GH Heavy-duty Gravel Pumps

Tailored Solutions for Every Challenge

Understanding that no two operations are identical, the G/GH series offers two specialized models:

G Gravel Pump: The Industry Standard

The G pump has been the benchmark for reliability in inland dredging and short-distance tunneling. It is optimized for moderate-head applications (10-60m) and excels in environments such as river and lake dredging, slag granulation plants, and handling coarse particles like sand, gravel, and industrial slag.

GH High-Head Gravel Pump: Next-Generation Power

Engineered for extreme workloads, the GH pump is built to withstand the rigors of high-head dredging and long-distance pipeline transport. Its reinforced components deliver superior performance in marine operations, mining, and precious metal processing, ensuring reliability under sustained high pressure.

Key Structure of G/GH Gravel Pumps

Core Design & Unique Advantages of G Gravel Pumps

Every G/GH pump integrates innovative features to maximize performance, minimize maintenance, and resist abrasive wear:

• Flexible Casing Rotation: Larger G/GH units use a unique segmented clamp ring, while smaller models feature a solid clamp ring. This design allows casing rotation to any angle, eliminating the need for costly, high-wear bends and reducing maintenance demands.

• Efficient Impeller & Sealing Design: Specially shaped impeller vanes handle extraordinarily large particles, while impeller expulsion vanes lower gland pressure and prevent high-concentration solids from intruding into the gland area. The unique casing and sealing vanes further block abrasive solids at sealing faces, maintaining efficiency by minimizing suction-side recirculation.

• Robust Casing Construction: The pump’s large, durable casing consists of three components (optimized for quick maintenance, unlike the 2-component 6/4 DG model). This design reduces internal velocities, minimizing efficiency loss and extending casing wear life.

• Reliable Bearing & Shaft System: Standard heavy-duty grease-lubricated taper roller bearing assemblies ensure trouble-free operation. A large-diameter shaft with reduced overhang minimizes deflection and vibration under all conditions, while high service factors enable the assembly to handle all radial and axial thrusts.

• Superior Sealing Protection: All G/GH pumps come with a unique “-10” end cover assembly, including V-seals, double piston rings, and an external flinger with grease-lubricated labyrinths. Two seal options cater to diverse needs:

• Expeller Seal: Ideal for most slurry applications where gland service water is unavailable (not suitable for series pumping or high-suction-head scenarios).

• Gland Seal: A packed gland design compatible with ultra-low, low, or full-flow flush seal water arrangements.

• Blockage Buster Capability: The internal profile of G/GH pumps handles particles rarely accommodated by closed-vane pumps, avoiding lost production and screening issues.

Durable Materials for Longevity

G/GH pumps use high-performance materials to withstand harsh slurry conditions, with flexible options to match specific applications:

Technical Specifications of G Gravel Pumps

Performance and Main Technical Data of G/GH Sand Gravel Pumps

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Ideal Applications

The First Pump® G/GH range delivers industry-leading performance across a wide spectrum of heavy-duty applications, including:

Mining & Quarrying

• Gravel Extraction: Transports gravel slurry from extraction sites (e.g., riverbeds, open-pit quarries) to washing, screening, or crushing facilities. Its high flow rate guarantees zero production backlogs—even during peak mining operations.

• Ore Waste Handling: Moves coarse mineral waste (e.g., limestone chunks, granite rubble) from processing lines to waste stockpiles or recycling plants, effortlessly withstanding abrasion caused by hard rock particles.

Construction & Infrastructure

• Tunnel & Foundation Excavation: Removes groundwater mixed with gravel, sand, and concrete debris from deep excavation areas. Its clog-resistant design eliminates construction delays, supporting critical projects like subway, bridge, and high-rise development.

• Road & Dam Construction: Conveys gravel slurry for road base preparation or dam embankment filling. The pump’s high flow rate enables contractors to rapidly move large material volumes, ensuring projects stay on schedule.

Dredging & Environmental Remediation

• River & Harbor Dredging: Removes gravel, sediment, and rocks from riverbeds or harbor bottoms to preserve required water depth. The 8/6E-MG’s exceptional large-solids handling capability makes it ideal for deep-water dredging tasks.

• Land Reclamation: Transports gravel for building artificial islands, restoring beaches, or constructing coastal defense structures. Its horizontal design performs optimally on dredging vessels and shore-based pump stations alike.

Industrial Waste Handling

• Concrete Plant Waste: Conveys wastewater mixed with gravel and concrete aggregates from batching plants to recycling systems. This prevents clogging in drainage networks and ensures adherence to environmental regulatory standards.