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Pumps

Innovative pumps help mines save energy and water

28th June 2023 Mining technology company Weir Minerals says that its GEHO positive displacement (PD) pumps help reduce energy and water consumption and improve mines’ sustainability performance.  The pumps range is used in various pumping applications including tailings, backfill, ore transportation and... 

Pumps help mines reduce energy consumption

19th June 2023 Ensuring pump efficiency is seen as a key factor in conserving energy and advancing decarbonisation in the mining sector. Minerals process specialist FLSmidth highlights two key aspects that reduce efficiency in slurry pumps as suction side recirculation and mechanical grinding between the casing... 

Image of a worker making final adjustments on a KREBS gravelMAX pump
Final adjustments on a KREBS gravelMAX pump

Selecting the correct dewatering pump

19th June 2023 Pump and dredging dewatering specialist IPR asserts that it has the expertise to guide customers in selecting the most suitable dewatering pump for specific applications. IPR rental development manager Steve du Toit notes that the concepts of head and pressure are important elements to consider... 

Image of the Atlas Copco PAC H64 diesel driven pump
The Atlas Copco PAC H64 diesel driven pump

Dewatering the wettest mines in Africa

11th June 2023 Submersible pumps are regarded as important tools in keeping deeper mining areas operational and safe, and local pump distributor Integrated Pump Technology says that it has seen significant growth in the Southern Africa export markets, especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and... 

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Grindex distributor Integrated Pump Technology assists with dewatering on mines

New range of heavy duty slurry pumps for SA

2nd June 2023 Pump and dredging specialist IPR has announced that it has been appointed as a distributer of the Toyo heavy duty slurry submersible pumps range in Southern Africa by Toyo Pumps Europe (TPE). TPE selected IPR as its official distributor in the region based on the company’s established presence... 

Image of the Toyo VH amphibious slurry pump
The Toyo VH amphibious slurry pump

New hose reel from local manufacturer 

12th May 2023 Local manufacturers of pneumatic grease pumps, oil pumps and hose reels, Pumprite, has recently added a 1 1/2" hose reel to its range. Engineered and manufactured in-house, the Pumprite Oil 1 1/2" hose reels come standard with a 1 1⁄2" hydraulic hose and a 90° high pressure hydraulic rotary... 

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Pumprite 1 1/2" hose reel complete with a 1 1/2" Piusi automatic fuel nozzle

Local pump distributor supports African expansion

21st April 2023 Official distributor of Grindex dewatering pumps Integrated Pump Technology says it is actively expanding its distributor base and empowering local agents to support its growth across the Southern African Development Community. The company has recently expanded its distribution of Grindex pumps... 

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Integrated Pump Technology distributes Grindex pumps from Johannesburg into the SADC region

Updated slurry pump handbook now available

21st April 2023 Weir Minerals, manufacturer of the Warman slurry pump, has released the latest edition of its Warman Slurry Pumping Handbook, featuring detailed engineering data required for most slurry pumping applications. The 6th edition of the handbook includes updated reference material based on new... 

Out-the-box software solution for hydrostatic transmissions

11th April 2023 Global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics and electric powertrain systems Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its PC-GO propel solution for hydrostatic transmissions with one pump and one motor. Comprising the new PC036 safety controller and PC-GO propel software, the ready-to-use... 

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Danfoss Power Solutions’ propel solution can be mounted inside an engine compartment

The Verderflex Dura 80 Hose Pump: The next generation peristaltic hose pump

29th March 2023 Verder Liquids is proud to announce the release of the Verderflex DURA 80 Hose Pump, specifically designed and constructed to meet market demand.  

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Pumps distributorship expands offerings

24th March 2023 Recently rebranded from Integrated Pumps Rental, IPR was appointed as the master distributor for Atlas Copco dewatering pumps towards the end of 2022. The company affirms that the partnership has enabled IPR to significantly enhance and expand its product offerings to the mining, quarrying,... 

Atlas Copco diesel-driven, skid mounted dewatering pump sets are available from IPR for sale or rent
Atlas Copco diesel-driven, skid mounted dewatering pump sets are available from IPR for sale or rent

In-house capability offers custom solutions

18th March 2023 Weir Minerals Africa says its ability to design, engineer and manufacture pump solutions for the mining sector means that it is able to meet the needs of large execution projects. According to the company’s pump products GM Marnus Koorts, Weir Minerals Africa wins about 95% of the process... 

Image of factory workers at Weir Minerals Africa replicast plant
Weir Minerals Africa replicast plant enables the casting of multiple small components

Expanded African footprint for pumps

24th February 2023 Dewatering, slurry and sludge pump specialist Integrated Pump Technology has expanded its distribution area, following the renewal of its distribution agreement for a further five years by global pump original-equipment manufacturer Grindex. The countries added to its jurisdiction include Angola,... 

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Grindex submersible pumps

Centrifugal pumps promise high pressure performance

17th February 2023 A new centrifugal pump designed for high pressure applications aims to reduce downtime, prolong lifespans and save operational costs. The Atlas Copco PAC H centrifugal pump is part of the company’s High Head series and can pump to heads of up to 150 m, with a capacity reaching 1 200 m3/hour. 

