The Floating Pipeline is a heavy-duty slurry transport system engineered for mining tailings discharge, industrial waste slurry transfer, and large-scale dredging operations. Constructed with a multi-layer reinforced synthetic carcass structure combined with an ultra abrasion-resistant rubber inner lining, it ensures stable performance under extreme wear conditions and continuous high-pressure flow.
Designed for high-density and highly abrasive media, it efficiently transports mining tailings, mineral slurry, and industrial sediment while maintaining consistent hydraulic stability. The pipeline offers excellent resistance to chemical corrosion, mechanical impact, and long-term fatigue, making it suitable for harsh industrial and offshore environments where reliability and continuous operation are critical.
In a large-scale copper mining operation in northern Chile, the project required continuous transport of high-density tailings slurry from an inland processing plant to a remote containment pond located over 1.5 kilometers away. The region presented significant operational challenges including highly abrasive mineral particles, extreme daytime temperature variations, and uneven terrain affecting pipeline stability.
Conventional steel pipeline systems previously used suffered from severe internal wear, frequent leakage at connection points, and high maintenance downtime. These issues significantly impacted production continuity and increased operational costs.
After implementing Hongruntong Marine Floating Pipeline system, the transport line achieved stable and continuous operation under 24-hour industrial cycles. The integrated buoyancy structure allowed consistent elevation across uneven ground-water transition zones, while the high-abrasion inner lining significantly reduced wear rate from mineral particles. The project recorded a 39% reduction in maintenance interventions and substantial improvement in slurry transport efficiency.

| Material | PTFE, Galvanized Steel Wire, PVC Coated Polyester Cloth |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Floating Pipeline |
| Inner Wire | Stainless Steel 316 |
| Lining | Polyamide |
| Carcass | Polyamide fabrics, Polyester films |
| Outer Wire | Stainless Steel 316 |
| Working Pressure | 10 bar to 21 bar |
| Maximum Length | 40 meters |
| Sample | Available |
| Delivery Time | Normally 3-5 days |
| Model | Dimensions (mm/inch) | Working Pressure (bar/psi) | Safety Factor | Bending Radius (mm) | Weight (kg) | Length (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM-FDH20 | 20 / 3/4" | 16 / 230 | 6:1 | 80 | 0.8 | 40 |
| HM-FDH25 | 25 / 1" | 16 / 230 | 6:1 | 100 | 1 | 40 |
| HM-FDH32 | 32 / 11/4" | 16 / 230 | 6:1 | 125 | 1.3 | 40 |
| HM-FDH40 | 40 / 11/2" | 16 / 230 | 6:1 | 140 | 1.5 | 40 |
| HM-FDH50 | 50 / 2" | 16 / 230 | 6:1 | 180 | 2.5 | 40 |
| HM-FDH65 | 65 / 21/2" | 16 / 230 | 6:1 | 200 | 3.3 | 40 |
| HM-FDH80 | 80 / 3" | 16 / 230 | 6:1 | 260 | 4 | 40 |
| HM-FDH100 | 100 / 4" | 16 / 230 | 6:1 | 380 | 6.8 | 40 |
| HM-FDH125 | 125 / 5" | 16 / 230 | 6:1 | 440 | 9.2 | 40 |
| HM-FDH150 | 150 / 6" | 16 / 230 | 6:1 | 500 | 13.2 | 40 |
| HM-FDH200 | 200 / 8" | 16 / 230 | 6:1 | 750 | 18 | 40 |
| HM-FDH250 | 250 / 10" | 16 / 230 | 6:1 | 900 | 26 | 25 |
Note: Various sizes can be customized according to the requirements.
