KSB Mining

Your Solution for Slurry and Non-Slurry Centrifugal Pumps

KSB Mining specialises in centrifugal pumps for slurry and non-slurry applications in the mining sector.

Website

KSB website

Email Address

GIW-Marketing@ksb.com

Address

GIW Industries, Inc. (A KSB Company),
5000 Wrightsboro Road,
Grovetown,
GA 30813,
United States of America

Phone

+1 706 863 1011

Fax Number

+1 706 863 5637

Solving Your Mining Challenges

We understand your production concerns. Top mining companies turn to us because we collaborate with them to deliver solutions that improve efficiency, increase safety and help them achieve their mining sustainability targets. We engineer our pumps and IIoT solutions to increase production while reducing power requirements, emissions, and water use.

We are dedicated to continuous product improvement. Our R&D facilities include a world-renowned, full-scale Hydraulic Lab equipped for testing pump performance and optimizing slurry systems. This state-of-the-art laboratory is where our experts develop new pump technologies and IIot features for your unique requirements.

GIW Introduces Safer Solution for Automated Pump Maintenance - RAMSL technology allows you to mechanically control suction liner adjustment with a control module.

GIW’s MDX 750 Pump Achieves 4,000 Hours of Continuous Operation - Annual shutdowns were cut in half, drastically improving the total cost of ownership with an estimated savings of $6 million per mill line.

GIW is dedicated to making your job easier, safer and more efficient with innovative product features. Our focus on system analytic technologies and new wear programs allow us to solve problems in the field before they occur.

GIW Service Centers increase your efficiency and reduce overall down-time. GIW provides personal assistance either on the job site or at one of our service centers strategically located throughout North America.

GIW’s full-scale hydraulic lab is one of the few in the world that can test slurry pumps with impeller diameters up to 2,800mm in pipelines up to 1,200mm.

GIW® Slurry Pumps

KSB supplies a comprehensive range of products for slurry transport. Our line of GIW® slurry pumps are designed to move slurry efficiently across various applications in the hard rock mining, mineral mining, oil sands and dredging industries. Our portfolio of mining products includes cyclone feed and other screen pumps, slurry pumps, and process pumps. GIW® slurry pumps are also used in hydrotransport applications and long-distance tailings disposal.

When it comes to slurry transport, we provide precisely what our customers need: rugged, cost-effective slurry and mining pumps. KSB’s innovative solutions help you maximize productivity while minimizing costs. Choose GIW® pumps to extend runtimes, minimize unplanned outages and lower your total cost of ownership.

Global Support for Pumping Worldwide

Our global network reaches more than 100 countries. We have sales offices and Service Centers near you that provide comprehensive pump packages and technical consultancy support for hard rock and industrial mineral applications.

Continuous support with selection, installation, startup, upgrades, and repairs
Local spare parts inventory
Assistance with supply chain management

Company Insights

How Do You Simplify Pump Maintenance?

We all know that pump maintenance can be complicated. Thankfully, there are ways to streamline the process and make pump repair easier. Here are five handy “hacks” for pump maintenance that will keep you operating longer and more cost-effectively.

White Papers

Solutions for the Petrochemical Industry

Pumps, valves and service: we are your partner for the entire product lifecycle.
How To Choose The Best Pump for My Application

This presentation will help you learn more about slurry pump types, what materials suit each pump best, and how to find the right type.
Deposition Limit Velocity: Effect of Particle Size Distribution

Industrial settling slurries often consist of particles of very different sizes; the particle size distribution may cover sizes, which differ with two orders of magnitude.

Videos

Intro to KSB Mining

Your solution for slurry and non-slurry centrifugal pumps.

Press Releases

IoT Technology for the Mining Industry

KSB Group offers four mining IoT intelligent applications that enable efficient and effective monitoring of slurry and non-slurry pumps.
The GIW Hydraulic Lab: Putting Pump Technology to the Test

Since its founding in 1956, the Hydraulic Lab has been home to some of the most advanced R&D in hydro transport history.
KSB Mexico’s UPA + UMA Borehole Pump Leads the Way in Mine Dewatering

Although the UPA borehole pump is adaptable across a variety of use cases, it is most extensively used and designed for mining purposes.
Phosphate Mining: KSB Group Supports the Growing Florida Market

Successful mining of phosphate requires a strong balance between mining expertise and service.
GIW Expansion Offers Customers Enhanced Efficiency

The foundry in Grovetown is the home of GIW® slurry pumps and is recognized as the largest white iron foundry in the world.
KSB Pumps Deliver Efficiency and Sustainability

