KSB GIW Inc. launched the GIW LCC Gen2 slurry pump series, a redesigned and upgraded version of its proven GIW LCC line. Designed for class 1–3 slurry applications, the GIW LCC Gen2 incorporates proven hydraulic performance with a modernized design that improves maintenance access, extends service life and lowers total cost of ownership. The GIW LCC Gen2 series retains the trusted…
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Weir has redesigned its market-leading heavy-duty submersible slurry pump to deliver reliable performance in the harshest slurry environments. Weir has made several design improvements to address the operational challenges miners’ face in submersible pumping applications. The WARMAN SHW-XTR heavy-duty submersible slurry pump uses a larger shaft and heavy-duty bearings to keep everything stable, running smoothly and avoid motor failure from…
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Typically, it is only discovered that a pump part has worn out during scheduled maintenance or when there is a catastrophic failure. Without real-time data, maintenance personnel encounter difficulties in assessing pump wear and determining optimal timing for adjustments. To address this, the experts at KSB GIW, Inc. developed GIW® SLYsight. Using custom sensors at strategic locations, GIW® SLYsight measures the actual wear…
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Handling slurry inevitably exposes equipment to wear. The question is thus how to manage and minimize that wear. North American Mining spoke to four experts about issues in slurry pump wear protection. By Jonathan Rowland Introduction: the three types of wear There are three main categories of wear to which a slurry pump may be exposed: abrasion, corrosion and erosion.…
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Weir Minerals has tackled the common issue of large particle handling with its newest product, the Multiflo Mudflo hydraulic submersible slurry pump designed for abrasive applications. The Multiflo Mudflo pump combines the Warman MGS pump end, Multiflo CB32 hydraulic cutters and ESCO excavation teeth for efficient pumping, and features a hydraulically driven wet-end which has been specifically designed to efficiently,…
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