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    Mining | GIW | Slurry Pumps | Aggregate

    GIW® LCC Quick Ship 2.0 Program

    The goal of the Quick Ship 2.0 Program is to have select LCC pumps ready for shipment within two weeks and have spare parts ready for shipment within ...

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    Mining | GIW | Slurry Pumps

    KSB Mining Case Study: Trapezoidal Lifting Device Increases Efficiencies

    Much like the changing seasons, a Latin American mining site implements four scheduled maintenance outages to keep its operation running at peak perfo...

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    Mining | GIW | Technical Product Upgrades

    Technical Product Upgrade - Easy Access Pedestal Design for LSA Style Pumps

    This complete pedestal redesign brings both improved structural integrity and greater ease of access for maintenance for all LSA–style pumps in the 2-...

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    Mining | GIW | Technical Product Upgrades

    Technical Product Upgrade - LSA Bearing Housings & Bearing Assemblies

    This upgrade provides an improved platform for installing RTDs, vibration-monitoring equipment, and pitot-tube oil-sampling ports, and multiple oil si...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    L Series = Continuous Improvements

    In a continuous effort to improve the wear life of KSB's mill duty and hydrotransport/tailings pumps, the L Series of MDX and TBC pumps has been devel...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Impeller Vane Plugging Eliminated

    Switching from a competitor pump to the GIW® TBC pump resulted in this oil sands customer receiving 250% improvement in wear performance. Even with th...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    The Global Phosphate Market

    Phosphate is vital to industries as varied as technology, green energy, and fertilizer production, but phosphate mining and distribution is complicate...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Partnership: The Key to Pump Innovation

    From selecting the perfect pump for each application to providing solutions that improve efficiency and increase wear life, KSB is committed to assist...

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    Tech Tips | Mining | Dredge | GIW | Oil Sands | Phosphate

    3 New Year's Resolutions for Every Pump Operator

    Each year resolutions are made but are they effective? Are you able to practically apply them to your life or your work and successfully meet your goa...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Reading Slurry Pump Performance Curves Like a Pro

    The right data is vital to optimizing slurry pump performance, which makes it essential for those who work with pumps to understand the slurry pump pe...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Pump Fundamentals: 2022 Roundup of Our Top Blogs

    With 2023 right around the corner, it’s time for our annual year in review. Do you know your Pump Fundamentals? Take another look at our most popular ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Sustainable Mining for Renewable Energy

    Mining plays a critical part in the transition to renewable energy, and the two go hand-in-hand. Renewable energy relies on mined resources, specifica...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    IoT Technology for the Mining Industry

    Internet of Things (IoT) technology is a hot topic with growing applications in the mining industry. IoT is a coordinated network of devices and techn...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    The GIW Hydraulic Lab: Putting Pump Technology to the Test

    KSB has a long, well-earned reputation for producing and maintaining cutting-edge centrifugal pumps, but global recognition for manufacturing excellen...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    KSB Mexico’s UPA + UMA Borehole Pump Leads the Way in Mine Dewatering

    KSB Group has a long history of developing rugged, wear-resistant slurry and non-slurry pumps. With manufacturing facilities around the world, KSB is ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Manufacturing Day: Celebration of Slurry Pump Technology

    National Manufacturing Day is observed on the first Friday of October. The day provides an opportunity to celebrate the industry. It gives those unfam...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    What’s the Best Way to Store Pumps in Cold Weather?

    If you work in the Oil Sands, you’re no stranger to tough, remote conditions — and neither is your equipment. However, our harsh winters can be especi...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Phosphate Mining: KSB Group Supports the Growing Florida Market

    Phosphate represents a significant opportunity within the mining industry. As the fourth most mined mineral in the world, phosphate has earned its spo...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    GIW Industries Streamlines Order Management Process

    On-time delivery and optimal production require an efficient order management system. From initial order request to fulfillment, order management for ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    GIW Expansion Offers Customers Enhanced Efficiency

    The demand for mined goods is higher now than ever before. And with this demand comes the need for more mining equipment, including slurry pumps. As a...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Bolt Action: Fast Options for Bolting Down Your CBAs

    KSB Account Manager Desmond Wilson brings decades of experience, and a gift for strong customer relationships, to every facet of his work. His top pro...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    KSB Pumps Deliver Efficiency and Sustainability

