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GN Hydraulic Drive Centrifuge Unit for Diamond Core Drilling In Australia

Diamond Core Drilling operations demand precse solids control to maintain drilling fluid quality and protect expensive core bits. GN Solids Control, a leading manufacturer of solids control equipment, recently delivered a specialized hydraulic drive centrifuge unit to an Australian exploration client. This shipment underscores the company’s growing presence in the Asia-Pacific region and its capability to deliver tailored solutions for remote drilling operations.

Full Hydraulic Drive Centrifuge Technology

At the core of the supplied system is the GNLW223D-FHD Hydraulic Drive Centrifuge, engineered specifically for diamond core drilling applications. Unlike traditional electric-driven models, this unit operates entirely on hydraulic power, making it ideal for integration with drilling rigs already equipped with hydraulic systems. The centrifuge achieves a cutting point of 2–5 microns and delivers a processing capacity of 50–100 GPM, effectively removing ultra-fine solids that would otherwise accelerate bit wear and reduce core recovery quality.

The full hydraulic drive configuration provides independent, continuous control over both bowl speed and scroll differential speed. Operators can adjust parameters in real time to match changing mud conditions, ensuring optimal separation efficiency across varying drilling formations. The bowl rotates at speeds up to 3400 RPM, generating sufficient G-force to separate fine solid particles from the drilling fluid slurry. Key wear components—including the screw conveyor with tungsten carbide tile protection and solids discharge ports with tungsten carbide inserts—are built for extended service life in abrasive drilling environments.

Complete Solids Removal System Configuration

The Australian package includes a comprehensive solids removal unit designed for trailer-mounted deployment. The system features a 6 m3 mud tank with a compact skid structure, allowing easy transport between exploration sites. Two GN40ZJL-25-FHD feeding and discharge pumps handle fluid circulation, while a GNSLD-260 mixing hopper supports rapid mud preparation when new drilling fluid is required. Additionally, two mud guns are installed to prevent solids settling and maintain uniform mud properties within the tank.

Driven by a diesel-hydraulic power unit generating 40 kW total power, the entire system operates independently of grid electricity—a critical advantage for remote exploration locations across the Australian outback. The centrifuge processes drilling fluid directly from the drill collar, separating drill solids from the mud slurry before returning clean fluid to the active system. This closed-loop configuration reduces water consumption, minimizes waste disposal volumes, and ensures consistent mud weight and viscosity throughout the drilling program.

GN Solids Control Commitment to Australian Market

With established operations through GN Solids Australia, the company provides local technical support, spare parts inventory, and after-sales service to clients across Australia and New Zealand. All diamond core drilling centrifuge units undergo rigorous factory testing before shipment, and field commissioning support is available upon request. GN Solids Control continues to expand its product portfolio for the exploration drilling sector, offering scalable solutions from single centrifuge units to complete multi-stage solids control systems tailored to specific project requirements.

GN Hydraulic Drive Centrifuge Unit for Diamond Core Drilling In Australia

Australia’s remote mining zones and rugged terrains pose unique challenges for diamond core drilling projects, especially in off-grid areas with unstable or zero electricity supply. To address these industry pain points and cater to local geological exploration demands, GN Solids Australia has fully promoted its customized Hydraulic Drive Centrifuge Unit, a game-changing solution tailored exclusively for Australian diamond core drilling operations.

Different from traditional electric centrifuges, this advanced unit adopts a full hydraulic drive system, completely breaking the reliance on grid power. It can operate stably in remote field sites, mountainous exploration areas and other harsh off-grid environments that are common in Australian mining regions. Equipped with independent hydraulic circuits and intelligent pressure control devices, the machine delivers consistent power output and flexible speed adjustment, ensuring reliable 24/7 operation even under variable working conditions.

Boasting professional fine solid-liquid separation performance, the centrifuge runs at 3800 rpm with 1777 G-force, efficiently removing fine solids as small as 2 to 5 microns from drilling mud. It effectively purifies drilling fluids, maintains stable mud performance, and avoids bit wear and pipeline blockage caused by fine particle accumulation. This greatly improves core drilling accuracy and operational efficiency, while extending the service life of drilling equipment and reducing frequent maintenance costs.

