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\"\"ALEXANDRA EASTWOOD<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lance<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lance Brett has been working in mechanical seals for over 35 years. Now a national product manager at Seal Innovations, he is excited to bring the new Heavy Duty Slurry Seals onto the market for Australian customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re really pleased with the quality of these seals and how they stand up in terms of wear life and reliability,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt perfectly complements the rest of our product range and offers new potential for our involvement in the mining and quarrying sectors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The role of a sealing application cannot be overlooked, especially in resources where they act to secure valuable materials while they are being processed. Slurry is formed when water combines with ferrous and non-ferrous raw material, such as rock and soil between 1mm and 25mm thick. In mining, there are several types of pumps used in the transport of large volumes of slurry to mineral processing plants, where it then undergoes a separation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The solids within slurry can often prove highly abrasive, contributing to the accelerated wear life of critical parts, including seals. This problem can be amplified in a hyper saline environment, which may cause crystallisation of material around the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new Heavy Duty Slurry Pump Seal from Seal Innovations<\/a> can withstand the harshest operating environments, providing maximum seal life in mining, quarrying and dewatering applications. The abrasion resistant metal components, along with silicone carbide faces, create an open design which reduces flush water and product dilution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis seal unit has been specifically designed for handling slurry concentration of up to 40 per cent solids by weight,\u201d Brett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is an incredibly robust construct mechanical seal which is best suited to rugged mining and quarrying environments. Differently to standard O-ring designs, it is a rotating assembly, offering accurate installation with no special tools required.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, the smooth, elastomer-coated cone spring increases the product\u2019s reliability with an even spring load to the seal\u2019s faces. This ensures minimal wear or clogging, in operating pressures up to 300 psig (20.7 bar).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have introduced this product to fill a prominent need in the market for mining-suited slurry pump parts,\u201d Brett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a really exciting addition to our portfolio of industry leading seal products, and we\u2019re already taking it to some of our most valued customers as an upgrade solution on troublesome equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He adds that, in addition to a comprehensive catalogue of sealing products, the business also provides aftermarket engineering and repair services from some of their centrally located branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe can repair and overhaul slurry pump units as well as seals from our workshop in Brisbane, and we can repair any type of slurry seal from our Melbourne workshop,\u201d Brett said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEverything is repaired back to manufacturer specification, and thoroughly tested for performance before re-entering the field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technicians from Seal Innovations regularly visit customer sites, utilising their comprehensive knowledge of seal engineering to carry out audits, training and installation services. In line with its motto \u2013 \u201ckeep industry moving\u201d \u2013 the company strives to meet each customer\u2019s unique requirements and offer a one-stop-shop for all sealing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Features of the new Heavy Duty Slurry Seal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n