Responding to customer demand for larger slurry pumps, KSB is designing and manufacturing pumps that are bigger and more energy-efficient — all in the name of sustainability.
Proper Pump Clearance Leads to Longer Wear Life

The newest addition to this already impressive family of pumps is the MDX-850, officially the largest pump assembly in the MDX line.
When Size Matters: Meet the MDX-850

The MDX-850 is the newest and largest addition to this already impressive line of pumps.
Women in Mining: Amy Lewis, MDX-850 Product Manager

For Women’s History Month, we’re proud to highlight the work Amy Lewis is doing to grow her own career while helping drive innovation at KSB.
KSB Around the World: Mining Solutions in Indonesia

KSB Indonesia offers best-in-class service and spare parts 24/7 year-round through KSB SupremeServ.
KSB Around the World: Mining Solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa

We’ve served the mining industry in South Africa for more than 120 years, and KSB Pumps (SA) has served customer needs for local sales, operations, and service in sub-Saharan Africa for more than six decades.
KSB Mining Around the World: Mining Solutions in Australia

With operations in more than 100 countries, KSB Mining’s global network encompasses sales and service centres for pump packages and technical support for hard rock and industrial mineral applications. We’ve served the mining industry in Australia for over 80 years. Meet our team at KSB Down Under.
Jonathan Samuel Appointed as GIW Industries President and CEO

With 27 years of expertise in the pumping industry, Samuel brings experience and knowledge to the position.
Why Even Larger Pumps Are on the Horizon

Mining and dredging operators are seeing an increase in production due to socioeconomic trends and increased demand for mined goods.
Measuring Casing Thickness Can Extend Part Wear Life

At GIW, we’re always working to help our customers achieve their maximum production potential.
What is Vane Pass?

Pumps experience a wide variety of pressures and loads during operation, and it is important for operators to know how and when they occur. "Vane pass" is no exception. This term refers to the pressure pulsations generated within the pump as the impeller vanes pass the cutwater.
Happy 128th Anniversary to GIW Industries

To mark GIW Industries' 128th anniversary, we are proud to announce a $42.2 million expansion at our Grovetown, Georgia manufacturing complex.
GIW Launches the TBC-92, the Largest Slurry Pump in the Oil Sands

The TBC-92 is the first pump of its size used in the mining industry.
GIW Focuses on the Importance of Nose Gap Adjustments at FLSME

Efficient slurry pump performance is contingent upon regular pump maintenance – and that includes nose gap adjustments.
GIW Provides Cyclone Feed Pumps for New Copper Concentrator in Peru

Quellaveco project highlights outstanding potential in Peruvian mining market.
GIW Teams Up with Gomez International for Tunnelling

GIW Industries is a strong company because of our people, including our partnerships. As we continue to grow, we are pleased to welcome Gomez International as our tunnelling rep.
GIW Provides Cyclone Feed Pumps for New Copper Concentrator in Peru

GIW Industries has been selected for the delivery of four MDX 600 cyclone feed pumps for the Quellaveco project in Peru.
GIW’s RAMSL Technology Stops at the CIM Convention

The Remotely Adjusted Mechanical Suction Liner (RAMSL) will continue its tour at the CIM Convention in Montreal, Canada, April 28 – May 1. The RAMSL technology debuted at the recent SME Annual Conference & Expo in Denver, CO.
The Difference Between Settling and Non-Settling Slurries

What distinguishes a settling slurry from a non-settling slurry?
GIW Introduces Safer Solution for Automated Pump Maintenance

The RAMSL provides a faster, safer, more cost-effective way to adjust suction liners.
Looking Forward: The Next Ten Years of The Flowsheet

The Flowsheet is just one of the many ways GIW Industries Inc. keeps customers informed.
Removing Impellers from Pump Shafts

What happens when a pump isn’t performing optimally due to a stuck impeller - and what could cause an impeller to get stuck in the first place?
Change Is Good in the Oil Sands

GIW Industries Inc. is already known for its experts and customer-oriented approaches. However, in the Canadian Oil Sands, GIW professionals are taking their commitment to service to a whole new level by adding more resources, offering enhanced on-site tech support, and focusing on a personalized experience for all customers.
Trelleborg and GIW Experts Bring Remarkable Resiliency of Rubber to the Oil Sands

Rubber has the ability to handle high pressures, offer greater ranges of motion, and also provide substantially longer in-service life on slurry lines such as Hydro-Transport and Tailings.
Six Steps to Properly Pack Your Stuffing Box for Prolonged Pump Life

Equipment retention is a critical aspect when maintaining any piece of machinery. But knowing the right steps and the right tools you need to keep your equipment functioning properly can get tricky.
TBC-67 Breaks Record: 4,800 Hours Between Shutdown

