When it comes to pump rental, it’s rarely just “rent a pump and you’re done”. On site, you deal with variable inflow, solids, elevation differences, hose friction losses, noise or emission requirements and often time pressure too. If the duty point and the installation don’t match, you end up with unnecessary breakdowns, extra supervision, and delays.

That’s why we created ArchyRental.com: a platform that lets you select, reserve, rent, and manage pumps for your project.

When do you choose pump rental?

Pump rental is often the most practical option for:

• Temporary dewatering on construction sites and civil projects
• Emergency and maintenance situations such as wastewater or sewer bypass pumping
• Temporary process or utility jobs in industry and government
• Test or pilot setups before final specification

With a rental setup you can move fast, adjust capacity, and configure the installation on a project basis.

Which pump types do you typically see in pump rental?

Within Archy you’ll find mobile pump sets such as:

• Self-priming centrifugal pumps
• Diaphragm pumps
• Electric or engine-driven options

You can also filter the range by product group (such as centrifugal pumps, submersible pumps, booster pumps, diaphragm pumps, and vacuum pumps).

The 6 data points you need upfront (this determines whether it’s right “first time”)

Pump rental can solve a lot—but it’s not something you want to guess. This input makes the difference:

1) Flow and head (duty point)

• Required flow in m³/h
• Required head in metres of water column (mWC)
• Consider friction losses from hose length, bends, and couplings

In the Archy pump selector, you enter flow and head directly to find suitable options.

2) Fluid

Think about:

• Clean water
• Wastewater or sewage
• Abrasive liquid
• Bentonite

3) Solids and solids handling (free passage)

• Type of solids (sand, stones, silt, fibres)
• Maximum size

The selector lets you steer on maximum free passage (input range up to 150 mm).

4) Suction conditions and (self-)priming

A centrifugal pump does not actively “suck”; it creates a pressure drop at the suction side, so atmospheric pressure pushes the fluid into the pump. In practice this means:

• Keep suction hose length limited and prevent air ingress
• Choose the right priming approach (wet self-priming, dry self-priming, non-self-priming)

5) Drive type and on-site constraints

• Diesel, electric, or petrol selection options
• Noise requirement (sound-attenuated or extra-quiet electric)

6) Logistics: pick-up or delivery

Depending on planning and site access, you can choose to collect the unit or have it delivered.

How pump rental works via Archy (in practice)

Archy is designed to keep the process short and manageable:

• Select via filters or the pump selector
• Reserve online or by phone
• Rent and manage your pump(s) within the same platform

You can use our locations in Waardenburg (NL) and Suarlée/Namur (BE).

Common mistakes in pump rental (and how to avoid them)

• Underestimating the duty point by ignoring hose friction losses
• Solids larger than expected leading to the wrong pump selection
• Air ingress on the suction side due to couplings or excessive suction hose length
• Cavitation (imploding vapour bubbles) due to poor suction conditions or excessive resistance

Quick checklist for your request

If you share the items below, we can advise efficiently—or verify your selection in Archy:

• Flow (m³/h) and head (mWC)
• Fluid and temperature
• Solids + required free passage
• Installation: suction lift, pipe/hose lengths, dry/wet setup
• Drive type and noise preference
• Pick-up or delivery

Concrete pumps are not only those large pump trucks on construction sites. In the cement and concrete industry, pumps are used continuously for mixing, cleaning, recycling, and pumping wastewater and slurries. In this article, you will learn where concrete pumps fit into the process, which problems you need to prevent, and which selection criteria help you choose a pump that remains maintainable under harsh conditions.

• In cement and concrete production, you often pump dirty, abrasive media, sometimes with air. That requires robust hydraulics and smart maintenance.
• The biggest failure costs usually come from wear, blockages, incorrect material selection, and hard to access installations.
• Start your selection with the medium (particles, abrasiveness, viscosity), then duty cycle, then the maintenance concept.
• Self-priming pumps installed above ground often make inspection and maintenance easier.

What is a concrete pump in an industrial context?

