Mining Pumps in South Africa: Cost-Effective Dewatering and Fluid Transfer
On mines across South Africa, mining pumps play an important role in slurry and water removal.
Pumps may also be required for tasks like:
- chemical processing and transfer
- circulation and/or transfer of paint and other fluids for coating equipment
- transfer of other liquids, ranging from fuel to potable water.
SCT supplies a range of robust fluid transfer solutions, including diaphragm pumps and drum pumps suitable for mining applications.
Recommended pumps for mine dewatering
We recommend the following Graco Husky diaphragm pumps for dewatering and the transfer of other fluids on mines:
Other models in the range, like the 716 or 307 models, may be sufficient for intermittent or smaller fluid transfer jobs.
Please see below for more details about why we recommend the Graco Husky pumps for mines.
We also invite pump buyers to consider Graco’s white paper, Mining Makeover: How a Workhorse Mining Pump is Reimagining Safety and Productivity in the Industry, for mine-specific benefits of the Graco Husky diaphragm pumps.
Recommended drum pump
Drum pumps are designed specifically to transfer chemicals, oils, solvents and other liquids from drums or tanks into smaller containers (or into process equipment). For industrial applications, we recommend the Graco Fast-Flo air-operated drum pump.
Advantages of the Graco Husky pumps for mining applications
The Graco Husky pumps offer these key advantages for mines:
Designed to handle solid particles
The pumps are equipped with a shock-absorbing polyurethane screen base. They can handle the solids and grit commonly found in mine water, and are suitable for pumping a wide range of fluids – including viscous and abrasive substances.
Fully submersible
The Graco Husky pumps are designed to be submersible. They are also lube-free and self-priming, and have anti-freezing properties.
Powered by compressed air
The pumps don’t require electricity. Instead, they’re powered by oil-free compressed air. This makes them suitable for hazardous and confined environments.
Able to pump over long distances
Especially in the case of the Graco Husky 1050HP model, the pumps are capable of pumping fluids over long distances. This is crucial in mines that span large underground areas.
Up to five times longer lifespan
The Graco Husky diaphragm pumps have fewer moving parts and components, and offer higher reliability, than other pumps in their class. This protects against unplanned downtime and maintenance costs, and reduces cost of ownership.
At SCT, our focus is on supplying robust equipment from trusted, international manufacturers, at price points that make sense for South African industry. Contact us to find out more about our range of mining pumps in South Africa or for expert advice on large-volume fluid transfer solutions.