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Best Submersible Grinder Pump Producers | Excel Fluid Group

10) Sulzer-ABS Pumps

Started by the Sulzer Brothers in 1834 in Winterthur, Switzerland, Sulzer-ABS Pump are one of the world’s leading pump manufacturers and provides a wide range of products for engineered, configured, and standard pumping solutions. Our OEM agreement with Sulzer-ABS Pumps enables us to deliver their pumps in our pump stations across the United States.

9) Tsurumi

Founded in Osaka, Japan in the 1920s, Tsurumi Pumps developed their first “submersible” pump series back in 1953. Since then, they have expanded worldwide with offices domestically in the greater Chicago and Salt Lake City area.

8) Little Giant Pumps

Created in 1941 in Oklahoma City, OK, Little Giant, a Franklin Electric brand, focuses on small submersible pumps, primarily for domestic applications.

7) Hydromatic

Also in Northeast Ohio with us, Hydromatic in Ashland manufactures pumps and submersible pumping equipment in the wastewater industry. They work exclusively with professionals in the industrial products sector.

6) Myers

A sister brand to Hydromatic, under the Pentair umbrella in Ashland, OH, Myers Pumps focuses on the residential side of the business with a wide range of sewage, effluent, sump, water well, and utility pumps and accessories.

5) Liberty Pumps

Headquartered in Bergen, NY, Liberty Pumps manufactures products for ground water and wastewater removal. Their product design offers grinder pumps, as well as sump pumps, sewage pumps, effluent pumps, and pump accessories.

4) Zoeller Pump Company

Created in a family basement in 1939 in Louisville, KY, Zoeller Pumps researches and develops pumps for the wastewater industry with a focus on both industrial and residential applications.

3) Goulds Pumps

Out of Seneca Falls, NY, Goulds Pumps offers industrial pumps, valves, efficiency systems and more with worldwide manufacturing locations. They focus on serving customers in the oil and gas, power generation, mining, chemical, pulp and paper, and other industrial markets.

2) E/One

Based in Niskayuna, NY, Environment One Corporation is a manufacturer of complex metal parts and industrial products. They concentrate on products and services for the disposal of residential sanitary waste and utility systems throughout the country.

1) Barnes Pumps

As part of Crane Pumps & Systems in Piqua, OH, Barnes Pumps includes engineering, operations, customer service, and sales across two building locations. We have been a channel partner of Crane Pumps since 1993 and consistently rank as one of the Top 5 distributors for CP&S. Our team has worked with Crane to develop new products and we stock over 200 Barnes submersible pumps in our warehouse and even in our upcoming online EShop.

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors should I consider when choosing the best grinder pump for my application? Key factors include flow rate, head conditions, solids content, and whether the system is residential, commercial, or municipal. Selecting the right pump ensures reliable operation and minimizes clogging and maintenance costs.

Which grinder pump brands are best suited for municipal or commercial wastewater systems? Brands such as Barnes, E/One, and Zoeller are widely used in municipal and commercial systems due to their proven durability, solids-handling capabilities, and service support. The right choice depends on project requirements and existing infrastructure.

Are grinder pumps suitable for residential sewage applications? Yes. Residential grinder pumps are designed to handle household wastewater where small-diameter force mains are required. Brands like Liberty, Zoeller, and Myers manufacture models specifically for basements, low-pressure sewer systems, and single-family homes.

How do grinder pumps compare to non-clog or chopper pumps in performance? Grinder pumps reduce solids into a slurry, making them ideal for low-flow, high-head applications or small-diameter piping. Non-clog pumps are better suited for higher flow volumes, while chopper pumps excel in cutting tough, fibrous debris. The choice depends on system design and solids loading.