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Agriculture
Irrigation
Filtration

AGRICULTURE IRRIGATION FILTRATION

Centrifugal Separators

Sand Separators Groundwater Separators

ILB/ILS LGS

Low Flow High Flow

Solution Solution

Flow Range:
3-290 U.S. gpm (0.7-66 m3/hr) Flow Range: 285-4,350 U.S. gpm
Maximum Pressure: (65-988 m3/hr)
150 psi (10.3 bar) Maximum Pressure: 150 psi (10.3 bar)

LAKOS ILB (Carbon steel) and ILS (Stainless Steel) Separators are The LGS Centrifugal Separator is designed for high flow
designed for flow rates between 3 US GPM and 290 US GPM. ILB rate applications. The trouble-free operation of the LGS
and ILS Separators can remove particles 200 mesh (74 microns) keeps water clean and concentrates separated sand.

and larger.
Features and Benefits:
• Centrifugal Separator patented technology
Features and Benefits:
• No screens or filter elements to clean or replace; no routine
• Centrifugal Separator patented
maintenance
technology
• Low and steady pressure loss
• Heavy duty construction
• The in-line inlet/outlet configuration simplifies piping
• Available in rugged carbon steel
(Model ILB) or stainless steel • ASME code option available
(Model ILS) • For more technical information, refer to LAKOS form LS-1055
• For more technical information,
refer to LAKOS form LS-289
Vortube draws
Backwash
water and pressure Inlet From water source
from collection chamber (via manifold) Valve

Outlet

ACCESSORIES FOR ILB/ILS AND LGS Flow

Swirlex slots Dispersion
accelerate sand Assembly
and water into
separation chamber
Filter Tank
Media Sand
Venturi at deflector
plate connects Centrifugal action LAKOS
Sand purge to Vortube separates sand Lateral/
ILB/ILS Mounting Visual Purge from Legs
ILB/ILS water Automatic Underdrain
Brackets Ball Valve Assembly
To System
Separated solids
purge here
(can be automated)

FOR SAND, SEDIMENT, AND OTHER SOLIDS

 Specialty Filters

Pump Intake Screen Pump Protection Separators

PC PPS

Open Source Water Water Well

Solution Sand Damage
Control

Flow Range:
50-2,400 U.S. gpm Flow Range: 100-3,180 U.S. gpm
(11.3-545 m3/hr) (23-722 m3/hr)

LAKOS Self-Cleaning Pump Intake Screens protect LAKOS Pump Protection Separators (PPS) remove sand and grit
pumps and other water system components from algae, that can shorten the life of a submersible or turbine water well
leaves, moss, sticks, and other troublesome organics and pump. When sand threatens the performance of a pump, PPS
debris allowing water to flow freely to the pump. Provides a Separators can help solve the problem and extend the life of
continuous defense against impeller clogging, lost suction, the pump. Using a patented centrifugal design, the PPS controls
and other pump wear. Designed for use in open source surface the sand from entering the pump inlet, before it can chew up
water applications such as lakes,rivers, ponds, reservoirs, canals, impellers and bearings and other pump components. This keeps
irrigation ditches, etc. Rugged and reliable internal backwash the pump operating at maximum efficiency. Separated sand is
system blows debris off and away from the screen, allowing left behind in the well.
water to flow freely to the pump intake.
Features and Benefits:
Features and Benefits: • Reduced sand wear on pump
• Protects pumps impellers and bearings Sandy water is
drawn through
tangential inlet
• Saves energy by maintaining pump efficiency • Fewer repairs and replacements slots into
Debris is blown separation
From water source
• Reduces maintenance by continuous cleaning
Backwash
Valve
away from screen • Longer
Return line lasting
to pump efficiency
Sandy water is chamber.
(via manifold) backwash nozzle drawn through
• Lower energy use tangential inlet
Centrifugal Sand-free water
Outlet
• Environmental slots intoaction is drawn to center
separationpushes sand of separator and
protection
Backwash Flow Debris is blown • Lower operating costs chamber.to outer up through vortex
Swirlex slots Dispersion away from screen Return line to wall. outlet to pump’s
ccelerate sand Valve
• Durable • Helps maintain
Pump intakeoptimum
Assembly backwash nozzle suction.
and water into Centrifugal line Sand-free water
aration chamber construction pump
actionyield is drawn to center Sand particles
fall downward,
Filter Tank pushes sand of separator and to bottom of
• For more technical
Media Sand • Fortosubmersible
outer pumps with
up through vortex separator.
ntrifugal action
wall. outlet to pump’s
eparates sand information, refer
LAKOS
to
Lateral/
flows
Water under 100 U.S. gpm, refer
is drawn through suction.
Pump intake line
from water LAKOS form PC-115
Underdrain to stainless
the steel screen
LAKOS
to pump intakeSUB-K Pump Sand particles
Assembly
Filter Tank
To System
Protection Sand Separator fall downward,
to bottom of
separator.
• For more technical Flapper Valve
Flapper Valve
Water is drawn through
stainless steel screen
information, refer to LAKOS Closed
Sand accumulates Open
to pump intake form LS-990 in separator. Sand discharges
deep into well.
To System

Flapper Valve
Flapper Valve

OPEN SOURCE WATER FOR SANDY WELLS

Closed
Pro II PC Screen PPS
Sand accumulates
in separator.
Open
Sand discharges
deep into well.
Which solution is right for you?

Application
Selection Guide

FILTRATION SOLUTIONS
Recommended
Contamination Problem Benefits Flow Range LAKOS Solution
Filtration

Sticks, leaves, • Impeller damage and Self-Cleaning • Reliable self cleaning 50-2,400 U.S. Self Cleaning Pump
algae and other wear Pump Intake internal backwash system, gpm Intake Screen
debris found • Lost suction Screen keeps water intake area free 11.3-545 m3/hr Model: PC
in open source of debris.
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 submersible
water well replacements suction of • Helps maintain pump’s and turbine pumps
submersible efficiency and saves money Model: PPS
• High energy usage pump by reducing energy costs.
• Extends pump life by 5
times or more

Sediment, sand • Plugged or worn
and silt found sprinklers or spray nozzles
in water wells, • Uneven water distribution
canals, rivers,
lakes • Excessive pumping
• Costly premature
replacement costs
• High energy/operating
costs
• Unscheduled shutdowns
for maintenance
Centrifugal sand • Centrifugally removes sand 3-4,350 U.S. gpm Centrifugal Sand
separator and other sediment up to 0.5-990 m3/hr Separator
98% of 200 mesh Models:
• No moving parts to wear • ILB (Low flow –
out; no screens or filter carbon steel)
elements to clean or replace
• ILS (Low flow –
• Reduced operating costs stainless steel)
• Increased productivity • LGS (High flow –
carbon steel)

Lakos Separators are manufactured and sold under

one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
1365 North Clovis Avenue
5,320,747; 5,338,341; 5,368,735; 5,425,876; 5,571,416; Fresno, California 93727 USA
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
FAX: (559) 255-8093
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and corresponding foreign patents, other U.S. and
foreign patents pending. info@lakos.com
LS-848E (Rev. 8/20)