Frequent shutdowns due to underperforming pumps are frustrating and costly, yet many operators in the Oil Sands struggle with such downtime on a regular basis.
How to Prepare Pumps for Cold Winter Weather

With so much moisture present during operation, slurry pumps become notably vulnerable to damage in cold weather. Frozen water in your pump system can lead to crippling issues ranging from improper functioning and premature parts failure all the way to more costly damage caused by freeze-and-thaw issues or thermal shock.
Boosting Pump Efficiency and Reducing Maintenance Costs

An optimized pump and slurry system can make or break a business in the Canadian Oil Sands. Costing up to $100,000 per hour due to lost production, it’s no secret that sites plagued by frequent shutdowns, pump malfunctions, or constant parts replacements struggle to control costs.
New Dredge Pump Orders Extend GIW Global Reach

GIW has a long and rich history in the world of dredge pumps. Although GIW's pump quality and engineering capabilities are globally renowned, European customers mostly relied on GIW for our ultra-reliable parts and small to medium-sized pumps. However, two massive projects have shifted this vision, propelling GIW from a parts provider to a complete dredge pump supplier in the European and global dredge market.
Five Ways We Simplified Oil Sands Tailings Reclamation

With a growing need for tailings reclamation in the Oil Sands, we developed an innovative barge-pumping solution.
GIW Names Jonathan Samuel New VP Sales and Marketing

GIW Industries, the leader in the design, manufacture, and application of heavy-duty centrifugal slurry pumps, recently named Jonathan Samuel as sales and marketing vice-president. With more than 22 years of hands-on expertise in the pumping industry, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the position.
World's Largest Mill Pump Achieves Unheard of 4,000 Hours of Continuous Operation

When leaders of a massive Chilean copper mine wanted to reduce shutdowns, they turned to GIW to enhance the huge and already impressive MDX-750.
Inaugural Pour Celebration from GIW Team at New Foundry

Employees at GIW Industries celebrated the 'inaugural pour' at the newly completed state-of-the art foundry in Grovetown, Georgia, 16 May.
Revolutionary HVF Pump Gets High-Value Modifications

New updates to the GIW® Minerals' High-Volume Froth (HVF) Pump have been announced that make this innovative pump even more beneficial to mining, wastewater, paper recycling, oil sands, and other markets.
KSB Announces 125th Anniversary for GIW Industries

GIW Industries, leader in the design, manufacture, and application of heavy-duty, centrifugal slurry pumps, is proud to announce its 125th year in operation.
GIW Industries Announces Wolfgang Demmler as New President and Managing Director

GIW Industries is proud to announce that Wolfgang Demmler has assumed his new role as president and managing sirector of the company. Demmler takes over the leadership role from the previous president, Dennis Ziegler, who retired at the end of 2015.
GIW Industries and Outotec Enter Sales and Service Partnership

KSB's US subsidiary GIW Industries, has entered into a sales and service partnership with the Finnish company Outotec.
KSB Announces New Foundry at GIW Industries

GIW Industries, a leader in the design, manufacture, and application of heavy-duty, centrifugal slurry pumps, is proud to announce its foundry grand opening.
Copper Mine Sees Wear Life Improvement with GIW Enduraclad

GIW Industries, a leading company in the design, manufacture, and application of heavy-duty, centrifugal slurry pumps, is proud to announce success at a South American copper mine.
Specialised Underwater Pump Dredges 100m Below Surface

GIW Industries Inc, the leader in the design, manufacture and application of heavy-duty centrifugal slurry pumps, has announced the successful design and installation of a unique underwater pump system for a major Chinese dredging contractor.
GIW Slurry Pump Supplier Exhibiting at CIM 2015

GIW Industries is exhibiting at the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) 2015.
GIW Industries Slurry Pump Live Demonstration

GIW Industries gave live demonstrations of its common slurry system operations to attendees at the 2015 SME Conference & Expo in Denver, Colorado, in February.
GIW Industries Inc Named Company of the Year

GIW Industries Inc, the leader in the design, manufacture and application of heavy-duty, centrifugal slurry pumps, is honoured to be named the 2014 Company of the Year in Manufacturing by the Development Authority of Columbia County, Georgia.
Fort McMurray Expands REGEN Service Centres

GIW Industries is the leader in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty centrifugal slurry equipment, pumps and parts. The company is expanding its REGEN Service Centre in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, to meet the growing needs of the nearby oil sands industry.
GIW Industries Releases Specifications about Hydroclone APEX Replacement Kits