A concrete pump is a pumping system that moves concrete related media such as cement slurry, process water with solids, flush water, or recycle streams. In industrial applications, it is less about “placing concrete” and more about reliable process flows for mixing, cleaning, transport, and wastewater treatment.

What are concrete pumps used for in the cement and concrete industry?

In production environments, you typically see these tasks:

• Mixing and circulating process media (for example slurry or water streams around mixers).
• Cleaning and flushing installations and pipelines, including water with cement residues and grit.
• Recycling process water and residual streams so water can be returned to the process.
• Pumping wastewater to treatment and back into the process.

Why concrete pumps have it tough in this sector

Pumps in cement and concrete often face harsher conditions than “normal water duty”. Typical stress factors include:

• Abrasive particles and contamination: wear on the impeller, casing, and seals.
• Variable composition: one batch is thin, the next is thicker or contains more solids.
• Air in the line: priming and stable flow become more difficult.
• Downtime is expensive: a pump that is hard to open mainly costs you lost production time.

Which pump types are most common (and when they fit)

1) Self-priming pumps

Useful when you need to handle mixtures or dirty water with air and solids and you want a robust all-round solution. Self-priming helps when the suction line does not always stay filled.

2) Centrifugal pumps (standard)

Strong for continuous flow and often cost efficient for “cleaner” liquids. In cement and concrete processes, this mainly works well if you control abrasiveness and solids, or if you select materials and wear parts accordingly.

Selection criteria: how to prevent rapid wear or blockages

Medium and load profile

• What exactly are you pumping: cement slurry, flush water, recycle water, or a mix?
• How much solid content is in it? And how abrasive are those solids?
• How does viscosity vary over the day?
• Is there air in the medium or in the suction line?

Hydraulic requirements

• Required flow rate (m³/h) and head (m).
• Suction lift and pipe lengths.
• Pulsation: do you need stable flow, or is “rougher” flow acceptable?

Reliability and maintenance

• Can you safely install the pump above ground?
• Can you inspect wear parts quickly?
• How often do you expect wear maintenance and how long can a stop last?

Material selection and wear parts

• Casing and impeller material matched to abrasiveness.
• Sealing concept (mechanical seal, packing, flush options).
• Availability and replaceability of wear parts.

Tip: if in doubt, let maintenance lead. A pump that is theoretically “perfect” but takes half a day to dismantle will lose in practice.

Why “above ground” and quick inspection often win

In the cement and concrete industry, access is everything. Dry self-priming pumps are often installed above ground. That makes inspection, maintenance, and repairs easier.

A practical detail that pays off is front inspection: you can access the internal components without dismantling pipework or disturbing drive alignment. That saves time and reduces the risk of errors during reinstallation.

Common mistakes with concrete pumps in production environments

• Selecting only on flow rate and forgetting abrasiveness and maintenance.
• Underestimating wear and not having procedures and spare parts available.
• “Hiding” the pump in a location with poor access.
• Not defining flushing procedures, which often causes build up and blockages.

When flooding or stormwater hits, a flood control pump is not a “nice to have”. It is a response tool that needs to start fast, move large volumes of water, and keep working when the water is dirty and full of debris. This article explains what a flood control pump is, what matters when selecting one, and how to build a practical deployment checklist for real emergencies.

• A flood control pump is used to dewater large volumes of floodwater quickly during emergencies
• Priorities are fast start, high capacity, reliable priming, solids handling, and quick deployment
• Self-priming and prime-assisted (dry-prime) pump sets are common choices because they can handle air in the suction line and re-prime automatically
• Drive options include petrol, Stage V diesel, and electric, depending on access, emissions constraints, and runtime needs

Definition: what is a flood control pump

A flood control pump is a high-capacity dewatering pump used to remove floodwater or stormwater fast, often in emergency conditions where heavy rainfall, high tides, or snowmelt cause sudden water accumulation. In practice, the pump must be ready at all times, move large volumes quickly, and handle dirt and debris without failing.

