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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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Tech Tips | Mining | GIW | Slurry Pumps

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 | KSB GIW, Inc.

How Does GIW Analyze Customer Pumping Problems?

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

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

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

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

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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Tech Tips | Mining | GIW | Slurry Pumps

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 | Slurry Pumps

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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Mining | GIW | Technical Product Upgrades | KSB GIW, Inc.

What Are Lifting Devices and Why Do I Need One?

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

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Tech Tips | Mining | GIW | Slurry Pumps

Best Method for Pump Shaft Sleeve Removal

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

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