Factors To Consider When Choosing A Slurry Pump

There is a science behind the design of a slurry pump, based primarily on the processes and tasks it will perform. This is why it is important to use the right slurry pump for your specific needs. In a field that encompasses so many specialities, long-lasting, efficient and reliable quality equipment is essential.

There are many factors that should be considered when investing in a slurry pump. For example, it is important to consider the type of slurry, as the solids content of slurries can vary from 1% to 70%. It is also important to consider the level of wear and corrosion of the material being pumped; coal and some ores can corrode parts and damage your equipment fairly quickly, often beyond repair. This wear and tear can add significantly to operating costs, and you may eventually need to purchase new equipment to continue working.

Customised solutions

The solution is to choose a heavy duty slurry pump and, just as importantly, to use a custom built unit with replaceable parts. At Aier Machinery, building your custom slurry pump is one of our areas of expertise. We design your slurry pump to your specifications and application.

Our firm has strong technical force and is specially engaged in the research of abrasion resistant materials of slurry pumps, sewage pumps and water pumps and the development of new products. The materials include high chrome white iron, duplex stainless steel, stainless steel, ductile iron, rubber, etc.

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We know that the right rubber and ceramic liners work very well. They also last longer and can withstand more demanding use. They can also be replaced, thereby extending the life of the pump while reducing operating costs. You can also customise your pump with a variety of ceramic parts, including bushings, pump housings, impellers, wet ends and even seals.

Types of damage to slurry pumps

Damage to slurry pumps can range from burst seals to bearings and component housings wearing out where they join, to impellers corroding due to cavitation or severe wear and so on. However, there are solutions to these problems.

Firstly, analysing your duty helps us to determine whether you are using the type and size of pump best suited to your needs. Cavitation can occur due to surges; a very effective way to solve this problem is to install a choke on the pump head to increase the pressure on the casing, which then absorbs the surge, or to add a choke to the output to reduce the surge.

Lifetime use

Adapting a pump to its precise application - be it pulp and paper, gas and oil, mining or industrial applications - will have a direct impact on its service life. That's why our bespoke pumps have the unique advantage of interchangeable components. These components include slurry valves, which can be replaced every 6 months as a preventive measure and every 12 months for regular maintenance, depending on the application.

Pumps with replaceable parts and components can have an unlimited service life. A high quality customised slurry pump with replaceable parts can last you a lifetime and should therefore be considered as a very reliable long-term investment.

Expertise and experience

Aier Machinery's team of consultants are on hand to provide you with a solution to your needs. Whether you are planning to purchase a slurry pump or need spare parts for an existing pump, we will help you determine your needs and provide advice on fine-tuning your equipment to your specific application.

If you want to get more information about the best slurry pump, welcome to contact us today or request a quote.