Cat Pump 1010 Piston Pump 10 Frame — Triplex Belt Drive Pump, Model 1010
The Cat Pump 1010 is a 10 frame triplex piston pump built for jobs that need steady volume rather than extreme pressure. It moves up to 13 GPM at 700 PSI while turning at just 900 RPM, and that deliberately slow shaft speed is the whole point of the design. Running at low RPM gives the pump strong inlet suction, gentle treatment of the cups and seals, and a service life that tends to outlast faster-spinning alternatives doing the same work. The belt drive configuration with a solid shaft lets you match pump speed to your motor or engine instead of being locked into one ratio.
Construction is a chrome-plated brass manifold paired with 304 stainless steel valve assemblies and chrome-plated 304 stainless steel cylinders and sleeves, with NBR (Buna-N) O-rings as the standard seal package. Three pistons working in sequence produce nearly pulse-free flow that stays constant regardless of what the discharge pressure is doing, which is exactly what you want feeding a spray bar, a membrane housing, or a bank of nozzles. Mechanically actuated inlet and discharge valves keep the pump primed and predictable, and the crankcase holds 40 oz. of oil for cool, quiet running through long duty cycles.
You will find the 1010 in mobile cleaning rigs, street sweepers, deicing trucks, in-bay and tunnel vehicle wash systems, clean-in-place loops for food and beverage plants, reverse osmosis and industrial water treatment skids, agricultural spraying, chemical dosing, and general plant washdown. It is designed for clean liquids without suspended solids, handles fluids up to 160°F, and accepts inlet conditions from a slight vacuum through 40 PSI of positive feed. At 34.6 lbs. with a 25 mm solid shaft, it drops into most existing 10 frame footprints without redesigning the base plate.
Key Features
- Triplex piston design delivers near pulse-free, constant flow independent of discharge pressure
- Low 900 RPM operating speed for strong inlet suction and extended seal and pump life
- Chrome-plated brass manifold resists corrosion in continuous-duty washdown service
- 304 stainless steel valve assemblies with mechanically actuated inlet and discharge valves
- Chrome-plated 304 stainless steel cylinders and sleeves for wear resistance
- NBR (Buna-N) O-rings standard, with alternate seal materials available for chemical compatibility
- Belt drive with solid shaft allows speed matching to electric motor or gas engine
- 40 oz. crankcase oil capacity for cool, quiet extended-run operation
- Positive displacement design with high volumetric efficiency across the pressure range
- Compact 10 frame footprint for straightforward retrofit into existing skids and carts
Applications
- Mobile pressure washing and fleet cleaning units
- In-bay, tunnel, and touchless vehicle wash systems
- Street sweeping equipment and deicing vehicles
- Reverse osmosis and industrial water treatment skids
- Clean-in-place (CIP) systems for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing
- Agricultural and horticultural spraying equipment
- Chemical dosing and transfer of clean, compatible liquids
- General industrial and plant washdown
- Dust suppression and misting systems
- Marine and offshore desalination and seawater service (with appropriate seal and material selection)
Specifications
- Model: Cat Pumps 1010
- Frame: 10 Frame
- Pump Type: Triplex positive displacement reciprocating piston pump
- Maximum Flow: 13 GPM (49.2 L/min)
- Pressure Range: 100 to 700 PSI (7 to 50 BAR)
- Maximum Shaft Speed: 900 RPM
- Inlet Port Size: 1 in. NPT(F)
- Discharge Port Size: 3/4 in. NPT(F)
- Inlet Pressure Range: -8.5 to +40 PSI (-0.6 to +2.8 BAR)
- Maximum Liquid Temperature: 160°F (71°C)
- Bore: 1.122 in. (28.5 mm)
- Stroke: 1.102 in. (28 mm)
- Shaft Diameter: 0.984 in. (25 mm) solid shaft
- Drive Type: Belt drive
- Crankcase Oil Capacity: 40 oz. (1.2 L)
- Manifold Material: Chrome-plated brass
- Valve Material: 304 stainless steel
- Cylinder and Sleeve Material: Chrome-plated 304 stainless steel
- Seal Material: NBR (Buna-N) O-rings
- Approximate Power Required: 6.3 HP at maximum rated flow and pressure
- Dimensions: 17.28 in. x 11.42 in. x 6.30 in.
- Net Weight: 34.6 lbs. (15.7 kg)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the Cat Pumps 1010 ship with crankcase oil installed?
A: No. The pump ships dry and must be filled to the sight glass with the specified crankcase oil before the first start. Running it dry even briefly will damage the crankcase.
Q: Can the 1010 be run directly off a motor shaft instead of belts?
A: No. The 1010 is a belt drive pump with a solid shaft rated for 900 RPM. A direct 1750 RPM motor coupling would badly overspeed it, so a sheave and belt arrangement sized to hold 900 RPM or less is required.
Q: What is the difference between the 1010 and the 1011?
A: They share the same 10 frame and performance envelope. The 1010 uses a chrome-plated brass manifold, while the 1011 uses a 304 stainless steel manifold for service with more aggressive or higher-purity liquids.
Q: Will this pump tolerate liquids carrying sand or grit?
A: No. Piston pumps of this type are built for clean liquids, and suspended solids will lodge in the valve seats and score the cups. An inlet filter sized for the full 13 GPM is recommended on any questionable supply.
Q: Can the 1010 be operated at pressures well below 700 PSI?
A: Yes. The rated operating window starts at 100 PSI, so the pump runs comfortably at lower pressures as long as an unloader or regulator holds the discharge above that minimum and never exceeds the 700 PSI ceiling.
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