Wilden Pumps at G&W Industrial Sales

Wilden Pumps for Mining

Stallion Wilden Pumps have been used in mining operations world wide, from gold mines in South Africa, to copper mines in Chile, to coal mines in West Virginia. Though air-driven pumps are not a new development in the pump industry, air pumps are beginning to take the place of electric pumps in the mining industry. The fact they do not use electricity reduces one hazard associated with electric driven pumps, improving mine safety. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has recognized the air operated, double diaphragm pump as an acceptable solution for mine dewatering.

Jim Wilden invented the air operated, double diaphragm pump in 1964, to pump muddy water from a construction site. It was designed to pass small solids and pump slurries and viscous materials. Through the years, many improvements have been made. The Wilden Stallion® Pump was designed for mining applications, specifically mine dewatering. The many features include:

A unique shock absorbing polyurethane screen base maximizes durability and portability, while at the same time providing a built in suction strainer for larger solids. The pump can be placed directly in the sump eliminating a suction hose. (The flexible base design also allows for a plumbed suction if desired.)
The pump internals are designed to allow passage of up to 1” solids (with a 3” pump.)
Ultra-flex™ diaphragms reduces the Mean Time Between Repairs due to diaphragm fatigue.
Clamp bands allow for easy disassembly and re-assembly of the pumps for maintenance. Bolted options are available if leaking is an issue or for chemical duty applications.
Handles assist in moving aluminum pumps when necessary.
The Pro-FloX™ air distribution system, with its patent pending Efficiency Management System (EMS) allows the user to control the flow rate and air consumption with the simple turn of a dial. The energy required to move the liquid can be optimized with this feature.
The Pro-FloX™ air system is lube free and has superior anti-freezing and anti-stalling characteristics, making the pump reliable.
Available in 1-1/2", 2" and 3" sizes.
A 3” pump is capable of flow rates up to 200 gpm, while lighter and smaller plastic pumps are capable of handling significant volumes as well.
Pump can run dry without harm, and can be dead headed.
There are relatively few parts compared to other types of pump equipment and no mechanical seals or packing.
Relatively low investment and maintenance costs.