Designed for Australian field transportation and deployment, the unit features a lightweight, compact and modular structure. It meets helicopter hoisting requirements, enabling easy delivery to inaccessible remote drilling sites. The skid-mounted design simplifies on-site installation and disassembly, saving valuable setup time for short-cycle core drilling and geological sampling projects. Additionally, it realizes mud recycling and reuse, cutting water consumption and drilling waste discharge.

Eco-friendly and cost-effective, the system eliminates the need for traditional mud pits, reducing soil contamination and lowering waste disposal expenses. As a key product of GN’s global solids control lineup, it perfectly adapts to Australia’s strict environmental regulations and high-standard mining operation requirements. With reliable field performance, GN hydraulic drive centrifuge units have become a trusted choice for local diamond core drilling contractors, empowering efficient, green and low-cost geological exploration across Australia.

Welcome to GN Solids Mena’s New Dubai Office in Jebel Ali

We are pleased to announce the official opening of GN Solids Mena’s brand new office in Jebel Ali, Dubai. Strategically located at 2606 Jafza View 19, Jebel Ali Industrial Second, this new facility represents a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to delivering enhanced local support and comprehensive solids control solutions across the Middle East and North Africa region. The new office strengthens our regional presence and enables us to serve clients with greater responsiveness, deeper market understanding, and more efficient project execution capabilities.

Following the successful local incorporation of GN Solids Mena Trading FZE last year, our team has completed extensive preparation work to establish a fully functional operational base. Today, we are proud to confirm that our sales, technical engineering, and after-sales service teams have all relocated to the new premises. This strategic expansion strengthens our capacity to serve regional clients with tailored solutions for various applications, including TBM tunneling projects, foundation engineering, HDD operations, and oil and gas drilling throughout the MENA market. Our local team brings extensive industry experience and in-depth knowledge of regional project requirements, environmental standards, and local regulatory frameworks.

Integrated Facility for Enhanced Client Service

The new office facility is designed to integrate multiple core functions under one roof. It features dedicated spaces for client consultations, technical solution design workshops, and professional customer training sessions. Equipped with modern demonstration facilities, multimedia presentation systems, and advanced communication tools, the office enables our engineers to conduct detailed product presentations, system layout reviews, and remote technical support sessions with improved efficiency. Clients visiting our new premises can expect a professional, comfortable environment that fosters productive discussions and collaborative project planning, ensuring that every interaction delivers tangible value and practical solutions for your operational challenges.

Local Expertise, Global Standards

With local sales engineers and technical support specialists now permanently based in Dubai, GN Solids Mena is well positioned to deliver prompt, professional on-site services and expert remote assistance across the region. The strategic location in Jebel Ali, adjacent to one of the world’s busiest commercial ports, provides significant logistical advantages—facilitating faster spare parts delivery, quicker equipment mobilization, and more efficient project execution for our clients in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and neighboring markets. Whether you require a customized Desand system for a large-scale tunneling project, a complete solids control package for horizontal directional drilling operations, or technical consultation for mud recycling applications, our local team stands ready to deliver expert support from initial consultation through final commissioning and ongoing maintenance.

This new Dubai office marks another important step in the global expansion strategy of GN Solids Control. With our headquarters in China and established overseas subsidiaries in the United States and Australia, the addition of the MENA regional hub further extends our worldwide service network. Clients across the globe can rely on consistent product quality, standardized engineering practices, and responsive localized support wherever their projects are located. This global footprint ensures that we can support international contractors and operators with seamless service across multiple regions, backed by comprehensive manufacturing capabilities and rigorous quality control systems.

We sincerely thank all our partners and clients for their continued trust and collaboration over the years. GN Solids Mena warmly welcomes both new and existing friends to visit our new office at your convenience. Come and meet our local team, tour our facilities, and discover how we can support your project requirements with reliable equipment and professional service. Let us work together to achieve success in your upcoming projects.

