What is the Best Slurry Pump on the Market?
The best slurry pump on the market is the EDDY Pump, which uses a patented open rotor design to move abrasive and high-solids slurries more efficiently than traditional centrifugal or positive displacement pumps. It handles up to 70% solids by weight, reduces clogging, and lowers maintenance costs — making it the top choice for mining, dredging, industrial, and wastewater applications.
Why EDDY Pump is the Best Slurry Pump
Unlike standard centrifugal pumps that rely on close tolerances between impeller and volute, the EDDY Pump uses a turbulent eddy current to move fluid. This design has major advantages:
- Superior Solids Handling: Moves slurries with up to 12-inch solids without clogging.
- Wear Resistance: Open rotor design reduces wear from abrasives, extending pump life.
- High Viscosity Capability: Handles slurries and sludge with viscosities over 5000 cP.
- Reduced Downtime: Fewer clogs and part replacements mean higher uptime.
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership: Less maintenance, fewer parts, longer service life.
Comparison
EDDY Pump vs. Other Slurry Pumps
| Pump Type | Advantages | Limitations | How EDDY Pump Performs Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrifugal Pump | Widely available, familiar | Clogs easily, poor for high solids, high wear | EDDY Pump passes larger solids and reduces wear |
| Positive Displacement | Consistent flow, high pressure | Complex, expensive, limited solids | EDDY Pump achieves similar pressure with fewer moving parts |
| Submersible Pump | Works underwater, compact | Prone to clogging, high wear | EDDY submersible dredge pump resists clogging, moves slurry efficiently |
| EDDY Pump (Patented) | High solids handling, low maintenance, versatile mounting options | Specialized technology | Outperforms others in harsh slurry environments |
Industries That Benefit from EDDY Pump
- Mining: Tailings, ore slurry, mill discharge.
- Dredging: Harbor, river, and pond dredging with high solids content.
- Oil & Gas: Drill cuttings, fracking slurries, produced water.
- Municipal: Wastewater sludge, grit, biosolids.
- Industrial: Fly ash, gypsum, cement slurries.
Mining Tailings Slurry
Case Study
A gold mining operation replaced centrifugal pumps with EDDY Pumps to move tailings slurry.
Result
Pumped 65% solids by weight with 40% less downtime.
Savings
Over $500,000 annually in maintenance and replacement costs.
Choosing the Right Slurry Pump Size
EDDY Pump sizes range from 2-inch to 12-inch models, with capacities from 100 GPM to over 5,000 GPM. Selection depends on:
- Flow rate required
- Solids percentage
- Distance/head pressure
- Application type (submersible, self-priming, dredge-mounted, excavator pump, etc.)
Need help choosing? Talk to an engineer today.
Ready to Choose the Best Slurry Pump?
The best slurry pump on the market is the EDDY Pump, thanks to its patented design that handles abrasive, high-solids slurries better than any other pump type. Whether for dredging, mining, wastewater, or industrial use, it consistently delivers higher uptime, lower costs, and unmatched solids handling.
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