Air locking can wreak havoc on pump efficiency and availability. KREBS hMAX, vMAX™, and slurryMAX™ pumps stand up to this challenge and more, delivering reliable and effective performance when pumping slurries with high air entrainment.
Air locking results in decreased pump efficiency, and wear. KREBS froth pumps reduce air locking, with hMAX and vMAX pumps featuring a recessed impeller that allows clear passage of entrained air, even at high froth factors. This is the important notes of the consequences of air locking a pump: It is critical to keep air out of a pump.
With multiple elastomers, high-chrome alloys, and polyurethane combinations available, KREBS pump liners are customised the application to deliver even, predictable wear, enabling optimised maintenance scheduling to reduce downtime and inventory. Our krebs pumps have many options for liner materials. From the most abrasive of slurries to the most acidic, we can find a material best suited for the application to ensure reliable pump operation and optimized pump wear life.
From sizes 8x6 in. (200x150mm), slurryMAX pumps feature a simple-to-remove suction liner assembly, allowing inspection of internal components and replacement of the impeller without removing the discharge pipe.
Featuring a recessed impeller and suitable for handling applications with a high froth factor (>4), the hMAX horizontal pump allows clear passage of entrained air without impacting duty flow and head in flotation applications.
You requested a split-case mining slurry pump with improved wear life and efficiency. The slurryMAX pump is our answer. These horizontal centrifugal slurry pumps are ideal for handling abrasive slurries in various mining and aggregate applications.
The slurryMAX-XD horizontal pump features a heavy-duty impeller and thick, steel-reinforced elastomer linings to extend wear life, enabling it to handle the most aggressive applications, including primary cyclone feed, regrind, sland tailings.
An optimised hydraulic design enables the vMAX pump to handle large solids and highly viscous fluids while its bottom-only suction configuration prevents clogging. It’s ideal for typical-to-extreme clean-up sump duties and can be supplied in a tank or on a skid.
The vMAX-R pump is a rubber-lined version of the vMAX pump. It was developed to handle the most difficult corrosive slurries with finer solids. The pump is adaptable to many acid and slurry temperature combinations and has multiple material options.
Our network of service and spare parts centres ensures timely access to spare/wear parts and fast offsite rebuilds. Expert site service engineers monitor pump performance, recommending upgrades or updates to operating practices to maintain BEP as process conditions develop over time. We also offer operation and maintenance training, including adjusting the wear ring.