    KSB has long led the mining industry with its line of GIW® slurry pumps, which are designed to meet the application-specific needs of its customers. T...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Revolutionize Tailings Management With the TDW Pump

    KSB is proud to introduce the latest addition to the GIW pump family. The GIW® TDW pump series was developed to meet the unique requirements of tailin...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    The Future of Tailings Management: A Q&A With Mollie Timmerman

    KSB has a long history of partnering with customers to offer the best solution for specific application needs. With many challenges universal througho...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Proper Pump Clearance = Longer Wear Life

    GIW® MDX (Mill Duty eXtra Heavy) pumps are built to withstand the most extreme conditions. The key design features of MDX pumps work together to maxim...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    KSB Around the World: Mining Solutions in Canada

    Mining has been a part of Canada’s history since coal deposits were discovered by French settlers in the 16th century. In the 19th century, the discov...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    When Size Matters: Meet the MDX-850

    KSB’s line of GIW® slurry pumps are designed to handle critical customer applications in hard rock mining. The GIW® Mill Duty Extra Heavy (MDX) produc...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Women in Mining: Amy Lewis, MDX-850 Product Manager

    Amy Lewis, MDX Product Manager, most recently for the new MDX-850 pump assembly, is a key member of KSB’s manufacturing facility in Grovetown, Georgia...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Cavitation and NPSH

    What is Cavitation? Cavitation occurs when the absolute pressure at the eye of the impeller falls below the vapor pressure of the liquid being pumped....

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    Mining | GIW

    Pump Behaving Badly? It Could Be Air Entrainment

    Centrifugal pumps are fairly robust pieces of equipment and generally deliver the intended results when sized and installed properly. But sometimes, i...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    The Complete Package: Pump, Service & Support

    Are you looking for a pump supplier that can deliver the “complete package”? Or perhaps, you need an industry expert that can help you optimize your c...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    KSB Around the World: Mining Solutions in Brazil

    Brazil is the world's largest producer of niobium and iron ore. In fact, iron ore makes up 70% of Brazil's mineral exports. The country produces 30% o...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Inaccurate Inventory Levels? Here’s a Tip: Update Your BOMs.

    Is it time for your pump’s scheduled maintenance? Do you have the replacement parts on hand? How will you know what to order? It’s all in the bill of ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    KSB Around the World: Mining Solutions in Mexico

    KSB Group has been a trusted partner in Mexico’s mining sector for almost 70 years.

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    No gland water? No problem.

    KSB has a long history of innovation — from proprietary alloys to custom pump solutions and new pump technology for new applications. Now, with the GI...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    KSB Around the World: Mining Solutions in Indonesia

    For nearly 30 years, KSB Indonesia has been a trusted regional partner for our customers — providing pumps, valves, related systems, and exceptional s...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    KSB Around the World: Mining Solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa

    With operations in more than 100 countries, KSB Mining’s global network encompasses sales and service centers for pump packages and technical consulta...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Meet Robert Visintainer: GIW’s Award-Winning VP of Engineering and R&D — and Hydraulics and Slurry Pump Expert

    GIW is proud to feature Robert Visintainer – VP of Engineering, Research & Development for GIW Industries. Mr. Visintainer is an integral part of ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    KSB Helps Germany with Flood Recovery

    KSB’s Statement of Social Responsibility “KSB stands for active commitment to corporate social responsibility. In all our business activities, we are ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    KSB Mining Around the World: Mining Solutions in Australia

    With operations in more than 100 countries, KSB Mining’s global network encompasses sales and service centers for pump packages and technical support ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Which Pipe Design Should I Avoid for My Slurry Pipeline?

    Which of the following pipes should be avoided in a settling slurry pipeline? Horizontal pipes Vertical pipes Inclined pipes The answer is . . . C!

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Not Pumping So Hot? Did you consider NPSH?

    Centrifugal pumps are fairly robust pieces of equipment and generally deliver the intended results when sized and installed properly. But sometimes, i...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    KSB Group: Safe & Sustainable Mining Operations

    KSB Group is serious about environmental sustainability and safety standards. Our suppliers and business partners are required to comply with internat...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    When It’s Time for Preventive Maintenance (PM), Do You Know Where — and How — Your Cartridge Bearing Assemblies Are?

