Choosing the Right Dredging Pump

Choosing the Right Dredging Pump

If you’re in the market for a new dredge pump, don’t let price be your only consideration.china warman horizontal slurry pump While buying the lowest-priced unit may seem like a good idea, it could lead to frequent breakdowns and higher long-term maintenance costs. The right pump for the job should be able to handle the specific slurry composition and particle size required in your operation. A quality, high-performance pump that’s designed to work hard reduces operating expenses and improves productivity.

Slurries are mixtures of liquid and solids, often containing abrasive particles.china warman horizontal slurry pump These can be transported by a range of pump types, depending on their characteristics and the type of carrier fluid used (eg water, corrosive acids, or hydrocarbons). The selection of a slurry pump depends on the nature of the solid(s) and the condition of the carrier fluid. For example, non-settling slurries contain solids that stay in suspension, while settling slurries require turbulent flow conditions to prevent particle settlement.

The Warman XU series of heavy duty slurry pumps are designed to deliver the lowest wear rate in gravel, coal and many other medium to coarse slurries.china warman horizontal slurry pump Using the latest fluid dynamics techniques, advanced computer wear modelling, years of field and lab testing, this unique design uses a patented casing, impeller and shaft seal to provide excellent service life and superior efficiency. The XU series also includes the option of a throatbush and impeller upgrade, which further increases wear resistance.

For many applications, a polyurethane lined pump is best, especially in abrasive or corrosive conditions. Tobee’s TH series slurry pumps are abrasion resistant and can withstand harsh conditions, making them an ideal choice for dredging operations, mining and mineral processing. They are available in a wide variety of sizes and working pressures to suit your application requirements.

A Tobee slurry pump can be supplied with a wide variety of wetted parts, including:

As the wetted components directly interact with slurries, they are the most susceptible to wear and tear. Tobee’s slurry pump polyurethane parts are engineered to last longer than traditional rubber materials, and can significantly reduce the amount of downtime due to wear-out or blockages. These parts are available in a range of thicknesses and materials to meet the needs of your project, from the most abrasive to the most corrosive applications.

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