Metal Production

Metal production pushes pumps to their limits 

Iron, steel, aluminium, copper or zinc production requires pumps to transport a wide variety of fluids in very different processes. These include chemically aggressive fluids, process waste water with abrasive solids, partially desalinated water, seawater, waste water with high solids content and even sludge. 

This demands a range of different pumps which together form a powerful, reliable and efficient system. And given the highly critical nature of processes involving aggressive fluids, automatic monitoring is especially important here.

High temperatures demand robust solutions 

Whether high-pressure pump or piston pump: KSB’s pumps perform impressively even when handling aggressive fluids at extreme temperatures. Their durability and long service life ensure smooth and energy-efficient processes with low continuous operating costs in numerous metal production plants worldwide – regardless of whether they are used for water cooling of components, cleaning of flue gases or high-pressure material processing.

As a specialist with international know-how, KSB can supply the right solution for every application in metal production as well as offering comprehensive support for monitoring or modernising existing processes and planning new systems.

KSB pumps improve performance – without increasing costs

Industrial pumps from KSB set global standards and are particularly suitable for pumping aggressive liquids in metal production. These tried-and-tested pumps as well as our valves are subject to continual development driven by KSB’s comprehensive know-how and experience. KSB conducts intensive research into new technologies and develops innovative materials for casings, bodies, bearings and seals. 

Handling the most demanding fluids is in some cases only possible thanks to these purpose-built materials and seals. Extremely wear-resistant materials and PolySiC coatings for example ensure above-average operating times.

The quality of production processes can also be decisively improved by installing a variable speed pump. This allows both the flow rate and the process pressure to be controlled. KSB’s PumpDrive adjusts the speed of the pump quickly, precisely and continuously to match current demand. And in PumpMeter, KSB offers an innovative tool for monitoring the efficiency of your pumps.