New 100mm Solids Handling Pump at Minexpo
26 July 2008
MinExpo 2008 sees Pioneer Pump launch of a new 4in (100mm) solids handling low head dewatering pump – the PP44S8-C1.5ACERT. Choose from either a 3in solids handling impeller or, for more demanding mine dewatering applications, a 2in solids handling high efficiency impeller most likely to be used in mining dewatering applications.
The 2in solids handing impeller shown in evaluation studies in standard centrifugal format that the pump is capable of flows over 1000 US gallons per minute (230m³/hr) maintaining an operating efficiency in excess of 85%. This makes it one of the most energy efficient pumps on the market to help lower costs for applications demanding 24 hours a day continuous pumping.
In Pioneer Prime configuration the pump is offered with a Tier III CAT 1.5 litre engine delivering approximately 15HP at 1,800rpm and generating 800 US gpm at 50ft head – a combination that offers major savings in fuels costs over many existing pumps on the market.
Not only do Pioneer Pumps help reduce running costs, but they also provide further savings by fast, easier maintenance and exceptional reliability. The latter being the primary consideration of a great many installations.
Pioneer Pump has consistently stated that for many applications their pumps significantly outperform others makes. Typically a Pioneer 4in pump will deliver the same level of productivity as other 6in pumps with the efficiency savings in fuel, installation and maintenance costs.
Over-sizing pump specifications for mines and quarries has been the norm for many years and it could be justified while operating costs were much lower. Today, pump managers need to be much more cost conscious. Pioneer Pump invites challenges from customers to show just how their pumps can deliver superior performance at lower costs.
With manufacturing facilities in the USA and the UK, and a network of dealers, Pioneer Pump is able to provide the required level of customer service expected. And Pioneer Pump will do much more than simply provide pumps. There engineers will meet with mine and quarry personnel to determine the most efficient pumping solution including optimisation and installation of pipelines and special configuration of the pumps as may be required. With Pioneer Pump, ‘Customer satisfaction’ is high on the agenda.
