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Founded in 1972 and based in Fresno, California, LAKOS Separators and Filtration Solutions is a leading

Selection Guide provider of solids separation and filtration solutions for a variety of applications. In the groundwater,
residential, and irrigation markets, we distribute our products through technically trained resellers in more
than 40 countries around the world. Our commitment to continuous innovation has resulted in a patented
product range that continues to evolve to meet the world’s ever demanding filtration needs.

FILTRATION SOLUTIONS Other Filtration SandMaster

H2O/SMP
Contamination Problem
Recommended
Filtration
Benefits Flow Range LAKOS Solution Solutions from Centrifugal sand separator

Sticks, leaves, • Impeller damage and Self-Cleaning • Reliable self cleaning 50-2,400 U.S. Self Cleaning
LAKOS for residential usage

algae and other wear Pump Intake internal backwash system, gpm Pump Intake
debris found Screen
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• Lost suction Screen keeps water intake area free 11.3-545 m3/hr
in open source of debris. Model: PC
surface water • Messy and time
consuming maintenance • Improved pump
performance
• Blocked water flow
• Energy savings

Sediment (sand, • Abrasive wear to pump’s Pump protection • Eliminates excessive wear 100-3,180 U.S. Pump Protection
silt, rust and impellers and bearings separator to pump’s impellers and gpm Sand Separator
scale) in the • Expensive repairs and installed on bearings 23-722 m3/hr for large
water well replacements suction of • Helps maintain pump’s submersible and
submersible turbine pumps

Agriculture
• High energy usage efficiency and saves money
pump by reducing energy costs. Model: PPS
• Extends pump life by 5
times or more
Irrigation
Sediment, sand
and silt found
• Plugged or worn
sprinklers or spray nozzles
Centrifugal sand
separator
• Centrifugally removes sand
and other sediment up to
3-4,350 U.S. gpm Centrifugal
Sand
Filtration

AGRICULTURE IRRIGATION FILTRATION

0.5-990 m3/hr
in water wells, • Uneven water distribution 98% of 200 mesh Separator
canals, rivers, • No moving parts to wear Models:
lakes • Excessive pumping
out; no screens or filter • ILB (Low flow
• Costly premature elements to clean or replace – carbon steel)
replacement costs
• Reduced operating costs • ILS (Low flow Pump
• High energy/operating
• Increased productivity – stainless Protection
costs steel) Sand Sand Separator
• Unscheduled shutdowns
for maintenance
• IHB (High Separator SUB-K
flow –
carbon steel) ILB/ILS Submersible pump
Heavy duty sand separator for
centrifugal low flows, extends
Organics, algae • Clogged emitters and Sand media filter • Orifices and emitters stay Up to 3,140 U.S. Sand Media
and fine particles orifices with precision- open and clear for proper gpm Filter Systems
separator life of pumps by
in water used for • High maintenance costs engineered operation and performance Up to 715 m3/hr Models:
for higher reducing sand
drip and micro underdrain • Engineered underdrain • PROII pressures, damage
irrigation • High replacement costs
encourages optimum/even (Carbon) higher
• Unscheduled shutdowns flow across the entire media • SST
surface area (Stainless)
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Excessive • High containment load on Centrifugal • Maintenance free 180-2,000 U.S. Backwash Reduction Separator
Sediment, Sand sand media surface sand separator alternative to wasteful gpm pre-filter to all makes of Sand
Filtration Brochure, LS-847.
& Silt • Excessive backflushing/ with minimum backwashing and water 41-454 m3/hr Media Filters
loss of water pressure loss loss-50% less Model: BRS
• Controls residual build-
up and media sand
maintenance/replacement
Lakos Separators are manufactured and sold under
• Low pressure loss-no system one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
1365 North Clovis Avenue
modifications necessary 5,320,747; 5,338,341; 5,368,735; 5,425,876; 5,571,416; Fresno, California 93727 USA
• Fits all makes of sand filters 5,578,203; 5,622,545; 5,653,874; 5,894,995; 6,090,276; Telephone: (559) 255-1601
6,143,175; 6,167,960; 6,202,543; 7,000,782; 7,032,760
and corresponding foreign patents, other U.S. and
FAX: (559) 255-8093
foreign patents pending. www.lakos.com info@lakos.com
LS-848B (Rev. 6/18)
Centrifugal Separators Media Tank Filters for Irrigation Systems Specialty Filters

Sand Separators Sand Separators Sand Media Filter Sand Media Filter Pump Intake Screen Pump Protection Separators
ILB/ILS IHB PROII SST PC PPS

Low Flow High Flow Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Open Source Water Water Well
Solution Solution Media Tanks Media Tanks Solution Sand Damage
Control

