Application: Open Cut Mine Dewatering
Description of the customised solution specific to this project & application:
Two x STALKER Model APC8400 SHD auto prime heavy-duty 200×150-500SHD centrifugal pump assembly direct coupled to a CAT C15, water cooled, turbo charged diesel engine were supplied. The pump construction was of all ductile iron, a H3B stainless steel impeller, a 4140 steel shaft, 316SS shaft sleeve features a cartridge mechanical seal and quench tank.
The pumps are made self-priming with the assistance of a compressor, suction venturi assembly and come mounted on heavy duty skid style base with the following features;
- Cat Shutdown panel
- Wiggins style oil drain system on engine
- Donaldson type pre-cleaner and air filter
- CAV type water trap
- Dual emergency stop control
- Compressor prime assembly with fully enclosed guarding coated yellow
- Maintenance free batteries
- Dry powder fire extinguisher
- Pump operating orange flashing light
- Jump start receptors
- Lockable battery box and isolator
- Lockable starter motor isolation
- Exhaust and Turbo lagging
- Discharge & suction gauges
- Full operating signage
- Skid base c/w inbuilt fuel tank, push bar on rear
- Engine protection canopy with work lights (Rain Hood)
- Central lifting point, 4 point towing access
- 4 Point corner tie down locations
- Suction boom assembly and winch
- Operations handbook and manual
