Slurry, tailings and concentrate pipelines operate under demanding conditions, transporting abrasive materials over long distances while being exposed to constant wear, high pressure, vibration, thermal expansion and environmental movement. Pipeline failures can result in costly downtime, lost production and increased maintenance costs.
Many operations rely solely on rigid pipeline systems throughout the entire slurry pipeline or tailings pipeline. While suitable for straight runs, rigid systems can struggle in areas where movement, thermal expansion, elevation changes or vibration are present. These locations often experience increased stress, accelerated wear, leaking joints and ongoing maintenance issues.
A smarter approach is to strategically incorporate flexible high pressure hose assemblies into critical sections of the pipeline.
Rather than replacing entire pipeline systems, we strategically install flexible hose assemblies where movement, vibration, thermal expansion and wear are most likely to occur.
Our proprietary Abrasatech liner delivers exceptional abrasion resistance in demanding slurry and tailings applications, helping maximise wear life and reduce replacement frequency. For even greater wear we can upgrade to ceramic lined mining hose.
Flexible hose absorbs forces that would otherwise be transferred into rigid piping systems, reducing loads on supports, joints, pumps and surrounding infrastructure.
Every slurry pipeline and tailings pipeline operates under unique conditions. We custom engineer each hose assembly to suit the pressure, wear characteristics, movement requirements and installation constraints of the application.
Heavy duty wire reinforced mining hose designed for both suction and discharge duty for the harshest abrasive slurry applications.
Custom preformed mining hose bends manufactured to suit specific angles, radius and installation constraints where straight hose is unsuitable.
Custom preformed ceramic lined bends moulded to suit specific angles, radius and installation constraints where straight hose is not suitable.
Ultra flexible mining hose delivering world leading flexibility without compromising abrasion resistance or service life.
Single arch rubber expansion joint designed for high pressure and abrasive slurry pipeline applications.
Short length flexible mining hose joints designed to absorb vibration and reduce stress in rigid slurry pipeline systems.
If your slurry or tailings pipeline is wearing out too quickly or causing operational issues, our team can recommend the right combination of hose and piping for your application.
