In the mining industry, slurry pumps are crucial for daily operations, whether in the mine itself, refineries, or process plants. It is essential to find pumps that can effectively handle process water, suspended solids, and slurries without the risk of pump failure while maintaining their intended performance standards. Metso provides both horizontal and vertical slurry pump options to meet the diverse needs of its customers worldwide.
Why Choose Metso?
Metso specializes in manufacturing equipment for mining, specifically for aggregate production, mineral processing, and metal refining. All Metso pumps, pipes, and hoses use either a rubber-lined interior or high-chrome alloy material to give abrasive and slurry resistance by default. These designs have been thoroughly tested and refined in the field to ensure that customers have reliable pumps they can depend on. Metso backs all of its equipment by offering extensive technical support options and on-site training opportunities as needed.
Sala VS Series Vertical Sump Pumps
The Sala VS Series vertical slurry pump as we know them combines the original SALA series cantilever build with the wet end design from the Orion series horizontal slurry pumps. This change allows for easier maintenance and part availability and improves the total dynamic head of the pump for better performance.
A common issue vertical pumps face is the parts that may require the most maintenance being submerged in fluids or slurries, making them inaccessible when they require service. Metso side-steps this problem with the cantilever design. Bearings, shaft seals, and the stuffing box are all accessible at the top of the pump.
The impellers for the VS series come in open, semi-open, or closed styles and have two additional agitator options to extend the pump’s capabilities & performance.
Sala VT Series Vertical Tank Pumps
Sala VT series pumps have the same benefits offered by the cantilever design as the Sala VS series and come in a self-contained package with the pump, motor, and tank. This combination allows for greater layout flexibility in any facility and simplifies installation. The open sump and vertical intake combination prevent cavitation or other air blockage by allowing trapped air to run up within the shaft. This also allows the pump to run dry without causing significant damage.
These tank pumps work well in applications such as feeding dewatering cyclones, in mixing applications, and especially stand out where mobility is a concern.
Sala VF Series Vertical Froth Pumps
The Sala VF series vertical froth pump takes from the maintenance-friendly design of the Sala VS series and the simplified layout of the Sala VT series, with one more added benefit. By creating a vortex to separate the entrained air in the slurry, the Sala VF series allows for greater flow rates. Additionally, releasing entrained air removes the risk of cavitation and the damage it can cause in the downstream pump system.
Ironically, the Sala VF series pump can be used to separate lighter substances in flotation froth pumping and can also be used for mixing dry powers with water like in cement production. The VF series also lends itself well to washing stations for minerals like phosphate & apatite.
Next Steps
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