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Grit Removal Systems
Inlet Work Systems
Industry-Leading Grit Removal
Most-Specified Inlet Works Systems
Smith & Loveless’ leadership in screening technologies and grit removal has driven decades of inlet works innovation. Since introducing the original vortex PISTA® Grit Chamber in the early 1970s, S&L has developed complete systems that integrate screening, washing, compacting, conveying, and grit removal for durable, high-performance municipal and industrial applications.
The PISTA® Grit Chamber achieves high removal efficiencies through its flat chamber floor and patented low-energy axial-flow propeller, creating a true forced vortex that separates grit from organics. Backed by CFD-based design and field-proven results, PISTA® removes up to 95% of grit down to 75 microns, making it the world’s most specified grit removal system.
Grit Removal Systems
PISTA® VIO™ Grit Chamber
Flexible inlet and outlet configurations with superior grit removal efficiencies for a wide range of applications.
PISTA® 360™ Grit with V-FORCE BAFFLE™
By integrating the water elevation settings with the baffle, the overall outlet footprint requirements decrease as much as half the typical distance.
PISTA OPTIFLOW 270® Grit Chamber
Enhances PISTA® 270™ performance while achieving up to 95% grit removal of 100 mesh particles.
PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump
Purpose-built for efficient grit slurry pumping with multiple suction types and piping capacities available.
PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Washer
Provides effective grit dewatering while retaining fine grit and reducing odors caused by organics.
Key System Features
Smith & Loveless headworks systems integrate screening, washing, compacting, conveying, and grit removal technologies to support reliable inlet works performance in municipal and industrial wastewater applications.
Integrated Inlet Works
Combines screening and grit removal processes into complete system solutions for efficient wastewater pretreatment.
High Grit Capture
Engineered hydraulic designs help remove fine grit while reducing organics carryover through the treatment process.
Solids Handling Support
Screening, washing, compacting, and conveying options help reduce solids volume and improve downstream handling.
Durable Construction
Built for continuous-duty operation in demanding headworks environments with long-term system reliability in mind.
Lifecycle Value
Designed to support performance, reduce maintenance demands, and deliver lasting value over the life of the system.