H

Diesel Drive Auto

Prime High Head Pump
The Himax Pump is a true self-priming pump so does not In addition the pump can run dry for extended periods due to
require manual priming of the suction line or filling of a priming the mechanical seal assembly which allows priming with long
tank in order to begin its normal operation. suction hoses and suction lifts of up to 9m (28 feet).
The Sykes High Head range of pumpsets are fully automatic As fluid levels fluctuate, the pump will “snore” until the liquid is
priming and designed to meet the stringent demands of the available for the pump to fully reprime itself automatically.
mining, construction and rental industries.
Boasting one of the best shaft stiffness ratio’s of any automatic
priming pump on the market, the Sykes High Head range
provides the reliability to meet market expectations.

www.allightsykes.com LIGH T WA TE R POWER AI R

 • • Diesel, electric or
Features hydraulic
Application
• Low fuel usage drive • Construction
•
• •Reduced engine Solids handling • •Environmental
sizes Simple maintenance Industrial
•
Lower maintenance
• Replaceable •Mining
costs Clean Water
wear
Dry self prime Sludge
• parts • Solids
and reprime Slimes
• Chassis - lade
Close coupled SAE Sewage
• Bearing Frames skid, • n
Suction lifts to • • road tow, • liquids
• 9m wheeled, caged • Ground
Operates in • Powered by Perkins or • Dew
‘snore’ Cat Engines. atering
conditions Other engines available on Pipeline &
• request • •
Vacuum Priming option Drilli
available for • Custom build available ng
Sykes purpose built •
ground Jetting
dewatering. Control panel • Quarries
Pump at a glance
Maximum Suction:
9m/29'
Connections:
75x75
Max Flow l/sec:
28
Maximum Head:
105
Solids Handling:
25
Priming System:
Compressor

Pumpset dimensions
Width:
1100mm/3' 7"
Length:
2200mm/7' 2"
Height:
2169mm/7' 1"
Dry weight:
1510kg

Materials of construction
Pump Casting:
S.G. IRON 400/12
Suction Cover:
S.G. IRON 400/12
Air Seperation Tank:
S.G. IRON 400/12
Bearing Bracking:
S.G. IRON 400/12
Pump Shaft:
431 Stainless Steel
Impeller:
316 Stainless Steel
Wear Plates:
316 Stainless Steel
Mechanical Seal:
Silicon Carbide
N.R.V:
S.G. IRON 400/12

Design details
Pump Description:
End suction type, 2 vane semi open impeller
Suction Flange mm:
75
Delivery Flange mm:
75
Nominal Casting Thickness mm:
10
Solids Handling Size mm:
25
Operating Speed:
MIN: 1400rpm MAX: 2400rpm
Maximum Head m:
105
Maximum Capacity l/sec:
28 L/sec
Engine:
Perkins

Fuel consumption
Fuel Capacity Ltrs/US Gal:
250 Ltrs
Fuel Consumption:
2.4 L/hr @ BEP 1400rpm WMR

Useful links