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Wada Slurry Pump Lifespan
Slurry Pump Solutions for Mining: 3x Lifespan in Abrasive Slurry
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Client
Bushveld Chrome Processors (South Africa)
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Challenge
Extreme abrasive wear was causing catastrophic slurry pump failure in under 6 months, leading to costly unplanned downtime and high maintenance costs.
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Solution
Wada Mining engineered a custom, heavy-duty slurry pump solution featuring:
- Premium Cr35 alloy wear parts for superior abrasion resistance.
- An optimised hydraulic design for reduced wear.
- Predictive monitoring sensors to enable condition-based maintenance.
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Results
The implementation delivered transformative operational improvements:
- Tripled pump lifespan, extending service life from <6 months to over 18 months.
- Eliminated unplanned downtime, reclaiming over 14 production days annually.
- Reduced maintenance costs by an estimated 40%.
- Enabled a shift from reactive repairs to an efficient, preventive maintenance schedule.
Localised Delivery of Slurry Pump Parts
Local Slurry Pump Parts Delivery Eliminates Downtime | Case Study
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Client
Rocky Mountain Aggregate and Mining Co.
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Challenge
Slow, cross-country parts shipping from their OEM caused weeks of downtime for critical slurry pump repairs. The mine was forced to tie up over 2.5m in spare part inventory to mitigate delays.
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Solution
Wada Mining provided a local solution, supplying high-quality aftermarket slurry pump parts from a regional warehouse within a 4-hour drive, guaranteed for same-day or next-day delivery.
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Results
- Eliminated production downtime waiting for parts.
- Reduced on-site inventory by 60%, freeing up significant capital.
- Enabled predictable, planned maintenance with guaranteed part availability.
- Wada Mining’s local warehousing and rapid delivery program ensured parts were available immediately, turning days of waiting into hours of driving for emergency pickups.
- This partnership transformed maintenance operations from reactive to proactive, saving time and money.
Wada Slurry Pump Cost Savings
Wada Mining Slurry Pump Cost-Savings Analysis
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Client
For Clients
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Challenge
A major platinum mine was struggling with the high costs of its imported slurry pumps, including expensive spare parts, frequent failures due to abrasion, and long lead times, causing costly downtime.
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Solution
Wada Mining provided a three-part solution:
- Replaced pumps with their locally manufactured, heavy-duty WAH Series pumps, engineered for extreme abrasion.
- Localised the supply chain for spare parts, slashing lead times from weeks to days.
- Provided training and support to improve the mine’s maintenance practices.
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Results
The result was a seamless transition and a successful outcome: the mine achieved a 40% reduction in its total slurry pump expenditure. This was accomplished by drastically extending the life of parts, eliminating production downtime, and reducing dependency on expensive international suppliers.