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Essential Valve Standards and Certifications for LATAM Mining Projects
Essential Valve Standards and Certifications for LATAM Mining Projects
What international standards and certifications are required for mining valves in Latin America (LATAM)? Because major LATAM mines are operated by multinational conglomerates, there is no single "South American" standard. Instead, ...
ByDELCO
2026-04-30
Pinch Valve vs. Knife Gate Valve: Which is Best for Mine Tailings?
Pinch valve or knife gate valve: which is better for mine tailings? The choice depends on your slurry concentration. Pinch valves are best for highly abrasive, thick paste backfill because they have zero ...
ByDELCO
2026-04-30
Best Valve Solutions for Mine Tailings Systems Troubleshooting
Best Valve Solutions for Mine Tailings Systems Troubleshooting
What are the most common valve problems in mine tailings, and how can you solve them? The top issues include valve clogging (solved by using full-port flush designs), gland packing leaks (prevented by live-loaded packing ...
ByDELCO
2026-04-28
How to Prevent Valve Wear in Abrasive Slurry Systems: A Mining Engineer's Guide
How to Prevent Valve Wear in Abrasive Slurry Systems: A Mining Engineer's Guide
How do you prevent valve wear in abrasive slurry systems? The most effective strategy is a combination of three factors: controlling fluid velocity (to minimize the sandblasting effect), selecting full-bore valve designs (to eliminate turbulence ...
ByDELCO
2026-04-28
Top 5 Industrial Valves Used in the Mining Industry
Top 5 Industrial Valves Used in the Mining Industry
What are the most commonly used valves in the mining industry? The short answer is that mining circuits rely on five main types: Knife Gate Valves (for heavy tailings isolation), Pinch Valves (for high-solid paste), Metal-Seated ...
ByDELCO
2026-04-27
Knife Gate Valve vs. Ball Valve for Abrasive Slurry: Which is Better for Mining?
Knife Gate Valve vs. Ball Valve for Abrasive Slurry: Which is Better for Mining?
Are you deciding between a knife gate valve and a ball valve for your slurry pipeline? The short answer is: Use a knife gate valve for cost-effective, low-pressure on/off isolation of heavy solids (like ...
ByDELCO
2026-04-24
Best Valves for Copper Tailings Treatment: Electric or Pneumatic Actuated?
Best Valves for Copper Tailings Treatment: Electric or Pneumatic Actuated?
Are you struggling to choose the best valves for copper tailings treatment? The short answer is: It depends on your specific application and altitude. You should use pneumatic actuators for ...
ByDELCO
2026-04-23
Pneumatic Knife Gate Valve: Features, Application Areas, and Selection Guide
Pneumatic Knife Gate Valve: Features, Application Areas, and Selection Guide
What is a Pneumatic Knife Gate Valve? At Delco Valve, we often receive inquiries from engineers frustrated by jammed valves. A pneumatic knife gate valve is the solution we recommend ...
ByDELCO
2026-01-28