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Dewatering, Bypass & Sewage
Effluent Management
Industrial
Sludge & Slurry
Stormwater/Flooding
Wastewater Treatment
Water Treatment

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Dewatering, Bypass & Sewage
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Water Quality Monitoring

 

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Dredge Pumps - Dewatering
Dredge Pumps - Sludge & Slurry
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Handy-sized Pumps
Lamella Settling Tanks
Peristaltic 
pH Correction
Piston Pumps
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Progressive Cavity
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Submersibles


Proportional Dosing
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Submersibles - Drainage
Submersibles - Slurry & Sludge
Stirrers - WWTP
Trash, Flexi & Diaphragm
Water Quality Monitoring
Wellpointing

Stormwater

Flood Response
Pump Stations

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Comprehensive water treatment and monitoring solutions

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Mobile flood response

Large and small scale solutions to unexpected flood events.

    Back-up when you need it

    Prime Fluid Management provides high efficiency, low emission pumpsets for stopbank over-pumping and dewatering of non-draining floodwaters. The team is experienced in dealing with flood waters, and supporting regional crews and civil defence with flood containment and clean up.
    ASSET TOOLBOX

    Compact and powerful flood response units

    Boost the capacity of your Flood Response with auto-prime, PTO and submersible pumps and custom trailer units.
    Compact and powerful flood response units
    EMERGENCY HIRE & SUPPORT

    Scale and experience when you need it

    The Prime team has been involved on the ground during New Zealand’s worst flood events for the past decade. We have the expertise and systems available to deploy rapidly and at scale when you need us.
    Scale and experience when you need it

    Overview of our Flood Response

    Multi-use Flooding Pumps

    Delivering exceptional fuel economy, BBA BA Series diesel and electric-drive vacuum assisted auto prime pumps are compact, fuel efficient and easy to deploy.

    • Size: 100 – 300mm (3” – 12”)
    • Max flow: 100 - 1450m³/hr
    • Max head: 17- 8mwc Solids: up to 120mm
    PTO Tractor Pumps

    Compact, economical, efficient, BBA PTO Tractor pumps perform vacuum-based tasks on demand, including high-volume fluid and slurry transfer.

    • Size: 150 - 400mm
    • Max flow: 3000m³/hr
    • Max head: 29mwc
    • Max solids: 100mm
    Veneroni PTO Pumps

    A tractor driven centrifugal pump with hydraulic rotation, Veneroni PTO pumps offer flexibility of use even in low immersion.

    • Size: from 250mm
    • RPM: 540rpm
    • Max power: 88kW
    • Max flow: 750L/s
    Flood Response Trailer Units Our own custom flood response trailer designed for safe storage and rapid deployment in flood situations. Rugged construction, and right-sized storage areas for pipes and couplings. Designed for BBA BA150 and BA180 auto-prime pumps.
    Generators

    Delivering significant fuel economy, our generators feature extended service intervals, large fuel tanks and silenced canopies. They can be monitored remotely.

    • Sizes: 8kW - 70kW
    • Fuel capacity: 410L - 499L
    • Weight (dry): 1050kg - 1450kg
    • Larger generators available.
    Grindex Drainage Submersibles Rugged, lightweight, run-dry electric submersibles.
    • Size: 50mm - 254mm (2” – 10”)
    • Max flow: 350L/s
    • Max head: 200m
    • Max Solids: 12mm
    Proril Drainage Submersibles Durable submersible series designed for optimal reliability.

    • Size: 50mm – 203mm (2” - 8”)
    • Max flow: 110 l/sec
    • Max head: 90m

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    In the field

    Here are some examples of our solutions being used.

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    They brought their mechanics, they didn't just dump it and leave….couldn't have done it without them to be honest

    Mark CadwalladerCatchment Worker

    This sort of unique system you set up is what sets you apart from others in the Market

    Jacob Warmsley Project Manager

    I had an amazing experience with Prime Pump at the Transmission Gully ... will recommend you guys anytime and anywhere.

    Peter FisherDirector

    You guys had our backs from the get-go and stood beside us and persevered.

    DaveOps Director

    We called for a different type of solution…... We were pretty happy with what's been delivered

    Rob KerrProject Director

    Prime supplied us with the best solution for hire and the instant availability was what we needed… We certainly will be using them in the future

    Priscilla EllmersWastewater Supervisor

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    Questions

    FAQ

    At Prime Fluid Management, we understand that every fluid management challenge brings unique considerations. Here, you’ll find clear, practical answers and expert guidance to help you maximise uptime, achieve regulatory compliance, extend equipment life, and implement the most effective solution for your site. 

    What is the difference between a slurry pump and a sludge pump?

    A slurry pump is designed to move mixtures of liquid and solid particles where the liquid component helps the material flow. It is built with abrasion and corrosion resistant materials and a robust design to handle the wear from suspended solids.

    A sludge pump is designed to handle much thicker and stickier material known as sludge which has a higher solid content. These pumps often use positive displacement or slow moving mechanisms to avoid clogging and manage dense viscous fluids.
    How do sludge pumps work?
    Sludge pumps move heavy viscous mixtures using either centrifugal or positive displacement methods. Centrifugal sludge pumps use a rotating impeller to generate pressure and move the sludge. Positive displacement sludge pumps, such as progressive cavity, diaphragm, or lobe pumps, trap a fixed volume of sludge and force it through the pump. This method is especially useful for very thick or high-solid-content applications.
    What is the main source of sludge?
    Sludge typically comes from wastewater treatment processes where water is separated from solids through sedimentation or filtration. It is a semi-solid byproduct that can contain organic matter, heavy metals, and other impurities. Sludge can also come from industrial operations such as mining or manufacturing plants, where process residues and waste streams generate similar thick, viscous materials.