    You count on cartridge bearing assemblies (CBAs) to keep your pumps running smoothly, and if you treat them well, they’ll do just that. CBAs on GIW® p...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Desmond Wilson Raises the Bar for Pump Repair Services

    Account Manager Desmond Wilson is well known in the oil sands for his slurry pump expertise. With his rare passion for slurry transport, Mr. Wilson is...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    KSB Around the World: Mining Expertise in Chile

    Chile is the number one producer of copper in the world, yielding more than 5.7 million tonnes of copper in 2020 — according to NS Energy — with an es...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    GIW’s Metallurgical Lab Forges Ahead with R&D

    Recently, GIW commissioned a brand-new research and development (R&D) foundry to stay on the cutting edge of alloy innovation. Our world-class fac...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Why Even Larger Pumps Are on the Horizon

    Mining and dredging operators are seeing an increase in production due to socioeconomic trends and increased demand for mined goods. While this increa...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Meet the Professors — Interview with Václav Matoušek

    Václav Matoušek is a respected professor who has been researching the topic of slurry transport for 30 years. He has written two theses on the topic a...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    4 Tips for Selecting a Pump Supplier

    For 150 years, KSB has been creating, installing, repairing, and maintaining pumps and valves. We’ve been at the forefront of the mining industry in s...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Getting Pump Support During the Pandemic

    COVID-19 has been an unprecedented disrupter of every industry, including those of us in mining. The industry as a whole has experienced supply chain ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Can KSB Mining deliver a complete pump package?

    The KSB Group has built their legacy over 150 years as the leading supplier of pumps, valves, and related systems. With KSB offices and service center...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How are women impacting the mining industry?

    GIW is proud to recognize the incredible contributions of all of our team members. In honor of Women’s History Month, we sat down with Mollie Timmerma...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Top Slurry Transport Blogs: Did You Miss One?

    We’re committed to providing you with informative and accessible articles about all things slurry, from pump performance and real-world applications t...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Do You Simplify Pump Maintenance?

    We all know that pump maintenance can be complicated. Thankfully, there are ways to streamline the process and make pump repair easier. Here are five ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    What Makes a Good Impeller?

    If you’ve spent enough time around slurry pumps, you have probably learned how an impeller vane works, what it does, and when it should be retired fro...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Much Seal Water Do I Need for My Pump’s Stuffing Box?

    The standard seal arrangement for GIW Minerals LSA pumps is the stuffing box. The water supply for this seal cools and lubricates the packing. The sea...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Does the LCV Help Phosphate Miners?

    A few years ago, engineers at a phosphate mine in Idaho faced a challenge that many others know all too well: premature failure of their pumps. The fi...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Celebrating Jon “Buz” Keith: 24 Years of Service

    At GIW, we like to celebrate our employees, especially those who are retiring after decades of service. This year, we say a bittersweet goodbye to Pro...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    What Are KSB’s Reverse Engineering Services?

    Today, downtime in any industry can mean a significant loss in production and revenue. Some original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts have long lead...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    What Makes the LSA Pump Great?

    For nearly 130 years, GIW has produced and delivered the world’s best pumps to customers across a variety of industries and applications. Our oldest a...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Is Your Seal Flush Port in the Right Direction?

    If you need to introduce less water into your shaft seal — or you’re using non-potable water in your shaft seal water supply system — you’re likely re...

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    Team Spotlight

    How can GIW serve you?

    At GIW, we are lucky to have some of the smartest, most dedicated employees in the industry. From the engineers who design our pumps to the technician...

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    Mining | GIW

    Measuring Casing Thickness Can Extend Part Wear Life

    At GIW, we’re always working to help our customers achieve their maximum production potential. We combine research and development (R&D) with hand...

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    Mining | GIW

    Got Hard Rock? Choose the MDX Pump

    Drawing on many years of designing slurry pumps for mining, GIW has custom-engineered slurry pumps that combine advanced materials, hydraulics, and pa...

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    Mining | GIW

    What is Vane Pass?

    Pumps experience a wide variety of pressures and loads during operation, and it is important for operators to know how and when they occur. "Vane pass...

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    Mining | GIW

    How Can I Control the Flow Rate in a Slurry Pump?

    To operate your pump at optimum efficiency, you may have to periodically adjust the flow rate in the slurry system. But in a slurry system, you can't ...

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    Mining | GIW

    Which pump would you choose?

    When it comes to choosing the right slurry pump, you must consider not only your specific application, but the classification of the slurry you are pu...

