Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is set to shake up the mining and construction sectors with the debut of its new Bredel Heavy Duty pump at bauma 2025. This isn’t just another pump; it’s a game-changer designed to tackle the toughest challenges in these industries. Let’s dive into what this means for the sector.
The Bredel Heavy Duty pump is engineered to handle the nastiest of solids. We’re talking abrasive high-solid content slurries, thick sludge, and corrosive fluids. With flow rates up to 108,000 L/h and pressures up to 16 bar, this pump is a beast. But it’s not just about brute force. WMFTS has packed it with safety features and durability improvements that could set new standards in the industry.
Safety first, right? The Heavy Duty pump’s frame allows for safer transportation using a forklift truck. The bearings are designed to extend their lifetime when pumping high-solid content slurries. And get this—a window guard for extra protection, a flange bracket to reduce lubricant leakage and lower maintenance, and a C4H paint coating for higher resistance in harsh environments. It’s like they’ve thought of everything.
But here’s where it gets interesting. WMFTS isn’t just about building tough pumps. They’re also about sustainability. The Bredel hose pumps and Qdos® chemical metering pumps are low maintenance, with minimal impact on the local environment, reduced water consumption, and lower energy use. These peristaltic pumps are designed to last, excelling at applications like transferring thickener underflow and accurately dosing reagents. This means a more efficient mining process, and who doesn’t want that?
Wilfried Staijen, Global Business Development Manager – Mining at WMFTS, puts it bluntly: “Bredel, Qdos, and Watson-Marlow pumps are empowering mining companies worldwide to achieve their production and sustainability goals.” He highlights the reliability of these pumps in remote locations, without the need for freshwater sources or ancillary equipment. This is a big deal. Mining operations often face harsh conditions and remote locations, making reliability and low maintenance a top priority.
The peristaltic design of these pumps uses a hose or tube as the primary wear part, minimising maintenance and downtime due to internal wear. This design ensures reliable performance, which is crucial in harsh mining environments. Bredel hose pumps, in particular, can handle high solids content and strong acids without damage or contamination. This makes them ideal for thickener underflow, tailings transfer, concentrate filter feed, and chemical metering.
So, what does this mean for the mining and construction sectors? It’s a wake-up call. If WMFTS can deliver on these promises, we’re looking at a future where pumps are more durable, safer, and more sustainable. This could drive a shift in how companies approach equipment selection and maintenance, potentially leading to significant cost savings and environmental benefits.
But it’s not just about the pumps. It’s about the message WMFTS is sending. They’re challenging the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. And that’s exactly what the mining and construction sectors need—innovation that doesn’t just keep up with the times, but sets the pace.
So, mark your calendars for bauma 2025. This is one unveiling you won’t want to miss. The future of pumping technology is here, and it’s looking mighty impressive.
