Hippo®
Slurry Pumps
Hippo® Heavy Duty Slurry Pump Range Built for Africa’s Harshest Mining Conditions
Manufactured in South Africa for the realities of African mining, PCS supplies and supports the full Hippo® Heavy Duty Slurry Pump Range, engineered for high-density, abrasive, and corrosive slurry applications.
Engineered for Harsh, High-Abrasion Slurry Applications
Hippo® slurry pumps are built to deliver consistent throughput, long wear life, and reliable uptime in deep sumps, tailings dams, mill circuit sumps, settling ponds, and corrosive slurry environments.
These pumps are designed specifically for the extreme conditions found in gold, platinum, coal, chrome, copper, and cobalt mining operations.
Technical Performance Highlights
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Flows up to 1500 ℓ/s
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Heads up to 120 m
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Handles solids up to 65% concentration
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Operates in run-dry and partial-flow conditions
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Withstands temperatures up to 300°C
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Available in High Chrome (28% HC), Mehanite, 316L Stainless, Duplex Stainless (CD4MCu)
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Configurable for 11 kV, 50/60 Hz systems
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Rugged cantilever shaft and large bearings for extended service
The Complete Hippo Slurry Pump Line-Up
Below is the PCS-supported full Hippo ® range, each engineered for a specific duty profile and mining application.
Submersible Top Suction Pumps
Ideal for Shallow Sumps and Fast-Settling Solids
Designed to pull slurry from the top layer, these pumps prevent floating slurry build-up and maintain continuous operation in:
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Wash-down sumps
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Plant cleaning pits
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Process water reclaim systems
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Light to medium-density slurry applications
Key Benefits:
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Easy installation and retrieval
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Suitable for sump cleaning and desilting
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Reduced risk of cavitation in turbulent sumps
Bottom Suction Submersible Pumps
Maximum Solids Intake for Sump Desludging
Purpose-built for rapid-settling, high-density solids located at sump bottoms or dam floors.
Perfect for:
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Thickener underflow pits
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Settling pond extraction
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Deep-mud applications
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Tailings dam recovery
Key Benefits:
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Aggressive solids pickup
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High chrome wet-end durability
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Optimised for dense, abrasive slurry
Bottom Discharge Slurry Vertical Spindle Pumps
High-Efficiency Pumping with Minimal Shaft Deflection
Designed for heavy duty vertical pumping where a bottom discharge outlet is required for consistent hydraulic performance. Ideal for:
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Deep vertical pumping shafts
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Hard-rock mining sumps
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Mill circuit return points
Key Benefits:
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Stable discharge path for high-flow duties
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Cantilever design, no submerged bearings
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Low maintenance intervals
Bottom Suction Slurry Verticle Spindle Pumps
The Preferred Design for Quick-Settling Solids
With an external agitator and bottom suction intake, these pumps excel in heavy, fast-settling solids where constant agitation is required.
Used extensively in:
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Platinum & chrome mining
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Gold plant sumps
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Dewatering of loaded solids
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Thick, abrasive slurry
Key Benefits:
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Prevents solids settlement
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Continuous run-dry capability
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Exceptional wear resistance
Vertical Spindle Vortex Top Suction Pumps
Top Suction with Vortex Flow for Reduced Blockage
A vortex-style impeller provides non-clog operation in slurries with:
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High-fibrous content
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Oversized solids
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Mixed industrial waste streams
Ideal for:
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Process water systems
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Clarifier sludge
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Industrial effluent with solids
Key Benefits:
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Non-clog vortex design
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Handles large particle sizes
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Smooth hydraulic performance
Why Choose the Hippo Slurry Pump Range Through PCS?
Technical Advantages
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Heavy duty construction for high solids
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Excellent hydraulic efficiency
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Superior wear life
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Materials optimised for corrosion & abrasion
Operational Benefits
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Reduced downtime
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Lower lifecycle cost
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Rapid spare parts availability
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Configurable for any mining duty
PCS Support
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Engineering assistance
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On-site pump assessments
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Maintenance & repairs
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Full after-sales support for mines in SA, Zambia, and the DRC
Built for Africa’s Mining Regions
Mining operations across North West Province, Limpopo, Zambia, and the DRC require pumping systems capable of handling aggressive and unpredictable slurry conditions.
North West Province
(Rustenburg, Brits, Klerksdorp)
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Platinum, chrome & gold operations
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Deep sump dewatering
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Mill circuit slurry handling
Limpopo Province
(Mogalakwena, Lephalale, Musina)
- Nickel, copper & coal
- Settling dam pumping
- Process plant sumps
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Zambia
(Copperbelt Region – Kitwe, Chingola, Mufulira)
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Copper tailings
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High-density process slurries
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Thickener underflow hauling
DRC
(Katanga & Lubumbashi – Cobalt/Copper Mines)
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Corrosive, acidic slurries
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High solids density
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Aggressive abrasive duty
This isn’t your average pump.
The Hippo® range has been rigorously developed to thrive in the harshest environments, where durability, reliability, and continuous operation are non-negotiable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Hippo® pump is right for my application?
PCS assesses slurry density, solids size, sump depth, flow/head requirements, and operational environment to recommend the correct Hippo® pump.
Can Hippo® pumps operate in run-dry conditions?
Yes. Many Hippo® vertical spindle models can run dry continuously, ideal for fluctuating sump levels.
Are Hippo® pumps suitable for corrosive slurries?
Absolutely. Options include 316L Stainless Steel, Duplex Stainless, and High Chrome for aggressive chemical environments.
Can PCS support mines in Zambia and the DRC?
Yes. PCS supplies, supports, and services Hippo® slurry pumps across the Zambian Copperbelt and DRC Katanga region.
Do Hippo® pumps handle oversized solids?
Yes. The vortex top suction and selected bottom suction models handle large particles without clogging.