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The difference in cutter suction performance after we swapped to a new pump liner
We were running the same old liner for about 8 months on the 12-inch CSD over in Port Arthur. Output was hovering around 60% efficiency with constant cavitation issues. Finally talked the boss into a $1,200 replacement liner from the supplier in Houston. First day back on the job we were pushing 85% and the vibration noise dropped off completely. Has anyone else noticed that big of a jump just from a liner swap?
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the_robert5d ago
Was that old liner worn down past the hard facing?
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jana_davis905d ago
Yeah that hard facing wears down way faster than people realize, especially with all the sand you guys deal with over in Port Arthur. Once it's gone the base metal just gets chewed up quick and kills your performance.
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