Image of Atlas Copco's PAC H centrifugal pump
The Atlas Copco PAC H centrifugal pump

Move towards pump rental

27th January 2023 A shift towards rental options as opposed to buying dewatering pumps and associated equipment, has been noted by dewatering and dredge pump rental specialists IPR. IPR MD Lee Vine asserts that renting offers many advantages, such as reduced upfront capital expenditure. “Many companies –... 

Image of an IPR solution to show that IPR offers pumping, dredging and hydro mining rental solution
IPR offers pumping, dredging and hydro mining rental solution

Distribution of dewatering pumps expanded

11th December 2022 Gauteng-based IPR has become the Southern African distributor for the Atlas Copco Pump Division. Previously known as Integrated Pump Rental, local pump and dredging specialist IPR highlights its recent rebranding to reflect its expanded market offering. The company will now also sell and rent... 

Image of pump to show that IPR now distributes Atlas Copco dewatering pumps in Southern Africa
IPR now distributes Atlas Copco dewatering pumps in Southern Africa

State-of-art pumps exhibited

14th October 2022 Weir Minerals Africa demonstrated an array of products at the recent Electra Mining Africa exhibition. “Having a very broad spectrum of cutting-edge pump options at our disposal allows us to offer our customers exactly what they need,” says Weir Minerals Africa pump products GM Marnus Koorts. “It... 

Image of GEHO pumps used for pumping high density tailings over long distances
GEHO pumps are used for pumping high density tailings over long distances

Solids reduction technology for extreme heavy-duty pumps

30th September 2022 Pumps used for applications in the municipal, industrial and agricultural markets are required to perform under extreme conditions, and pump manufacturer Gorman-Rupp asserts that its Eradicator Plus solids reduction technology is ideal for cutting and tearing organic solids entering the pump. The... 

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The Eradicator Plus from Gorman-Rupp

Where peristaltic and IoT technology converge

29th September 2022 Emerging technology in pump solutions can contribute significantly to enhancing returns in industrial processing and fluid management applications, including for mining, and wastewater management for example. Peristaltic pumps offer several advantages, as the technology is highly reliable and... 

Where peristaltic and IoT technology converge

One-stop rental and rebuild solution provided

23rd August 2022 A pump rental company was recently able to provide a customer with a pump dewatering solution while also completing the rebuild of a damaged pump set for the same customer. IPR operations manager Henru Strydom says that dealing with a pump rental company that has the expertise and capability to... 

Image of pump set rebuilt by IPR
IPR recently completed the rebuild of a damaged pump set

Ensuring energy efficiency in wastewater infrastructures

21st July 2022 Water and wastewater infrastructures are recognised as one of the biggest energy consumers within municipalities, making energy efficiency improvements critical to these operations. “The indications are that on average water and wastewater accounts for some 17% of energy consumption in a South... 

Image of KSB pumps to show that KSB Pumps and Valves can help ensure efficient water supply
KSB Pumps and Valves can help ensure efficient water supply

New features for process pump range

10th June 2022 Sulzer has developed additional features for the AHLSTAR A pump series, offering new options for demanding industries.  The volute case and case cover of the pump are made of ductile iron, allowing for a maximum working pressure of 16 bars, with a temperature limit of 180 °C.  

Sulzer's AHLSTAR A process pump range
Sulzer has updated its AHLSTAR A process pump range

The importance of using OEM hoses in peristaltic pumps

27th May 2022 Peristaltic pumps offer several advantages in their use, as the technology is highly reliable and ideal for pumping “difficult to pump” liquids. Having said that, a critical component in the pump unit’s performance is the hose as this is the heart of the pump.  

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Ejector improves sump pumping in cardboard mill

18th May 2022 A European cardboard mill producing 240 000 t/y of cardboard from wastepaper required a solution to overcome regular pump breakdowns in the fibre line effluent sump. The main effluents from the fibre line process of the mill are collected in a large, 2.5-m-deep sump prior to being pumped further... 

Image of the Sulzer Ejector package
The Sulzer Ejector package

Suspended sump pump offers high pumping performance and durability

22nd April 2022 Sulzer has launched an upgrade of its VM vertically suspended line-shaft sump pump, designed for pumping clean and contaminated liquids and slurry. The company asserts that its wide range of designs and hydraulics makes the VM pump very adaptable and suited to all industrial sump pump... 

Image of Sulzer's extended VM vertically suspended sump pump
Sulzer has launched its extended VM vertically suspended sump pump

Digital Displacement pump wins prestigious award

25th February 2022 The Danfoss DDP096 Digital Displacement pump has been named a winner of Agritechnica’s respected Systems & Components Trophy 2022. The award recognises components that can make a substantial contribution to the development of agricultural machinery. 

