Pump leader triples dewatering fleet as rains plaque mines

Flooding of open pit mines and quarries has become widespread following intense and unseasonal rainfall in many parts of South Africa recently, demanding added dewatering capacity. Lee Vine,... 

Local diesel pumps reduce lead times

Locally assembled pumps which draw on readily available components allow for delivery within tight timeframes, offering efficient service and optimal uptime. Integrated Pump Rental has the in-house... 

Milestone for local pump manufacturer

Integrated Pump Rental recently delivered its largest pump ever to a customer in the mining sector. Driven by a Kirloskar DV8 engine, the auto-prime Sykes MH300 pump with stainless steel pump end... 

Operators urged to desilt dams before rainy season

Progressive build-up of silt over time may cause water storage and process dams to reach close to critical volume and an influx of water over the rainy season could have dire implications.... 

Dewatering needs proactive management

For surface mining operations, dewatering open pits is a critical component and proactive management should be prioritised to ensure cost effectiveness and maximum efficiencies, says equipment... 

Rebuild gives water pump new life

The complete refurbishment of a trailer-mounted water pump has provided a cost-effective solution for a leading company in the petrochemical sector. Integrated Pump Rental provided the solution by... 

Rapid dewatering enables exploratory drilling

Recently, a diesel driven pump set was used to rapidly dewater an openpit at an existing copper mine in northern Botswana. Using this high performance, high head pump set, 103-million litres of... 

Innovate sewage pond dredging for sugar producer

The recent upgrading of sewerage facilities at an Eswatini sugar producer required more than the dredging of a sewage pond – but Integrated Pump Rentals was up to the demanding task. Cleaning of a...