Tsurumi Pump is displaying the durability of its pumps at MINExpo International 2016 in Las Vegas, NV, from September 26 to 28. The pump manufacturer is occupying booth #935 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Glenn Wieczorek, managing director of the company, said that MINExpo will provide the perfect opportunity to highlight the reliability of Tsurumi pumps, especially when jobsite planning must happen quickly.
“Often mining projects have the benefit of months or years of careful planning, including equipment selection, before companies ever break ground,” he explained. “But when the market fluctuates quickly and the price of gold or another commodity spikes, there’s no time to lose. Companies need to react quickly and rely on a brand to bring durability and longevity to the job site.”
Tsurumi’s booth will place special focus on its new, stainless steel LH-series of submersible dewatering pumps, which are manufactured using SAE 316 stainless steel (also known as marine grade stainless). The casting of these pumps enables them to handle the heavily acidic runoff from mining applications that can quickly degrade equipment, often in a matter of days.
The LH-series has discharge sizes that range from 3 in to 8 in, and it offers horsepower outputs that range from 15 hp to 150 hp. All parts within the pump that are exposed to fluids, from the impeller to the casing, will withstand exposure to wastewater that contains abrasive substances.
A number of other pumps suited for handling the rigors of mining will also be on display, including:
- The GPN-series of agitator pumps
- The GSD-series of submersible slurry pumps
- The GSZ-series of submersible, high-head dewatering pumps
- The KRS-series of submersible dewatering pumps
“Conditions in a mine can be exceptionally severe, and pumps are often expected to move high volumes of superheated water laden with pyrite, iron, sand and other gritty solids,” Wieczorek said. “The continuous duty motors found in every Tsurumi pump each contain a silicon carbide mechanical seal to ensure protection from moisture, heat and solids, making them preferable in situations like these.”