Gold mines are changing out their traditional pumps to the Verderflex peristaltic hose pumps which can handle highly abrasive and corrosive slurries.
Gold mining is one of the important mining industries in Australia and New Zealand involving pumping of a number of corrosive and hazardous slurries. Global Pumps, the experts in pumping technologies, offers Verderflex peristaltic hose pumps that can effectively pump highly abrasive, corrosive and viscous fluids.
The Verderflex hose pumps do not have any seals, glands or valves and the only part of the pump that comes in contact with the fluid is the hose. The hose is made of reinforced rubber, which is highly resistant to abrasion and corrosion. The Verderflex pumps are zero leakage pumps which means very little down time and maintenance, and with the lack of gland leakage provides additional benefits to the environment.
A number of gold mines in Australia have found using Verderflex hose pumps highly beneficial, as their traditional centrifugal pumps incur a range of maintenance related problems which cause significant unplanned downtime and loss of production hours. Many gold mines have successfully installed Verderflex hose pumps and they have been highly satisfied with the performance of the positive displacement pumps.
Considering the reliability of the pumps, these gold mines have standardised on the Verderflex hose pumps, and their engineers' choice to ensure continuous running of the plant. Some gold mines are replacing all their traditional pumps in the processing plant with the Verderflex hose pumps. Mining operations have found that the life of the hose in the Verderflex hose pumps is much longer compared to other similar pumps.
Here are some of the advantages of Verderflex hose pumps:
- Verderflex hose pumps accommodates dry running and self-priming
- Gentle pumping action
- Provide high suction lift
- Easily handle viscous fluids and slurries containing solid particles
Global Pumps (formerly All Pumps Supplies) is the Australian distributor for the Verderflex peristaltic hose pumps and keep a range of pumps and spares in stock for fast delivery.
