Steve Taylor of John Crane joins to discuss sealing solutions for improved reliability and environmental sustainability in mining operations.

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Topics discussed include:

What trends exist to improve rotating equipment reliability?

Which factors influence the choice of sealing for slurry pumps?

Are there considerations that we need to address with regard to the pump hardware?

Which sealing solutions overcome reliability threats to pumps that are prone to high shaft wear and excessive leakage?

What are strategies to increase the reliability of slurry, underflow, and tailings pumps in severe-duty conditions?