In the industrial steam generator and steam boiler market, pump selection is a critical component that buyers often overlook but which determines the machine's long-term performance. Every industrial steam generator we manufacture at Kleppa uses PEDROLLO Italian pumps as standard. This article explains the technical rationale behind that choice and the 5 core reasons PEDROLLO is the market reference.
1. Who Is PEDROLLO and Why Does It Matter?
PEDROLLO was founded in Verona, Italy, in 1974; today it ships across 100+ countries with 4 million pumps per year of production capacity — a family-run Italian company. It supplies industrial fluid transfer, water feeding, chemical, and steam applications. Its global reputation positions it as "premium but not overkill" — one tier below the top-shelf brands like Grundfos (Denmark) or KSB (Germany), but with serious quality and durability. For industrial steam applications, this position offers the optimal price-performance balance.
2. Stainless Steel Body — Corrosion Resistance
In steam boilers, the water in contact with the pump is always high-mineral and high-temperature. Standard cast-iron-bodied pumps show signs of corrosion within 18-24 months; the pump leaks, pressure drops. PEDROLLO PKm and CP series pumps are manufactured with AISI 304 stainless steel bodies; corrosion resistance delivers 8-10 year service life. This isn't just a technical detail — it directly maps to a boiler's 5-year operating cost. A pump replacement at Kleppa service runs 2,500-4,000 TL parts + 1,500 TL labor. If a standard-body pump lasts 2 years, PEDROLLO lasts 6+; the average annual cost difference is 1,800-2,500 TL.
3. IE3 Efficient Motor — Energy Savings
PEDROLLO pumps come with an IE3 high-efficiency electric motor as standard. IE3 class certified to IEC 60034-30-1 delivers minimum 88% efficiency (older IE1 motors run 72-75%). For a boiler running 8 hours/day, this gap means 3,500-5,500 TL annual energy savings. The IE3 motor across our Kleppa boilers is part of the energy-efficiency commitment within the 24-month warranty; it shows up directly on the customer's electricity bill. IE3 became standard in the industrial steam market over the last 3 years; competitors using older IE1 and IE2 motor stock are at risk of energy-regulation non-compliance.
4. Spare-Parts Access in Turkey
For Italian brands, spare-parts sourcing is often a nightmare — original parts mean 7-15 days of import lead time, customs paperwork, and currency-fluctuation costs. PEDROLLO is different here: an authorized distributor network in Istanbul + Ankara + Izmir. Standard spare parts (rotor, mechanical seal, gasket set, capacitor) are delivered within 24-48 hours. At Kleppa, we keep the 8 most-critical PEDROLLO spare parts in continuous stock at the factory; we ship them to the field within 24 hours of a service call. This rapid access has cut average breakdown downtime from 5 days to 8 hours across 200+ facilities.
5. TS EN and CE Compliance
Selling steam boilers in Turkey requires CE certification + TS EN 12953 conformity. Components used as pumps must enter that conformity envelope. PEDROLLO pumps ship factory-certified to CE + EN 60335-2-41 + TS EN 809; Kleppa's CE certificate covers these pumps in scope, providing buyers with conformity assurance. Competitors using uncertified pumps either fail CE inspection or pay additional in-circulation surveillance costs. The PEDROLLO selection is integrated into Kleppa's CE-conformity design.
6. PEDROLLO Usage in the Kleppa Product Line
Sample list of Kleppa models using PEDROLLO pumps:
| Model | PEDROLLO Model Used | Pump Function |
|---|---|---|
| Twin-Iron Steam Boiler | PKm 60 | Water feed (50 L tank) |
| Triple-Iron Steam Boiler | PKm 65 + CP 130 | Dual-line feed |
| 20 KW Central Steam Generator | CP 130 + PKm 65 | Main feed + condensate return |
| 40 KW Central System | CP 158 + 2 × PKm | Dual line + safety pump |
| 80 KW Central System | CP 200 + 3 × PKm + safety | High-volume feed |
These selections are tested individually for each model by our engineering team; pump variation in standard production runs is governed strictly by model.
7. Comparing Alternative Pump Brands
Beyond PEDROLLO, four alternative brands exist in the market:
- Grundfos (Denmark): Premium positioning, 30-40% more expensive, long lead times in Turkey
- KSB (Germany): Industrial water, 20-25% above PEDROLLO, spare parts 7-10 days
- Wilo (Germany): Good brand but less common in steam applications
- Domestic brands (Standart, NarPump): 35-50% cheaper; durability issues in steam applications
PEDROLLO occupies the optimal price-performance balance. It's the only brand offering Italian quality + fast Turkey-based spare-parts access + IE3 motor efficiency without going to premium-overkill price levels.
Conclusion: PEDROLLO Is Standard Because...
The 5 main rationales for our PEDROLLO selection at the Kleppa factory:
- AISI 304 stainless steel body → 8-10 year service life (competitors 4-6 years)
- IE3 motor → 3,500-5,500 TL annual energy savings
- Fast Turkey-based spare-parts access → 8-hour breakdown downtime
- CE + EN certified → covered under Kleppa's CE conformity guarantee
- Optimal price-performance — premium without overkill
When buying a steam generator, ask which pump brand it uses; if the answer is "PEDROLLO," you've made a good choice. For broader product analysis and technical detail, contact our Kleppa team via /en/get-quote or message us at +90 533 048 4321 on WhatsApp.
Related cornerstone references: for the complete steam-boiler buying process pump selection sits inside, see the Industrial Steam Generator Selection guide; for the standard mandatory in Turkey, see the TS EN 286-1 Steam Boiler guide; and for maximising distribution-line efficiency, see the Steam Efficiency Optimization guide.
For authoritative reference, see the official PEDROLLO website and the TS EN 809 standard documentation; both sources support Kleppa's component-selection framework.