Bredel’s new heavy duty pump offers safety and reliability in mining and construction

Bredel, part of Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, has engineered the new Bredel Heavy Duty pump with advanced safety and reliability features specifically for the mining and construction sectors.

The Heavy Duty pump is a peristaltic pump solution for handling abrasive high-solid content slurries, thick sludge and corrosive fluids. Its heavy duty frame enables safer pump transportation using a forklift truck. Heavy duty bearings provide an extended lifetime when pumping high-solid content slurries. The pump’s window guard offers extra protection, while the robust flange bracket reduces the risk of lubricant leakage and simplifies maintenance, and the C4H paint coating brings superior resistance in highly corrosive environments and protects against acids, and bases.

The Heavy Duty pump can be used for slurry transfer with minimal wear and tear; precise chemical dosing to enhance operational efficiency; dewatering to avoid the risk of flooding and environmental damage, and for safely transporting tailings to ensure compliance with regulations.

Grace Madden, Bredel product manager, said: “The Bredel Heavy Duty pump offers exceptional safety and durability for mining and construction companies, significantly reducing downtime and increasing efficiency. Its advanced features ensure reliable performance in harsh environments, preventing costly downtime.

“By handling the unique challenges mining companies face around the world, the Heavy Duty pump enhances productivity, making it a safer, more efficient, and sustainable solution for the toughest conditions.”

Bredel has recently switched its painting process during manufacturing from solvent-based paints to waterborne paints, resulting in a 90% reduction in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions.