Mining Minerals Handling Pump

Slurry pump handling tough and abrasive duties, which is vital in maximizing minerals processing plant’s productivity and efficiency. It plays a key role in mining processes such as grinding, classification, separation, dewatering, and tailings handling.

How does a Mining Minerals Handling Pump work?

Stage 1: Crushing And Grinding

Pumps in this stage are mainly used to pump water into the crushed rock to turn it into slurry. And pump the slurry into the primary cyclones (used to size the material). Coarser material falls to the bottom and returns to the crushing/grinding cycle while the lighter material spins up to the top and is pushed over onto the next stage.

Stage 2: Selection Work

This is the core process to get the intended materials, due to different minerals and technology the pumps used may be different, The flotation unit cells are the first opportunity to separate metal bearing ore from waste rock. Anyway there could also be chemical needed if for gold, magnetic needed for Iron. The slurry Pump and circulation pumps plays an important role throughout this process.

Stage 3: Products And Tailings

Pumps will continue to work and offer help to get the final mineral products, meanwhile the higher concentrations tailings will be recycled or stacked.

Selecting Mining Pumps Based on Mining Scenarios

1.Large and Hard Ore Particles

When mining quartz, granite, and other ores with high hardness and coarse particles, slurry pumps are the ideal choice. They are the most commonly used Mining Minerals Handling Pump.Horizontal slurry pumps from Sunbo Machinery, for example, utilize highly wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials such as high chromium alloy and rubber lining. These can withstand the wear and corrosion from liquids containing solid particles, protecting the pump body.

2.Corrosive Ores

For sulfide or copper ores, fluoroplastic magnetic pumps are great Mining Pumps. Their fluoroplastic parts give excellent corrosion resistance, preventing damage during Mining Minerals Handling Pump operations. The magnetic drive also cuts leakage risks.

3.Short Conveying Distance & Small Flow

In small mines with limited ore output and a conveying distance within 100 meters, small horizontal centrifugal pumps like the ISW series are a great option. Their compact structure and low cost enable them to easily handle small-flow, short-distance slurry transportation tasks, meeting basic Mining Minerals Handling Pump needs.

4.Long-Distance, High-Lift 

To transport slurry from a deep mountain mining area to a beneficiation plant several kilometers away, a multi-stage centrifugal pump stands out as the top pick for Mining Minerals Handling Pump. Take the D-type multi-stage centrifugal pump as an example. It functions by using multi-stage impellers in series to gradually increase pressure, achieving high-lift transportation, which is essential for efficient Mining Minerals Handling Pump. This ability allows it to cross long distances smoothly and maintain the continuity of the entire Mining Minerals Handling Pump process during mining.

5.Underground Mine Operations

In narrow underground mines, submersible sewage pumps, especially the compact QJ-type, are the way to go. They can be directly submerged in the pit water or slurry pool without taking up extra space. With built-in waterproof and overload protection functions, they're easy to install and operate, and can work stably even in cramped underground environments.

6.Large Flow Demand Scenarios

In large open-pit iron ore and coal mining operations, where the hourly slurry output is extremely large, double-suction centrifugal pumps come into play. The S-type double-suction centrifugal pump has a large water inlet and outstanding liquid absorption capacity. It can quickly suck in massive amounts of slurry, preventing accumulation during large-scale mining and ensuring an efficient mining rhythm.

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