Capital Equipment News June-July 2020

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Weir Minerals Cavex hydrocyclones, Isogate valves and Linatex hoses work together to offer an integrated solution to customers.

Keeping mining processes flowing Weir Minerals has always looked at mining as a system of interdependent pieces of equipment – from mills, pumps and hoses, to valves, hydrocyclones and screens. Yet, pump efficiency and the endurance of hoses and valves are often overlooked when buying decisions are made, often to the detriment of a mine’s total cost per tonne. These components – which keep corrosive and abrasive fluids flowing – should be considered carefully to keep operational, maintenance and repair costs to a minimum, writes Munesu Shoko .

E ssentially, mining is a process where what mat- ters most is the overall cost per tonne to deliver the product. Marnus Koorts, product manager pumps at Weir Minerals Africa, is of the view that the economic efficiency of the mining process hinges on the overall efficiency of all pieces of equipment deployed across the whole system. Like any other piece of equipment in the plant, says

Koorts, pumps, pipes and valves play a significant role in the overall efficiency of the mineral processing plant. Yet, many buying decisions don’t pay particular attention to these crucial components of the plant. He reasons that each of the components involved in the handling of fluids that can be corrosive and abrasive at the same time, should meet specific build requirements to always keep maintenance and repair costs to a minimum.

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS JUNE - JULY 2020