Rheinhütte chemical process pumps

About ITT Rheinhütte Pumpen GmbH

ITT Rheinhütte Pumpen GmbH is a long-established German pump manufacturer with over 160 years of experience in developing and producing industrial pumps. The company is part of the international conglomerate ITT Inc. Rheinhütte specializes in designing and manufacturing centrifugal and axial flow pumps for chemical, petrochemical, and other high-demand industrial processes.
These pumps are suitable for corrosive, abrasive, and high-temperature operations. They are particularly effective in aggressive media and extreme operating conditions.
Rheinhütte’s pump families comply with the EN 22858, ISO 2858, and ISO 5199 chemical industry standards, ensuring reliable operation, easy integration into industrial systems, and interchangeability with standardized equipment.

Rheinhütte pumps



The manufacturer’s portfolio includes over 20 specialized designs, optimized for various industrial processes. The pumps are available in special alloys, plastics, and engineering ceramics, from DN 25  to DN 700 connections, up to 7000 m³/h flow rate, 180 m head, and in some versions, temperatures up to +450 °C. 

Main industries

  • Chemical industry
  • Petrochemical and refining
  • Mining and metallurgy
  • Fertilizer industry
  • Energy and renewable energyEnvironmental protection and water treatment 

Main handled media and industrial processes

  • Transport of acids, alkalis, and aggressive chemical solutions
  • Handling of high-temperature media and molten sulfur
  • Transport of abrasive or solid-laden liquids
  • Sulfuric acid and fertilizer production processes
  • Chlor-alkali electrolysis processes 

Rheinhütte single-stage horizontal centrifugal pumps

RNSi series

Silicon iron (Si-Iron, SIGUSS) centrifugal pumps for highly corrosive media, e.g., sulfuric acid or acidic solutions. Max. 1500 m³/h, 100 m head, 300 °C.

RCE series

Heavy-duty chemical centrifugal pumps for aggressive or solid-laden media. Particularly suitable for hot liquids, e.g., molten sulfur or ammonium nitrate solutions. Max. 1200 m³/h, 180 m head, 450 °C.

RN series

Standard chemical industry centrifugal pumps in metal design. Compliant with EN 22858, ISO 2858, and ISO 5199 standards. Suitable for aggressive and flammable liquids in chemical and environmental technology applications. Max. 2700 m³/h, 150 m head, 300 °C.

RCNKu series

Plastic centrifugal pumps. For corrosive and flammable media. Max. 2500 m³/h, 100 m head, 190 °C. 

RCKu series

Compact plastic centrifugal pumps for lower capacities. Open impeller design for aggressive media. Max. 20 m³/h, 50 m head, 130 °C.

Special Rheinhütte centrifugal pumps

Vertical Centri Pump

Vertical centrifugal pumps for tanks, sumps, and circulation. Suitable for aggressive and abrasive media. Max. 4000 m³/h, 150 m head, 600 °C.

Magnetic Drive Pump

Seal-less, magnetic drive design for chemically aggressive, toxic, or flammable liquids. Max. 500 m³/h, 150 m head, 16 bar, 250 °C. 

Axial Flow Pump

Axial flow pumps for high-volume industrial circulation, e.g., crystallization or evaporation processes. Max. 8500 m³/h, 7 m head, 150 °C.