Industrial Stations
Complete prefabricated solution for industrial wastewater management
Pre-sized, tested, and fully fitted
Introduction - Initial Premise
Lifting systems for industrial wastewater in prefabricated tanks
Lifting systems for industrial wastewater require tanks and components engineered to withstand high loads, continuous operating cycles, and often aggressive environments. This prefabricated reinforced concrete solution, developed by Edil Impianti 2 Srl, integrates the pump chamber and valve area into a single system, simplifying project design and reducing on-site installation times.
Why choose a prefabricated station for industrial wastewater?
Why choose a prefabricated lifting station for industrial wastewater
In industrial wastewater collection and treatment networks, mechanical lifting is often essential to overcome elevation differences, boost flow toward centralized treatment plants, or handle irregular discharge patterns. The use of a monobloc concrete tank combines structural strength, hydraulic tightness, and compatibility with electromechanical equipment of various sizes, while maintaining a compact overall footprint.
Compared to cast-in-place solutions, prefabrication allows for controlled quality of concrete, reinforcement, and surface finishes starting right from the production phase, ensuring repeatable and certifiable performance for every installed system.
Features
Main features of the lifting system
1. Monobloc reinforced concrete structure
The tank is made of vibrated reinforced concrete, with walls and bottom sized for a clear height of up to approximately 4 meters and nominal thicknesses typically ranging between 10 and 20 cm, depending on installation conditions and overhead loads. The monobloc structure integrates the pump chamber and valve chamber, featuring geometries designed to facilitate equipment access and routine maintenance.
2. Custom configuration for site requirements
Each system can be customized to project specifications: discharge diameters, pre-arrangements for inlet and outlet piping, extension risers, various types of covers and manholes, ventilation systems, and inspection accesses are configured on a case-by-case basis, in coordination with the designer and downstream treatment plant specifications.
3. Compatibility with industrial wastewater
Industrial wastewater can carry high pollutant loads, suspended solids, temperature fluctuations, and aggressive components. The prefabricated structure, combined with suitable internal coatings and concrete formulations designed for severe exposure classes, extends the service life of the station and reduces long-term restoration work.
Specifications
Concrete specifications for industrial prefabricated tanks
For lifting systems dedicated to industrial wastewater, the prefabricated tank is normally produced with structural concrete of at least class C45/55, compliant with UNI EN 206-1 and UNI 11104 standards as well as the quality control procedures adopted by Edil Impianti 2 Srl. The mix design is formulated to satisfy environmental exposure classes such as XC4, XS3–XD3, XF1, and XA2, typical of humid environments with chlorides, chemical substances, and freeze-thaw cycles.
Internal reinforcement consists of high-bond steel, and when required by design, the concrete can be integrated with steel fibers to increase ductility and crack control.
In addition to mechanical properties, the mix design can include specific additives to improve impermeability and chemical resistance, combined with surface protection cycles suitable for industrial applications.
To mitigate the effects of particularly aggressive environments, the external walls of the tank can be treated with elastomeric paints or protective coatings that help limit cracking and improve resistance to chemical and atmospheric agents. Internally, waterproofing coatings or anti-corrosive epoxy systems can be provided, selected based on the wastewater type and operating conditions.
These solutions form an integral part of the durability strategy, combining structural design, material selection, and scheduled maintenance to ensure reliable long-term operation and minimize the risk of system downtime.
Specifications
Supply specifications
Supply and installation of underground Industrial Lifting Station produced in DECLARED SERIES code SOLL_INDUSTRIALE_ _______ , total volume __._ cubic meters, operating flow rate __._ l/s, operating head _._ m, nominal power _._ kW, nominal voltage 400 V, nominal current _._ A, manufactured under UNI EN ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 management systems, made of monobloc reinforced concrete (R.C.) with CE certified materials and recycled content according to the Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM) requirements, concrete compressive strength class C45/55 (RCK >55 N/mm²), compliant with UNI EN 206-1 and UNI 11104 standards for exposure classes XC4, XS3-XD3, XF1, XA2, internal reinforcement in high-bond steel, GREESMIX5® steel fibers (if provided), IDROCONCRETE 1200® crystallizing additive for integral waterproof concrete (if provided), supplied with Chemical Resistance and Reaction to Fire certifications issued by an external body in accordance with UNI EN standards, with Elastocolor protective anti-crack elastomeric coating on external concrete walls featuring high permanent elasticity and high chemical resistance.
