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Pump Fundamentals Blog

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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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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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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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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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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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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 | 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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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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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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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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