Mine and quarry improvement

When selecting a dirty water pump, there are a number of key points to consider to ensure you get the best performance and trouble free usage...

Dust control is an important consideration for the quarrying and mineral processing industries. Read the full article plus our dust suppression white paper

Have you considered the major cost and energy savings you can achieve by having the correctly specified pumps for your application? Atlantic Pumps Marketing Manager Bill Noakes examines this subject in our latest blog post which can be read

In our latest blog post, Bill Noakes of Atlantic Pumps looks at some of the simple things you can do to minimise pump downtime and keep your plant operating.

Just in time - lean supply chain thinking - is critical to the success of virtually all manufacturing processes. In the competitive world of commerce we now live in, the savings it brings are vital – or to put it another way, the costs of an ineffective supply chain can bring considerable damage.

In our latest blog post, Bill Noakes of Atlantic Pumps examines six ways to further the lifespan of your submersible pump.

Often engineers in mines and quarries, or in other industrial settings, are faced with the decision between using a diesel powered pump unit, or an electric one. Of recent times, pressures to increase efficiency and cost savings have led to the two options being looked at more and more seriously.

Have you ever wondered what we meant when we talk about flocculation, lignite or fines? Perhaps you’ve wondered what the difference was between a gyratory crusher and an impact crusher or maybe you’re struggling to remember what I.B.A stands for?

In the latest entry in our Mine and Quarry Improvement series, the Atlantic team look at some of the key reasons why submersible pumps can fail - an essential read that'll help you avoid expensive downtime.

Question: When purchasing a pump for an abrasive application, are you ever tempted to decide on a cheaper, slightly less adequate option? Oscar Dormer looks at the the benefits of a correctly specified pump.

In the latest entry in our Mining and Quarry Improvement series, Marketing Manager, Bill Noakes looks at the cleaning of conveyor pits and shares a technique which has radically transformed this task for one of our customers.

6 Essential Steps to Get your Quarry Back Up and Running
1. Undertake a visual check of your pump and casing. Make sure there are no cracks visible.
2. Spin your pump manually before turning it on to ensure that there is no ice inside.

You may want to bookmark this page - it details what you should check should your pump break down and what to do to rectify the situation. Remember, our team are always on hand to help; for free knowledgeable assistance call 0808 196 5108 or complete the contact form on the left hand side of the page.

Have you ever wondered what we meant when we talk about flow, head or viscosity? Perhaps you’ve wondered what the difference was between a centrifugal pump and a positive displacement pump or maybe you’re struggling to remember what B.E.P. stands for? Bookmark this page and never be stumped again as we feature 25 common pump terms and their meanings.

Ensure your pumps are ready for the harsh winter weather and avoid costly downtime by following these six simple tips.

Empty all pipelines of water if possible.

If possible drain the pump out using the drain plug should the pump have one.

The most common cause of pump failure is incorrect installation, and taking care of the power connection is critical to a successful installation. Here we detail some helpful tips to assist you.

wondered what the difference is between Soft Start and Star-Delta or perhaps been unsure of what an inverter is? Bookmark this page and never be stumped again as we feature a selection electrical pump terms for contractors.

overview of DOL, Star-Delta, Soft Start and Inverter Drives.
This is only recommended on smaller pumps as this method produces the highest inrush current spikes (often up to 3 times the running current and potentially higher).

expensive downtime and ensure the safety of employees, it is vital that you carry out regular maintenance checks on your centrifugal slurry pumps. Here we look at several key checks that should be carried out on your SlurryPro pumps and how often these should be undertaken.

construction industry begins to cautiously return to work and play a vital part in the coming economic recovery, protection of our workers and our businesses is of prime importance. Bill Noakes from Atlantic Pumps looks at some of the important considerations for quarries and building sites in this new era.