The Industrial Lifting Station is supplied complete with:
- Pump Chamber code VACM_______ or MAXIBLOCK_-____ external dimensions cm.___x___xH___, with wall thickness of approx. cm.__._ /__ and bottom thickness of approx. cm.__;
- Valve Chamber code MINIBLOCK__ external dimensions cm.___x___xh___, with wall thickness of approx. cm.__/__ and bottom thickness of approx. cm.__;
- inlet with ring socket coupling DN___;
- waterproofing treatment of internal surfaces of the Pump Chamber with Duresil EB epoxy paint for acid protection of concrete surfaces (upon request);
- heavy-traffic drivable Cover Slabs H=20 cm. with inspection holes for CLASS D400 cast iron manhole covers (cast iron excluded);
- passage wall penetrations Ø ___ mm for discharge pipes DN__;
- outlet wall penetration Ø ___ mm for discharge manifold DN__;
- passage wall penetrations Ø ___ mm for electrical corrugated conduits;
- 1+1R Electric Pumps mod._______________________ with alternating operation;
- 2 Automatic duckfoot pedestals / coupling feet mod._________ DN__;
- 1 Electrical Control Panel with PLC logic wired in IP55 metal box;
- 3 Level regulators (floats) installed in the tank complete with counterweight and adjustment bracket;
- AISI 304 stainless steel piping kit DN__ thickness 20/10;
- Gate Valves and Ball Check Valves in flanged cast iron;
- 4 stainless steel guide pipes for quick coupling ___";
- stainless steel chains for electric pump extraction;
- stainless steel support framing and bolts/nuts.
**Excludes hydraulic and electrical connections to be carried out on site.
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Advantages
Advantages for designers, network managers, and industrial companies
1. Design simplification
The availability of prefabricated tanks with well-documented specifications allows design engineers to easily integrate the lifting station into the system layout, reducing time spent on structural verification and electromechanical equipment coordination.
2. On-site installation time reduction
The concrete monobloc is delivered ready for installation, complete with pre-arrangements and accessories agreed upon during the design phase. This minimizes on-site pouring stages and accelerates system commissioning.
3. Easier scheduled maintenance
The functional layout of the pump chamber and valve chamber, paired with access hatches sized for electric pump and component removal, facilitates routine inspection, cleaning, and replacement operations.
Recommendations
Operation and maintenance guidelines for industrial plants
To maximize the performance of the lifting system, it is advisable to place the station in an area easily accessible to maintenance vehicles, with controlled traffic and adequate protection for operating personnel. The electrical power supply should be dedicated exclusively to the lifting system, while an emergency overflow system reduces the risk of network overload during abnormal conditions.
The selection of electric pumps must account for the nature of the industrial wastewater, required flow rate, and system head loss curve; equipping the station with at least one standby pump sized to guarantee operational continuity is a best practice in production environments where sudden downtime could incur significant costs.
Edil Impianti 2 Srl offers a range of pre-designed and pre-sized products tailored to typical requirements found in common project scenarios; naturally, it remains the design engineer's responsibility to verify suitability against actual site requirements.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1. In which applications is a prefabricated concrete lifting station recommended?
Prefabricated concrete stations are suitable for industrial facilities, commercial sites, logistics hubs, and treatment plants where wastewater needs to be lifted or boosted toward a treatment system or public sewer network.
2. Is concrete suitable for wastewater with chemical components?
Yes, provided that appropriate exposure classes are selected and dedicated coatings or treatments are applied. In many cases, combining high-performance structural concrete with protective linings ensures safe handling of wastewater containing potentially aggressive substances.
3. Can the dimensions and accessories of the tank be customized?
The modular design of prefabrication allows dimensions, wall thicknesses, heights, and equipment (manholes, access hatches, ventilation, internal piping) to be customized according to project specifications, in full compliance with current standards and client requirements.
Sizing
Industrial Lifting Station Dimensions
Download Technical Drawings
Select Article Code to access the Data Sheet for the product.
| Article Code |
Total volume (mc) |
Range (lt/sec) |
Head (m) |
Pump Chamber | Valve Chamber | ||||||||
| External dimensions (cm) | Tank Weight (ql) |
Cover slab weight h.20 cm (ql) |
External dimensions (cm) | Tank Weight (ql) |
Cover slab weight h.20 cm (ql) |
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| Width | Length | Height | Width | Length | Height | ||||||||
| SOLL_INDUSTRIALE_10LS | 6,0 | 10,3 | 6,3 | 175 | 180 | 250 | 60,6 | 15,6 | 120 | 170 | 100 | 20,0 | 10,0 |
| SOLL_INDUSTRIALE_15LS | 6,5 | 16,2 | 7,0 | 220 | 170 | 250 | 72,3 | 18,6 | 120 | 220 | 100 | 24,0 | 13,0 |
| SOLL_INDUSTRIALE_20LS | 9,0 | 20,3 | 6,2 | 220 | 220 | 250 | 84,4 | 24,0 | 120 | 220 | 100 | 24,0 | 13,0 |
| SOLL_INDUSTRIALE_25LS | 11,5 | 25,6 | 6,3 | 220 | 270 | 250 | 96,5 | 29,5 | 120 | 220 | 100 | 24,0 | 13,0 |
The data reported is purely indicative
