Feb 10 – SEEPEX has introduced Smart Joint Access (SJA), a new inspection-friendly pump design developed for demanding industrial environments where uptime and reliability are critical. Integrated into the BN progressive cavity pump, SJA combines a compact footprint with direct visual access to both joints via a large opening in the suction housing. This enables efficient condition assessment while ensuring precise handling of shear-sensitive, abrasive, or corrosive media.

Designed for space-constrained installations, the BN pump with SJA is particularly well suited for mobile manufacturing units, underground installations, and skid-mounted or stationary systems. Flexible integration and low-energy operation support reliable performance in applications where downtime is not an option.

Rock Blasting: Precision Under Pressure

Rock blasting plays a central role in mining, tunneling, and construction, requiring accurate and consistent loading of explosive emulsions to achieve controlled fragmentation and maintain productivity. In these operations, deviations in pumping performance can lead to blast inconsistencies, rework, or delays.

SEEPEX BN pumps with SJA are designed to meet these operational demands. Quick and easy access to the joints supports reliable emulsion transfer and precise dosing, making the pump well suited for blast hole loading and other critical chemical handling processes.

“Smart Joint Access enhances availability and operational efficiency for our customers,” said Magalie Levray, Global Business Development Manager Mining at SEEPEX. “Operators gain direct access to the joints through the large inspection opening, reduce downtime, and rely on consistent, precise pumping of viscous, shear-sensitive, and abrasive emulsions. In rock blasting, where every borehole matters, this reliability is essential.”

Inspection-Friendly Design for High Availability

Smart Joint Access is designed to simplify inspection routines and save time. The inspection opening in the suction housing provides direct visual access to both joints, supporting shorter inspection cycles and high operational reliability.

An equal-wall stator enables high-pressure capability within a compact footprint. The pump can be equipped with a compact hydraulic drive for truck-mounted mobile units or an electric drive for underground or stationary installations. The low-displacement hydraulic option reduces oil requirements and contributes to a low total cost of ownership.

SEEPEX progressive cavity pump technology ensures stable, controlled flow and protects product integrity, even when handling highly abrasive or shear-sensitive emulsions. A wide range of materials is available, including stainless steel or steel housings, chrome-plated rotors, and stators in NBR, EPDM, or FKM, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of chemical emulsions.

Framework agreements support fast delivery and reliable availability, enabling standardized designs and fleet-wide rollouts with minimal downtime.

Applications

BN pumps with Smart Joint Access are suitable for rock blasting, shotcrete, mine dewatering, tunneling, civil works, dam construction, and other industrial processes requiring precise and reliable handling of chemical or abrasive media. In blasting operations, routine visual inspection of the joints combined with operational pressure testing is essential. Smart Joint Access allows operators to assess joint integrity quickly, supporting faster decision-making and continuous operation in uptime-critical environments.