100% Air-Operated Solids Pumping

Solidsvac Pumps Problems.

The only 100% pneumatic, patented vacuum loading solids pumps on the market. Australian made to move high-solids sludge, slurry and abrasive material safely and efficiently over long distances, with no moving parts inside the vessel.

SV150-CVCD

Thick Sludge - Transferring at 35-38 m³/hr

IECEx Zone 0 & 1 Certified

100% Air Operated

316 Stainless-Steel Vessels

Long Distance Transfer

Global Distributor Support

Trusted Where Reliability Is Critical Mining · Refining · Offshore · Wastewater

SV70 · On Site in New Zealand

What Is a Solidsvac?

Fewer moving parts, less wear, more flexibility.

Solidsvac pumps are the only patented vacuum loading solids pumps on the market today, and they run entirely on compressed air. Strong vacuum and high airflow draw material into a 316 stainless-steel vessel, then compressed air pushes it out through the discharge line.

There are no internal moving parts in the vessel, so wear is minimal and maintenance is simple, even on aggressive and abrasive material. Particle size can be up to 70% of the hose diameter.

Vacuum Loading

Up to 26"Hg of vacuum pulls sludge, slurry and solids through a 50, 75 or 100 mm suction hose up to 50+ m long.

Material Collection

Material fills a robust 316 stainless-steel vessel with no internal moving components, so there is nothing to wear or jam.

Discharge/Transfer

Compressed air then conveys the material from 5 m and up to 1000 m+ from the vessel.

The Solidsvac Range

A Solids Pump for Every Scale of Operation.

From mobile units for day-to-day maintenance to continuous high-volume systems for major projects. Configured around your material, distance, lift and flow rate. Available to buy or rent.

Every Solidsvac mobile solids pump comes with manual and fully automatic controls.

SV40 Air Fox™

Compact & Mobile Solids Pumping

Highly mobile units for maintenance, cleaning and lower-volume solids transfer. Can be operated as a 2 x 2, 2 x 3 or 3 x 3 unit.

Output15,000+ l/h
Vacuum20"Hg+
Weight120 kg

SV70-SPDK

Heavy Duty Solids Pumping

More muscle for dense sludge and slurry, operating with 3 x 3 suction and discharge lines.

Output21,000+ l/h
Vacuum23 to 25"Hg
Solids SizeTo 70% of inlet

SV100-SPDK

Seriously HD Solids Pumping

As tough as they come. Built for heavy going and higher-volume, aggressive material, operating with 4 x 4 suction and discharge lines.

Output24,000 l/h
Vacuum24 to 26"Hg
Solids SizeTo 70% of inlet

SV150-CVCD "Mean Machine"

Continuous Vacuum Systems

Continuous vacuum loading that uses up to 50% less compressed air, ready to run 24/7, operating with 3 x 4 suction and discharge lines.

Output35 to 50 m³/h
Air Usage330 CFM
RatingIECEx Zone 0 & 1

SV220-CVCD

High-Volume Solids Pumping

Continuous high-volume recovery from tailings dams, tank farms, effluent ponds and STP digesters, operating with 4 x 4 suction and discharge lines.

Throughput1000 lpm
Air Usage460 CFM
RatingIECEx Zone 0 & 1

SV-VAC-PACK · SV-DVU

Vacuum Loading Systems

The Vac-Pack connects to any vacuum-rated vessel to provide vac-truck performance at a fraction of the cost. Alternatively, connected to the DVU, it provides dry media recovery with gravity discharge to drum, bulk bag or return to belt.

Technical details on request.

See It in Action

Real Material. Real Sites. No Staging.

Unedited footage from customers and operators around the world.

Featured · Vacuum Loading

SV-VAC-PACK & SV150-CVCD at Work

SV150-CVCD

STP Sludge

SV40 Air-Fox

Grease Recovery

SV70-SPDK

Sump Cleaning

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Why Air-Operated

Engineered Performance on Aggressive Materials and Demanding Applications.

100% Compressed Air Operated

Highly mobile, manual and auto controls, extremely versatile.

Zero Internal Wear

No rotating components, cannot be damaged by dry running, very low maintenance.

Handles High Solids

Oil sludge, waste concrete, sewage, tailings and even dry media. Materials that damage conventional pumps.

Extreme Transfers

Suction distances up to 50 m+ and discharge distances up to 1000 m+.

IECEx Zone 0 & 1

Intrinsically safe and certified for use in hazardous environments.

Built for Site

Rugged Australian manufacturing for mining, oil and gas, wastewater, marine and industrial services.

Industries & Applications

Developed to Service the Toughest Industries.

Mining & Minerals

Sump cleaning, tailings recovery and ore sludge transfer, above and below ground.

Oil, Gas & Refining

Drill cuttings, tank-bottom sludge and refinery waste in hazardous areas.

Marine & Offshore

FPSO, vessel and platform mud and slops-pit cleaning with DNV 2.7.1 lifting.

Tank & Vessel Cleaning

Fast, low-risk recovery of sludge and residue from tanks, pits and vessels.

Wastewater & Sewage

Digester, lagoon and pond de-sludging for treatment plants and utilities.

Civil & Construction

Waste concrete, drilling mud and slurry on active work sites.

Industrial & Manufacturing

Pulp, fibrous waste, brewery sludge and production spillage.

