Pumps for Industrial, commercial and residential applications

What types of pumps does HCP Pumps of America sell?

HCP Pumps provides distributors with a broad lineup for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal applications—including submersible sewage/wastewater pumps, effluent pumps, dewatering pumps, grinder pumps, cutter pumps, slurry/dewatering pumps, self-priming pumps, and diesel bypass pumps (plus related accessories).

What’s the difference between a sewage pump and an effluent pump?

In general, sewage/wastewater pumps are built to handle tougher waste streams (including solids and fibrous materials), while effluent pumps are typically selected when solids are smaller and specs like flow/head drive the choice. HCP’s AF series is positioned for sewage/wastewater duty, and the FN/F series is positioned for wastewater/effluent applications.

What is a grinder pump and when would I need one?

A grinder pump is designed to grind and macerate sewage waste into a fine slurry to help prevent blockages before pumping to a septic tank or sewer system. HCP’s GF series grinder pumps use a vortex impeller to help prevent clogging and are designed for applications ranging from residential to municipal.

What is a submersible cutter pump, and how is it different from a grinder pump?

A submersible cutter pump is built to cut through fibrous foreign objects (like wipes, sanitary items, fabric, and thick paper products) that can cause clogs and downtime in wastewater systems. HCP’s AFC series uses a cutter mechanism (with features like a tungsten-carbide edged impeller) to reduce solids and keep systems moving.

Do HCP sewage and wastewater pumps handle solids and fibrous materials?

Yes—HCP’s AF series submersible sewage/wastewater pumps are described as using impellers capable of performing in sewage applications with solids and fibrous materials, with design elements intended to reduce seal issues and protect the exterior.

What is a dewatering pump, and what are HCP dewatering pumps used for?

Dewatering pumps remove water from places it’s not wanted—like construction sites, tunnels, mines, and civil engineering projects. HCP offers multiple dewatering lines (including HD, IC, L, and LA series) to cover different duty points and site conditions, including applications where low water levels and high efficiency matter.

Do you sell diesel bypass pumps for temporary bypass pumping?

Yes. HCP’s DBP series diesel bypass pumps are described for temporary bypass pumping during maintenance/repairs, helping maintain flow through an alternate route when normal infrastructure is offline. The DBP line is described as diesel-powered for flexibility when electricity isn’t available and designed for fast priming and serviceability.

Can HCP supply a complete pump system (not just the pump)?

Yes—HCP carries installation and system components like basins, guide rail systems, control panels/alarms, floats, valves, and mechanical seals, so distributors and project teams can source more of the system in one place.