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Pump Fundamentals Blog

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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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Tech Tips | Mining | GIW | Slurry Pump | Pump Basics

Why Is Slurry Coming Out of My Stuffing Box?

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

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Tech Tips | Mining | GIW | Slurry Pumps

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 | Slurry Pump

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 | Pump Basics | Slurry Pumps | KSB GIW, Inc.

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 | Slurry Pumps

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, KSB GIW, Inc. has your back. Our team of service techs can help you repair or repla...

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Tech Tips | Mining | GIW | Slurry Pumps | KSB GIW, Inc.

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 | Slurry Pumps | KSB GIW, Inc.

How Are All Our Pumps Related?

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

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Tech Tips | Mining | GIW | Pump Basics | Slurry Pumps

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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