--- title: Slurry Pumps and Oil Sands Blog | KSB USA | Tech Tips description: Tech Tips | --- [Global](https://www.ksb.com/ksb-en) KSB Subsidiary   - [Standard Alloys →](https://www.ksb.com/Standard_Alloys/) - [Product Catalog](https://products.ksb.com/en-us) - [Blog](http://giw.ksb.com/blog) - [Rep Center](http://www.ksbsupport.net/) - [Contact Us](https://www.ksb.com/ksb-us/contact-us/) - [KSB IN US](https://www.ksb.com/ksb-us/KSB_in_US) - [PRODUCTS & MARKETS](https://www.ksb.com/ksb-us/Products_and_Markets) - [SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS](https://www.ksb.com/ksb-us/Service_and_spare_parts) - [CAREERS](https://www.ksb.com/ksb-us/Careers) - [PRESS](https://www.ksb.com/ksb-us/Press) [![](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/hubfs/ksb_img/logo_img.png)](http://www.ksb.com/ksb-us/) ![LOGO__MINING-1](https://campaign.ksb.com/hubfs/LOGO__MINING-1.png)   # Slurry Pumps and Oil Sands Blog ## [What Slurry Pump Maintenance Can I Perform — and When Should I Call the Experts?](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/slurry-pump-maintenance-when-to-call-the-experts) [![](https://campaign.ksb.com/hubfs/blog-images/slurry-pump-maintainance.jpg)](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/slurry-pump-maintenance-when-to-call-the-experts) Like so many other machines, slurry pumps require regular maintenance to function optimally and reliably. Without proper care, pumps can suffer [catastrophic failures](http://campaign.ksb.com/blog/catastrophic-slurry-pump-cavitation), which can result in unscheduled repairs, potential injury, and facility downtime. Even if they don’t fail,.. [Read More](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/slurry-pump-maintenance-when-to-call-the-experts) Topics: [Tech Tips](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/tech-tips), [GIW](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/giw), [Oil Sands](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/oil-sands) ## [Why Do We Need to Adjust Our Pump’s Nose Gap?](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/why-do-we-need-to-adjust-our-pumps-nose-gap) [![](https://campaign.ksb.com/hubfs/nose-gap-cropped.jpg)](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/why-do-we-need-to-adjust-our-pumps-nose-gap) **Q: Our pump is running fine. Why did our KSB GIW, Inc. representative tell us we need to adjust our pump’s nose gap?** [Read More](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/why-do-we-need-to-adjust-our-pumps-nose-gap) Topics: [Tech Tips](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/tech-tips), [GIW](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/giw), [Oil Sands](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/oil-sands), [Slurry Pump](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/slurry-pump), [Pump Basics](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/pump-basics) ## [6 Steps to Properly Pack Your Stuffing Box for Prolonged Pump Life](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/6-steps-pack-stuffing-box-pump) [![](https://campaign.ksb.com/hubfs/blog-images/1st-Lantern-Ring.jpg)](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/6-steps-pack-stuffing-box-pump) Equipment retention is a critical aspect in maintaining any piece of machinery. But knowing the right steps and the right tools you need to keep your equipment functioning properly can get tricky. When it comes to centrifugal slurry pump maintenance, a stuffing box is the best.. [Read More](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/6-steps-pack-stuffing-box-pump) Topics: [Tech Tips](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/tech-tips), [GIW](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/giw), [Oil Sands](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/oil-sands), [Slurry Pump](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/slurry-pump) ## [How Can I Prepare My Pumps for Cold Winter Weather?](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/how-can-i-prepare-my-pumps-for-cold-winter-weather) [![](https://campaign.ksb.com/hubfs/blog-images/IMG_2867_preview.jpeg)](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/how-can-i-prepare-my-pumps-for-cold-winter-weather) **Winter is coming; are your pumps ready? Here are the steps you should take to ensure your pumps are primed for even the harshest conditions.** [Read More](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/how-can-i-prepare-my-pumps-for-cold-winter-weather) Topics: [Tech Tips](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/tech-tips), [GIW](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/giw), [Oil Sands](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/oil-sands), [Slurry Pump](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/slurry-pump) [All posts](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/all) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/514499/0b8abbf9-9e18-4177-9df5-0314613d06af.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/514499/0b8abbf9-9e18-4177-9df5-0314613d06af) ### Search the Blog ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [GIW (8)](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/giw) - [Oil Sands (6)](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/oil-sands) - [Slurry Pump (4)](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/slurry-pump) - [Tech Tips (4)](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/tech-tips) - [Mining (3)](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/mining) - [Pump Basics (1)](https://campaign.ksbnorthamerica.com/oil-sands-blog/topic/pump-basics) see all #### News - [Blog](http://giw.ksb.com/blog/) - [Careers](https://www.ksb.com/ksb-us/Careers/KSB_Job_listings/) - [Flowsheet Newsletter](https://www.ksb.com/ksb-us/Press/GIW_Flowsheet/) - [KSB Newsletter](https://www.ksb.com/ksb-en/Newsletter/) #### Downloads - [Industry, Power, Water and Wastewater](https://www.ksb.com/ksb-us/downloads-industry-power-water-wastewater/) - [Mining](https://www.ksb.com/ksb-us/downloads-mining/) #### Distributors Are you looking for information on products, service and spare parts? 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