Mud pumps serve as the heart of the mud circulating system. Customers cover trenchless, mining, geological prospecting, water treatment and other industries.    How to choose the mud pump supplier? What should be paid attention to? 1. Research: Start by identifying the different mud pump suppliers in your area. You can use search engines or industry specific directories to find suppliers that produce mud pumps. 2. Check for product quality: The quality of the mud pump is very crucial. Look into the mud pump's specification, construction, and materials used. Choose a mud pump supplier that provides standards and certifications. Such as CE, ISO, SGS, API, etc. 3. Reputation: Look for suppliers that have an excellent reputation in the industry. They are more likely to provide you with high-quality mud pumps and excellent customer support. You can also check the reviews from previous customers about the supplier's products and services. They give you first-hand insight into their quality, pricing, and customer support. 4. Ask for references: Ask the supplier for references or contact previous customers to verify the supplier's claims. Reputable suppliers are willing to provide you with this information. 5. Pricing: It is essential to consider the pricing when choosing a mud pump supplier. However, do not select a supplier solely based on the prices as quality should be the primary factor too. 6. Customer Support: Choose a supplier that offers excellent customer support such as technical assistance, warranties, and maintenance. 7. Delivery time: The supplier's delivery time, shipping methods, and cost of transportation should also be considered. Choose a supplier that can provide timely delivery.   In conclusion, the mud pump supplier you choose should be experienced, reliable, have good customer reviews, offer quality products, competitive pricing, excellent customer support, and have a good reputation.   Elephant Machinery CO.,LTD is an excellent mud pump manufacturer that has attracted much attention. Since its establishment, it has insisted on providing high quality mud pumps and services to customers, continuously developing and improving mud pumps to create a famous brand. Therefore, it has been well received by many customers and naturally attracted the attention of customers from all over world. So, how to choose the mud pump supplier? You may already have an answer in mind.

We all know that there are very rich groundwater resources tens to hundreds of meters below our feet. Whether it is industrial water or our daily water, we all need to use drilling to extract groundwater for our use. With the development of science and technology, the tools for drilling have become more and more diverse, and their functions have become very powerful. The mud pump is a brand-new drilling water extraction tool that has been produced with the change of the environment and people's needs. Its function is to transport the mud on the surface to the downhole along with the drill bit, so as to apply pressure and clean the well back and forth.   How to choose mud pump? What should be paid attention to?  1. Mud Pump Type：There are different types of mud pumps available such as triplex mud pumps, duplex mud pumps, and quintuple mud pumps. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to choose the one that best fits your drilling needs.  Reference article: https://www.elephantmudpump.com/a-complete-overview-of-elephant-mud-pump   2.  Main technical performance：Such as the flow, pressure, power, speed, and etc. They depend on the depth and diameter of your drilling program.   3. Maintenance Cost：The maintenance cost of the mud pump must be taken into account in the long term.    4. Brand and Quality of the Mud Pump：It is advisable to choose a reputable brand with good reviews and ratings for a mud pump.    5. Customer Support and After Sales Service：It is important to buy from a supplier who offers good customer support and after-sales service, so that you can get technical assistance when needed.   6. Price：Make sure to choose a mud pump that meets your budget and provides value for money.   You should pay special attention to these key points when purchasing. Here we recommend a company for you to choose - Elephant Machinery CO.LTD. This company has been engaged in production and research mud pumps for many years, and the products produced can stand the test of the market. We believe it can become the right-hand man for your drilling project.

Mud pump is an important part of drilling machinery and equipment. In this article, we will take a comprehensive look at mud pumps. You will clearly understand what mud pumps are and what they can do for your drilling projects.   What is a mud pump? A mud pump is a mechanical device that delivers flushing fluid such as mud or water to the borehole during the drilling process.  It is mainly to send the surface flushing medium-clean water, mud or polymer flushing fluid under certain pressure, through the high-pressure hose and the center hole of the drill string to the bottom of the drill bit during the drilling process, to cool the drill bit and clean the drill bit. It has the functions of fixing the well wall, driving drilling, etc., and removing and transporting the cut cuttings to the surface.   What types of the mud pump? 1. According to the structural form, it can be divided into piston mud pumps and plunger mud pumps. (1).  Piston mud pumps： Piston mud pumps are the most common type of mud pump. They use a piston to draw mud from the pit and then force it to the drill bit through the hose. Piston mud pumps are very easy to replace for the spare parts. (2).  Plunger mud pumps： Plunger mud pumps work similarly to piston mud pumps, but they use a plunger instead of a piston. Plunger mud pumps are very durable, so the price is usually higher than the piston mud pumps.   2. According to the power configuration, it can be divided into hydraulic mud pumps, diesel engine mud pumps and electric mud pumps. (1).  Hydraulic mud pumps: Elephant hydraulic mud pump uses hydraulic power to operate. Adopting advanced structure and new materials, with reliable capability, long service life of the wearing parts, small volume, good decomposability and convenient moving features. Widely used for geological and engineering prospecting.    (2).  Diesel Engine Mud Pumps: Elephant diesel engine mud pump is driven by a diesel engine. Using Cummins diesel engine, with wireless remote control. Easy operation and reliable performance. At present, only our factory has this advanced technology in China. With it, you could operate your mud pump just with a screen.   (3).  Electric Motor Mud Pumps: Elephant electric motor pump uses electricity to operate. With small volume, light weight, good performance features. Widely used for railway, the water conservancy, the metallurgy, the build and geology industry.   What are the main technical performance of mud pumps? (1)  Flow: refers to the amount of liquid output by the mud pump through the discharge pipe per unit time, usually expressed in volume units, also known as volume flow, and its unit is L/min or m3/h. The flow rate in the mud pump is divided into average flow rate and instantaneous flow rate, and the flow rate usually refers to the average flow rate; (2)  Pressure: refers to the liquid pressure at the outlet of the mud pump, the unit is MPa, N/m2 (Pa). (3)  Power: refers to the work done by the mud pump in unit time. Generally, the energy transmitted by the engine to the pump shaft per unit time is called input power or main shaft power; the energy increased by the liquid passing through the mud pump per unit time is called the effective power of the mud pump. The unit of power is kW. (4)  Speed: refers to the reciprocating times of the piston / plunger within a unit of time, and the unit is r/min.   What are the precautions for the use of mud pumps? 1. Medium requirements: It should not contain chemical impurities that can corrode metal and rubber parts, and the temperature should not exceed 50°C. When using mud, the recommended specific gravity is 1.03-1.12, the viscosity is 18-25S, and the sand content is not more than 4% , the largest sand diameter is not greater than 3mm, the pH value is 7-8, and there must be no mud balls, weeds, leaves in the mud; 2. It is strictly forbidden for the operator to leave when the mud pump is running; 3. Before pulling the shift handle to change speed, the hydraulic motor must be stopped, and the gears can be shifted only when the speed of each gear slows down or stops, so as not to damage the gears; 4. It is strictly forbidden to dismantle the safety valve device. The opening pressure has been calibrated before leaving the factory, so do not adjust it at will; 5. It is strictly forbidden to use the unloading valve to adjust the flow, otherwise it will be damaged soon and the performance of the mud pump will be damaged; 6. The mud pump must not work without flushing fluid, otherwise the seal will be easily damaged; 7. When transporting easily solidified mud, if the mud pump stops for a long time, the mud pump must be cleaned with clean water to avoid damage to the mud pump caused by mud solidification; 8. In the cold winter season or in cold regions, when the mud pump stops for a long time, the flushing liquid in the mud pump and each pipeline must be released to avoid freezing and cracking the equipment.

