Access to water is one of the most important issues for any mining process in South Africa today says Verder Pumps SA sales engineer Daan Louw.  Natural resources are becoming scarcer and legislation is forcing all industry to take a closer look at the impact of their process on the environment.  Mines are forced to look at ways to optimise their process and recycle and reuse water.

In the process of treating waste water, lime and other chemicals are used to rectify the pH levels of used water.  The high viscosity of lime often causes pumps to clog up resulting in elevated maintenance costs. “Verder Pumps SA can help with this problem, our Verderflex range of peristaltic pumps uses the process of peristalsis to pump products through a hose, in the same way blood, food and oxygen is pumped around the body” says Louw.  The pulsation effect means that solids are kept in suspension and no build up can take place.  Build up in the hoses are eliminated by using rubber Verderflex hoses that are designed to maximise life expectancy and performance. Verderflex hose pumps are designed to handle tough operating conditions, they reduce downtime, minimise maintenance costs and provide easy to operate and reliable solutions in difficult pumping environments.  “You only need 2 allenkeys to dismantle the pump on site,” notes Louw

The current focus on the environmental impact of waste water and water quality makes it essential for mines to invest in pilot plants where tests can be conducted on a smaller scale.  For this application, Verderflex tube pumps are used. These chemical dosing pumps accurately and repeatedly deliver a wide range of chemicals whilst performing under the same tough conditions to provide a reliable and controllable pumping solution. 

The company provides a wide range of pumps and accessories on the basis of application and need, and is involved in many industries, such as mining, water treatment, chemicals and paints and coatings. It also supplies pumps to the textile, ceramic, paper and pulp and cosmetics industries and is involved in recycling and remediation, food and beverage and agriculture. 

“Providing solutions in pumping technology is what we strive for at Verder Pumps SA. We aim to source the best possible solution to suit the application, providing customers with the best products, solutions and support available”, says Louw

Verder Pumps SA offer consultations to discuss pumping difficulties.  “The company is committed to ensure that the most-suited pump is selected for the right application.  As energy efficiency and lower operating costs dominate the agenda during the current global economic downturn, we remain determined to provide the most efficient and cost effective pumping solutions,” concludes Louw.

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