GN Solids Mena Trading FZE
2606 Jafza View 19 – Jebel Ali Industrial Second – Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 56 971 0594
www.gnsolidsmena.com

GN 30-inch Bowl Diameter Decanter Centrifuge for Domestic Mining Slurry Concentration Application

Mining slurry concentration is a vital link in mineral processing. Traditional gravity thickeners occupy massive land space, suffer from slow settling speed and poor capacity flexibility. To address these pain points for domestic mineral enterprises, GN launches its 30-inch bowl decanter centrifuge specially optimized for continuous mining slurry thickening, delivering high throughput and stable solid-liquid separation under harsh on-site mining conditions.

This large decanter centrifuge features a 30-inch horizontal rotating bowl constructed from high-strength duplex stainless steel, offering outstanding resistance to corrosion and particle abrasion. Inside the bowl, the screw flight is protected by replaceable tungsten carbide wear sleeves and tiles. These wear-resistant configurations effectively cope with abrasive mineral particles in ore pulp, greatly extending service life and lowering long-term maintenance frequency. Equipped with a full VFD control system, operators can flexibly adjust bowl speed and differential rotation speed according to fluctuating slurry concentration, particle size and processing load.
In operation, raw mining slurry continuously feeds into the rotating bowl. Powerful centrifugal force pushes heavy solid particles toward the bowl inner wall, forming dense sediment. The screw conveyor rotating at a slight speed difference continuously transports concentrated solids toward the solid discharge outlet, while clarified process liquid flows out from the liquid overflow end. The whole separation and concentration process runs fully automatically around the clock, requiring minimal manual intervention. Compared with conventional thickeners, the unit requires far smaller installation footprint and achieves stable slurry thickening performance without large flocculant consumption.
Strict factory running-in standards guarantee reliable performance before delivery. During FAT, the machine undergoes staged low-speed, medium-speed and maximum-speed running-in procedures. Temperature rise of key bearings is controlled below 45℃, eliminating hidden mechanical risks before shipment. Rubber anti-vibration pads are installed on the base to reduce vibration transmission during high-speed operation and improve running stability.

For domestic mining projects, this 30-inch decanter centrifuge helps operators raise slurry concentration ahead of flotation and leaching procedures, improve concentrate recovery rate and recycle clean process water. It supports sustainable production by cutting freshwater intake and easing tailings pond pressure.
GN continues to tailor solid-liquid separation equipment for domestic mining scenarios. The 30-inch bowl decanter centrifuge sets a reliable high-capacity solution for mine slurry concentration. If you have technical inquiries or project test demands, our engineering team is ready to provide professional support.

GN Solids Control Delivers GNTBM-500B Slurry Separation System for Middle East TBM Project

GN Solids Control, a specialized manufacturer of solids control and slurry treatment equipment, has successfully shipped its GNTBM-500B slurry separation system to a major TBM project in the Middle East. The delivery, completed on July 15, 2026, reinforces the company’s position as a reliable supplier for tunneling and infrastructure construction projects across the Gulf region.

The GNTBM-500B system is purpose-built for large-scale TBM applications, delivering high-efficiency slurry treatment and solids removal performance in challenging construction environments. With a rated processing capacity of 500 cubic meters per hour, the system is engineered to handle the substantial slurry circulation volumes typical of urban metro tunnels, water conveyance pipelines, and other underground infrastructure projects.

Advanced Desand Technology for Optimal Slurry Quality

At the core of the GNTBM-500B system is its high-performance desand circuit, which utilizes large-capacity hydrocyclones to efficiently separate abrasive sand particles and coarse solids from the drilling fluid. The multi-stage treatment process—comprising primary vibratory screening, desanding cyclones, desilting cyclones, —ensures that recycled slurry maintains consistent rheological properties throughout the tunneling operation.

By effectively controlling sand content and particle size distribution, the system helps reduce wear on TBM cutter heads, slurry pumps, and downstream equipment, extending service life and lowering maintenance costs for contractors. The treated slurry also supports better face stability and improved tunneling progress rates, contributing to overall project schedule efficiency.

