As a manufacturer of mobile pumps, we see electric motors becoming increasingly popular. They have numerous advantages over internal combustion engines. Minimal maintenance costs, no weekly trips to the construction site to fill the fuel tank, super silent and zero emissions. 

BBA Pumps offers a wide range of electric BA centrifugal pumps with priming systems for temporary pumping installations. All the way up to the 8-inch electric powered sewer bypass pumps, you can configure the final version yourself on the basis of the specification sheet. Video BBA Pumps Electrically Driven Mobile Pumps »

Electric PT wellpoint pumps and mobile ATEX certified pumps are fully standardized packages. For the electrically driven high-flow dewatering units and high-head mining pumps we can build customer-specific setups on request.

Interesting facts about electric powered portable pumps

• A mobile electric BBA pump has always enough motor power available for operation up to a frequency of 50 Hz. At a higher frequency the speed and required pump power increase, in such cases we recommend to use a more powerful electric motor in order to prevent overloading.
  
  
• Electric BA pumps with a soft starter or VFD (variable-frequency drive) are fitted as standard with an automatic level control including two float switches. You can order an additional pressure sensor – transducer – and easily apply it to both motor controllers. With the variable frequency drive, the motor can even run automatically at a higher or lower speed based on a set level point.
  
  
• The vacuum pump is driven by its own electric motor. Depending on the pumpset version, it can be switched on and off automatically or set to run permanently.
  
  
• If you use a variable frequency drive for electric pumps of 75 kW or higher, we recommend that you order an insulated motor bearing.
  
  
• On request, BBA Pumps can enhance the control panel with an option that allows your electric mobile pump to start automatically after a power failure, for example when using an emergency power generator.
  
  
• BBA Pumps uses international standardised electric motors and switching components for the assembly so that you can rely on worldwide service and support.
  
  
• Open-frame electric pumps are becoming a rare sight. Sound attenuated pumps in canopies are the new standard. The price difference is small, and the advantages are great: low noise, optimal safety, good protection against the elements and a high trade-in value.
  
  
• Comprehensive user manuals for the soft starter and the variable frequency drive can be downloaded free of charge via this link.