Plunger grout pump for bentonite slurry
The plunger grout pump for bentonite slurry is a specialized piece of grouting equipment designed to transport high-concentration bentonite slurries with high solids content. It is engineered to accommodate the thixotropic gelling properties of bentonite, thereby avoiding issues such as rapid wear and insufficient startup pressure often encountered with standard grouting pumps.
A plunger grout pump for bentonite slurry provides controlled delivery of prepared bentonite mixtures for tunneling, pipe jacking, and specific grouting applications. Its reciprocating pumping mechanism transfers slurry from the preparation system to designated injection points, with hydraulic pressure and flow rate adjustable depending on the model.

Plunger Grout Pump Functions and Features:
1. Strong Media Compatibility: Capable of smoothly pumping bentonite suspensions containing sand particles (with a maximum particle size of up to 8mm); operation remains uninterrupted by slurry gel resistance.
2. Stable Pressure and Flow: Reciprocating plunger action ensures continuous slurry discharge; pressure fluctuations are controlled within a 1–4 bar range, with a maximum working pressure of up to 100 bar, making it suitable for grouting operations at various depths.
3. Highly Wear-Resistant Structure: Flow-contacting parts are made of thickened alloy or wear-resistant cast iron; valve assemblies and plunger seals are optimized for the abrasive nature of bentonite, significantly extending continuous service life.
4. Versatile Operating Capabilities: Supports stepless hydraulic adjustment of discharge volume and pressure to meet diverse construction requirements.

Plunger-Type Grout Pump Application Scenarios:
1. Shield tunneling: Tail void grouting and face soil conditioning to minimize ground disturbance.
2. Underground diaphragm walls and dam curtain grouting: Stabilizing ground structures.
3. Geological drilling and underground mining: Water sealing, seepage prevention, and rock mass reinforcement.
4. Trenchless pipe jacking: Delivery of friction-reducing slurry and secondary re-grouting operations.

For pipe jacking and microtunneling, the pump can supply compatible bentonite slurry to lubrication ports along the pipe string. In other grouting operations, a suitably configured unit can handle cement-bentonite mixtures prepared according to project specifications.
Slurry viscosity, solids content, and hydration status affect pumping performance. Equipment selection should also take into account pipeline diameter, delivery distance, and the required injection point pressure. Pairing the pump with appropriate mixing and storage equipment helps maintain a consistent slurry supply.
Gaode Equipment is an experienced manufacturer and supplier of bentonite grout pumps. Please send us details regarding your slurry formulation, required output, and pipeline specifications to discuss the right plunger grout pump for your needs and to request a quote. Email address: info@gaodetec.com