Zero leakage metal seated severe service ball valves for LMEL’s iron ore slurry pipeline

CHALLENGE:

To provide highly engineered valves capable of withstanding one of the most demanding applications in the mining sector — iron ore slurry transport — ensuring zero leakage, long-term durability, and reliable performance under abrasive and high-pressure conditions.

SOLUTION:

AMPO POYAM VALVES designed and manufactured 65 metal seated severe service ball valves — up to 18” and 1500 lbs — for LMEL’s 85 km slurry pipeline that connects the Surjagarh iron ore mine with the Konsari steel plant. Some of these valves were hydraulically operated. Drawing on decades of experience in severe service applications and a strong track record in India, AMPO has customized each valve’s design and material selection to guarantee optimal performance and a zero-leakage rate. This project reinforces AMPO’s leadership in providing tailor-made, robust solutions for the most extreme industrial environments.