The mining industry puts pumps through more extreme conditions than any other sector, which is why choosing the right equipment is vital.
Pumps on mine sites face a variety of harsh conditions and operational challenges that can lead to equipment failure, and therefore costly downtime and repairs.
The most prevalent cause of mine dewatering pump failure is clogging from gritty, suspended solids and slurry. Water that makes direct contact with the operation is often dirty, containing foreign materials such as drill cuttings or solids generated by site traffic.
To overcome this issue, site managers can use a pump with solids handling features, such as abrasion-resistant coatings and lip seals to prevent solids from contacting the mechanical seal.
The fluids in mining applications are among the most volatile that a pump can move. From superheated water laden with pyrite, iron or sand, to emulsified brine phase drilling fluid, there is no shortage of liquids that will punish a pump over time.
Even the hardiest equipment can succumb to corrosion, so it is important to choose pumps that are designed to be resistant to harsh materials, and to perform regular inspections to catch corrosion issues before they turn into costly failures.
A supplier that knows the score
Established in 1968, ROTO Pumps is a pioneering manufacturer of progressive cavity pumps in India, with more than 50 years’ experience providing high-quality, efficient and reliable pumping solutions to a wide variety of industries.
ROTO Pumps has exported its pumping solutions to more than 50 countries around the world, demonstrating its dependability as a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality equipment.
It has been a supplier of pumps directly to Australia since 2001 – its first warehouse outside of India. With its head office in Dandenong and satellite sales managers in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, ROTO Pumps’ reach is steadily growing as end-users recognise its high-quality products and expertise.
Purpose built and industry tested
The earliest of ROTO Pumps’ products were used in a variety of mining operations, thus ROTO Pumps’ niche in the sector is strongly rooted in its more than half a century of experience providing dependable pumping solutions for critical applications.
ROTO Pumps understands that pumping equipment must be especially robust to withstand the harsh conditions of the resources sector. Responding to the needs of the industry, ROTO Pumps offers a range of solutions proven to be effective in a variety of mining applications, including mineral processing, slurry transfer, dewatering, emulsion matrix, cement and slurry transfer, water spray for dust suppression and other general applications.
ROTO Pumps offers technical consultation services to assist customers in selecting the optimal pumping solution for their specific application. ROTO Pumps’ experts analyse site conditions and fluid properties and recommend the most efficient pumping solution.
ROTO Pumps also offers a preventive maintenance service to ensure trouble-free operation of pumps in the long run, including services for equipment from other manufacturers.
For more information, visit rotopumps.com.au
