Slurry Handling
From our location in Pocatello, Idaho, KLD Pumps provides aftermarket parts for Wilfley pumps used in slurry handling processes. These parts support operations managing abrasive gypsum slurries up to 60% solids, as encountered in phosphoric acid manufacturing. Compatible with Wilfley models like the A7, AR, and EM, our components are designed for high-abrasion environments.Slurry handling requires pumps that withstand abrasion from high-solids content in transfer and circulation systems. KLD Pumps offers aftermarket parts for Wilfley pumps, utilizing materials such as high-chrome iron (>600 BHN, per ASTM A532) for resistance to erosive wear. Manufacturing includes 3D scanning at 0.005-inch accuracy and ±0.001-inch tolerances to maintain fit and function, supporting pump efficiencies up to 85%. These parts integrate into systems for slurry transfer, recirculation, and processing. Discover our parts.
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Our aftermarket parts for Wilfley pumps apply to various slurry handling processes in phosphoric acid production, where gypsum slurries (particle sizes 50-200 microns, viscosity up to 500 cP) pose sliding and impact abrasion challenges:
- Gypsum Slurry Transfer: Impellers and wear rings in high-chrome iron (>600 BHN) handle abrasive gypsum slurries (up to 60% solids) in Wilfley A7 pumps (up to 1,000 gpm, 200 ft heads), facilitating transfer from reactors or filtration units to disposal or further processing, per ISO 5199 design standards.
- Slurry Recirculation: Casings and liners resist erosion in closed-loop systems, managing dense slurries with gypsum particles at temperatures up to 80°C, using vortex-style impellers to prevent clogging.
- Thickener Underflow: Bearings (ISO 281-rated, 12,000 lbf) and shafts support pumping of high-density underflow slurries, ensuring reliable operation in settling processes with minimal vibration.
- Tailings Disposal: Corrosion and abrasion-resistant components aid in transporting abrasive waste streams to tailings ponds, complying with environmental standards like EPA guidelines.
- Process Feed: SiC/SiC seals (API 682-compliant, <0.1 oz/hr leakage) and impellers maintain consistent flow for feeding downstream units like filters, addressing both abrasion and minor corrosive elements.
Aftermarket parts from KLD Pumps provide practical features for slurry handling:
- Abrasion Resistance: High-chrome iron components (>600 BHN) address erosive wear from gypsum slurries (up to 60% solids), with reduced erosion rates (<0.5 mm/year) under conditions like ASTM G75 testing, supporting extended component life.
- Precision Manufacturing: 3D scanning and tolerances ensure compatibility with Wilfley pumps, facilitating integration and reducing downtime in slurry systems.
- Efficiency Support: Designs help maintain pump efficiencies up to 85%, suitable for handling dense slurries in continuous operations.
- Seal Performance: SiC/SiC seals minimize leakage and handle abrasive particles, aligning with API standards for reliability.
- Corrosion Management: Combined with materials like CD4MCuN where needed, parts resist both abrasion and corrosion in acidic slurries.
Slurry handling in phosphoric acid production supports fertilizer manufacturing in Southeastern Idaho and nearby regions, managing abrasive byproducts from phosphate rock processing in areas with significant mining activity. KLD Pumps, based in Pocatello, supplies parts for Wilfley pumps in slurry applications, offering 24-hour quotes and delivery to Idaho, Utah, and Montana to aid local operations.
KLD Pumps provides aftermarket parts for Wilfley pumps in slurry handling:
- Wilfley A7: For slurry transfer and recirculation (1,000 gpm, 200 ft heads).
- Wilfley AR: Handling abrasive gypsum slurries in high-wear applications.
- Wilfley EM: Supporting dense slurry feeds and disposal.
Facilities using KLD Pumps’ aftermarket parts for Wilfley pumps in slurry handling have noted:
- Reduced wear rates on impellers and wear rings in gypsum slurries.
- Consistent performance in slurry transfer with precision parts, supporting stable operations.
- Improved reliability in abrasive environments, aiding compliance and efficiency.