The PISTA TURBO Grit Pump from Smith & Loveless is designed for pumping grit separated from sewage. Available in both top-mounted vacuum-primed and remote-mounted flooded-suction configurations, it has an oversized stainless steel shaft and oversized bearings. It is equipped with a heavy-duty mechanical seal and a Ni-Hard volute and Ni-Hard recessed impeller mounted completely out of the flow path of the abrasive fluid. This combination yields reliable grit pumping and the velocity required for effective grit washing and dewatering devices. Its space-efficient, vertical direct-coupled construction eliminates V-belt maintenance and grit slurry spills experienced in horizontal designs. It doesn’t require wear plates and is available for applications with 4- and 6-inch piping arrangements. 913/888-5201; www.smithandloveless.com.