The mining and mineral processing industry presents some of the most punishing fluid handling conditions found across any industrial sector. Crushed ores mixed with water create highly abrasive slurries that wear down conventional pumping equipment within weeks. Chemical reagents used in flotation circuits introduce corrosive elements that attack pump housings and seals. These operational...

Selecting the correct pump type for viscous fluids determines operational success or frequent maintenance headaches. Centrifugal pumps, common in many industries, rely on high-speed impellers to generate flow. This design works well for water-like fluids, but viscosity changes everything. Thick liquids create drag, reducing impeller efficiency and causing dramatic flow reduction. The pump may...