Chopper Pumps maintaining efficient wastewater management in carrot processing plant

Landia Chopper Pumps have marked ten years of continuous, trouble-free operation at one of the UK’s leading carrot producers, where they play a vital role in maintaining efficient wastewater management.

At a North of England facility processing approximately 30,000 tonnes of carrots annually across 900 acres of sandy farmland, 11kW Landia pumps provide essential aeration within settlement pits. These units handle effluent from the carrot washing process, which relies on recirculated lagoon water. Over the past decade, they have operated without breakdowns or the need for rebuilds.

First developed in 1950, the original Chopper Pump design has remained largely unchanged for more than 75 years. Its external knife system continuously reduces particle size, helping to prevent blockages in critical wastewater systems.

Tamas Rieder, Service and After sales Manager at Landia, highlighted both product durability and service quality: “We’re extremely proud of the performance of these pumps and the consistency of our service engineers. Ten years without major issues is a strong achievement, and we have many pumps still performing reliably after 15 to 20 years or more.”

He added that close customer collaboration remains a priority: “We aim to work closely with all our customers, whether through service contracts or ad hoc support. Even when we’re not directly responsible for maintenance, we’re always available by phone and can respond quickly on-site when needed.”

Beyond carrot processing, Landia’s experience extends across a wide range of similar applications. In collaboration with HAYLEY DEXIS, the company has supported a manufacturer of post-harvest vegetable processing equipment, where Landia Chopper Pumps with specialised external shredders replaced less effective units from another supplier. The previous equipment struggled with the fibrous and abrasive nature of vegetable wastewater.

Originally designed for demanding conditions in the fish processing industry, Landia’s shredder-propeller technology has since proven highly effective in handling difficult, stringy materials such as carrot tops—substances that often cause conventional pumps to fail.

Gary Wharton, Sales Team Leader at Landia, explained: “Our pre-cutting shredder-propeller adds an extra stage of size reduction for challenging effluents, ensuring that solids are consistently broken down and systems continue to run efficiently.”

Carrot Processing

Landia Chopper Pumps have marked ten years of continuous, trouble-free operation at one of the UK’s leading carrot producers, where they play a vital role in maintaining efficient wastewater management.

At a North of England facility processing approximately 30,000 tonnes of carrots annually across 900 acres of sandy farmland, 11kW Landia pumps provide essential aeration within settlement pits. These units handle effluent from the carrot washing process, which relies on recirculated lagoon water. Over the past decade, they have operated without breakdowns or the need for rebuilds.

First developed in 1950, the original Chopper Pump design has remained largely unchanged for more than 75 years. Its external knife system continuously reduces particle size, helping to prevent blockages in critical wastewater systems.

Tamas Rieder, Service and After sales Manager at Landia, highlighted both product durability and service quality: “We’re extremely proud of the performance of these pumps and the consistency of our service engineers. Ten years without major issues is a strong achievement, and we have many pumps still performing reliably after 15 to 20 years or more.”

He added that close customer collaboration remains a priority: “We aim to work closely with all our customers, whether through service contracts or ad hoc support. Even when we’re not directly responsible for maintenance, we’re always available by phone and can respond quickly on-site when needed.”

Beyond carrot processing, Landia’s experience extends across a wide range of similar applications. In collaboration with HAYLEY DEXIS, the company has supported a manufacturer of post-harvest vegetable processing equipment, where Landia Chopper Pumps with specialised external shredders replaced less effective units from another supplier. The previous equipment struggled with the fibrous and abrasive nature of vegetable wastewater.

Originally designed for demanding conditions in the fish processing industry, Landia’s shredder-propeller technology has since proven highly effective in handling difficult, stringy materials such as carrot tops—substances that often cause conventional pumps to fail.

Gary Wharton, Sales Team Leader at Landia, explained: “Our pre-cutting shredder-propeller adds an extra stage of size reduction for challenging effluents, ensuring that solids are consistently broken down and systems continue to run efficiently.”