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    Mining | GIW

    Do You Know GIW’s Project Management Team?

    As a developer of first-class slurry solutions, GIW credits its success to the dedicated teams that serve across many departments and service function...

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    Mining | GIW

    What’s the Best Way to Measure Pipeline Flow?

    A: One of the most important things to know when you’re operating a pipeline is the flow rate, which is typically measured in cubic meters per hour (m...

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    Mining | GIW

    How Does GIW Support Customers?

    For nearly 130 years of operation, we’ve earned a reputation for reliability and trust — and our talented technical services team is a big part of tha...

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    Mining | GIW

    Is Your Piping Stressing Your Pump?

    Operators in the mining industry are aware that centrifugal pump systems are subject to pressures and forces. To minimize stress and lower the risk of...

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    Mining | GIW

    What is the Right Torque for My Assembly Fasteners?

    The process of assembling a pump system comes with many steps and plenty of room for error. That’s why operators must understand the requirements for ...

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    Mining | GIW

    Do You Have Pump Smarts?

    Every pump operator — from engineers with years of experience to those just starting their careers — understands the importance of continued learning....

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    Mining | GIW

    Why Are There 2 Notches in GIW Shaft Sleeve Gaskets?

    A gasket is just a gasket, right? It’s just a ring that sits next to the impeller. So why do GIW Industries Inc. gaskets havenotchesin them?

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    Mining | GIW

    Why Do We Need Warning Plates on Our Pumps?

    After a recent training course, one of our participants sent us a compelling question. He noted that the training had emphasized the importance of the...

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    Mining | GIW

    What Are the Symptoms of Airlock in Froth Applications?

    Every pumping operation comes with a unique set of challenges. Some of these challenges emerge as a result of the techniques or tools used to extract ...

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    Mining | GIW

    Who Builds the Slurry Course Demos?

    GIW would not be the company it is today, consistently meeting the needs of our customers without the dedication of our talented employees. The GIW fa...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Understanding the Practice of Pumping Through

    In general, the practice of “pumping through” an idle pump should be avoided. Energy is wasted and the wetted parts of the pump will still wear out, i...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    5 Reasons to Attend the GIW Slurry Course

    At GIW, we are committed to going the extra mile when it comes to sharing our pumping expertise with customers and industry professionals. That’s why,...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Can We Avoid Clogging Our Vertical Pipelines?

    This question is surprisingly common. Most people think of pipelines as running horizontally, but many GIW Industries, Inc. customers who pump ore nee...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Do I Properly Change Packing?

    Every good pump operator understands the importance of a functional and regularly maintained stuffing box. When working properly, the stuffing box sep...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Why Are We Seeing Cracks in Our Impeller and Suction Liner?

    Q: We're seeing the appearance of small cracks in our suction liner and impeller. The wear is unusual and seems premature. What's going on?

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    What Does LSA Stand For?

    What question does GIW hear most often from customers? Hands down, it’s this one: "What does LSA stand for?" The LSA acronym's current meaning (and th...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    What Causes Water Hammer?

    Water hammer is just one of many phenomena that can turn a normal day of slurry pumping into a nightmare. Since the consequences of water hammer can b...

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    GIW | Slurry Pump

    How Do I Store My Pump?

    At GIW Industries, Inc., we help our customers tackle some of the most complex pumping challenges every day. Although many problems make themselves kn...

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    GIW | Slurry Pump

    What Are Murphian Particles?

    To answer this question, we spoke with Reab Berry, former Head of Global Mining Training and Development for GIW Industries, Inc. “There’s a particle ...

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    GIW | Slurry Pump

    Do I Have the Correct Lifting Device for my Pump Part?

    GIW Industries, Inc. pump parts come in all shapes and sizes. Not knowing how to move them properly can complicate processes such as installation and ...

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    GIW | Slurry Pump

    What Are Some Common Slurry Pumping Questions?

    When it comes to your everyday pumping questions, the answers aren’t always easy to find. Fortunately, we’ve put together a list of solutions to some ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How to Avoid Common Shaft Sleeve Problems

    While GIW Industries, Inc.’s pumps help our customers succeed every day, some materials can break down over time — either from misuse or from contact ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Can I Reduce Pump Wear with a Bigger Pump?

    Q: Can I reduce pump wear if I install a larger pump? A: The simple answer is probably not. You can actually increase pump wear if your pump is too la...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    What’s Wrong with My Bearing Assembly?

