Built for the world’s toughest mining conditions, DeZURIK’s advanced valve solutions deliver unmatched reliability and performance. With more than 300 years of expertise, DeZURIK helps mining operations boost uptime, safety, and process efficiency.
Crushing Slurry, Crushing Downtime: DeZURIK’s Mining Valve Advantage
DeZURIK has established itself as a premier provider of flow control solutions for the global mining industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance valves engineered to withstand the most demanding process conditions. DeZURIK, through its APCO, HILTON, Willamette, and Red Valve brands delivers innovative application specific technologies designed to enhance reliability, safety, and operational efficiency in mining processes. From mineral extraction and beneficiation to refining and tailings management, DeZURIK valves are built to address the harsh realities of mining environments, where highly abrasive slurries, corrosive fluids, and elevated pressures are standard.
Central to DeZURIK’s offering are its specialized slurry knife gate valves, designed to provide tight shutoff, long service life, and low maintenance in abrasive and high-solids applications. The KUL Urethane-Lined Knife Gate Valve features a cast-in-place, bonded urethane liner that ensures bi-directional, drip-tight shutoff up to 250 psi, while preventing process media from escaping to the atmosphere. The KSL-LA Long Body and KSL-SD Short Body Slurry Knife Gate Valves use elastomer sleeves to compress around the gate, delivering reliable shutoff in pressures up to 150 psi depending on valve size and application requirements. For severe service conditions, the KSV Severe Service Knife Gate Valve is engineered to meet MSS SP-135 standards and is rated for ASME Class 150 and 300, capable of withstanding pressures up to 740 psi and temperatures as high as 450°F. These valves are designed to handle the most abrasive and corrosive slurry handling tasks.
DeZURIK provides a comprehensive portfolio of valve solutions engineered to support key stages of the mining process. Urethane-lined knife gate valves are applied on hydrocyclones for abrasion resistance, while severe service knife gate valves are utilized in demanding hydrotransport systems. Pinch valves are specified for flotation cells and tailings applications, offering reliable throttling and isolation performance. For acid rock drainage and low pH slurry handling, eccentric plug valves deliver durability through robust construction and corrosion-resistant materials. Rotary control valves ensure precise flow regulation in critical processes such as raffinate distribution in heap leach operations and sodium borate production. In systems requiring secure isolation such as hydrotransport drain lines, DeZURIK’s double block and bleed knife gate valves provide enhanced safety and process integrity.
These engineered solutions are implemented throughout the mining processes, including crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening, filtration, leaching, electrowinning, and tailings disposal. Each valve is carefully selected and configured to meet the unique flow control needs of the specific application, ensuring optimal performance and reduced downtime. DeZURIK supports its mining customers not only with high-quality products, but also with expert technical guidance. The company’s Valve Solutions for the Mining Industry guide provides process-specific diagrams and material selection recommendations to help operators make informed decisions based on service conditions and lifecycle cost considerations.
To ensure timely delivery and responsive service, DeZURIK operates rapid fulfillment and service centers in Alberta, Texas and Georgia. This regional presence, combined with a global network of technical representatives and authorized service providers, enables comprehensive support from initial installation through ongoing maintenance and optimization in mining applications.
With a proven track record of performance, engineering excellence, and customer-focused service, DeZURIK continues to set the standard for valve solutions in the mining industry. As mining operations evolve to meet increasing demand and sustainability targets, DeZURIK remains a trusted partner delivering rugged, reliable valve technologies that ensure safe, efficient, and long-lasting performance in even the harshest mining environments.
For more information about DeZURIK’s mining solutions, visit DeZURIK.com.
