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2026-09
How to Select a Slurry Pump for Long-Distance Slurry Pipelines
Selecting a slurry pump for a long-distance pipeline requires more than knowing the pipeline length. Engineers need to evaluate required flow, elevation, pipe diameter, system head, slurry density, solids concentration, particle size, transport velocity and operating conditions. This guide explains the main factors that affect long-distance slurry pump selection and when a high head slurry pump or another pumping arrangement may need to be evaluated.
2026-09-15
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2026-09
High Head vs High Flow Slurry Pump: What’s the Difference?
High head and high flow describe different slurry pump requirements. Flow rate indicates how much slurry must be transported, while pump head represents the energy required to overcome elevation, friction and other system resistance. A slurry pump can require high head without exceptionally high flow, or high flow without exceptionally high head. This article explains the difference, how head and flow interact on a pump performance curve, and why both values must be considered when evaluating a slurry pumping duty.
2026-09-14
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2026-09
What Information Should You Send a Slurry Pump Manufacturer Before Pump Selection?
Accurate slurry pump selection depends on more than flow rate and discharge size. Before contacting a slurry pump manufacturer, buyers and engineers should prepare key information about the required flow, head, slurry density, solids concentration, particle size, application, pipeline and operating conditions. This guide explains what data to provide and why each item matters for pump selection.
2026-09-11
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2026-09
How Particle Size Affects Slurry Pump Selection
Particle size is a key factor in slurry pump selection because it affects solids passage, wear, impeller choice, operating speed and overall pump reliability. Fine particles, coarse solids and oversized particles can create very different pumping conditions even when slurry density is similar. This guide explains how particle size should be evaluated together with solids concentration, particle hardness, slurry density, flow and head when selecting a slurry pump.
2026-09-11
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2026-09
Why Does a Heavy Duty Slurry Pump Wear So Fast?
A heavy duty slurry pump is designed for demanding service, but severe or unusually rapid wear can still occur. Abrasive particles, excessive pump speed, unsuitable operating conditions, material mismatch, cavitation, incorrect clearances, and changes in slurry properties can all shorten wet-end component life. This guide explains the main causes of heavy duty slurry pump wear and what operators should check when impellers, liners, throat bushes, or other wear parts are wearing faster than expected.
2026-09-10
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2026-09
What Slurry Conditions Require a Heavy Duty Slurry Pump?
Not every slurry application requires a heavy-duty pump. Abrasion, solids concentration, slurry density, particle size and hardness, operating hours, and wear history all influence how severe a slurry duty can become. This guide explains the main slurry conditions that may justify evaluating a heavy duty slurry pump and helps engineers and buyers determine when a general-duty configuration may no longer be sufficient.
2026-09-10