I’ve lost count of how many facility managers ask for “that pump that actually cuts.” The WQK20-15QG chopper pump is exactly that. Despite the model number suggesting “20,” it moves 80 m³/h at 15 m…
I’ve lost count of how many facility managers ask for “that pump that actually cuts.” The WQK20-15QG chopper pump is exactly that. Despite the model number suggesting “20,” it moves 80 m³/h at 15 m head — a pleasant surprise once you read the spec sheet. Why This Model Gets Specified The 50 mm outlet might look modest, but paired with a 1.5 kW motor at 2900 rpm, it punches above its weight. The real hero is the cutting assembly at the suction. Hard alloy rotating and fixed blades chew through wipes, plastic bags, and straw before they touch the stainless impeller.
Key Specs at a Glance
Parameter
Value
Model
WQK20-15QG
Max Flow
80 m³/h
Head
15 m
Power
1.5 kW
Outlet
50 mm
Speed
2900 rpm
Voltage
380 V
Field Notes We’ve seen these in food-processing drain systems where vegetable peel and stringy waste used to choke standard pumps weekly. After switching to this chopper pump, maintenance dropped to quarterly blade inspections. One caution: don’t run it dry. The motor cools via the surrounding liquid. Keep submersion depth within the 5 m rating and never exceed half the motor height above water.
Applications Summary: food processing drainage, commercial kitchens, municipal collection, light industrial wastewater, market wastewater Thank you for visiting HAQUANPUMP, your trusted source for chopper pump solutions like the WQK series. If you want detailed performance curves or a quote on the WQK20-15QG, reach out to our staff. We’re here to help you keep things flowing.
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