeavy duty design provides reliable long-termoperation without the need for flush water

    ELIMINATES STUFFING BOXNo stuffing box means less chance of solidscollecting in seal area.

    ADJUSTABLE DRIVE ENDAllows external adjustment ofimpeller-to-upper cutter clearance

    10

    Horizontals

    Interchangeable flushed packing or mechanical sealHeavy duty combined bearing frame designExternally adjustable cutter clearances

    Flushless design eliminates the need for flush waterHeavy duty cartridge mechanical seal assures dependabilityHeavy duty combined bearing frame designExternally adjustable cutter clearances

    E-Series “Flushless”

    Flushless Mechanical Seal

    Mechanical Sealor Packing

  • Hydraulic Submersible

    VANE OR PISTON HYDRAULIC MOTORProvides high reliability and efficiency

    OIL LUBRICATIONIsolates motor from pumpage

    DOUBLE ROW THRUST BEARINGSAbsorb all loads

    CARTRIDGE SILICON CARBIDEMECHANICAL SEAL

    Protects bearings from contamination

    PUMP OUT VANES AND UPPER CUTTERKeeps pumpage away from the seal

    CAST ALLOY STEEL IMPELLER,CUTTER BAR, UPPER CUTTER AND

    CUTTER NUTCase hardened to minimum 60 Rockwell C

    hardness for wear and impact resistance

    912

    Pedestals

    C-FLANGED MOTOR MOUNTPiloted for self-alignment

    ADJUSTABLE DRIVE ENDAllows external adjustment of impeller-to-

    upper cutter clearance

    DOUBLE-ROW THRUST BEARINGSAbsorb shaft loads

    MECHANICAL SEAL OR PACKINGIsolates pumpage from bearings and motor

    BACK PULL-OUT CASINGAllows external adjustment of impeller-to-cutter bar clearance without disconnection

    from piping

    PUMP OUT VANES AND UPPER CUTTERKeeps pumpage away from the seal

    CAST ALLOY STEEL IMPELLER, CUTTERBAR, UPPER CUTTER AND CUTTER NUTCase hardened to minimum 60 Rockwell C

    hardness for wear and impact resistance

    Interchangeable flushed packing or mechanical sealHeavy duty combined bearing frame designExternally adjustable cutter clearances

    High quality vane or piston hydraulic motorsPortable, lightweight and versatile

    E-Series Flushed

    Mechanical Sealor Packing

  • Available with rail system or portableAdaptable to most guide rail systems

    Electric Submersible

    EXPLOSION PROOF MOTORUL Listed Explosion Proof or non-Explosion

    Proof, with moisture sensor and tandemmechanical seals. Also available in

    Continuous In-Air or Close-Loop Cooled

    TANDEM MECHANICAL SEALSIncludes lower silicon carbide mechanical seal

    for maximum motor protection

    PUMP OUT VANES AND UPPER CUTTERKeeps pumpage away from the seal

    OIL LEVEL MONITORSystem constantly monitors oil level in the

    bearing housing

    CAST ALLOY STEEL IMPELLER, CUTTERBAR, UPPER CUTTER AND CUTTER NUT

    Case hardened to minimum 60 Rockwell Chardness for wear and impact resistance

    8

    SubmersiblesE-Series “Flushless”

    Flushless design eliminates the need for flush waterHeavy duty cartridge mechanical seal assures dependabilityExternally adjustable cutter clearances

    13

    C-FLANGED MOTOR MOUNTPiloted for self-alignment

    DOUBLE-ROW THRUST BEARINGSAbsorb shaft loads

    FLUSHLESS VAUGHAN CARTRIDGEMECHANICAL SEAL

    Heavy duty design provides reliablelong-term operation without the need for

    flush water

    BACK PULL-OUT CASINGAllows external adjustment of BOTH

    impeller-to-cutter bar and impeller-to-upper cutter clearances without

    disconnection from piping

    PUMP OUT VANES AND UPPERCUTTER

    Keeps pumpage away from the seal

    CAST ALLOY STEEL IMPELLER,CUTTER BAR, UPPER CUTTER AND

    CUTTER NUTCase hardened to minimum 60

    Rockwell C hardness for wear andimpact resistance

    Flushless Mechanical Seal

  • Cantilever

    HEAVY DUTY ROLLER AND BALLBEARINGS

    Absorb all loads dependably

    LARGE 4” SHAFTHandles chopping and pumping with

    minimal shaft deflection

    NO SUBMERGED SEAL ORBEARINGS

    Reduces contamination

    CAST ALLOY STEEL IMPELLER,CUTTER BAR AND CUTTER NUT

    Case hardened to minimum 60Rockwell C hardness for wear and

    impact resistance

    714

    Recirculator Chopper Pumps

    Vertical Recirculator Submersible Recirculator

    VALVE OPERATORAllows ease of valve control

    NOZZLE OPERATORAdjusts nozzle direction

    horizontally and vertically

    MIXING NOZZLEHydraulically mixes

    all solids

    DUCTILE IRON VALVEAllows recirculation

    or discharge

    Specialty Pumps

    Easy above-deck access to valve and nozzle operatorsManual or fully automated operation available

