In Australia’s heavy industries, pump system failure is more than an inconvenience. It’s a risk to uptime, safety, and cost control. For engineers working in remote or space-constrained environments, selecting the right system means weighing performance against energy demand, footprint, and serviceability. That’s where the new Orbit VIGA range, now supported nationally by Southern Pumping, is gaining traction.
Southern Pumping’s role goes beyond distribution. The team is integrating these systems across high-demand sites, where operational reliability is just as important as technical performance. Their focus is clear: to make the VIGA pump system’s efficiency work in the real world.
Engineering efficiency without compromise
Designed by Franklin Electric’s Orbit Pumps, the VIGA series brings a new approach to progressive cavity pump performance. The extended pitch rotor increases flow per revolution by up to 60 per cent. At the same time, lower starting torque allows smaller motors and reduced power draw, making it ideal for sites with limited electrical capacity.
Key features include sealed universal couplings for leak prevention, pre-assembled rotating assemblies for rapid changeouts, and a compact footprint suitable for skid systems and tight plant rooms. These are not just spec-sheet improvements. They’re engineered responses to typical constraints faced by maintenance and design teams.
“VIGA is compact, tough, and designed for real-world conditions,” Southern Pumping Managing Director Michael Wallace said. “Its low power requirement and quick-swap rotating assemblies mean it’s not just easier to run, it’s easier to keep running.”
With applications in mining, wastewater, and industrial processing, the pump is already proving its worth on sites that demand uptime and easy maintenance.
Matching performance to site conditions
Southern Pumping doesn’t just ship pumps: they specify and support them in the field. Every installation begins with a site-level assessment that considers fluid properties, power availability, and spatial constraints. That feeds directly into system selection, commissioning, and lifecycle planning.
“We’re not just supplying pumps,” Wallace said. “We’re integrating them into live environments, commissioning them in real time, and staying connected to those systems across their lifecycle.”
That long-term view shapes the company’s field service model. With Orbit components kept in stock and teams distributed across Australia, Southern Pumping can deliver fast diagnostics and replacements where national wholesalers often fall short.
Wallace noted that VIGA’s compact design has helped mining clients avoid costly infrastructure upgrades. “We’ve seen customers avoid full panel upgrades or switchboard changes simply by using VIGA’s lower kW rating,” he said.
Rethinking service as infrastructure
Rising power costs and reduced tolerance for downtime are changing how pump systems are evaluated. For Wallace, the measure of success isn’t innovation alone: it’s performance under pressure, over time.
Southern Pumping continues to invest in people, stock, and processes that support not just the pump but the whole pumping outcome.
“We don’t walk away once a pump is installed. We stay engaged, we stock what’s needed, and we understand the operating environment. That’s what turns a good pump into a great system, and that’s what keeps our clients running when it matters most.”
For more information, visit southernpumping.com