Environmental Services

Dam and pond de-sludging, remediation and waste recovery.

Customer Results

Proven in the Field, Year After Year.

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The mine operates over twenty Solidsvac pumps throughout the underground across a wide range of duties. We have been very pleased with both their performance, and the product support services Solidsvac provide.

Mike Kramer

Mine Services Manager

South32

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The SV150 unit is working very well. We are close to finishing the job removing crystalline sludge from the current pond. For the next, larger pond we will look to go to the bigger SV440 or multiple SV150s.

D. Guest

Senior Project Engineer

BHP Kwinana Nickel Refinery

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We have an SV20 and SV70 in our fleet and are impressed at their reliability and performance. A handy asset for our shutdown operations.

Robert Buckelew

Maintenance Engineer

Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery

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The SV Vac-Pack performed extraordinarily well on the Shell Bonga FPSO. Positioned approximately 15 metres from the manhole, it was able to vacuum from an actual depth of 35 metres without any issues.

Reuben M Ossai

CEO

The Initiates Group

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Our client was very happy and impressed with the Solidsvac's capabilities. The job was completed safely and in record time.

Serge Travaglini

Project Manager MRMP

Civmec Engineering

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Our Solidsvac fleet includes CVCD pumps which are a crucial component of our tank cleaning operations. With over a dozen units in our fleet, we highly recommend the equipment on performance and the company for their professionalism and support.

Gavin Hancox

Director

Hydrotec Industrial Services

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The IECEx Zone 0 & 1 certification is crucial to our clients in the coal industry, and we have always been impressed by the quality of products and the professional service Solidsvac provide.

Glen Rix

Managing Director · Distributor 12+ years

G-Mech Mining Services

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The Solidsvac team provides awesome equipment, and we are always appreciative of their prompt service. No matter where or when, they always pick up the phone and deliver.

Ken Carse

Project Manager

Contract Resources

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Exceptionally reliable, handling heavy slurries and solids without clogging or breakdowns. 100% pneumatic and automatic cycling makes them easy to operate with minimal maintenance. We've used Solidsvac for over 12 years.

Mohd Zikrillah Daud

General Manager

Nilam Group

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The company operates two SV150-CVCD pumps and some SV70s and the team are very happy with the easy operation and low maintenance. The continuous vacuum works very efficiently and provides us savings.

Denis Latiff

General Manager

Tiger Tanks Trinidad

Since 1991

Industry Experience

500m+

Delivery Distance, Model Dependent

70%

Particle Size vs Hose Diameter

26"Hg

Vacuum

Actual performance depends on equipment, material, air supply, distance and vertical lift.

Local Knowledge. Global Reach.

Supported by Distributors Around the World.

Our authorised distributors and agents know local industries, conditions and regulations, so you get hands-on product guidance and ongoing support wherever you operate.

Australia & New Zealand

Head Office · Caboolture QLD

Australian Built. Family Owned.

Decades of Hands-On Experience in Every Pump.

Solidsvac is a 100% Australian-owned family business manufacturing solids pumping equipment in Queensland.

Owner Mark has been contracting with, developing and patenting the SV range since 1991. With over 20 years of first-hand experience in the underground mining, offshore drilling and industrial services sectors, today's Solidsvac team know first-hand the applications and issues that mining, oil and gas, marine, wastewater and industrial operators face.

That experience, Australian manufacturing and a worldwide support network are why operators trust Solidsvac on demanding projects around the globe.

The Solidsvac Owners

News & Insights

Latest From the Field.

27 Jul 2026

Technical Information When You Need It.

Brochures

Specifications and capabilities for every model.

Operating Manuals

Setup, operation and maintenance documentation.

Accessories

Hoses, hoppers, augers and add-ons to boost performance.

Video Library

Equipment running on real applications worldwide.

Talk to a Solids-Handling Specialist

Tell Us What You Need to Move.

Share your material, flow rate, transfer distance and operating environment. The Solidsvac team or your local distributor will recommend the right configuration, to buy or rent.

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Solidsvac Pumps Problems.

Trusted Where Reliability Is Critical Mining · Refining · Offshore · Wastewater

Fewer moving parts, less wear, more flexibility.

Vacuum Loading

Material Collection

Discharge/Transfer

A Solids Pump for Every Scale of Operation.

Compact & Mobile Solids Pumping

Heavy Duty Solids Pumping

Seriously HD Solids Pumping

Continuous Vacuum Systems

High-Volume Solids Pumping

Vacuum Loading Systems

Real Material. Real Sites. No Staging.

Engineered Performance on Aggressive Materials and Demanding Applications.

100% Compressed Air Operated

Zero Internal Wear

Handles High Solids

Extreme Transfers

IECEx Zone 0 & 1

Built for Site

Developed to Service the Toughest Industries.

Mining & Minerals

Oil, Gas & Refining

Marine & Offshore

Tank & Vessel Cleaning

Wastewater & Sewage

Civil & Construction

Industrial & Manufacturing

Environmental Services

Proven in the Field, Year After Year.

Supported by Distributors Around the World.

Decades of Hands-On Experience in Every Pump.

Latest From the Field.

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Technical Information When You Need It.

Brochures

Operating Manuals

Accessories

Video Library

Tell Us What You Need to Move.