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Multistage Clear Water Pumps: Everything You Need to Know

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2025-09-16

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Multistage sectional horizontal centrifugal pumps have two types of structures to handle axial force: self-balancing and balance disc pumps. When selecting, Multistage pump many users face the dilemma of not knowing which is more suitable for them because self-balancing multistage pumps are significantly more expensive than traditional balance disc multistage pumps. Is it really worth it? Today, a professional multistage pump manufacturer Zhonglian Pump Industry will talk about the 3 real shortcomings of self-balancing multistage pumps to see if they are really worth buying.

Shortcoming 1: Initial purchase cost is indeed high

The structure of self-balancing multistage pumps is more complex than traditional balance disc pumps. It relies on the symmetrical design of the impeller itself and the back blades to balance axial force, essentially equipping the pump with a "built-in balancing system." This requires higher machining precision and increases material costs. By 15%-20%, For example, a pump with a flow rate of 200m ³ /h and head of 200m a self-balancing multistage pump may be more expensive than a balance disc pump with the same parameters by 10,000 to 20,000 yuan. But don't rush to think it's expensive; after some calculations later, you'll understand.

Shortcoming 2: Faster wear of seals when water quality is poor

Although self-balancing pumps do not have balance discs, they are more "picky" about water quality. Balance disc pumps automatically adjust axial force through the wear gap of the balance disc, while self-balancing pumps rely entirely on mechanical seals and auxiliary flushing systems. If the conveyed medium contains many particles (such as sandy well water or slag slurry), the seal wear rate will increase, possibly requiring more frequent replacements than balance disc pumps. 20% At this time, the matching filters and flushing systems must keep up; otherwise, maintenance costs will be even higher.

Shortcoming 3: Complex structure, high maintenance threshold

The internal structure of self-balancing pumps is precise, and disassembly and assembly are much more difficult than ordinary pumps. Components such as the impeller back blades, balance chamber, and multistage guide vanes must be disassembled in a specific order, with gap adjustment precision requirements reaching 0.05mm, and ordinary maintenance workers may cause component deformation or seal failure due to improper operation, resulting in greater losses. Actual cases show that about 30% 70% of self-balancing pump repairs require manufacturer technicians on-site guidance or factory repairs.

After discussing the shortcomings, here comes the key advantage: without balance discs, the saved maintenance costs can offset the price difference. The balance disc, balance ring, sleeve, and shaft sleeve of balance disc pumps are wear parts that need replacement on average every 3-6 months, with single repair costs of 1,000 to 5,000 yuan and downtime of several days. Self-balancing multistage pumps eliminate these parts, extending the major overhaul cycle to 6-12 months. Calculated annually, 1 maintenance costs are reduced by at least 5 30,000 to 80,000 yuan, far exceeding the initial price difference. Overall, it is more cost-effective, especially for industries with high continuous operation requirements (such as power plants and petrochemical plants), where downtime losses may far exceed equipment price differences. 万元，远超初始差价，算总账反而更划算，尤其对连续运行要求高的行业（比如电厂、石油化工），停机损失可能远超设备差价。