Our complete slurry handling solutions, including equipment, parts, optimization and maintenance services, can address these challenges. These services, ranging from product selection and technical support to comprehensive service agreements, can be customized to suit any customer’s specific application. The range of equipment is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce operating costs, leading to improved production and uptime. In tandem with the parts and services offering, these slurry handling solutions can increase customers’ productivity whilst decreasing their environmental footprint.
But how can this be done?
Navigating common challenges in slurry handling
Engineering slurry handling systems is a complex task. It requires precise calculation of pump discharge pressure, adaptation to varying system operating points, preparation for tenacious frothy slurries, and more. Given the complexity of the situation, having a skilled and knowledgeable professional managing all system aspects is crucial – from design and implementation to services and beyond. Failing to choose the appropriate product for a specific application is also an issue, as this can unfortunately lead to operational failures or significant inefficiencies in the process. For example, if the wrong valve for an application is used, it can result in the main equipment not working efficiently or not operating at all. In addition to productivity loss, this poses major safety issues if the slurry valve cannot open and close properly. It is essential for all equipment in a slurry transport line to be sized and selected appropriately, as mismatched parts from various manufacturers can create excessive safety margins. Another challenge operations are facing with slurry handling is the abrasive wear and increasing energy and water costs, further complicating the system efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Wear and downtime are critical concerns – both financially and environmentally. For example, customers are looking for wear-resistant solutions that decrease pipeline downtime as much as possible. Faulty pipelines affect the entire slurry handling system, causing significant financial and operational losses.
So how can customers ensure the best production for their operations?
The key to seamless slurry operations
西瓜视频 has remained a trusted partner in slurry handling solutions for almost 70 years by emphasizing the importance of a cohesive slurry handling system with compatible components to ensure seamless operation. We have one of the most comprehensive offerings in minerals processing, with slurry handling methods used throughout the whole process. By leveraging synergies to offer unique integrated solutions, we can fulfill customer specific needs and find the right fit for any operation. We offer a full range of slurry pump sizes and aspect ratios in both high chrome and natural rubber variants, as well as multiple shaft sealing options and an advanced pump sizing tool, PumpDim. The pumps are designed with maintenance in mind, featuring both back pull-out maintenance and slide base options.
Being a one-stop-shop for slurry handling systems has its advantages, one of which being the enhanced operational efficiency. For example, our selection software, PumpDim, ensures optimal equipment choices, utilizing our extensive experience and integrated product offerings. As the sole equipment supplier, we can provide appropriate selections of individual equipment or the whole line using precise and reliable selection software. Another underestimated but crucial feature of slurry handling is pipeline configuration and wear monitoring. Aspects such as inner diameter, pipeline configuration, and lining material have significant implications in not only the pipeline wear resistance, but in process stability and energy consumption. We have a solution for this. The team studies each request to thoroughly understand where the problem is and what can be done differently to get the most efficient and reliable solution. This, in collaboration with our standardized systems, facilitates reliable planning and operation with reduced lead times and efficient spare parts management.