Mining & Mineral Processing Pumps (Dewatering, Slurry, Reagents)
Mines live or die by uptime. We pair self-priming and submersible slurry for pits, AODD for portable solids and chemical transfer, progressive-cavity for viscous tailings and thickener underflow, mag-drive for reagents, and multistage/centrifugal for pressure sets and process water. Brands: Gorman-Rupp, BJM, Wilden, Yamada, ARO, Netzsch, Finish Thompson, Iwaki, Grundfos, Goulds, Griswold, Roper, Blackmer, LMI, Neptune, Emec, Flux, J.L. Wingert.
Best-Fit Pumps for Mining Duty
| Service | Best Pump Type | Recommended Brands | Why It’s Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open pit / underground dewatering | Self-priming trash or submersible | Gorman-Rupp (self-priming); BJM (submersible) | Solids handling with fast clean-out or immersed reliability |
| Slurry transfer (cyclones, sumps) | AODD (bolted, abrasion kits) | Wilden; Yamada; ARO | Run-dry, dead-head, solids tolerant; portable skids |
| Tailings / thickener underflow | Progressive-cavity (VFD, wear-resistant) | Netzsch | Steady flow at high viscosity/solids with low shear |
| Reagent transfer (acids, solvents, collectors) | Mag-drive sealless centrifugal | Finish Thompson DB/UC; Iwaki MX/MD | Leak-free containment and broad chemical compatibility |
| Flocculant/polymer make-down & dosing | Peristaltic / digital diaphragm | LMI KML/KBL; LMI PD/TD; Neptune; Emec | Handles off-gassing and shear-sensitive dosing accurately |
| Process water / booster / washdown | End-suction / multistage centrifugal | Grundfos NB/NK; Grundfos CR; Goulds; Griswold | Efficient pressure/flow backbone with easy service |
| Fuel & lube service (shops & gensets) | External gear (relief/bypass) | Roper; Blackmer | PD flow across viscosity, robust for mobile/plant skids |
| Drum/IBC to day tanks (reagents) | Drum/IBC pump + accessories | Flux; J.L. Wingert (columns/quills) | Safe makeup; correct injection hardware for verification |
Note: We match metallurgy and elastomers to pH, chlorides and abrasives; we also confirm suction geometry and NPSH at worst-case levels.
Recommended Mining Packages (Placeholders)
Tip Share solids %, PSD, slurry SG, target GPM/TDH, suction path, pH/chlorides and available power. We’ll return curves and a field-serviceable BOM.
How We Engineer Mine Duty
- Hydraulics: size near BEP; verify NPSH/wear margins at worst sump levels.
- Wear: abrasion-resistant materials, replaceable liners and easy clean-outs.
- Controls: VFDs/soft-start, level/float logic, pressure/flow interlocks.
- Safety: PD relief/bypass, spill plans, grounding/bonding for flammables.
- Mobility: skid frames, quick-disconnects, and hose packages for field moves.
Common Mining Uses
- Open pit/underground dewatering
- Mill sumps and cyclone feed return
- Thickener underflow and tailings
- Heap leach reagent transfer
- Fuel/lube service for mobile fleets
- Process water and washdown
- Polymer/flocculant dosing
- pH/ORP control for wastewater
- Drum/IBC makeup to day tanks
- Emergency bypass/portable AODD
Move Rock. Move Water. Keep Running.
Send solids %, PSD, SG, target GPM/TDH, suction path, chemistry and power. We’ll quote a wear-tuned package with curves, spares and installation tips.
Mining Pump FAQs
AODD vs. slurry centrifugal—when to choose each?
AODD excels for portable, variable or unknown solids and for chemical service; slurry-duty centrifugal is ideal for fixed, high-throughput loops with known solids and head.
Why PC pumps for tailings/underflow?
Progressive-cavity delivers steady flow at very high viscosity/solids with low shear—great for thickeners and paste backfill where constant feed matters.
How do you extend pump life in abrasive service?
Right metallurgy/liners, slower tip speeds (VFD), generous NPSH margin, straight suction runs, strainers where sensible, and scheduled wear inspections.