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Pump Fundamentals Blog

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

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 | 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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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 | Oil Sands | Slurry Pumps

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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Tech Tips | GIW | Oil Sands | Slurry Pumps

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 | Slurry Pumps

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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GIW | Oil Sands | Slurry Pumps

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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Tech Tips | GIW | Oil Sands | Slurry Pumps

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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