Why flood control pumps fail in the field

Most issues are not about the pump curve on paper. They are about deployment reality:

• Priming problems
  Air leaks, long suction runs, or fluctuating water levels can cause loss of prime. Automatic re-priming can be critical during active flooding
• Debris and solids
  Floodwater often contains leaves, sand, trash, and silt. Solids handling is not optional but rather a must-have.
• Time lost on setup
  If you need special tools or complex priming steps, you lose minutes you do not have
• Service access
  In emergencies you want above-ground setups that are easy to service and do not require confined space entry

The main pump types used for flood control

Below is a practical overview of common categories used in flood control and stormwater response.

Self-priming centrifugal pump sets

Best when you need fast deployment and variable conditions.

What they do well:

• Tolerate air in the suction line and recover prime (depending on configuration)
• Handle dirty water and debris more reliably than “clean-water” transfer pumps
• Above-ground installation supports easier access and maintenance during an incident

Watch-outs:

• Suction layout still matters (hose length, lift, air leaks, strainer choice)

Prime-assisted (dry-prime) pump sets

Best for demanding conditions and frequent priming challenges.

What they do well:

• Use a vacuum system to evacuate air from the suction line and establish prime quickly
• Maintain operation when conditions fluctuate and air ingress occurs (re-priming capability)
• Often selected for high-flow emergency response where setup time must be minimized

Watch-outs:

• More system components to maintain (vacuum system discipline, checks, service intervals)

Key selection criteria for a flood control pump

1) Flow capacity and total dynamic head (TDH)

Start with the required dewatering rate and where the water needs to go. Long discharge runs, elevation changes, and friction losses reduce real output. Do not select only on maximum flow at zero head.

2) Solids handling and debris tolerance

Floodwater is rarely clean. Look at:

• Solids size expectation and strainer approach
• Clog resistance and inspection access
• Wear considerations (abrasives like sand and silt)

3) Priming behavior and automatic re-priming

If the suction line can run dry or water levels fluctuate, re-priming is a practical requirement, not a “nice feature”. Confirm:

• Maximum suction lift expectations in your setup
• Air handling and re-priming capability during operation
• Time-to-prime under realistic hose lengths

4) Mobility and deployment speed

Match the unit to access routes, typical deployment locations, and available lifting/transport:

• Skid-mounted vs trailer-mounted
• Forklift pockets / lifting points / transportability
• Hose connection standardization (couplings, reducers)

5) Drive and power choice

Choose based on site constraints and incident duration:

• Petrol for compact, rapid deployment scenarios
• Stage V diesel for longer runtimes and heavy-duty duty cycles with emissions compliance
• Electric where power is available and emissions/noise constraints are strict

6) Serviceability during an incident

Emergency pumping is often “run, check, clear debris, run again”. Prioritize:

• Fast access to wear parts and inspection points
• Easy strainer checks
• Clear maintenance intervals and field-friendly servicing

Deployment checklist for emergency dewatering (field use)

Copy and use this as a site checklist.

1. Site and safety

• Confirm water hazards, ground stability, safe access routes
• Define discharge destination and permissions

2. Suction setup

• Keep suction hose as short as practical
• Use the right strainer for expected debris load
• Check for air leaks at couplings and seals

3. Discharge setup

• Route hoses to avoid kinks and pinch points
• Confirm TDH and friction losses stay within the pump operating range

4. Fuel, power, and runtime

• Fuel plan for diesel/petrol
• Power supply plan for electric
• Noise/emissions constraints for the area

5. Start-up and monitoring

• Verify prime and flow
• Monitor for loss-of-prime conditions and respond quickly
• Schedule debris checks based on site conditions

6. Maintenance and recovery

• Keep spare couplings, clamps, gaskets, and basic tools onsite
• Rinse down and inspect after use (floodwater is abrasive and dirty)

What to do next

If you are building a flood response capability, map your scenarios first: typical water volumes, access constraints, debris levels, and discharge routes. Then select a pump category that matches operational reality. If you want a quick sanity check, share your duty point (flow/head), suction conditions, and water quality expectations, we can help validate the configuration.