KSB GIW advancing slurry pump monitoring and maintenance through tech

KSB GIW has been making significant strides in pump technology through its GIW SLYsight and RAMSL. The company has stated the technology has made pump monitoring and maintenance more efficient and less burdensome. For mining applications, KSB delivers GIW slurry pumps that can tackle the most extreme conditions. We offer pumps and services for various applications in hard rock mining and mineral mining.

Mining analysts have said specially engineeredslurry pumps help mining companies achieve production targets safely and efficiently. These analysts agreed special designs are critical in moving high-tonnage minerals.  Innovators – like KSB – said these pump technologies suit abrasive slurries across various concentrations and levels of viscosities.

Tech observers stated monitoring slurry pumps is traditionally a constant challenge. Operators, they said, see the pumps at the beginning of their life when they are new and at the end when they are worn out, leaving a significant gap filled with guesswork. 

GIW SLYsight changes this by offering daily insights into the pump's condition, allowing operators to monitor critical aspects such as internal clearances, which are crucial for managing wear. With SLYsight, operators can now observe the pump's performance daily, uncovering surprising insights that were previously hidden. This real-time visibility helps KSB, and its customers better understand how pumps are operating, leading to more informed maintenance decisions and improved pump longevity.

GIW RAMSL is a mechanized system designed to simplify the adjustment of the impeller nose clearance—the gap between the suction liner and the impeller. This clearance is vital for maintaining optimal wear performance.

Traditionally, teams with hydraulic wrenches had to adjust this clearance. Operators found this made the effort a time-consuming and labour-intensive process.  Operators with RAMSL can now make this adjustment with the push of a button, leveraging the power of computer automation to track and actuate the necessary changes. This not only saves time but also reduces the physical labour involved, making maintenance more efficient and less burdensome.

In a company statement, KSB GIW mentioned it is committed to pushing the boundaries of pump technology, beyond even SLYsight and RAMSL.  The company known today as KSB GIW, Inc. began in1891 as a small, privately owned foundry and machine shop located in Augusta, Georgia. The next year, the company incorporated as Georgia Iron Works (GIW). In 1914, GIW began manufacturing spare parts for the solids-handling pumps used in the Florida phosphate industry. Soon thereafter, GIW began designing and manufacturing their own slurry pumps to meet their phosphate customers’ growing demands. GIW came to be known within the slurry pump market as an original equipment manufacturer of mining pumps.

More information on KSB GIW and/or these new technologies is posted on www.Ksb.com.