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450 Pump — Iron Ore Concentration

A05-equivalent high-chrome wet end extended impeller life in a coarse iron-ore concentration circuit.

450 pump iron ore concentration
Iron Ore

450 Pump — Iron Ore Concentration

Project Background

A horizontal slurry pump in an iron-ore concentrator was seeing coarse particle distribution and high impeller wear. Frequent change-outs were disrupting the ball mill discharge circuit.

Operating Duty

Pump size450-class horizontal slurry pump
FlowApproximately 1,200–1,500 m³/h
Head20–40 m, peaking above 45 m during peak shift
Slurry35–45% solids by weight, relatively coarse with regular oversize

Matec Solution

We supplied an A05-equivalent high-chrome wet end matched to the coarse particle distribution. A spare impeller and full liner set were included so the maintenance team could complete a single-end refurbishment inside a planned shutdown.

Result

Noticeably longer impeller intervals versus the original equipment, plus improved suction behaviour during peak shifts.

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