Collahuasi Mine extracted process water through wells using a galvanized steel pipe. This pipe had several failures on its joints and required a long time installation process (around 3 days).The client required a more flexible pipe, with longer working life than the steel, in order to keep the operations stable and minimized the stops in the plant for maintenance. The Solution - A Pexgol pipe was installed in less than 3 hours, reducing 24 times the average installation time. Its weight was lighter than steel (70% less), so it involved less workers, less tolls, and less equipment to leave the well full operative.

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