Elephant Mud Pump Maintenance:   *  Mud pump in each shift before starting, should be according to the "preparatory work before opening the pump" for inspection.   *  The pump working pressure shall be strictly controlled according to the label instructions. The continuous working time under the rated maximum working pressure shall not exceed one hour, and the continuous working pressure shall be controlled within 80% of the rated pressure (refers to the thick mud medium).   *  Should pay attention to the appropriate tightness and should not leak washing liquid, or timely adjustment or replacement of parts.   *  Rubber parts should be stored in cool, dry, small temperature change (room temperature within 10-25℃), dark light, no ultraviolet ray into the best room (window glass painted red or orange yellow, can not be painted blue), storage time is not more than half a year.   *  Pull rod, plunger, crosshead sleeve, cross and other metal parts should be stored in dry and non-corrosive gas room, and coated with anti-rust oil or wax seal, wax removal and clean when using, check whether there are bumps and burr, especially the working surface in contact with rubber parts, grease should be applied when assembling.   *  Long-term mud pump stop also must pump water and oil all out, clean up the mud and dirt on the components, and the following parts coated with grease: crankshaft journal, crosshead, crosshead sliding sleeve, pull rod, valve cover, cylinder head, valve seat hole and valve stem and valve seat, etc..   *  In the winter season or cold areas, when the pump is stopped for a long time, the flushing liquid in the pump and the pipelines must be released to avoid freezing and cracking equipment.   *  In order to ensure the normal operation of the piston mud pump or plunger mud pump, it is necessary to check the working condition of the mud pump regularly, and eliminate the problems found in time to avoid accidents. The maintenance cycle is shown in the table:   Maintenance And Repair Parts Maintenance Period 1.  The connection between the components, the fixed pump on the foundation, the oil level of the lubricating oil in the pump body Once Per Shift 2.  Tighten and seal suction and discharge hoses and whether they are blocked Once Per Shift 3.  Fastening condition of plunger, tie rod and crosshead Do it at least once a week 4.  Dust-proof sealing ring for inlet and drainage valve and pull rod Check as required 5.  Connecting rod tile, safety valve Every two months 6.  Regularly disassemble, clean and check all parts Every six months   The above methods are only for mud pump products of Elephant brand. Our mud pump products are constantly updated and upgraded. Please contact us for specific maintenance methods.  

Now, Elephant triplex mud pumps are exports to the United States, Italy,Uzbekistan, Russia, South Africa, Southeast Asia and other countries and regions, and are highly recognized by domestic and foreign customers.   If your mud pumps are in trouble, how to do it? Following is our advices, you can check this solutions firstly.   The horizontal mud pump cannot reach the displacement or cannot discharge the flushing fluid at all. The specific causes are as follows: Common Failures for the Mud Pumps Solutions 1. The suction pipe comes out of the water. Make the suction pipe immersed in the liquid level, the depth is not less than 0.3-0.5m. 2. Suction pipe blocked. Remove the suction pipe and clean it. 3. The suction pipe is blocked. Disassemble suction pipe and clean. 4. Suction pipe seal is not tight, inhale air. Check connections and hoses and eliminate them. 5. The inlet and drain valves are stuck and not working. Due to valve or valve seat wear stuck replacement parts, due to mud and sand blockage is cleaned. 6. Wear of plunger and cylinder liner. Tighten nuts or replace parts. 7. Suction pipe is not filled with water or air. Fill with water and remove air. 8. Suction height exceeds allowable value. Lower the suction height to less than 2.5m. (Less than 1m for thick mud). 9. Suction pipe too long or too small diameter. Reduce the length within 5m or increase the pipe diameter to the specified size. 10. The hydraulic motor doesn't work. Check the oil circuit. 11. Drain gate closed. Open the gate.   The above methods are only for mud pump products of Elephant brand. Our mud pump products are constantly updated and upgraded. Please contact us if you have any questions.