Engineering & Mining Journal

DEC 2015

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Since its introduction in 2009, GIW has expanded Enduraclad's capabilities to allow coating on essential pump parts other than just suction liners, enabling it to provide even greater longevity for GIW pumps. "Although Enduraclad-bonded parts are more expensive, they are well worth the price. They will cost more than uncoated parts, such as suction liners," said Willis. "However, you are saving on costs by using fewer parts, reducing maintenance costs, and not suffering the downtime revenue loss. To remove and replace the parts on one of these pumps requires two to four people working with tools and lifting devices for six to eight hours. So the longer you can keep the pump running with nobody touching it, the more operational costs you save." According to Willis, "We're not just developing these really specialized materials and processes and charging higher prices. We're continually looking for ways to reduce the cost of materials so we have a product that serves cus- tomers' needs and fits their budgets. This is one of the ways GIW meets our customer expectations for continuous improvement." DECEMBER 2015 • E&MJ; 75 www.e-mj.com P U M P I N G S Y S T E M S DIEMME ® FILTRATION GHT FILTER PRESS ______ GHT 4X4: THE FILTER PRESS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR MINES With its unique overhead beam design and four pull-to-close hydraulic rams, the GHT 4X4 outperforms all traditional filter presses through superior capacity, efficiency and reliability. It is fully automatic and designed to dewater large volu mes of slurry with maximum speed and efficiency. BILFINGER WATER TECHNOLOGIES www.water.bilfinger.com ______ Metal liner at 450 hours. Enduraclad liner at 550 hours.

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