
The Game-Changer
Mine dewatering may be a standard requirement at mining operations across Australia and globally, but that doesn’t mean it’s always smooth sailing, often throwing up challenges depending on the materials involved. When it comes to particularly thick slurries and high solids contents, traditional types of pumps including slurry, submersible, sump, air-operated diaphragm and helical rotor pumps simply cannot cope with the task. Usually, this means bringing in expensive machinery or manual handling to deal with the issue. But there’s a better solution, according to SupaVac Global Sales Director Daniel De Groot. The SupaVac patented product range is owned and manufactured by an Australian precision engineering company, Poche Engineering. Daniel said when traditional pumps are no longer able to handle the…