MINING PUMPS
Chile’ s pump major VOGT celebrated 70 years of business in 2024
and inaugurating an advanced Hydraulic Test Bench.
In the early 1990s, VOGT developed a new Series of Industrial Process Pumps, allowing it to participate in projects in the industrial sector. VOGT adopted an organisational structure based on functional areas, with formal departments headed by professionals. In the middle of the decade, Founder Richard Vogt handed over the operational leadership to his son Ricardo Vogt, in a planned transition.
By the year 2000, VOGT had already manufactured more than 80,000 pumps in Chile. In 2001, it developed the first Floating Raft Pump for mining. This innovative solution would evolve to meet the high demand for applications in tailings dams, mine bottom dewatering and leaching ponds, among others.
An emblematic project was the supply to Codelco Salvador in 2004 of several duplex steel pumps for highly acidic liquid. Since then, VOGT has successfully participated in many important projects for the mining industry in Chile.
In Chile VOGT has consolidated a network of branches in Antofagasta, Copiapó, and Puerto Montt, reflecting its commitment to be closer to its customers. Its commercial office in the US plays a fundamental role in the promotion of its portfolio of solutions at the continental level and in the rest of the world.
VOGT has production infrastructure in Chile and integration agreements with factories in Europe and Asia. It is currently present in 18 countries, thanks to a solid network of distributors.
In 2015, an exclusive commercial agreement with Grundfos for standardised pumps in Chile allowed VOGT to replace part of its own manufacturing with integration. This concentrated production efforts on high-end pumps for mining and industrial projects.
Starting in 2017, VOGT initiated a business model transformation, evolving from an equipment manufacturer to a provider of comprehensive solutions to meet new market requirements.
In 2018, VOGT was awarded a contract for the equipment for a high chloride leachate process. VOGT pumps manufactured in titanium in China to resist high corrosion represent the highest value business in the company’ s history.
In 2019, Ricardo Vogt planned to hand over the general management to Alberto Campos, marking the beginning of a new stage for the company with more than 65 years of successful history.
June 2022 marked the beginning of VOGT’ s productive, commercial and
AI-powered ABEL pumps in mining
Mining operations, especially those involving backfilling, demand robust and reliable equipment to ensure efficiency and safety. ABEL pumps are renowned for their durability and efficiency in handling abrasive and viscous materials, which are common in mining environments. The ABEL piston diaphragm pumps, such as the HMQ models, are specifically designed for these demanding tasks. These pumps offer constant flow rates and can operate under extreme conditions, ensuring reliable performance even when dealing with highly abrasive or corrosive media.
A key innovation in ABEL’ s HMQ pumps is the Smart Pump Assistant, an advanced tool that enhances the operation and maintenance of these pumps. This intelligent system provides continuous monitoring and real-time data analysis, allowing operators to optimise pump performance and predict maintenance needs. The Smart Pump Assistant offers 24 / 7 monitoring and error detection, continuously observing the pump’ s operating values and automatically identifying errors and inefficiencies. This proactive approach ensures prompt resolution of issues, minimising downtime and maintaining optimal performance.
The Smart Pump Assistant enables predictive maintenance by creating usage profiles and status analyses to determine the remaining operating time of wear parts. This helps prevent unexpected failures and extends the pump’ s lifespan, thereby reducing overall maintenance costs. Additionally, it enhances efficiency by providing detailed insights into the pump’ s health and performance, enabling operators to make informed decisions about adjustments and improvements. This leads to increased reliability and efficiency in mining operations.
Furthermore, operators can access pump data remotely and receive notifications about performance issues or maintenance needs via email or the Smart Pump Assistant app. This ensures they are always informed and can take timely action to resolve any problems.
Mining customers using ABEL pumps with the Smart Pump Assistant benefit from reliable operation, reduced disruptions, and enhanced productivity. Predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring lower costs and prevent downtime, optimising performance and extending
A key innovation in ABEL’ s HMQ pumps is the Smart Pump Assistant
pump lifespan. Additionally, efficient pump operation reduces energy consumption and minimises environmental impact, promoting sustainable practices.
Concluding, ABEL says its pumps, supported by the Smart Pump Assistant,“ offer significant advantages for mining operations, particularly in backfilling applications. They ensure reliable performance, cost savings, enhanced safety, and environmental benefits.”
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