Image of the Danfoss DDP096 Digital Displacement pump that has won Agritechnica’s Systems & Components Trophy 2022
The Danfoss DDP096 Digital Displacement pump has won Agritechnica’s Systems & Components Trophy 2022

Local diesel pumps reduce lead times

8th February 2022 Locally assembled pumps which draw on readily available components allow for delivery within tight timeframes, offering efficient service and optimal uptime. Integrated Pump Rental has the in-house capacity to design and build fit-for-purpose diesel-driven pumps within a short lead time. “Our... 

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Integrated Pump Rental designs and builds pumps to required specifications

IEC-motor-compatible CPE process pump launched

21st January 2022 Sulzer has recently unveiled an International Electrotechnical Commission- (IEC-) motor-compatible pump range, following on its energy-efficient CPE American National Standards Institute, or ANSI, centrifugal pump range launched a few years ago, The CPE process pump is designed for a variety of... 

Image of Sulzer's IEC- motor-compatible pump
Sulzer's IEC- motor-compatible pump

Reliable drainage pumps for tough conditions

15th December 2021 Heavy-duty drainage pumps that offer low total cost of ownership are crucial for tough pumping applications such as on mine and construction sites. Drainage pumps are especially useful when large quantities of dirty water needs to be pumped, while still achieving heads of up to 200 m, or flow... 

Image of Grindex drainage pumps from Integrated Pump Technology
Grindex drainage pumps from Integrated Pump Technology

Efficient motors help save energy for desalination plants

3rd December 2021 Desalination plants are known to require large amounts of electrical energy to pump high volumes of water through their systems. The use of high efficiency motors in such applications helps to ensure the efficient and cost-effective running of desalination plants.  “Desalination plants employ... 

An aerial view of a desalination plant
An aerial view of a desalination plant

Milestone for local pump manufacturer

3rd December 2021 Integrated Pump Rental recently delivered its largest pump ever to a customer in the mining sector. Driven by a Kirloskar DV8 engine, the auto-prime Sykes MH300 pump with stainless steel pump end was built at the company’s Jet Park facility in the east of Johannesburg. “The sheer scale of the... 

Image of Sykes MH300 pump from Integrated Pump Rental delivered a unit to a customer in the mining sector
Integrated Pump Rental delivered a Sykes MH300 pump unit to a customer in the mining sector

Fire pumps meet global standards

26th November 2021 A fire system that meets European EN 12845 standards is in growing demand from South African customers. This is according to Grundfos sales engineer commercial building services South Africa Mark Muller, who explains the rationale behind the company’s Hydro EN fire pump systems. 

Image of an installed Grundfos fire set
An installed Grundfos fire set

Wastewater treatment crucial to water quality

4th November 2021 The reliable and safe performance of wastewater systems is seen as key to ensuring water conservation and the maintenance of high water quality in South Africa. The Grundfos SE/SL range of wastewater pumps are designed to allow solid objects and rags to be passed quickly through the pump without... 

Image of A complete Grundfos pumping station with tanks, pumps and controls
A complete Grundfos pumping station with tanks, pumps and controls

Continuous lubrication ensures reliable pumps

14th October 2021 SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom) GreaseMax automatic lubricators are designed to provide continuous lubrication, ensuring improved pump reliability and performance. 

Image of pump with GreaseMax automatic lubricators – help ensure effective pump lubrication
GreaseMax automatic lubricators help ensure effective pump lubrication

Operators urged to desilt dams before rainy season

14th October 2021 Progressive build-up of silt over time may cause water storage and process dams to reach close to critical volume and an influx of water over the rainy season could have dire implications. Integrated Pump Rental has alerted operators that desilting of these facilities should be undertaken as soon... 

Image of The SlurrySucker desilting solution from Integrated Pump Rental
The SlurrySucker desilting solution from Integrated Pump Rental

Spray nozzles for evaporative cooling and humidification

7th October 2021 Micro-fine droplet systems are used in a range of applications that require sprayed water to evaporate before wetting the surroundings, resulting in evaporative cooling or humidification. Evaporative cooling occurs when water evaporates and energy, or heat, in the air dissolves the droplets,... 

Image of Mist-cooling tunnels from Hawk pumps, used in the Comrades marathon
Mist-cooling tunnels from Hawk pumps, used in the Comrades marathon

Pumps help international brewer achieve sustainable efficiency

7th October 2021 The installation of a range of pumps and related equipment as part of an international beer brewer’s expansion in Gauteng has helped ensure water and energy efficiency. The range of Grundfos submersible pumps, smart digital pumps and vertical multistage centrifugal pumps were installed at the... 

A view of the reverse osmosis section where purified water is pumped using Grundfos vertical multi-stage 316 stainless steel pumps
A view of the reverse osmosis section where purified water is pumped using Grundfos vertical multi-stage 316 stainless steel pumps

Mechanics of selecting the right double diaphragm pumps

29th September 2021 When pumping liquid or concentrated products, the pump and piping solutions installed throughout are often the backbone network of numerous industrial and manufacturing applications - and what keeps the material (or product) flowing throughout the entire processing operation. 

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