    Each day, GIW Industries, Inc., engineers work with our customers to solve problems associated with their pumps. One pump component we get a lot of qu...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Do We Use the Affinity Laws?

    The pump performance chart above is a graphical representation of performance for a particular pump. By using this chart, you can see the head, or pre...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Did the GIW Snap-Ring Gasket Get Its Name?

    On a GIW Industries, Inc., LSA or similar pump, a special gasket seals the joint between the suction liner and the pump casing. This gasket is a varia...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Why Is Slurry Coming Out of My Stuffing Box?

    One pump operator recently came to GIW Industries, Inc., with a startling but not unique problem: Slurry was leaking from the back of his stuffing box...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Do I Stop Airlock from Happening?

    When it comes to extracting materials from a slurry, the method of extraction can have as many consequences as it does advantages. In some processes, ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    What’s the Difference Between Settling and Non-Settling Slurries?

    When it comes to efficient slurry pumping, understanding how the solids within a slurry behave is very important. Depending on the particle size, dist...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Why Do Slurry Pumps Experience High Wear at Low Flow Rates?

    If you’re an experienced slurry pump operator, you’re aware of some of the reasons for high rates of pump wear — which can negatively affect pump perf...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Can I Determine if My Bearing Assembly Requires Breathers?

    If you own or have ever seen an older pump’s bearing assembly, you’re probably familiar with the old oil breather. If this is the case, you may be sur...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    What Do I Do with My White Iron Scraps?

    It may be comforting to know that if your slurry pump breaks down, GIW Industries has your back. Our team of service techs can help you repair or repl...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Does Slurry Cause Friction Losses?

    On a day-to-day basis, slurry pump operators need to consider a range of critical factors, from particle size and flow rate to concentration and part ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Are All Our Pumps Related?

    With so many product lines and acronyms, it can seem as though all of the pumps produced by GIW Industries Inc. are a bit random. However, our product...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    5 Slurry Pump Hacks You Need to Know

    It seems like a hack exists for everything these days. From a quicker way to wash your car to unusual ways to remove wood scuffs, there’s a shortcut f...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    What Happens When You Combine Slurry Pumps and Baby Powder?

    It may sound like an odd pairing, but baby powder and your slurry pumps actually have a lot in common. Talcum powder acts as a dry lubricant and can a...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    10 Must-Haves to Look For in Your Slurry Pump Service Partner

    When selecting a technical service partner, it can be tempting to rush and choose the first company that turns up — or skip the partnership altogether...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Does GIW Analyze Customer Pumping Problems?

    Few spaces in the slurry pumping industry are as innovative and well-known as GIW Industries Inc.’s Hydraulic Lab. This large-scale testing facility i...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Clogged Slurry Pipeline? Learn How to Prevent Sanding

    Are you experiencing issues with your slurry pipeline? Your system may be delivering insufficient tonnage, or your flow rates may be lower than you’d ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Top 6 Causes of Slurry Pump Problems

    If you’re a slurry pump operator, problems like leakage, overheating, and system inefficiencies may keep you up at night. Such pumping system issues a...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Do I Prevent Slurry Pump Abrasion and Corrosion?

    In the long run, nothing is as crucial to slurry pump design as wear life. On any given day, countless particles and chemicals within slurry can wear ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Slurry Pumps vs. Water Pumps: Why Do I Need A Slurry Pump?

    When it comes to slurry transportation, familiarity with pumps and their parts is par for the course. However, it’s also important to understand what ...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    What’s in a Pump? Centrifugal Slurry Pump Designs and Parts

    Are you dealing with an underperforming pump? Are you trying to decide which centrifugal slurry pump will best meet your growing facility’s needs? Whe...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How to Match Pump Part Life with Maintenance Cycles

    High-performing centrifugal slurry pumps are vital to your operation’s success. The parts you supply those pumps with are even more important since th...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Can I Read or Correct a Water Curve for My Specific Slurry Properties?

    Pump performance curves help slurry pump owners and operators select their pumps and operate them optimally. How can pump owners calculate their slurr...

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    Mining | GIW | Oil Sands

    Why Can’t I Remove My Impeller from My Pump Shaft?

    Since impellers are high-wearing slurry pump components, owners and operators need to maintain and remove impellers from their pump shafts when shaft ...

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    Tech Tips | GIW | Oil Sands

    Which Type of Slurry Pump Is Best for My Application?

