What valves work best for slurry service?

Knife gate valves are preferred for slurry isolation as the blade cuts through solids. For modulating duty, use a full-bore butterfly valve with hardened disc.

Can you supply to remote mine sites?

Yes, we regularly deliver to mine sites across WA, QLD, and NT. We can coordinate with site logistics for gate pass requirements and delivery windows.

What products suit high-pressure dewatering?

Our PN16 rated couplings and valves handle most dewatering applications. For higher pressures, contact us to discuss PN25 or PN40 options.

Do you provide wear-resistant options?

Yes, for abrasive applications we recommend 316 stainless steel bodies and NBR rubber for better abrasion resistance than EPDM.

Industry Solutions

Mining

Heavy-Duty Solutions for Demanding Environments

Heavy-duty piping solutions for demanding mining environments. Products engineered to handle abrasive slurries, high pressures, and harsh conditions found in underground and open-cut operations.

Industry Challenges We Solve

Abrasive Slurries

Mining fluids contain abrasive particles. We stock heavy-wall products and wear-resistant materials.

High Pressures

Deep mine dewatering operates at high pressure. Our products are rated for demanding service.

Remote Sites

Mine sites are often remote. We coordinate deliveries to site compounds across Australia.

Shutdown Windows

Limited maintenance windows require fast repairs. Our couplings enable quick pipe connection.

Our Solutions

Dewatering

Check valves and foot valves for mine dewatering pump systems.

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Slurry Isolation

Knife gate valves for positive shut-off of slurry and tailings lines.

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Vibration Control

Expansion joints absorb pump vibration and pipe movement.

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Emergency Repair

Repair clamps fix damaged pipes fast without shutdown.

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Common Applications in Mining

Mine dewatering systems

Slurry transport pipelines

Process water systems

Tailings management

Dust suppression

Wash plant supply

Underground services

Bore water supply

Pipe Coupling Selection Guide

Choose the right coupling for your mining application. We stock both Orbit (Australian) and Straub (Swiss-engineered) couplings.

Application	Orbit Model	Straub Model	Notes
Emergency pipe repair	Open Flex 200L/300L/400L	Open Flex / Clamp SCE/SCZ	Split-body for fast live repairs
High-pressure dewatering	Metal Lock S/L	Metal Grip GT	High-pressure rated (up to 37 bar)
Large diameter pipelines	Flex Grip 3/4	Flex 3/4	Sizes up to 4000mm available
Joining dissimilar pipes	Stepped Coupling / Combo Lock	Step Flex / Combi Grip	For PE to steel, different ODs