Product Description
P4 Vortex Pneumatic Pumps
P4 Vortex Pneumatic Pumps provide portable, air-powered dewatering for severe mining and industrial conditions across India. ATS 2000 developed the Mk4 pump with a lubrication-free pneumatic motor, rust-resistant motor components and a rugged vortex pumping section.
Consequently, the pump delivers dependable performance without requiring oil injection into the compressed-air supply. Moreover, the unit weighs only 17 kg and includes an ergonomic carrying handle, making it easier to move between sumps, headings and temporary drainage points.
High-Performance Mine Dewatering
The P4 Vortex Mk4 combines an inverted impeller with a side-suction volute arrangement. This configuration allows water and suspended material to enter from the sides while the pump rests on the bottom of a sump.
As a result, P4 Vortex Pneumatic Pumps can handle water containing grit, fibres and small stones without relying on a conventional bottom screen.
At 700 kPa air pressure, published performance includes a maximum head of approximately 80 metres and maximum flow up to 764 l/min.
Meanwhile, at 400 kPa, the pump provides a maximum head of approximately 53 metres and flow up to 674 l/min.
However, actual performance depends on air supply, hose length, discharge resistance and site conditions.
Key Features and Benefits
The P4 Vortex Mk4 provides:
- Lubrication-free pneumatic motor
- Operating air pressure from 100–700 kPa
- Maximum head up to 80 metres
- Maximum flow up to 764 l/min
- Lightweight 17 kg construction
- Ergonomic carrying handle
- Vortex pumping arrangement
- Side-suction volute design
- SG42 cast-iron impeller and volute
- Rust-resistant motor components
- Built-in compressed-air microfilter
- 120-micron filtration
- 1-inch BSP air inlet
- 2-inch BSP water outlet
- Approximate 4 kW power rating
Together, these features support portable dewatering in demanding mining, construction and industrial environments.
Lubrication-Free Pneumatic Motor
P4 Vortex Pneumatic Pumps use a lubrication-free air motor. Therefore, operators do not need to introduce lubricating oil into the compressed-air supply during normal operation.
In addition, the motor incorporates a stainless-steel cylinder and hardened rust-resistant components.
Air passing through the motor also helps cool the motor-housing seal. Consequently, the pump can tolerate operation outside the water for short periods during repositioning.
Durable Vortex Pumping Section
The inverted impeller and volute use SG42 cast iron for toughness and wear resistance.
Moreover, the hydraulic design helps prevent high-pressure pumped water from acting directly on the spindle seals.
The detachable impeller cover uses an O-ring seal and three-bolt arrangement. Therefore, technicians can reach the impeller quickly for inspection, cleaning or removal of suitable debris.
Built-In Air Filtration
A high-capacity inline microfilter helps protect the pneumatic motor from contaminated compressed air.
The flushable and replaceable filter element removes particles down to approximately 120 microns. Consequently, regular filter cleaning helps maintain airflow and motor performance in dusty mining and construction environments.
Portable Construction
The Mk4 measures approximately 435 mm high and 340 mm wide.
In addition, its 17 kg weight and integrated carrying handle simplify movement around underground mines, construction sites and industrial facilities.
Therefore, operators can reposition the P4 Vortex Pneumatic Pumps as drainage conditions change.
P4 Vortex Pump Applications in India
The P4 Vortex Mk4 may support applications across India such as:
- Underground mine dewatering
- Open-pit mining drainage
- Sump and excavation dewatering
- Water containing grit and fibres
- Construction-site drainage
- Civil engineering dewatering
- Temporary industrial drainage
- Abrasive wastewater transfer
- Quarry dewatering
- Tunnel drainage
- Remote pumping locations
- Sites where pneumatic power offers practical advantages
Moreover, pneumatic operation can suit environments where electric-powered pumps are inconvenient or unsuitable.
Air-Supply and Installation Requirements
Correct performance depends heavily on the compressed-air system.
Users should consider:
- Required flow
- Total discharge head
- Available compressor capacity
- Operating air pressure
- Air-hose diameter
- Air-hose length
- Discharge hose or pipe size
- Suspended material characteristics
- Water temperature
- Operating duty
Restricted or undersized air lines can reduce pump performance. Therefore, the installation should provide clean, dry compressed air within the published 100–700 kPa operating range.
Selecting the Correct P4 Vortex Pneumatic Pump
Engineers should match the P4 Vortex Pneumatic Pumps to the required flow, head, compressed-air availability and pumped-liquid conditions.
Moreover, users should evaluate grit content, fibres, small stones, discharge distance and elevation before installation.
Consequently, correct system sizing helps maintain pumping performance while avoiding excessive compressed-air consumption.
Product Enquiries in India
The P4 Vortex Pneumatic Pumps are presented through Pumps Bharat for mining, quarrying, tunnel construction, civil engineering and industrial dewatering applications across India.
When submitting an enquiry, please provide the required flow, discharge head, available compressor output, operating air pressure, air-line arrangement and pumped-liquid characteristics. Consequently, the available P4 Vortex Mk4 setup can be evaluated against the application requirements.