    What’s in your slurry? When it comes to choosing the right slurry pump for your application, you have a few options to choose from. Learn more about s...

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    Tech Tips | GIW | Oil Sands

    What Slurry Pump Maintenance Can I Perform — and When Should I Call the Experts?

    Like so many other machines, slurry pumps require regular maintenance to function optimally and reliably. Without proper care, pumps can suffer catast...

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    Mining | GIW

    What Are Lifting Devices and Why Do I Need One?

    Choosing the proper GIW Industries Inc. pump based on your needs is only the first step toward achieving enhanced operational efficiency. Finding and ...

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    Mining | GIW

    Best Method for Pump Shaft Sleeve Removal

    GIW Industries Inc. pumps are integral to mining operations and proper pump maintenance is always a top priority. The key to maintaining any complex m...

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    Tech Tips | GIW | Oil Sands

    How Do I Tighten Mechanical Seals in My Pumps?

    While many centrifugal slurry pump owners choose expellers or stuffing boxes over mechanical seals, mechanical seals can offer significant savings if ...

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    Tech Tips | GIW | Oil Sands

    6 Steps to Properly Pack Your Stuffing Box for Prolonged Pump Life

    Equipment retention is a critical aspect in maintaining any piece of machinery. But knowing the right steps and the right tools you need to keep your ...

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    GIW | Slurry Pump

    Slurry Pump Lubrication: Choosing the Best Oil for the Job

    It’s a common-sense fact: Lubrication plays a vital role in the function and longevity of any pump. However, users often overlook the type of oil used...

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    GIW | Oil Sands

    Reading Slurry Pump Performance Curves Like a Pro

    One of the best ways to determine a pump’s capabilities is by looking at a pump performance curve. When read properly, this graph can tell you the exa...

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    GIW | Oil Sands

    Catastrophic Slurry Pump Cavitation — and How to Avoid It

    Are you struggling with your centrifugal slurry pump? Maybe you’re dealing with serious pump damage, ranging from pump housing failure to impeller des...

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    GIW | Oil Sands

    How to Increase System Efficiencies in Multiple Pump Startup

    Whether you’re moving tailings a long distance or working in a demanding mill circuit application, chances are good you’ll be relying on more than one...

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    GIW | Oil Sands

    How Can I Prepare My Pumps for Cold Winter Weather?

    Winter is coming; are your pumps ready? Here are the steps you should take to ensure your pumps are primed for even the harshest conditions.

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    GIW | Oil Sands

    Is My Pump Operating at Its Optimum Rate?

    If you’re struggling with the wear life of your pump’s parts, you may not be operating optimally. Use these tips to boost your efficiency and reduce m...

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    Wastewater

    You Don't Have to Sacrifice High Efficiency for Reliability

    The development engineers at KSB have not only improved the operating reliability of the proven waste water hydraulic systems but also increased the p...

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    Energy

    Boiler Feed Water Pump Local Instrumentation - Necessity or Nuisance?

    Anyone remember the old cars of the 1950’s and 1960’s? They all pretty much came equipped with an ammeter, an oil pressure gauge, a water temperature ...

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    Wastewater

    Part 3 of the Series on Global Wastewater Challenges

    Operating a wastewater facility is no easy task in today’s world. There are many challenges that owners / operators face, including sewage composition...

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    Energy

    How can you boost the reliability of your boiler feed water pump?

    With modern combined cycle power/steam generation plants, the Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) is the major connection from the Combustion Turbine...

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    Tech Tips

    Why Anti-Friction Bearings Are Heating Up

    We work with many clients across the continent, and it has become very simple to see a trend in their types of questions and concerns. From these tren...

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    Wastewater

    Hard Iron versus Cast Iron Impellers for Non-Clog Sewage Pumps

    When specifying the impeller material for a non-clog sewage pump, how do you know whether to select cast iron or hard iron material? Usually, a hard i...

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    Wastewater

    Chopping or Cutting: what is the best method in handling difficult waste water applications?

    Part 2 of 6 Series - Chopping or Cutting: what is the best method in handling difficult waste water applications? While chopper or cutter pumps are of...

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    Global Wastewater Challenges Place Pressure on Aging Infrastructure

    Part 1 of 6 Series - Complex problems for sewer systems worldwide caused by shifting trends in water use and a changing sewage composition.

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