Flow Range:
3-290 U.S. gpm (0.7-66 m3/hr) Flow Range: 285-4,350 U.S. gpm Flow Range: Flow Range: Flow Range:
Maximum Pressure: (65-988 m3/hr) up to 3,140 U.S. gpm up to 3,140 U.S. gpm 50-2,400 U.S. gpm Flow Range: 100-3,180 U.S. gpm
150 psi (10.3 bar) Maximum Pressure: 150 psi (10.3 bar) (up to 715 m3/hr) (up to 715 m3/hr) (11.3-545 m3/hr) (23-722 m3/hr)

The ILB/ILS offers the benefits of high pressure capabilities and The IHB Centrifugal Separator is designed To protect drip and micro-irrigation systems, LAKOS Stainless Steel Systems set the industry standard for LAKOS Self-Cleaning Pump Intake Screens protect pumps LAKOS Pump Protection Separators (PPS) remove sand and
much higher temperature resistance. Heavy duty construction for high flow rate applications. The trouble- the PROII is made of rugged carbon steel operating performance, backwashing efficiency and the maximum and other water system components from algae, leaves, grit that can shorten the life of a submersible or turbine water
typically withstands even the toughest environmental conditions. free operation of the IHB keeps water clean Backwash Reduction Separator construction with internal/external polyester use of sand media filtration surface area. Designed for the removal moss, sticks, and other troublesome organics and debris well pump. When sand threatens the performance of a pump,
Available in carbon and stainless steel. The ILB/ILS centrifugally and concentrates separated sand. BRS powdercoating and injection molded of small particles, organics and floating contaminants to protect allowing water to flow freely to the pump. Provides a PPS Separators can help solve the problem and extend the
separates up to 98% of particles 200 mesh (74 microns). A pre-filter to sand media filter systems, PVC underdrain. Industry-best backwash drip & micro-irrigation systems. Capable of applications virtually continuous defense against impeller clogging, lost suction, life of the pump. Using a patented centrifugal design, the
Innovative patented design. No moving parts to wear out or Features and Benefits: it reduces sand filter backwashing cycles characteristics for more thorough cleaning wherever lightweight contaminants are a problem. Stainless steel and other pump wear. Designed for use in open source
Sandy water is
PPS controls the sand from entering the pump inlet, before
drawn through
replace. Low and steady pressure • Centrifugal Separator patented technology by 50% or more, reducing water loss and and longer operating cycles. The PROII Series tanks for long service life. Lightweight for shipping and installation surface water applications such as lakes,rivers,
tangential inlet ponds, it can chew up impellers and bearings and other pump
slots into
loss. No routine maintenance. • No screens or filter elements to clean or maintaining optimum Vortube flow
draws and pressure
can be manufactured handling. reservoirs, canals, irrigation ditches,
separation etc. Rugged and reliable components. This keeps the pump operating at maximum
Debris is blown
Backwash chamber.
Minimal water loss. replace; no routine maintenance water and pressure Inlet to replace and fit the From water source away from screen Return line to internal backwash system blows debris off and away from the efficiency. Separated sand is left behind in the well.
to the irrigation
fromsystem.
collection chamber (via manifold) Valve
backwash nozzle
• Low and steady pressure loss dimensions of any
Outlet Features and Benefits: Centrifugal
screen, allowing water to flowSand-free
action
freelywater
to the pump intake.
is drawn to center
Features and Benefits: • The in-line inlet/outlet configuration brand sand filter. Fully Flow
• Modular manifold design for easy installation and pushes sand
to outer
of separator and
up through vortex
Features and Benefits:
• Centrifugal Separator patented simplifies piping Swirlex slots
compatible with the
accelerate sand
Dispersion
Assembly
system expansion Features and Benefits:
wall. outlet to pump’s
suction.
• Reduced sand wear on pump
technology • ASME code option available LAKOS and water into
SST Series • Exclusive Injection Molded PVC Underdrain Pump intake line impellers and bearings
chamberas well. • Protects pumps Sandy water is
separation Sandy water is Sand particles drawn through
• Heavy duty construction drawn through fall downward, • Fewer repairs and replacements tangential inlet
• For more technical information, refer to Filtertangential
Tank • inlet
No gravel or multi-media layering requirements • Saves energy by maintainingtopump
bottom efficiency
of slots into
Media Sand
• Available in rugged carbon steel
Vortube draws
LAKOS form LS-623 Venturi at deflector
plate connects
Debris is blown
Features
Centrifugal and
action LAKOS
slots into
separation• Industrial grade
Vortube draws
powdercoated
water and pressure valve
Inlet • Reduces maintenance
From water source by continuous
separator.
cleaning
Backwash
Debris is blown
away from screen
• Longer lasting pump efficiency
Sandy water is
separation
chamber.
(Model ILB) orwater
stainless steel
and pressure Inlet From water source Sand purge
Backwash to Vortube
away from screen Benefits:
separates sand
Return line to
from water
Lateral/ chamber. from collection chamber
• For more technical information, refer
Water is drawn through
stainless steel screen
to LAKOS
(via manifold) Valve
Return line to
backwash nozzle
• Lower energy use
drawn through
tangential inlet
(Model ILS) from collection chamber (via manifold) Valve
backwash nozzle Underdrain
to pump intake Outlet • Environmental Centrifugal
slotsaction
into
Sand-free water
is drawn to center
• Fusion bonded powdercoated carbon steel Assembly Centrifugal
Outlet Vortube draws To System Sand-free form LS-500
water protection Debris is blown • Lower operating costs separation
pushes sand of separator and
Separated solids action is drawn to center
• For more water and sand
pressure Inlet of separator and From water source Backwash Flow
away from screen
to outer
chamber. up through vortex
ACCESSORIES FOR ILB/ILS AND IHBpurge here
(can be automated) • Modular manifold design for easy installation pushes
from collection
to outer chamber (via manifold)
Swirlex slots
• DurableDispersion
Valve
Return line to
• Helps maintain optimum
wall. outlet to pump’s
technical Flow up through vortex accelerate sand Assembly
Flapper Valve
backwash nozzle suction.
Swirlex slots Dispersion and system expansion wall. outlet to pump’s Outlet and water into
construction Flapper Valve pumpCentrifugal
Pump intake line
yield Sand-free water
information, accelerate sand Assembly suction. separation chamber Closed action is drawn to center Sand particles

