KREBS gravelMAX slurry pumps for abrasive slurries

Key Benefits

Pumps large and abrasive solids
Pulls a higher vacuum
Adjustable while in operation
Reduces cost per ton
Longer service life

What we offer

Treat the cause of slurry pump inefficiency with our gravelMAX™ pump

Many slurry pump applications in hard rock mining, coal and dredging require the ability to pump large solids. Why put up with a pump that is not built for your needs?

Easily adjustable wear ring while pump is in operation

Our wear ring maintains the suction side clearance in your pump and eliminates recirculation. Without the inefficiencies of conventional pump designs, our gravelMAX processes more slurry and pulls a higher vacuum. It processes a higher percent solids and higher density solids than any other pump in its class.

You can safely adjust the wear ring in minutes during operation to keep a constant pump flow and pressure. This eliminates the conventional process of increasing the pump speed to maintain the flow as the impeller or liners wear.

Quality parts and service for better results and performance

You can use a gravelMAX slurry pump with confidence because we understand how critical it is to keep your plant going strong. Our pumping experts stand by to assist with technical questions and provide the spare and wear parts you need for your pump to run like new throughout its life. From our quality part designs and materials to the fast shipping that you can rely on, rest easy knowing that your pump comes backed by our support team.

Industries and applications

Aggregates (sand plants, cyclone feed, tailings)
Coal (heavy media cyclone feed)
Hard rock mining
Dredging
Froth
Heavy-duty abrasive slurries
Any application requiring large solids passing

Key benefits

Higher quality pumping at a lower cost per ton—what’s not to love?

Passing large solids

It is no accident that gravelMAX slurry pumps are better at handling large solids—it’s in their design. A large clearance between the impeller and suction side prevents solids from grinding when they enter the pump. And a wide diameter impeller and increased cutwater clearance lets the pump easily pass them out the other side.

When your pump smoothly processes slurry without grinding, it has higher throughput, uses less energy, wears more slowly, runs longer between shutdowns and costs you less per ton pumped.

Lowered costs and energy consumption

It should be no surprise that a pump which operates more efficiently also operates less expensively. In established gravelMAX installations, parts wear evenly and overall wear life has improved by 50% to 100% compared to conventional slurry pumps. Longer wear life means less downtime and lower maintenance costs.

Our customers have also noted a 10% or greater reduction in power consumption, which saves them money and allows additional pumping capacity without getting a larger motor.

Product features

Designed for excellence

The gravelMAX slurry pump has a unique patented design developed for severe abrasive slurries in mining and dredging operations.

Power frame

Heavy-duty cast pedestal
External bearing assembly adjustment
Wide bearing centres
Heavy-duty shaft and bearings

Reverse-taper roller bearings

Larger effective load span to improve B-10 life
Discharges grease to the outside, preventing an ingress of slurry and eliminating the possibility of failure due to over-greasing

Adjustable wear ring

Allows pumping of higher percent solids and higher density slurries
Reduces suction side recirculation
Maintains hydraulic performance

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