The XHD Extra Heavy Duty Lined Slurry Pump from ITT Goulds Pumps (Seneca Falls, N.Y.; www.gouldspumps.com) took top honors at this year’s Pump Industry Awards, presented by the British Pump Manufacturers’ Association.
The XHD pump, which serves the mining industry, was chosen from among eight finalists as the "most innovative pump, pumping system or other pump related product introduced onto the market within the last 12 months, with effectiveness being demonstrated via application details."
Announced last November, the XHD pump is designed to allow mines and related operations to move heavy slurries with improved reliability at lower operating cost. It can be maintained even while running, and requires less downtime for service procedures with parts that are more accessible and adjustable than in other slurry pumps.
The XHD pump’s short bearing housing is easily adaptable to nearly any existing foundation, so operators can replace existing slurry pumps without investing in costly refitting of pipes, electrical lines and concrete base structures. The XHD pump is designed to work optimally on both Service Class III (heavy) and Class IV (very heavy) slurries as defined by the Hydraulic Institute.
Winners of the 2012 Pump Industry Awards were announced at a ceremony in Solihull, England on March 22. Along with the technical innovation award for products presented to ITT Goulds Pumps, individuals and organizations in seven other categories were honored.