09/01/2026
What happens when portable pumps face extreme abrasive conditions? Tsurumi engineers tested two identical pumps in a 15% silica sand slurry for 200 continuous hours to compare impeller performance.
The urethane impeller retained its original profile and performance, while the cast iron impeller showed severe erosion and a 72% drop in hydraulic performance. The results highlight why pump design and material selection matter far beyond the initial purchase price.
Read the full story: https://www.tsurumipump.com/blog/why-premium-pump-design-matters-beyond-the-initial-purchase-price