    The Vaughan Scumbuster®virtually eliminates the effects ofa scum blanket and prevents itfrom reforming byhomogenizing andconditioning through arecirculation nozzle. This typeof mixing allows digesters toregain their design capacity,extends the time betweencleanouts and generates moremethane gas. The Vaughan Scumbusteroperating with the Vaughan chopper pump on digester recirculationhas proven successful not only to eliminate heat exchangerclogging, but also to replace other failed digester mixing systems.

    SC

    U M B U S T

    E R®

    Scumbuster

    SCUM BLANKET

    S UPE R NATANT

    S LUDGE S LUDGE

    GAS B UB B LE

    HE ATE XC HANGE R

    VAUGHAN HOR IZONTALR E C IR CULATION PUMP

    VAUGHANS CUMB US TE R

    Eliminates submerged seals and bearingsBest for severe abrasive or corrosive service

  • 15

    Vertical Wet Well

    6

    Wet Wells

    Oil lubricated bearings eliminate water or grease lubricated sleeve bearingsCapable of running dry

    OIL-FILLED BEARING HOUSINGIncreases bearing life

    SEAL-AND-BEARING SUB-ASSEMBLYReduces maintenance time

    DUCTILE IRON CASING AND BEARING HOUSINGIncreases durability

    DOUBLE-ROW THRUST BEARINGSAbsorb all impeller loads

    VAUGHAN’S CARTRIDGE STYLE SILICONCARBIDE MECHANICAL SEALProtects bearings and lasts longer

    PUMP-OUT VANES ANDUPPER CUTTER

    Keeps pumpage awayfrom seal

    CAST ALLOY STEELIMPELLER, CUTTER

    BAR, UPPER CUTTERAND CUTTER NUT

    Case hardened tominimum 60 Rockwell C

    hardness for wear andimpact resistance

    Self-PrimerSelf-priming up to 25’Heavy duty cartridge design assures dependability4” - 10” discharge availableAvailable in direct or belt drive

    HEAT TREATEDALLOY STEEL

    CHOPPER IMPELLER, CUTTERBAR AND UPPER CUTTER

    Handles all incoming solids withoutclogging

    DUCTILE IRON HOUSING, CASINGAND BEARING HOUSING

    Increases durability

    OVERSIZED CLEANOUTAllows easy access

    VAUGHAN’S CARTRIDGE STYLEMECHANICAL SEAL

    Isolates pumpage from bearings andmotor

    THRUST BEARINGSAbsorb all loads

    OIL LUBRICATIONKeeps bearings and seal cool and

    running smooth

    ADJUSTABLE CASING ANDROTATING ASSEMBLYFor ease of maintenance

  • Performance Map - 60 Hz

    Performance Map - 50 Hz

    5

    Municipal

    16

    Wastewater Applications

    CSO screenings

    Primary Clarifier Scum

    Sludge Transfer Digester Mixing

    RAW SEWAGE - Lift stations, CSO facilites, headworks, prisons, hospitals, restaurants.

    SCREENINGS / SEPTAGE - Raw concentrated solids including rags, plastics and hair.

    CLARIFIER SCUM PITS - Primary or Secondary scum without plugging or air binding.

    SLUDGE TRANSFER - Eliminates “roping” and clogging in clarifier underflow to thickeners.

    RAS / WAS - Continuously conditions Return and Waste Activated Sludges.

    THICKENED SLUDGE / DIGESTED SLUDGE TRANSFER - Handles high sludge consistencies.

    DIGESTER MIXING - Rotamix system conditions and mixes in a dual-zone rotational flow pattern.

    DIGESTER RECIRCULATION - Eliminates heat exchanger clogging while conditioning sludge.

    1

    2

    3

    4

    6

    8

    9

    10

    5

    7

  • 17

    Wet Well

    Submersible

    Specialty

    Vertical Wet Well Cantilever

    Hydraulic Submersible

    Self-Priming

    Electric Submersible

    Recirculating

    Vaughan’s most popular sump pump.Reliable mechanical seal/oil bath design.Eliminates suction piping.Keeps motor and wiring out of the pit.

    Eliminates submerged seals and bearings.Best for severe abrasive service.

    Portable pump for tank cleaning.Lighter weight than other submersibles.Ideal for mobile equipment.

    Popular for sewage lift stations.Retrofits to most guide rail systems.Ideal for deep sumps.Available with rail system or portable.

    Direct or belt drive.Adjustable back pull-outdesign.

