EKKI Pumps Launches Hori-Max Range of Horizontal Multistage Submersible Sump Pumps
Kanishka Arumugam, Co-CEO, EKKI, with Hari Ramachandran, Head of Sales and Services -Building Segment, and EKKI’s key distributor partners at the Hori-Max unveiling at Plumbex. (Image source: EKKI Group)
Engineered for demanding applications across residential and commercial buildings, infrastructure developments, public utilities, and agricultural operations, the Hori-Max range will be available in three series: Hori-Max S, Hori-Max SVR, and Hori-Max M.
The range combines an advanced multistage horizontal design with precision-engineered components to deliver consistent pressure, high efficiency, and dependable operation. Built for modern water management needs, the pumps feature high-efficiency FG 250 cast iron diffusers and precision-designed impellers, also available in corrosion-resistant CF8 stainless steel variants, ensuring superior hydraulic performance and long service life.
A defining strength of the Hori-Max series is its ability to operate effectively in shallow water conditions, with pumping capability from water levels as low as 1.5 feet. This is enabled by a specially engineered suction system with bronze bushings that ensures smooth intake, reduced turbulence, and optimized flow even at ultra-low water levels.
Designed for durability and reliability, the pumps incorporate zinc-plated heavy-duty eye bolts, industrial-grade SS 304 fasteners, and an anti-corrosion aluminium die-cast rotor paired with an SS420 shaft. Together, these features enhance structural strength, resist corrosion, and ensure stable long-term operation even in demanding environments.
The motor is built for continuous performance, featuring water-cooled Class B insulated windings that provide efficient heat dissipation and reliable S1 duty operation. This is complemented by a service-friendly three-piece motor architecture with a pressure-equalizing diaphragm, enabling easy maintenance while ensuring optimal internal protection and cooling.
Further enhancing field performance, the Hori-Max series includes high-flex 3-core copper cables with water-resistant PVC sheathing for improved flexibility and conductivity, along with an advanced rubber-sealed grommet system that provides leak-proof cable sealing and effective sand protection. Durable LTB-4 bronze bushes and high-strength carbon thrust bearings ensure smooth, low-friction operation and superior load handling, even in abrasive or heavy-duty conditions.
To ensure stability and operational smoothness, the pumps are equipped with dual heavy-duty fabricated base plates that minimize vibration and provide strong ground support. Additional features such as laser-cut stainless steel suction strainers for debris protection and precision-machined discharge flanges with BSP threads for leak-free connections further reinforce the product’s robustness.
Every Hori-Max pump undergoes 100% full hydraulic testing, ensuring consistent quality, performance reliability, and operational excellence across all units.
“We are taking our leadership in open well sump submersible technology to the next level by entering building services with differentiated designs. Hori-Max raises the bar for the industry,” said Kanishka Arumugam, Co-CEO of EKKI Group.
The launch of the Hori-Max series at Plumbex 2026 further strengthens EKKI’s position as a trusted innovator in advanced pumping solutions, offering customers a refined balance of compact design, high performance, energy efficiency, and operational reliability.
Source: EKKI Group Companies
