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Solutions 
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

 

Feature Brands
Varisco

Bosman

Wangen

Dragflow

Travaini

SlurryPro

BBA Pumps 

 

 

Pump Types
Auto Prime
Air-operated
Concrete Washdown
Dredge Pumps - Dewatering
Dredge Pumps - Sludge & Slurry
Dredges
Flexi, Trash & Diaphragm
High Head Pumps
Handy-sized Pumps
Lamella Settling Tanks
Peristaltic 
pH Correction
Piston Pumps
PTO (auto prime)

Agri Pumps

Centrifugal
Primary Sludge
Progressive Cavity
Shore-mounted
Stirrers
Submersibles


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

Stormwater

Flood Response
Pump Stations

Industrial

Chemicals
Food Processing
Fuels & Oils
Hot Oil
Hot Water
Hygienic
Marine
Solids Handling Pumps
Vacuum & Blowing
Viscous Fluids Pumps
Wastewater

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Discharge Compliance

Comprehensive water treatment and monitoring solutions

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Industrial Side Channel Pumps

World-class Pumps from Pompe Travini and SIHI.

    Low flow, high pressure solutions

    Side channel pumps are suited to applications requiring the handling of low flow rates at high pressures, particularly with liquids containing gas or vapour. Prime Fluid Management supplies a range of durable and efficient pumps ideal for chemical processing, fuel transfer, and boiler feed applications.
    Pompe Traviaini

    Engineering Excellence

    Pompe Travaini is a trusted manufacturer of high-quality vacuum pumps and liquid ring pumps, known for their reliability, energy efficiency, and advanced engineering. - Liquid Ring Vacuum pumps - Centrifugal pumps - Multi-stage and self-priming - Vacuum skids - Blowers, exhausters and boosters
    Engineering Excellence
    SIHI®

    Pumps for challenging industrial applications.

    Specialists in industrial liquid-, gas- and vapour-handling, SIHI pumps are well-regarded for dependability in challenging industrial applications. - Side channel - Liquid ring pumps - Vacuum pumps - Compressors
    Pumps for challenging industrial applications.

    Overview of our Industrial Side Channel Pumps

    SIHI AEH/-X Side Channel Pumps

    High duty self-priming segmental pumps designed for chemical and hazardous liquids (X) and liquified gases.

    • Max flow: 35m3.hr
    • Max head: 348m
    • Nominal pressure: PN40
    • Materials: cast iron, ductile iron, stainless steel, alloy
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    SIHI AKH/-X Side Channel Pumps

    Medium duty, self-priming segmental pumps suited to shipyard use, dissolved air flotation and CIP.

    • Max flow: 35.5m3/hr
    • Max head: 144m
    • Nominal Pressure: PN16 PN25X
    • Materials: cast iron, bronze, stainless steel, alloy
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    SIHI AOH Side Channel Pumps

    Self-priming pumps used for clean and grey water, wells and irrigation and fuel transfer.

    • Max flow: 7.5m3/hr
    • Max head: 100m
    • Nominal Pressure: PN10
    • Materials: cast iron, bronze
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    SIHI CEH/-X Side Channel Pumps

    Handle liquified gases, condensates, chemical and hazardous liquids in unfavourable suction conditions.

    • Max flow: 35.5m3/hr
    • Max head: 354m
    • Nominal Pressure: PN40
    • Materials: cast iron, ductile iron, stainless steel, alloy
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    Travaini TBH Side Channel Pumps

    Multistage self-priming centrifugal pumps. Suitable for gases, clean liquids and corrosives hot or cold.

    • Max. flow: 70m3/hr
    • Max pressure: 40 bar
    • Max. lift: 8.5 mwc
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    Sero SOH Side Channel Pumps

    Multistage self-priming centrifugal pumps suitable for gases, clean liquids and corrosives hot or cold.

    • Max flow: 7.5m3/hr
    • Max pressure: 150m
    • Lift: 7m
    • Max Temp: 120°C
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    Industrial Pumps Servicing & Parts 

    Prime Fluid Management supplies genuine parts for our pump brands, holding stock of common wear parts in New Zealand.

    • Genuine parts
    • Stock held in NZ
    • Maintenance advice
    • Servicing on request
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    Have Questions? Need help to spec? Speak with one of our Industrial Specialists

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    In the field

    Here are some examples of our solutions being used.

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    Read Sludge & Slurry Articles

    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.