Goulds Hard Metal Pumps for Slurry Handling
Hard metal pumps, engineered to solve slurry handling problems, are available from Goulds Pumps.
The Model 5500 hard metal pumps fill a wide range of mining applications. These severe duty pumps feature extra thick wet-end components to stand up to the abrasive nature of the most serious mine services. Typical mining applications include:
- Slurry Transfer - clay, phosphate, soda ash, pot ash
- Coal Prep - heavy media, hydrocyclone, cyclone feed, thickener underflow
- Sand and Gravel - aggregate, slurries and tailings
The Model 5500 pump can handle solids to 5" (127mm) in diameter, with flows to 17,000 GPM (3861 m3/h) and heads to 425 feet (139m).
The 5500 Series features large diameter shafts for minimum deflection, and offers a choice of sealing arrangements.
Goulds Pumps is one of the fluid businesses of ITT Industries. ITT Industries, Inc. (www.itt.com) supplies advanced technology products and services in key markets including: fluid and water management including water treatment; defense communication, opto-electronics, information technology and services; electronic interconnects and switches; and other specialty products. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, the company generated $5.63 billion in 2003 sales and employs approximately 39,000 people around the world.
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