Pump Company in the Free State

IPR expands into the Free State via Rand Air’s Sasolburg branch, giving local customers easy access to top-tier dewatering and dredging solutions.

Overlay Hardened Shaft Sleeves

When Anglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province wanted to extend the wear life of shaft sleeves in its Warman pumps…

Effective Mine Dewatering Across Africa

Groundwater can cause significant disruptions to mining activities, particularly during the rainy season, which varies across different regions of Africa.

Field of Pump Maintenance is Shifting

The efficient operation of slurry pumps in the mining industry is critical and pump wear technology is playing an increasingly significant role in monitoring and maintaining pump performance. An innovative solution that is making waves in the industry is the KSB GIW SLYsight technology. This advanced slurry pump wear monitoring technology is changing the way […]

Selecting a Dewatering Pump

IPR

Selecting the right pump for the right application is critical for effective water management in quarries and open pit mines. Dredging and pump specialist, IPR (Integrated Pump Rental), advises that the selection process should consider a number of key factors. Chief among them are brand reputation, supplier’s expertise, site parameters and the customer’s financial situation. […]

Heavy Investment in Hydrogen Economy

With abundant sunshine and wind, Southern Africa is perfectly positioned to become a global powerhouse in green hydrogen production. As the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources, Namibia and South Africa provide favourable conditions and are well situated upon one of the world’s central shipping routes to transport the commodity to all corners of the […]

Energy-efficient Performance

Verder Liquids has launched the Verderflex Dura 60 hose pump, specifically designed for applications such as metering, bulk handling and transfer duties. The Dura 60 is ideal for sludges, slurries, and abrasives across general industrial and mining operations. “This latest addition to our industry-leading line of durable peristaltic pumps has been engineered with precision and […]

Custom-designed Dredging System

MINI-SLURRYSUCKER

Two treatment plants for Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) near Johannesburg have received a boost to their efficiency, thanks to IPR’s innovative SlurrySucker dredging unit. As part of the treatment process, this highly acidic water is treated with lime and flows through two reactors at the AMD plant, where sediment settles and gradually fills up the […]

Definite Shift Towards Rubber Linings

Weir has found that its customers dealing with large particle abrasion in their pumps can save significantly on components and maintenance downtime by using rubber linings. According to Marnus Koorts, General Manager for Pump Products at Weir, these linings excel in applications where particles are being driven by a great deal of energy. “Rubber is […]