Engineered for Middle East Field Conditions

The GNTBM-500B system is designed with Middle East operational requirements in mind, featuring high-temperature rated electrical components, dust-protected control cabinets, and corrosion-resistant structural finishes. The skid-mounted modular configuration enables rapid on-site assembly and disassembly, allowing project teams to mobilize equipment efficiently between job sites—a key advantage for the region’s fast-track construction programs.

GN Solids Control maintains a dedicated regional service network across the Middle East, with local technical engineers available for on-site commissioning, operator training, and routine maintenance support. The company’s regional parts warehouse stocks commonly used consumables and spare components, ensuring prompt delivery and minimizing equipment downtime during critical project phases.

As infrastructure investment continues to accelerate across GCC countries, GN Solids Control remains committed to delivering engineered slurry treatment solutions that meet international quality standards and address the specific demands of Middle East tunneling projects. The company anticipates further equipment deliveries to regional TBM and horizontal directional drilling projects throughout the second half of 2026.

GN 22 Inch Decanter Centrifuge for Africa Tank Bottom Oily Sludge Treatment

In Africa’s oil and gas industry, tank bottom oily sludge has long been a major operational and environmental challenge. Accumulated during long-term crude oil storage and transportation, this sludge features high viscosity, complex composition, and mixed impurities of oil, water, and solid sediments. Traditional manual cleaning and simple filtration methods are inefficient, costly, and prone to causing soil and water pollution, failing to meet local environmental regulations and resource recycling demands. To solve this pain point, the GN 22 Inch Decanter Centrifuge has emerged as a reliable, high-efficiency solution tailored for African on-site oily sludge treatment.

The core strength of the GN 22-inch decanter centrifuge lies in its continuous and precise three-phase separation performance. Equipped with a large-diameter rotary bowl and optimized 8.5-degree beach angle design, the equipment extends the dewatering and drying zone, generating powerful high G-force centrifugal force during high-speed operation. It can efficiently separate oil, water, and solid impurities from tank bottom sludge in one continuous process. The built-in screw conveyor steadily discharges dry solid sediments, while purified oil and water are output through independent channels respectively, realizing thorough resource separation and reuse.

Adaptability to harsh African working conditions makes this centrifuge stand out in local oilfield projects. The key contact parts and bowl are made of duplex stainless steel, delivering excellent corrosion resistance and wear resistance to cope with high-viscosity, impurity-rich oily sludge with fluctuating properties. Supported by VFD variable frequency control systems, operators can flexibly adjust the bowl speed and differential speed according to actual sludge conditions, ensuring stable and efficient separation results under diverse working conditions. Moreover, its simplified structural design greatly reduces daily maintenance difficulty and downtime, perfectly matching the demand for stable long-term operation of African oilfield facilities.

Beyond operational efficiency, the equipment brings outstanding economic and environmental benefits. It effectively recycles reusable crude oil from waste sludge, maximizing resource utilization and reducing raw material waste. Meanwhile, it minimizes the volume of solid waste requiring subsequent disposal, cutting transportation and harmless treatment costs. By eliminating random sludge discharge, it also helps local oil enterprises reduce environmental pollution risks and comply with sustainable development standards.

In conclusion, the GN 22 Inch Decanter Centrifuge integrates high efficiency, durability and energy conservation, perfectly adapting to the characteristics of African tank bottom oily sludge. It is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly core equipment for local oilfield waste treatment and resource recycling.

GN Solids Control Ships Vacuum Degasser and Shale Shaker to Middle East Client

GN Solids Control, a leading manufacturer of solids control and drilling waste management equipment, has recently completed a significant order delivery to a valued client in the Middle East. The shipment includes two core products essential for efficient drilling fluid processing: a GN Vacuum Degasser and a GN Shale Shaker, both dispatched on July 7, 2026.

