Erosion and clogging in china clay pumps

INDUSTRY

Mining and minerals

APPLICATION

Production of China Clay

EQUIPMENT

Pump

NEEDS & WANTS

Pumps for china clay was suffering from short life time of the shaft seals.

SOLUTION

After an analysis of the application, the processed media and the equipment an especially designed cartridge seal was presented having a focus to manage current erosion as well as clogging problems.

CUSTOMER GAIN

The design was well received bringing up the mechanical seal life time to end-user expectation.