Cantilever Centrifugal Pumps – RBC/RCC/RDC series
The Salvatore Robuschi Cantilever pump is a vertical pump with a closed, vortex or channel impeller. It allows pumping liquids with solid content (including abrasive) without the need for external lubrication. The lack of seals in contact with the liquid allows operation at temperatures up to 500°C and dry running without damage, and the pump fills automatically when the liquid covers the impeller. The use of a suction pipe allows emptying tanks with a depth of up to 5 meters. Cantilever series pumps also have low maintenance costs, which quickly compensate for the higher initial price.
Cantilever pumps are used for sludge, suspensions and liquids containing large or long solids. They are designed for transfer between tanks, in food processing, irrigation, pumping heavy oil, oil sands and shale, for paper pulp and wastewater transport.
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The Salvatore Robuschi Cantilever pump is a vertical pump with a closed, vortex or channel impeller. It allows pumping liquids with solid content (including abrasive) without the need for external lubrication. The lack of seals in contact with the liquid allows operation at temperatures up to 500°C and dry running without damage, and the pump fills automatically when the liquid covers the impeller. The use of a suction pipe allows emptying tanks with a depth of up to 5 meters. Cantilever series pumps also have low maintenance costs, which quickly compensate for the higher initial price.
Cantilever pumps are used for sludge, suspensions and liquids containing large or long solids. They are designed for transfer between tanks, in food processing, irrigation, pumping heavy oil, oil sands and shale, for paper pulp and wastewater transport.
| Pump length: | from 0.3 to 1.8 meters – the pump can be extended using an extension on the suction side enabling operation with the liquid level below the impeller |
| Pump capacity: | up to 650 m3/h |
| Lifting height: | up to 70 m |
| Maximum working pressure: | 16 bar |
| Temperature: | 500 °C |
| Impeller type: | RBC – channel RCC – Vortex RDC – closed |
| Mounting plates: | rectangular (standard) – other than catalog dimensions are also available. round – the same thickness as for the standard rectangular plate, diameter on request. |
| Seal type: | Rubber lip seal protecting against the ingress of medium vapors. On request: V-ring, PTFE lip seal. |
| Construction type: | Monoblock, with independent bearing, with independent bearing for high loads – available with and without mounting plate. |
| Materials: | Grey Cast Iron GJL250 or AISI 316, welded parts from AISI 316L (on request CA6NM (400HB hardness) AISI 304, AISI 904, Duplex, Superduplex). |
| Optional accessories: | Suction filter, extension pipe on the suction side. |
| Industry | Application example |
| Oil & Gas Refining and Extraction Industry | Pumping crude oil from a tank in ATEX Zone 1. |
| Metallurgical Industry | Transfer of condensate with fine particles in the steel processing industry. |
| Chemical Industry | Transfer of water with suspended fine PET flakes, traces of NaOH and foam in chemical plants, emptying sumps with acidic wastewater. |
| Electroplating and Painting Industry | Pumping aggressive chemical cleaning solutions. |
| Food Industry | Transfer of hot vegetable oil with chips particles from industrial fryers. |
The Cantilever series vertical pump is a vertical pump with a non-clogging recessed impeller (RBC), vortex (RCC) or closed (RDC) impeller. The pump casing is submerged in the liquid, and the motor is mounted above the mounting plate, outside the medium area. The oversized ball bearing with a lubricator located above the mounting plate is not exposed to the corrosive environment. This means that no bearing is located in the liquid, there is no seal or bearing housing, and the bearing assembly is sealed to prevent contamination by liquids or gases and vapors.
The pumped medium temperature can exceed 500°C. This allows the pump to run dry without risk of damage, and thus reliable operation and cost reduction. An additional advantage of Cantilever pumps is that the pump can operate without level control, as it starts automatically when the liquid covers the impeller. The suction pipe allows for emptying tanks up to 5 meters deep.
