SMAT MINERALS
HEAVY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & MINING EQUIPMENT SUPPLY Fiscal HQ: Mariano Salas #114, Durango, Mexico. CP 34166 | Durango Central WarehouseHeavy Abrasive Slurry Pumping Systems
Complete skid mounted packages and severe wear spare parts for slurry dutiesCentrifugal Slurry Pumps on Structural Skid
Fully integrated heavy slurry pumping packages mounted on reinforced ASTM A36 C-channel base frames, paired with standard 3-phase electric motors (WEG/Siemens), calculated industrial V-belt drives with OSHA guards, and dynamic shop balancing in Durango prior to dispatch.
- Dimensional Series: 4x3 C, 6x4 D, 8x6 E, 10x8 F (Industry Standard Interchangeability).
- Flow Capacity: 50 to 1,200 m³/h @ Total dynamic heads up to 80 meters per single stage.
- Power Range: 30 HP to 250 HP TEFC 3-phase electric motor.
- Interchangeability: 1:1 dimensional fit with standard ANSI flanges and bedplates.
Impellers, Volute Liners & Shaft Sealing
Critical wet-end wear parts cast in High Chrome 27% Chromium white iron or molded in pressure-vulcanized natural rubber for maximum service life under severe erosion and gouging abrasion.
- High Chrome A05 Metallurgy: ASTM A532 Class III Type A, Minimum 650 HB (58-62 HRC).
- Elastomers: Pressure-vulcanized 60 Shore A natural rubber for fine solids and reagents.
- Impellers: Closed 4 and 5-vane impellers with dynamic back pump-out vanes.
- Sealing: Flushless centrifugal expeller dynamic seals and heavy-duty stuffing boxes.
- Bearings: Heavy-duty Timken tapered roller bearing cartridges (L10 > 50,000 hrs).
Rapid Parametric Matrix — Slurry Pumping Series (4x3 to 10x8)
Consolidated dimensional frames, max solids passage (Top Size), power ratings, and flow ranges (<15s inspection)| Series / Frame | Suction × Discharge | Operating Flow | Dynamic Head (TDH) | Top Size (Max Solids) | Motor Power | Metallurgy / Hardness | Plant Application | Quick Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4x3 C | 4" (100 mm) × 3" (75 mm) | 50 – 180 m³/h | 10 – 45 m | 28 mm | 30 – 50 HP (22-37 kW) | A05 (>650 HB) / Rubber | Flotation feed, sumps, and fine tailings transfer. | Quote 4x3 → |
| 6x4 D | 6" (150 mm) × 4" (100 mm) | 150 – 450 m³/h | 15 – 60 m | 45 mm | 50 – 100 HP (37-75 kW) | A05 (>650 HB) | SAG / Ball mill discharge to cyclone clusters (200-600 t/d). | Quote 6x4 → |
| 8x6 E | 8" (200 mm) × 6" (150 mm) | 350 – 900 m³/h | 20 – 70 m | 63 mm | 100 – 200 HP (75-150 kW) | A05 (>650 HB) | Primary grinding circuit discharge and thickened tailings. | Quote 8x6 → |
| 10x8 F | 10" (250 mm) × 8" (200 mm) | 700 – 1,200 m³/h | 25 – 80 m | 86 mm | 150 – 250 HP (110-185 kW) | A05 (>650 HB) / Rubber | Large throughput tailings disposal and plants >1,500 t/d. | Quote 10x8 → |
Mechanical Mineral Flotation Line
Complete cells and replacement rotor/stator mechanisms for Rougher, Cleaner and Scavenger circuitsSub-Aerated Mechanical Flotation Cells (50 to 300 ft³)
Welded structural ASTM A36 steel tanks with U-shaped bottom profiles to prevent sanding, heavy-duty drive shafts, matched V-belt drives, and tailings discharge boxes with pneumatic or manual dart valves.
- Available Volumes: 50 ft³ (1.4 m³), 100 ft³ (2.8 m³), 200 ft³ (5.6 m³), 300 ft³ (8.5 m³).
- Configuration: Cascade banks of 2 to 6 interconnected cells.
- Aeration: Hollow shaft self-aspiration or low-pressure blower feed.
- Froth Control: Rotating paddle scrapers and adjustable overflow weirs.
Wear Rotors & Stators
Hydrodynamic mechanisms cast in mining-grade polyurethane or resilient natural rubber, dynamically balanced for homogenous bubble dispersion and maximum metallurgical recovery.
- Materials: Reagent-resistant polyurethane and vulcanized natural rubber.
- Rotors: High-shear finger geometry maximizing air-slurry interfacial area.
- Stators: Radial baffles damping vortex energy to create a quiescent surface froth zone.
- Compatibility: 1:1 drop-in replacement mechanisms for standard industrial cells.
Solid-Liquid Filtration & Tailings Dewatering
High-pressure hydraulic filter presses and filter consumables for dry tailings stackingAutomated Hydraulic Filter Presses
High-pressure dewatering systems designed for concentrate and thickened tailings filtration, producing dry filter cakes with 12% to 16% residual moisture for sustainable dry stacking and maximum process water recycling.
- Plate Dimensions: 800 x 800 mm, 1000 x 1000 mm, 1250 x 1250 mm, 1500 x 1500 mm.
- Feed Pressure: Up to 16 bar slurry injection.
- Hydraulic Clamping: Double-acting hydraulic cylinder with up to 350 bar clamping force.
- Automation: Touch HMI / PLC control panel for cake washing, air blowdown, and plate shifting.
Polypropylene Plates & Woven Filter Cloths
Recessed chamber and membrane squeeze plates molded from 100% virgin high-density polypropylene, paired with synthetic woven filter fabrics engineered for high mechanical tensile strength.
- Plates: Recessed chamber and inflatable membrane plates for moisture squeeze.
- Filter Cloths: Monofilament, multifilament, and composite fabrics calibrated to slurry P80.
- Chemical Resistance: Chemically inert to acidic pH, cyanide, and flotation reagents.
- Spares & Accessories: Slurry diaphragm gauges, gaskets, and heavy slurry feed pumps.
Quality Protocol, Central Warehouse & Logistics
Physical inspection in Durango, dynamic balancing and reliable mine delivery modesShop Dynamic Bench Balancing
Every impeller and flotation rotor dispatched from SMAT Minerals undergoes concentricity inspection and dynamic balancing on our Durango test bench prior to packaging, reducing vibration.
High Chrome 27% (A05) Metallurgy
Alloy castings with verified 27% Chromium content (A05) and hardness over 650 HB (Brinell) to withstand high-quartz abrasive mineral impact and heavy slurry duty.
3 Nationwide Dispatch Modes
1. Direct warehouse pickup in Durango (scheduled and released with formal folio).
2. Consolidated national freight carrier (nearest destination terminal).
3. Dedicated direct truckload or multimodal maritime link to remote / peninsular sites.
Dedicated Technical Support
Customer service hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00 CST. Dedicated hotline for plant shutdown emergency requirements.