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PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY64 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY AAC WORLDWIDE %u2022 2.2025Safety and hygiene of the slurry pump working environmentSlurry pumps generally do not have exposed transmission parts, and there is usually no high-pressure or fire hazard. The hygiene issues of slurry pumps mainly stem from leakage and splashing. Leakage predominantly occurs in horizontal pumps when improper operation, maintenance, and servicing lead to the failure of the seal in the transmission part. In contrast, vertical pumps have no sealing problems. When the vertical pump stops, the slurry flows back to the slurry tank, preventing sedimentation and blockages, which could cause leakage. Eliminating the splashing during the stirring of the slurry tank improves the working environment associated with a vertical pump, in comparison to a horizontal pump. However, if a high-quality horizontal pump is used, and its seal does not leak and it is properly operated and maintained, the working environment of a horizontal pump will be cleaner than that of a vertical pump, as the horizontal pump operates in a fully enclosed manner.Fig. 4: Horizontal and vertical pump built by Dabo Pump Science and Technology Co., Ltd.