Pedrollo RX-VORTEX Submersible Pumps for Drainage
Product Overview
The Pedrollo RX-VORTEX series offers submersible pumps specifically designed for draining dirty water. These pumps are engineered for reliable performance during continuous operation, featuring comprehensive motor cooling. They are ideal for domestic, civil, and industrial applications, effectively handling water with suspended solids.
All stainless steel pumps.
Performance Range
- Flow rate: up to 380 l/min (22.8 m³/h)
- Head: up to 12.8 m
Application Limits
- Maximum operating depth: up to 10 m (with appropriately sized power cable)
- Liquid temperature: up to +50 °C, and up to +90 °C for short bursts (up to 3 minutes max) for intermittent service
- Suspended solids transfer: up to Ø 20 mm for RX 2/20, RX 3/20; up to Ø 40 mm for RX 4/40, RX 5/40
- Draining capability: up to 25 mm from the bottom for RX 2/20, RX 3/20; up to 50 mm from the bottom for RX 4/40, RX 5/40
Features and Inclusions
- Power cable length: 5 m
- Float switch for single-phase versions
Available Upon Request
- Mechanical seal options
- Pumps with 10 m power cable
- Different voltage requirements (60 Hz frequency)
- RX-VORTEX GM™ pumps with magnetically operated float switch (suitable for small sumps)
Performance Curves and Data (50 Hz)
The following table and graph illustrate the performance curves for the RX-VORTEX series, showing head (H) in meters against flow rate (Q) in l/min and m³/h. Performance curves comply with EN ISO 9906 Grade 3B tolerance limits.
| TYPE | POWER (P2) | Q | m³/h | Flow rate Q (l/min) | H (metres) | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-phase | Three-phase | kW | HP | l/min | 0 | 20 | 60 | 100 | 130 | 160 | 190 | 210 | 240 | 270 | 300 | 340 | 380 | |||
| RXm 2/20 RX 2/20 | 0.37 | 0.50 | 8 | 7.5 | 6.7 | 5.6 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 2 | |||||||||||
| RXm 3/20 RX 3/20 | 0.55 | 0.75 | 10 | 9.5 | 8.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 2 | |||||||||
| RXm 4/40 RX 4/40 | 0.75 | 1 | 11.3 | 11 | 10.3 | 9.5 | 8.8 | 8 | 7.2 | 6.6 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 2 | ||||||
| RXm 5/40 RX 5/40 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 12.8 | 12.5 | 11.8 | 11 | 10.4 | 9.7 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 2 | |||||
| ABSORPTION | ABSORPTION | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYPE | VOLTAGE | TYPE | VOLTAGE | ||||
| Single-phase | Three-phase | ||||||
| RXm 2/20 | 230 V | RX 2/20 | 400 V | 1.1 A | |||
| RXm 3/20 | 3.4 A | RX 3/20 | 1.5 A | ||||
| RXm 4/40 | 5.2 A | RX 4/40 | 2.1 A | ||||
| RXm 5/40 | 6.5 A | RX 5/40 | 3.1 A |
Dimensions and Weight
RX 2/20 and RX 3/20 Series
| TYPE | PORT | DIMENSIONS mm | kg | PALLET CAPACITY | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN | a | b | h | h1 | d | e | p | 1~ | 3~ | |||
| Single-ph. Three-ph | ||||||||||||
| RXm 2/20 RX 2/20 | 1 1/4" | 147 | 84 | 300 | 275 | 25 | adjustable | 350 | 350 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 96 |
| RXm 3/20 RX 3/20 | 147 | 84 | 330 | 305 | 25 | adjustable | 350 | 350 | 7.7 | 7.0 | 96 | |
* Version with 'GM' magnetic float switch
| TYPE | PORT | DIMENSIONS mm | kg | PALLET CAPACITY | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN | a | b | h | h1 | d | e | g (adjustable) | p | 1~ | 3~ | |
| Single-phase | |||||||||||
| RXm 2/20-GM | 1 1/4" | 147 | 150 | 302 | 275 | 25 | 180 | 50 | 350 | 6.3 | 80 |
| RXm 3/20-GM | 147 | 150 | 332 | 305 | 25 | 210 | 80 | 350 | 7.9 | 80 | |
Dimensions and Weight
RX 4/40 and RX 5/40 Series
| TYPE | PORT | DIMENSIONS mm | kg | PALLET CAPACITY | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN | a | b | h | h1 | d | e | p | 1~ | 3~ | ||||
| Single-phase | Three-phase | ||||||||||||
| RXm 4/40 | RX 4/40 | 1 1/2" | 215 | 115 | 432 | 400 | 50 | adjustable | 500 | 500 | 14.8 | 13.9 | 45 |
| RXm 5/40 | RX 5/40 | 215 | 115 | 432 | 400 | 50 | adjustable | 500 | 500 | 16.0 | 14.8 | 45 | |
* Version with 'GM' magnetic float switch
| TYPE | PORT | DIMENSIONS mm | kg | PALLET CAPACITY | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN | a | b | h | h1 | d | e | g (adjustable) | p | 1~ | 3~ | |
| Single-phase | |||||||||||
| RXm 4/40 - GM | 1 1/2" | 215 | 186.5 | 432 | 400 | 50 | 320 | 80 | 500 | 15.2 | 36 |
| RXm 5/40 - GM | 215 | 186.5 | 432 | 400 | 50 | 320 | 80 | 500 | 16.2 | 36 | |
Materials and Components
The RX-VORTEX pumps are constructed with high-quality materials for durability and performance:
| Item | Component | Material |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outer sleeve | AISI 304 stainless steel with ISO 228/1 threaded port |
| 2 | Suction filter | Stainless steel AISI 304 |
| 3 | Diffuser | Stainless steel AISI 304 |
| 4 | Impeller | VORTEX in AISI 304 stainless steel |
| 5 | Motor sleeve | Stainless steel AISI 304 |
| 6 | Motor cover | Stainless steel AISI 304 |
| 7 | Motor shaft | Stainless steel AISI 431 |
| 8 | Double shaft seal with interposed oil chamber | Seal: STA-12R SIC (Ø 12 mm) - Materials: Ceramic / Silicon carbide / NBR Shaft seal: Ø 12 x Ø 19 x H 5 mm |
| 9 | Capacitor | Exclusive to single-phase models |
| 10 | Electric motor | RXm: single-phase 230 V - 50 Hz with winding integrated thermal motor protection RX: three-phase 400 V - 50 Hz Continuous running duty S1 Insulation: Class F Protection rating: IP X8 |
| 11 | Power cord | Type 'H07 RN-F (Schuko plug exclusive to single-phase models) Standard length: 5 metres |
| 12 | Float switch | Exclusive to single-phase models |
Patents, Trademarks, and Models
- Patent No. EP2313658
- Patent No. IT0001428923
