Why Buy Fish Farming Pumps from AxFlow
AxFlow supply the widest range of process pumps in the UK with over 40 years of experience, allowing our versatile product range and expertise to enable you to find the ideal pumping solution to your application.
Aquaculture pump typical applications
- Water circualation and exchange
- Wastewater management
- Water temperature control
- Freshwater and Seawater intake
- Live fish transport
- Feed and chemical distribution a
Common Pump types used for Fish Farming
- Centrifugal Pumps: The common and flexible type of pump for a range of flows and low to medium differential pressures
- Axial Flow Pumps: For very high flows and low differential pressures.
- Aodd Pumps: Air driven diaphragm pumps are good with solids and can dry prime.
- Peristaltic Pumps: Useful for very extremely high solids content and can self-prime when dry.
- Submersible Pumps: Centrifugal pumps that can work under water
- Cavity Pumps: Can transfer liquids which are mainly made of solids.
- Lobe Pumps: Excellent for low flows and high differential pressures.
Features Required in Aquaculture Pumps
- Corrosion Resistance: Pumps must handle saltwater and other corrosive conditions in marine environments.
- Energy Efficiency: Continuous operation makes energy-efficient pumps essential for reducing operational costs.
- Gentle Handling: Pumps for live fish or delicate organisms require low-shear designs to prevent injury.
- Reliability: Aquaculture systems depend on 24/7 pump operation to maintain water quality and avoid losses.
- Ease of Maintenance: Pumps with modular designs or easy-to-clean components minimize downtime in aquaculture facilities.
By meeting these diverse needs, aquaculture pumps are essential for creating sustainable, efficient, and productive aquatic farming systems.