PUMPS & PIPELINES time, reduced wear and improved sealing stability contribute to longer component life and lower total cost of ownership, reinforcing the operational case for adoption.”
This new redesigned lantern ring“ represents FLS’ s ongoing commitment to continuously improving equipment performance and challenging long-standing assumptions in slurry pump operation. Following strong validation in both testing and field applications, the technology will be rolled out as a standard offering across all applicable FLS slurry pumps by the end of 2026, extending its benefits to mining operations globally.”
As mining companies focus on sustainability, efficiency, and cost control, innovations like the lantern ring demonstrate that meaningful progress often comes not from overhauling entire systems, but from re-engineering critical details.“ In this case, a new way of managing flow is unlocking measurable gains in both operational performance and environmental impact.”
Generally, an order value for LCS pumps can be up to several million euros, depending on the length and scope of the order.
Mining and industrial operators are increasingly moving away from transactional pump purchases and seeking lifecyclefocused service models guaranteeing stable performance and continuous support.
“ Our customers want a partner who supports them throughout the full lifecycle of their pumps,” says Roshan Kadanthode, Vice President, Pumps Services at Metso.“ With LCS, we bring a performance-based approach aligned with their operational and financial targets, helping customers reduce downtime, improve efficiency, enhance safety, and secure reliable pumping performance year-round.”
Metso adds:“ Metso pump applications selected for each site may differ, but our partnership is designed to deliver consistent and measurable improvements across key operational areas. Optimised pump operating envelopes improve effective pump availability by approximately 5-10 %. Extending component wear life by 15- 25 % reduces replacement frequency and lifecycle costs. Standardised maintenance procedures, purpose-built tools, and improved service planning can significantly reduce maintenance intervention time, with a potential decrease of 20-30 % unplanned pump-related downtime.”
Hydraulic optimisation and enhanced operating practices also can deliver a 5-10 % improvement in energy and water efficiency.
Metso’ s expanding LCS offering and footprint for pumps
Metso delivers a comprehensive slurry handling offering covering slurry pumps, MHC™ hydrocyclones, slurry valves, and slurry hoses and pipe systems, ensuring efficient, reliable material transport across the full processing flowsheet. Recent portfolio expansions, including the acquisitions to strengthen slurry valve and flow control capabilities and to bring hose manufacturing inhouse, further enhance Metso’ s ability to provide integrated, endto-end slurry handling solutions for mining customers globally.
Integrated digital tools, such as condition monitoring and predictive analytics, provide real-time insight into pump and slurry handling performance, helping customers increase reliability and optimise maintenance planning across the process.
Metso also introduced its innovative Life Cycle Services( LCS) for pumps availability in autumn 2025, and it says the offering has rapidly gained acceptance within the industry. Metso has since signed several small- and mid-sized multiyear LCS contracts across key regions in Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas, reflecting market demand for solutions that deliver reliability, safety and performance improvements. In February, Metso secured two five-year LCS contracts to service over 100 slurry pumps for mining customers.
LCS for pumps is Metso’ s performancebased, multiyear service solution that improves pump availability, extends wear life, enhances safety, and lowers total cost of ownership through long-term, predictable partnership. The aggregate value of the combined orders has not been disclosed.
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