    Allows Wet Well andSubmersible Pumps to beused for mixing andpumpout.Ideal for mixing of floating orsettled solids.

    Dry WellPedestal

    Horizontal

    Various sealing systems available.Direct or belt drive.Adjustable back pull-out design.

    Used primarily in dry well applicationswhere floor space is limited.Various sealing systems available.Adjustable back pull-out design.

    4

    Chopper PumpsTypical Municipal Flow Diagram

    1

    2 3

    4

    6

    8

    9

    10

    5

    7

  • Industrial

    Vaughan Chopper Pumps incorporate increases inefficiency, with improved reliability handling toughstringy solids. Some models also include a new back-pullout casing design, allowing external adjustment ofclearances and ease of maintenance.

    Vaughan’s unique cartridge stylemechanical seal handles thetoughest slurries, outperformingstandard single-spring seals byreducing problems associatedwith wrapping or abrasion.

    Stray solids trapped in themechanical seal area areshredded and removed by theimpeller vanes turning against theupper cutter.

    Solids are chopped by the cuppedand sharpened impeller bladesturning across the cutter bar,creating a smooth “slicing”effect. The conditioned slurry iseasily pumped through the pumpand piping system withoutplugging.

    The cutter nut cuts stringymaterials that can tend to wrap atthe pump inlet.

    An optional disintegrator toolagitates and breaks up largesolids to prevent suctionblockage. The tool is removablefor stringy solids.

    The Concept

    318

    Vaughan Chopper Pumps are not to be confused withother types or brands of chopper pumps, cutterpumps, grinder pumps or comminutors. Some of theunique patented features specific to Vaughan ChopperPumps which make the product so dependable are:

    Broke PitsCarbonized BarkChip ConveyorsClarifier ScumCoal Pile RunoffConveyor Gallery SumpsDrainage SumpsFly AshKnot and Bark HandlingLog Soaking VatsLime Sludge TransferUnderflow to DewateringWoodyard Sumps

    BloodCarrotsChickensCorn HusksEars, Hair, Hooves, HornsFatFeathersFishFleshingsHide PiecesPotatoesTurkeysTomatoes

    Acid Mine WaterCoal and Sand WashingConcrete Batch Plant SumpsSand and Gravel Silt PondsTruck Washdown Sumps

    Boiler BlowdownChrome Plating SlurriesCoke BreezeCoke Tar Decanter SludgeGlass and PlasticIron Ore PelletsMetal, Machine ChipsMill ScaleOil WashdownPaint Overspray SludgeRoll Grinder Coolant (Swarf)

    API SeparatorsCoke SlurriesDetergent CakesLatex SkinsLead Oxide SlurriesOil WastePlasticsPumice Hand CleanerRefinery MudStorm DrainsSulfur Froth

    Hazardous Waste CleanupLagoon CleaningRecycled SolventsSludge DewateringStorage Tank Cleanout

    Paper and Wood Products Food Processing

    Automotive / Steel

    Mining / Sand & Gravel Contractor Services

    Chemical / Petrochemical

  • Just a few last words .....

    2 19

    Reliability

    With almost 25,000 units in service, the Vaughan® Chopper Pump has notonly proven it’s value in problem solving, but also established itself asthe reliable alternative to conventional pumping. Over the years,product reliability has also allowed Vaughan to GUARANTEE theperformance of all chopper pumps. This guarantee is yourassurance of clog-free solids-handling performance, not justanother materials-and-workmanship warranty.

    Vaughan celebrates the new millennium by introducing largersizes, new configurations, and advances in efficiency,maintainability and performance with the “E” series and the new“F” series flushless seal design.

    We invite you to study the features in this catalog and compare.Then, we believe you will agree that the Vaughan Chopper Pump is“A Cut Above the Rest”.

    For over 45 years, Vaughan has beenthe market leader in manufacturingchopper pumps, solving today’stoughest solids-pumping problems.This family driven tradition all startedwith Jim Vaughan’s dream of a better,more reliable means of pumpingmanure.

    Today’s third and fourth generation ofthe Vaughan family continue thetradition of quality, dependability andservice ... without all the corporatebureaucracy.

    Performance Guaranteed

    Over 45 Years of Tradition

    The late founder, Jim Vaughan (standing), and present Chairman of the Board,Larry Vaughan (sitting), working together in the early days.

    "The Vaughan Chopper Pump is the most reliable, continuousoperating pump that we have in the plant. What makes this

    even more remarkable is that it is also pumping theworse solids slurry in the plant."

    - Jim Beerbower, Plant ManagerRohm and Haas Company, Elma, WA

    "Since switching to Vaughan Chopper Pumps in our CSObasin, our pumping problems are a thing of the past."

    - Mirza M. Rabbaig, P.E., Program Manager, CSO GroupCity of Detroit, Michigan

    Jim Beerbower in 1988

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