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Pump Fundamentals Blog

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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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Tech Tips | 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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Tech Tips | Mining | GIW | Team Spotlight

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

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

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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Tech Tips | 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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Tech Tips | Mining | GIW

Measuring Casing Thickness Can Extend Part Wear Life

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

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Tech Tips | 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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