Industrial slurry pumps for mining are essential equipment for handling mixtures of solids and liquids, such as water carrying mineral particles or tailings, which are generated in many mining processes. These slurries are common in extraction, processing and mineral treatment operations, and they require careful handling because of their abrasive, dense and corrosive nature.
Those of us working in mining know that the equipment in our plants must be reliable, robust and efficient. Slurry pumps are no exception: their job is fundamental to keeping our operations running at their best.
There are different types of industrial slurry pumps for mining, such as centrifugal, positive displacement and even diaphragm pumps, and which one to choose depends on the operation. Centrifugal pumps are the most common. They work by means of a rotor or impeller that generates a centrifugal force to move the slurry. If we have to handle highly viscous slurries, on the other hand, positive displacement pumps may be the better option.
In many of the processes carried out at mining operations, slurry pumps become vital equipment. There is a wide variety of slurry pumps in the mining sector and, whichever one you chose at the time, at Aceros y Suministros we offer the parts and spare parts you may need.
We manufacture for most of the best-known brands in this sector, including the most recognisable ones such as Warman®, Metso® and Flsmidth®.
PARTS AND SPARE PARTS FROM ACEROS Y SUMINISTROS
We stand behind the parts we manufacture, whether they are casings, impellers or covers, to give a few examples. As a result of this commitment, we work with the wear-resistant alloys recommended by the manufacturers themselves, so as to ensure both the installation and its demanding operation.
When manufacturing them we take three basic aspects into account:
- 1- Abrasion resistance: Handling minerals wears the internal components of the pump. Materials such as abrasion-resistant rubber or special alloys are used to extend wear life.
- 1- Ability to handle large solids: Some pumps are designed to let large particles pass through without causing blockages.
- 1- Ease of maintenance: In mining, where continuous operation is key, pumps are usually modular and designed to allow quick maintenance on site.
And always with the experience we can bring to the quality of our spare parts and replacement components.