Regenerative Turbine Pump Tuesday
Each week, we want to highlight one of the many applications that you can find a regenerative turbine pump.

The Aurora Pump Conundrum: Why MTH Pumps Is the Perfect Solution

How MTH Pumps Replaces Discontinued Aurora Regenerative Turbine Pumps

If you’re familiar with industrial pumps, you might know that Pentair acquired Aurora Pump Company a few years ago. Recently, Pentair announced that they are discontinuing the entire Aurora regenerative turbine pump line.

This might cause concern for users who rely on Aurora pumps, but MTH Pumps has the perfect solution! For decades, we’ve manufactured impellers for Aurora Pump, and now we offer hydraulically suitable replacements for many of their discontinued models.

What Does the Aurora Pump Discontinuation Mean?

Pentair’s decision to move away from regenerative turbine pumps could leave many industries looking for alternatives. That’s where MTH Pumps comes in. We offer replacements for the following Aurora models:

While these replacements aren’t exact fit or plug-and-play models, MTH Pumps provide the same hydraulic performance that regenerative turbine pump users need.

Why Choose MTH Pumps?

There are many reasons why regenerative turbine pumps are preferred over multi-stack centrifugal pumps, which we suspect Pentair is shifting toward. Here’s why regenerative turbines outperform them:

Lower NPSH characteristics: Reduced cavitation, better for high-temperature applications.
Fewer moving parts: This means less downtime, less maintenance, and more reliability.
Durable construction: MTH Pumps are built with cast metal parts, unlike the stamped sheet metal found in multi-stack centrifugal pumps.

If you’re an Aurora Pump user or distributor affected by their discontinuation, MTH has you covered. Head over to our Aurora Pump replacement page to find the right replacement for your needs.

Aurora 110A Series "APCO"
One & Two Stage Turbine Type Pumps — Aurora 110A Series “APCO”

Aurora 120B Series "APCO"
One & Two Stage Turbine Type Pumps — Aurora 120B Series “APCO”

Aurora 130 Series
Single Stage Turbine Type Pumps — Aurora 130 Series

Find the Right Replacement

Visit our Aurora Pump replacement page to see the suitable replacements for discontinued Aurora Pump models. Each MTH replacement comes with a performance curve that compares directly with Aurora’s, so you can see how our pumps match up in performance.

Sample Aurora Pump Replacement Page — Sample of how MTH has published curves with the Aurora pump curve overlaid to help see the differences in performance

Contact Us for Help

If you need assistance finding the right replacement pump, contact your local MTH representative or call us directly. We’re happy to guide you through the process.

MTH Pumps is a “Made-in-the-USA” manufacturer since 1965, that specializes in high pressure, low flow regenerative turbine pumps. Our Pumps produce as little as 5 PSI up to 1,000 PSI and anywhere from a ½ gallon to 150 gallons per minute. They are available in rugged, cast construction iron, bronze, and stainless-steel materials with a variety of sealing options. We have both horizontal and vertical models with a number of drive options including AC / DC volt motors or pedestal mountings. Every pump is 100% tested before it leaves our facility. MTH is an ISO certified company in a state-of-the-art, quality driven factory in Plano, Illinois. Please see our products we offer at www.mthpumps.com or call us, 630-552-4115.