PUMPS & PIPELINES
Lined with KSB GIW’ s proprietary rubber blend, the LCC-R can last up to twice as long as metal in the right application
assembly, threaded flanges for easier piping connections and zinc-plated fasteners for longer service life. A more robust bearing assembly increases durability in demanding applications, and the expeller can now be added or removed without altering the bearing assembly piping or other major components, according to KSB GIW.
“ The GIW LCC Gen2 was developed with direct customer feedback to make an efficient, reliable pump even easier to own and operate,” Kevin Pike, Product Manager at KSB GIW, said.“ Every aspect of the redesign – from tool clearance and fastener access to integrated lifting points – was carefully considered to deliver a truly maintenance-friendly pump that cuts downtime and ownership costs. And in the end, we had a great combination because we had a new and improved pump with a 40-year track record of performance and reliability.”
The GIW LCC Gen2 series is available with three wet-end configurations that share the same mechanical end, allowing operators to tailor pumps to their process conditions.
The GIW LCC-R Gen2 features a proprietary rubber-lined wet end that in the right conditions can deliver up to twice the wear life of metal, while the GIW LCC-M Gen2 and GIW LCC-H Gen2 use Gasite ® 28G high chrome white iron to provide“ excellent” wear resistance and long service life in abrasive duties.
Most major wet-end parts are crosscompatible between GIW LCC Gen1 and GIW LCC Gen2 pumps, helping customers streamline spare parts management and reduce inventory costs while upgrading equipment.
Availability will roll out in phases across North America, with the GIW LCC-R Gen2, GIW LCC-M Gen2 and the GIW LCC-H Gen2 all available. Quick-ship inventory of core
52 sizes was expected early in the June quarter of 2026, KSB GIW said, with full availability by mid-summer 2026. KSB is also working with its global supply chain to expand access to the GIW ® LCC Gen2 worldwide, with rollout in all major markets expected before the end of this year. Pike concluded:“ KSB GIW has combined decades of slurry pump expertise with customer feedback in engineering the GIW LCC Gen2. The result is a pump series that offers a great mix of durability, affordability and useful features. With support from KSB’ s global manufacturing network, customers worldwide can soon count on fast access to parts, service and inventory.”
Managing scaling challenges with peristaltic pumping technology
Anssi Savolainen, Technical Product Manager, Pumps, Valmet Flow Control business line points out that scaling remains one of the most persistent operational challenges in process industries handling abrasive, chemically aggressive or highsolids media. Mineral build-up inside pumping systems restricts flow, accelerates wear and increases maintenance requirements, often leading to unplanned downtime. In operations where process continuity is critical, even minor interruptions can have a significant impact on productivity and operating costs.
Across mineral processing, chemical and wastewater applications, scaling is rarely an isolated issue. It typically emerges from a combination of process conditions, equipment design, and material interactions. When deposits form inside pumps or pipelines, they not only reduce hydraulic efficiency but also create stagnant zones that further accelerate build-up. As a result, conventional maintenance practices often become reactive rather than preventive.
While chemical composition plays an important role, scaling is also strongly influenced by mechanical factors within the pumping equipment. Rigid internal components, sharp geometries, and partially obstructed flow paths provide ideal surfaces for material accumulation. Once deposits begin to form, they increase local turbulence and pressure losses, creating a selfreinforcing cycle of fouling and wear.
In demanding applications, often characterised by variable flow conditions and high solids content, traditional pump designs can struggle to cope with these combined stresses. Frequent cleaning and component replacement may temporarily restore performance, but they do little to address the underlying causes of scaling. This has led many operators to reassess whether incremental optimisation of existing equipment is sufficient, or whether a different pumping principle is required.
One technology increasingly adopted in scaling-prone applications is peristaltic pumping. Unlike conventional pump designs, this approach, also known as hose pumps, isolates the process medium inside a flexible rubber hose, eliminating internal seals, valves and impellers that are directly exposed to wear and build-up.
The operating principle offers two key advantages in scaling environments. First, the smooth bore of the hose provides a
Flowrox™ LPP-T transfer pumps incorporate an advanced rolling design, which eliminates friction, maximises hose life and lowers energy consumption
International Mining | JUNE 2026