Advancing the Science of Grit RemovalThrough Comprehensive R&D

Smith & Loveless, Inc.www.SmithandLoveless.com

14040 Santa Fe Trail Dr.Lenexa, KS 66215-1284

Phone: (913) 898-5201Fax: (913) 888-2173

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Smith & Loveless knows grit removal and headworks. Our experience flows from more than four

decades of thorough R&D and 2600+ PISTA® installations throughout North America and the

world. Along the way, we’ve continued to enhance the complete system with innovations that

deliver unparalleled results. With the PISTA® Grit Removal System you receive the finest in system

performance backed by the value-added experience and support of Smith & Loveless.

Advancing the Science of Grit Removal for More than 40 Years

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1982 - 4” PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump Debuts• Removes grit from storage hopper and transports

it to the grit washing and dewatering equipment

1974 - PISTA® Grit Screw Conveyor Introduced• Dewaters grit prior to disposal

1982 - 175 GPM PISTA® Grit Concentrator Debuts• Secondary treatment of organics and dewatering

1989 - Lamella Plates Added to the PISTA® Screw Conveyor• Aids in retaining finer grit and

reducing turbulence

1992 - PISTA® GRIT FLUIDIZER™ Introduced• Patented design continually fluidizes the collected

grit slurry without any additional energy or controls1998 - Solidcast Ni-Hard 500 GPM PISTA® Grit Concentrator Introduced• Providing increased material strength

for longer life

1998 - 6” PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump Debuts• Removes grit from storage hopper

and transports grit to the grit washing and dewatering equipment

2005 - Patented Debris Deflector is First Used• Deflects debris (including brick and wood)

from entering into the PISTA® Grit Chamber’s hopper, making it ideal for units with poor screening.

2010 - Complete PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Removal System Launched• Complete package offering • PISTA® 360™ V-FORCE BAFFLE™

• PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump• PISTA® Grit Fluidizer®

• PISTA® Grit Concentrator• PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Washer

2010 - PISTA® WORKS™ Introduced• Complete screening and grit removal package all in one

2011 - PISTA® PRO-PAK™

• Offering Weather and Freezing Protection for PISTA® TURBO™Grit Pump Introduced

2010 - 500 GPM PISTA® DURALYTE™ Grit Concentrator Debuts• Uncompromising strength and durability• Lightweight bottom cone removable by

one person• No disconnecting pipes

2014 - QUICKSMART™ System Controls • Powerful touchscreen controls for

operation of central headworks functions.

2014 - OPTIFLOW™ 270° Baffle - Baffle Upgrade System or New System Option• Increase grit removal efficiency to 95%

(down to 100 mesh) in 270° channels with baffle upgrade system or new system option.

1988 - 250 GPM PISTA® Grit Concentrator Launched• Providing secondary treatment of

organics and grit dewatering

1973 - Original PISTA® Grit Removal System 270° Introduced• Patented flat bottom floor• Forced vortex flow pattern• Coanda Ramp facilitating laminar flow• Axial-Flow Propeller enhancing flow pattern

1977 - First Certified Field Grit Test • Validates removal efficiency of PISTA®

with cross channel sampling method.1981 - First 50 MGD PISTA® Grit Chamber Sold

1988 - Smith & Loveless Debuts the PISTA® 360° In-Line Design• Flow travels 360°, providing maximum travel for

effective grit removal

1988 - First Steel PISTA® Grit Chamber Sold

1985 - Solidcast Ni-Hard Pump Impeller & Volute Introduced• Providing increased material

strength and longer life

1990 - Solidcast Ni-Hard 250 GPM PISTA® Grit Concentrator Introduced• Providing increased material strength

for longer life1999 - First 100 MGD PISTA® Grit Chamber Sold

2004 - Patented PISTA® Grit Flow Control Baffle Introduced• Controls flow velocity and eliminates the

need for downstream level control

2004 - SONIC START® Vacuum Priming System Launched• For top-mounted PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump• Eliminates routine maintenance

2009 - PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Washer with Exclusive TRI-CLEANSE TECHNOLOGY™ Debuts• Producing clean grit and minimial odors

2009 - SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ for Top- Mounted PISTA® TURBO GRIT PUMP™ Introduced• Superior product performance, quick and easy

inspections and virtually no maintenance

2009 - PISTA® 360™ Grit Chamber with V-FORCE BAFFLE™ Introduced• Patented integral flow baffle directs the inlet flow into the chamber to ensure

proper vortexing and prevent short circuiting• Removes 95% of grit down to 140 mesh particle size

2013 - Grit Removal Research Center Opens• Fully functional 4.0 MGD grit removal

system for product R&D and demos

2015 - PISTA® VIO™ Grit Removal System• Offering full 360° variability of the inlet and

outlet chambers, for simple installation into existing sites or an efficient footprint for new sites

Advancing the Science of Grit RemovalThrough Comprehensive R&D

Smith & Loveless, Inc.www.SmithandLoveless.com

14040 Santa Fe Trail Dr.Lenexa, KS 66215-1284

Phone: (913) 898-5201Fax: (913) 888-2173

Advanced Grit Removal TechnologyInnovation Timeline

©20

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& L

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Smith & Loveless knows grit removal and headworks. Our experience flows from more than four

decades of thorough R&D and 2600+ PISTA® installations throughout North America and the

world. Along the way, we’ve continued to enhance the complete system with innovations that

deliver unparalleled results. With the PISTA® Grit Removal System you receive the finest in system

performance backed by the value-added experience and support of Smith & Loveless.