The vertical centrifugal slurry pumps are designed to be immersed in liquid for conveying abrasive, coarse particles, dirty water and particle contaminated water. Due to the design of the pump assembly, a shaft seal is not required and the pump can be operated in conditions that most pumps would have a low service life and their seal arrangement w ...
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