Lineshaft Pumps / Sea Water Pumps

High-Volume Propeller Pump with High-head, Axial-flow & Mixed-flow Impellers & Low-head Axial-flow Impellers

Vertical lineshaft pumps or “sea water pumps” use a long shaft to connect the impeller to the drive. These traditional pumps are typically driven by diesel or electric motors that can be connected using a belt and pulley, gear, or direct coupling. MWI’s vertical lineshaft pumps (in the process industry, these pumps are classified under a VS3 designation) are available with higher-head mixed flow impellers and low-head axial flow impellers.

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These high-volume axial and mixed flow pumps are useful in flood control, draining, and irrigation applications. Their dimensions depend on installation requirements. MWI offers engineering assistance and custom specs for job sites that are reacquiring a Lineshaft, as this pump can be installed in many ways and configurations. They are available in 8-inch – 144-inch (0.2 m – 3.7 m) diameters with capacities up to 800,000 GPM (50.5 m3/s).

Our axial and mixed flow pumps are used in critical applications where failure is not an option. Made from corrosion-resistant steel, stainless steel, or cast iron, these vertical lineshaft pumps are simple, robust, and extremely dependable.

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Applications

  • Flood control and storm water drainage
  • Agricultural irrigation
  • Pump station
  • Desalination plants and power plants
  • Large vertical seawater or tidal pumping
  • Excavation and pit dewatering
  • Raw water intake
  • Wastewater pumping and treatment
  • Transfer pumping
  • Dry dock pumping
  • Pool and pond level maintenance
  • Moving large volumes of water

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Lineshaft Configurations

Lineshaft Installations
Multiple lineshaft installations & configurations

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