Force 15 Pump (Snort Pump)
About the Force 15 Pump:
With a 15-kilowatt 1000V motor, the Force 15 pump is a snort pump proudly designed and manufactured in Australia. The Force 15 can be used on underground drill rigs as well as a static pump for sumps. P.U.M.P offers full repair and servicing for the Force 15 Pump.
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We offer sales, full repair and servicing of all FORCE 15 Pumps (SNORT TYPE PUMPS). The FORCE 15 (SNORT TYPE PUMP) can be used on underground drill rigs and also as a static pump for sumps.
The FORCE 15 (SNORT TYPE PUMP) is extremely reliable and has a pump head of up to 90 meters.
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Force 15 Pump Operation:
The Force 15 is a highly innovative 100% Australian pump that is purposely designed for mining. To ensure maximum performance and operational life from your Force 15 Pump there are some basic requirements that must be adhered to.
Force 15 Pumps have a pressure operating range of 300-700kPa (30-70m) with a flows of 15.5-2L/s respectively. Running the pump outside this range will cause problems, especially at pressures less than 250kPa (25m) which will eventually damage the pump.
Your pump has been fitted with a special colour coded Force 15 Pump pressure gauge and 2” stainless ball valve. The gauge indicates the correct operating pressure for the Force 15 Pump in GREEN. If the pressure gauge indicates in the RED the measures need to be taken to rectify the situation.
If the pressure is below the green zone, close the ball valve until the gauge indicates back into the green zone. If the pressure is above the green zone ensure ball valve is adjusted correctly adjusted, if this has no effect the problem lies in the discharge pipe work. Pressure adjustments can be made with the pump running.
All new Force 15 Pumps are fitted with an oil conversion to reduce Preventative Maintenance errors. This oil used is ISO 68 hydraulic oil. The oil level should lie approximately at half level of the reservoir to allow expansion and contraction. Under normal operation the oil should not need to be topped up.
Finally between the Suction Cover and the Volute Housing of the pump a combination of 0.25 & 0.5mm shims have been inserted to allow for wear. Performance can be checked by “deadheading” the pump.
Whilst the pump is running adjust the outlet ball valve to the fully closed position and read the pressure gauge. If the pressure is below 650kpa (65m) a shim can be removed to improve performance. Do not remove more than 0.5mm shim at once!! Removal of 0.25mm of shim equates to approximately 60kPa (6m) of deadhead pressure rise.
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Why Choose Prestige Universal Mining Pumps
P.U.M.P. is the preferred supplier of pumps and pump repairs for much of the mining industry, on the strength of low costs, reliable equipment and service that turns up when it says it will. We’ve delivered savings of up to 50% across service and supply of parts and pumps for underground and surface dewatering, and our prices haven’t moved since 2018 while the rest of the industry has kept climbing. That track record is why we’ve been awarded contracts across numerous mining sites, many of them renewed several times over since we started.
We’re Australian owned and Australian made, founded in Kalgoorlie in 2005 and still family run today, with branches now in Mandurah and Townsville. We design, build, hire and repair pumps under one roof, including the Force 15 or snort pump, of which we’re the only Australian manufacturer to build. Every pump leaves our workshop tested on our own in-house rig, and if something fails on your site at 2am, we’re already on the phone: our on-call team runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Australian owned and Australian made, family run since 2005
- Sole Australian manufacturer of the Force 15 (Snort Pump)
- In-house design, manufacture, hire, repair and motor rewinding, up to 400kW
- Up to 50% cost savings on comparable pumps and parts
- Prices held steady since 2018
- 24/7 on-call support, every day of the year
- Three branches across Kalgoorlie, Mandurah and Townsville QLD
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Both of the issues I had brought to Pump were dealt with quickly, efficiently, and to my absolute satisfaction. Having arrived with an urgent issue, I was that Impressed that I placed an order for two new pumps to fix up a far less important concern - simply because it was so good dealing with everyone I came in contact with in the operation. To quote Arnold Schwarzenneger - "I'll be back "!
PUMP provided great response time and good communication with all pump repairs. Costs were clearly defined and if a job was deemed fair wear and tear, PUMP absorbed some costs where applicable. I found this much better than the backhanded service we were getting from our other supplier.
PUMPs products are also being continually developed and upgraded. We have recently seen a few new parts go into the pumps which have increased durability and subsequently the mine time out of each pump. PUMP has helped us with technical advice on how to limit damage to the pumps through misuse, as well as ideas on how to better utilize the pumps we hire. I have dealt with a range of different mine dewatering pumps and pump suppliers and I personally prefer PUMP for its superior service and quality.
Much to their help, we were able to get the Jumbo operational again in a very quick time.
Your support this year has been fantastic. I’ve had a few companies knock on my door asking me to give them a go. As soon as I let them know of the quality and prompt work I get from you and that I am very happy with your service, I’m pretty much left alone.
From all here at Mt Charlotte, thanks again.