refer to LAKOS and water into

separation chamber
Pump intake line
• Exclusive Injection Molded PVC Underdrain Exclusive LAKOS Underdrain Has 15 Year
Sand particles
Warranty
Flow
Sand accumulates
• For more
in separator.
Media Sand
Open
Sand discharges Filter Tank •
pushes sand
For submersible
to outer
of separator and
pumps with up through vortex
fall downward,
to bottom of
Swirlex slots deep into well. separator.
form LS-289 Venturi at deflector wall.
Filter Tank • No gravel or multi-media layering requirements • LAKOSfall downward,
tounderdrains
bottom of have a larger
accelerate sand surface area, Dispersion
plateleading
connects to
Assembly
Centrifugal action technical LAKOS flows under 100 U.S. gpm, refer
Water is drawn through
outlet to pump’s
suction.
Media Sand Sand purge to Vortube separates sand Lateral/
Venturi at deflector more efficient and water
separator. filtration, lessinto
channeling, and less frequent from water information,
Underdrain
Pump intake line to the LAKOS
stainless SUB-K Pump
steel screen
Centrifugal action LAKOS • Industry-best warranty separation chamber to pump intake Sand particles
Sand purge
plate connects
separates sand Lateral/ Water is drawn through backwash cycles refer toAssembly
LAKOS To System Protection Sand Separator fall downward,
to Vortube Separated solids Filter Tank
from water Underdrain • Industrial grade powdercoated
stainlessvalve
steel screen purge here Media Sand form PC-115 to bottom of
ILB/ILS Mounting Visual Purge Automatic ILB/ILS Legs
• Lower pressure losses • For more technical
Separated solids
Brackets Ball Valve ILB/ILS
Assembly
To System IHB to pump intake
• For more technical information, refer to
Pro II
(can be automated)
Venturi at deflector
plate connects Centrifugal action PCLAKOS
Screen PPS information, refer to LAKOS
separator.
Flapper Valve
Sand purge separates sand Water is drawn through Closed Flapper Valve
purge here • toEncourage
Vortube optimum/even flow access surface area
Lateral/
stainless steel screen Sand accumulates Open
(can be automated) LAKOS form LS-675 from water Underdrain
to pump intake
form LS-384 in separator. Sand discharges
Flapper Valve Assembly deep into well.
Closed Flapper Valve To System
Separated solids
purge here Sand accumulates Open
(can be automated) in separator. Sand discharges
deep into well. Flapper Valve

FOR SAND, SEDIMENT, AND OTHER SOLIDS FOR ORGANICS AND OTHER
ILB/ILS FINE PARTICLES
IHB OPEN SOURCE
Pro II WATER FOR SANDY WELLS
PC Screen
Closed
PPS
Sand accumulates
in separator.
Flapper Valve
Open
Sand discharges