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Archimedes screw pump failure detection

Catch bottom bearing failures to prevent costly emergency repairs

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Trusted by global water utilities

Failure detection built for screw pumps

Stop damage in its tracks with early Archimedes screw pump failure detection

Bottom bearing failure alerts

Get notified when the bottom bearing fails

Allow operators to take immediate action and stop the pump before secondary damage occurs.

No pump-mounted sensors required

Find bearing issues from the control cabinet

SAM4 analyzes motor current to flag electrical and mechanical issues – without sensors on the pump – so it works reliably at remote sites with submerged assets.

Actionable insights

Get clear guidance on next steps

Operators receive insights on when to stop the pump, switch duties, and inspect the asset, ensuring efficient and informed decision-making.

Save time, money, and infrastructure

Avoid hugely expensive repairs and downtime

Preventing bottom bearing failure helps water utilities save up to €300,000 in repair costs and weeks of downtime.

Improve long-term pump reliability

Prevent unnecessary wear and tear on the screw pump and concrete housing.

Developed with UK water utilities

This capability was built in response to customer needs – including Yorkshire Water – which highlighted the urgency of detecting aging screw pump failures before they become critical.

Purpose-built features for Archimedes screw pump fault detection

Designed to catch bottom bearing failure early – no sensors on the pump itself, no guesswork

Built on validated detections of Archimedes screw pump failures

SAM4’s detection model is trained using confirmed failure cases from operational Archimedes screw pumps – including bottom bearing damage. The result: accurate, reliable detection trusted by UK water utilities.

Installs outside the wet well

Bottom bearings are fully submerged, making physical inspection difficult and dangerous. SAM4 installs in the motor control cabinet, removing the need to enter the wet well.

Get round-the-clock support from pump reliability specialists

Our asset reliability service (ARS) monitors your pumps 24/7, so issues are spotted as soon as they occur.

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