GIW Industries, a leader in slurry, froth and process pumps for the mining industry, has released specifications for the Hydroclone APEX Replacement Kits.
Long-Time GIW Employee Takes Home the Prestigious 2013 Hero of the Industry Award

GIW, the leader in the design and manufacture of heavy duty centrifugal slurry pumps, is proud to announce that long-time GIW mechanical engineer and industry expert, Reab Berry, was awarded the 2013 SME Hero of the Industry award at the 28th Annual Phosphate Conference.
GIW Pumps Make the Cut for Chinese Harbor

GIW Industries, the leader in the design, manufacture and application of heavy duty, centrifugal slurry pumps, announced the application of its hard-wearing double-wall pumps in Lianyungang, China.
GIW Employee Reaches 50-Year Tenure

GIW Industries, the leader in the design, manufacture, and application of heavy duty, centrifugal slurry pumps, is excited to announce a new record in employment longevity: as of January, Reab Berry, Mechanical Engineer and renowned slurry pump expert, has been with GIW for 50 years.
GIW Slurry Pumps Debut in Mexico

GIW Industries, the leader in the design, manufacture, and application of heavy-duty, centrifugal slurry pumps, announced two major contracts with Mexico's Industrias Peñoles.
GIW Industries to Attend MINExpo 2012

GIW Industries, a slurry pump manufacturer, will attend MINExpo International, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, on the 24-26 September 2012.
GIW Froth Pump Prevents Airlock Shutdowns at Mondo Minerals Talc Plant

GIW Industries, the leader in the design, manufacture and application of heavy duty, centrifugal slurry pumps, announced that global talc producer Mondo Minerals has installed GIWs high volume froth (HVF) pump at its talc processing plant in Outokumpu, Finland

Projects

Hope Downs Iron Ore Mine

The Hope Downs mine is situated 100km north-west of Newman in the Pilbara region of Australia.
Stibnite Gold Project, Idaho

The Stibnite Gold Project (formerly Golden Meadows Project) is located in the historic Stibnite-Yellow Pine mining district in central Idaho, US.
Sierra Gorda Copper-Molybdenum Mine

KGHM developed the Sierra Gorda copper-molybdenum-gold mine in the Atacama Desert of Chile.
El Teniente New Mine Level Project

El Teniente is the world's biggest underground copper mine and the sixth largest copper mine by reserve size.
Rosemont Gold Mine

Rosemont is an open pit gold mine located about 9km north-west of Garden Well gold mine in Western Australia.
Kittila Gold Mine

The Kittila gold mine is located 900km to the north of Helsinki, Finland, at the Suurikuusikko gold deposit.
Antamina Copper-Zinc Mine

The Antamina copper-zinc mine is located in the Andes Mountains of Peru, approximately 285km north of Lima in the Depart
Placer Dome Gold Mine - Musselwhite - North West Ontario

Located 500km north of Thunder Bay in northwestern Ontario, Musselwhite was brought on stream in 1997 by a joint venture
Boliden Mining Company Gold Mines

In 1924, the Holmtjarn gold deposit was discovered at Boliden, near Skelleftea in northern Sweden. Soon after, the Bolid

Products & services

High Volume Froth Pump for Air Entrained Slurries

The high volume froth (HVF) pump is designed to service air entrained slurries.
LCC High-Performance Pumps

The LCC Pump family is recommended for applications with coarse or fine particles from solids-laden waste to aggressive slurries of an abrasive and/or corrosive nature.
LSA Heavy-Duty Pumps

GIW® LSA pumps are widely used in ore transport, mill discharge, cyclone feed, tailings and plant process.
MDX Mill Duty Extra Heavy Pumps

MDX extra heavy-duty pumps are made for the challenging conditions of mill processing.
MDX Double-Suction Vertical Pump

GIW's MDX vertical pumps are suited for pumping highly abrasive slurry, as well as applications such as dewatering, floor clean-up and process transfer.
WBC for Long Distance Ore and Tailings Slurry Transport

The GIW® WBC pump shell is designed to virtually eliminate bending moments and stresses that cause a structural failure during a pressure surge.
TBC High Head and High Flows for Hydraulic Transport

The TBC pump is constructed of abrasion resistance white irons, ductile irons and special alloys to match duty requirements.
ZW Double Suction Vertical Pump for Highly Abrasive Slurries

GIW’s ZW vertical pumps are suited for pumping highly abrasive slurry, as well as applications such as dewatering, floor clean-up and process transfer.
LCV Heavy Duty Vertical Pumps

GIW® heavy-duty vertical pumps are the answer for the most aggressive corrosive and abrasive slurry applications. These rugged pumps combine long wear life with high sustainable hydraulic efficiency for the lowest total cost of ownership.