Description
Sulzer Specialty PLR slurry pump dependable, maintenance-aware slurry handling in the toughest environments.
Key Technical Specifications:
| Capacities | up to 3’900 m3/h / 17’200 USgpm |
| Heads | up to 80 m / 262 ft. |
| Pressures | up to 50 bar / 735 psi |
| Temperatures | up to 150°C / 300°F |
| Maximum speed of rotation | up to 2’500 rpm / 2’500 rpm |
Why Choose PLR?
Choose the PLR when your process handles high-abrasion or corrosive slurries—including harsh materials like ammonium nitrate or frothy mixtures. Designed with robust materials and a heavy-duty bearing frame , the PLR delivers long-term reliability and lower lifecycle costs through optimized hydraulics and durable construction. New modular design updates—like removable suction plates and floating flanges—make installation and servicing even easier.
Main Features
Available in metal-lined and corrosion-resistant alloy versions
Built with thick-walled , wear-resistant materials for harsh environments
Includes a heavy-duty bearing assembly engineered for rugged use
Multiple sealing options (mechanical and packing) to suit varied duties
Tangential volute design minimizes erosion and protects wet-end components
Modular structure reduces spare parts inventory by sharing components across pump sizes
New features enhance serviceability: removable suction plate and floating flanges
Ideal Applications
The PLR excels in heavy-duty industries such as:
Mineral processing and mining slurry transport
Aggregate operations like sand , gravel , and mineral slurries
Power plant slurries (e.g., bottom ash handling , lime feed for flue gas treatment)
Ammonium nitrate systems and self-regulating slurry applications
Corrosive and abrasive chemical slurries in industrial processes
Wastewater , food-processing , and chemical plant solids handling