It is possible to customize the shape and dimensions of the mounting plate, the position of the discharge flange, and the length of the column according to customer requirements to fit the pump to the existing installation. A suction filter and suction extension are optionally available, as well as the possibility of mounting a PTFE lip seal for a vapor-proof design.
Cantilever pumps are used for slurries, suspensions, and liquids containing large or long solids. They are also used in sewage wells, oily water wells, for transfer between tanks, in food processing, in groundwater management and irrigation, for pumping heavy oil, oil sands and shale, for paper pulp, sewage transport, and shower pumps.

The impeller of the centrifugal pump is driven by a motor (usually electric) through a shaft. The pump head, together with the coupling and motor, constitutes the pump unit. In centrifugal pumps, gears are not used, and the rotational speed of the motor is transmitted directly. Two- and four-pole motors are most commonly used (rotational speeds of approximately 2900 and 1450 rpm, respectively), while six- and eight-pole motors are less frequently used (approximately 900 and 700 rpm).
A very important element of the pump is the seal at the point where the drive shaft enters the casing. This seal is designed to prevent leakage of the pumped liquid to the outside of the pump, maintain pressure inside the pump, and prevent air from entering the pump. Among the seals of centrifugal pumps, we can distinguish gland packing packing, single and double mechanical seals. There is also a special type of pump – sealless (hermetic) pumps.
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1. Bearing housing With bearing housing or monobloc. Pumps are available with or without a baseplate.2. Seals On request, a seal protecting the bearings from liquids and vapors.3. Length Up to 1.8 meters with the bearing housing above the plate. Up to 2.2 meters with the bearing housing below the plate. The total length can be increased with a suction extension pipe.4. Impellers 3 types of impellers to choose from – closed, channel or vortex. |
| Standard | With suction extension | Outdoor |
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| The pump is installed on top of the tank and operates without a liquid level sensor. The pump will start pumping when the liquid level is above the pump casing. If the liquid level is below the suction port, the pump will not be primed, resulting in dry running. Due to the lack of bearings or seals, this pump can run dry without the risk of damage. | The pump is installed on top of the tank and operates without a liquid level sensor. The pump will start pumping when the liquid level is above the pump casing. If, after filling the pump, the liquid level drops below the pump head level, the extension allows the pump to empty the tank to the end of the extension. Then dry running will occur. The pump will refill when the liquid level is above the pump casing. This solution allows the tank to be emptied to a depth of 5 m below the suction port, however, a detailed check of the Net Positive Suction Head Available (NPSHa) is recommended to avoid cavitation problems. | The pump is installed outside the tank and operates unattended. The pump can operate when the liquid level in the tank is above the pump casing. If the liquid level is below the suction port, the pump will not be primed and dry running will occur. The medium return port from the pump column must be above the liquid level. This solution allows operation with high-temperature liquids (up to 300°C or up to 400°C in a special version) and with contaminants. |
| Pump length: | from 0.3 to 1.8 meters – the pump can be extended using an extension on the suction side enabling operation with the liquid level below the impeller |
| Pump capacity: | up to 650 m3/h |
| Lifting height: | up to 70 m |
| Maximum working pressure: | 16 bar |
| Temperature: | 500 °C |
| Impeller type: | RBC – channel RCC – Vortex RDC – closed |
| Mounting plates: | rectangular (standard) – other than catalog dimensions are also available. round – the same thickness as for the standard rectangular plate, diameter on request. |
| Seal type: | Rubber lip seal protecting against the ingress of medium vapors. On request: V-ring, PTFE lip seal. |
| Construction type: | Monoblock, with independent bearing, with independent bearing for high loads – available with and without mounting plate. |
| Materials: | Grey Cast Iron GJL250 or AISI 316, welded parts from AISI 316L (on request CA6NM (400HB hardness) AISI 304, AISI 904, Duplex, Superduplex). |
| Optional accessories: | Suction filter, extension pipe on the suction side. |