High-Performance Shale Shaker for Primary Solids Separation

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GN Solids Control Delivers Full Hydraulic Driven Drilling Fluid Centrifuges & Vertical Cuttings Dryers to Asian Clients

Release Date: July 03, 2026 | Industry: Drilling Mud Solids Control

On July 03, 2026, GN Solids Control completed the manufacturing and shipment of a batch of high-performance solids separation equipment, including FHD Decanter Centrifuge and VCD Vertical Cuttings Dryer, which are scheduled to be delivered to multiple Asian drilling service contractors within one week. This shipment marks another major bulk order of full hydraulic solids separation machines for regional oil, gas and horizontal directional drilling projects across Southeast and West Asia.

The FHD Decanter Centrifuge adopts a fully hydraulic drive structure instead of traditional belt and gear motor configurations, delivering stable torque output under variable mud density and flow conditions. It effectively separates fine solid particles ranging from 2 to 7 microns in drilling fluid, protecting downstream processing equipment and extending the service life of whole mud purification circuits. Operators can adjust rotation speed and differential speed steplessly via hydraulic control panels, reducing on-site maintenance frequency and downtime compared with conventional centrifugal models.

Matching with the decanter centrifuge units, the VCD Vertical Cuttings Dryer handles saturated drill cuttings discharged from primary separation equipment such as shale shakers and desanders. It removes free liquid from waste cuttings to lower waste discharge weight and cut transportation and disposal costs for Asian operators facing strict local environmental protection regulations. The vertical layout saves valuable rig floor space, while its wear-resistant alloy liners extend service cycles under continuous high-load operation.

Asian clients selected this full hydraulic equipment series mainly due to its strong adaptability to high-viscosity clay mud and high-density weighted drilling fluid widely used in local onshore drilling and HDD projects. All units comply with international explosion-proof standards and pass factory full-load running tests before packaging. GN’s after-sales team will provide on-site assembly guidance, operational training and one-year core component warranty after equipment arrival.

As a professional manufacturer dedicated to complete drilling solids control solutions, GN Solids Control keeps upgrading hydraulic-driven separation equipment to meet growing demands for low-consumption, high-efficiency waste management in Asia and global markets. This batch delivery further consolidates the brand’s market share of advanced centrifuge and cuttings drying equipment within Asian energy service sectors.

Related Products: FHD Decanter Centrifuge, VCD Vertical Cuttings Dryer, Integrated Mud Cleaning System

Potato slices flushing water starch separation centrifuge for domestic food plant

The potato processing industry has seen booming demand for crispy potato chips, fries and deep-fried potato snacks across domestic food plants. One universal pain point troubling most processors is residual starch on sliced potatoes. Without proper cleaning and recycling, free starch ruins product quality, wastes water resources and raises environmental treatment costs. The potato slices flushing water starch separation centrifuge is engineered to tackle these challenges, becoming a vital piece of equipment for small and medium-sized domestic food factories.Traditional potato processing relies on long-time water soaking and static sedimentation pools to wash off starch. This outdated method requires large workshop areas, massive water input and extra workers to clean sediment regularly. Worse still, starch mixed in wastewater cannot be fully recovered, leading to lost by-product profits and high pollution load for sewage treatment systems. The all-in-one flushing and centrifugal separation machine completely upgrades this outdated production flow.
The equipment operates in a continuous automatic cycle. Freshly cut potato slices first pass through the circulating water flushing section, where high-speed water flow washes away free starch attached to slice surfaces. Clean potato slices are transported to the next cooking or frying procedure. Meanwhile, starch-rich flushing water flows into the centrifugal separation drum. Under powerful centrifugal force, fine starch particles gather and discharge as thick starch slurry, which can be dried, packaged and sold as a profitable secondary product. The filtered clean water is recycled back to the flushing tank, forming a closed water circulation system.
Built with food-grade 304 stainless steel, this centrifuge fully meets domestic food hygiene standards. Its compact layout fits limited factory space, with low power consumption and stable continuous operation suitable for daily mass production. In terms of practical benefits, it removes more than 90% surface starch to prevent potato slices from sticking together during frying, ensuring uniform golden color and crisp taste of finished snacks. Water recycling cuts fresh water usage greatly, while recovered starch brings stable extra income to food manufacturers.
From an environmental perspective, this centrifuge effectively reduces organic matter in discharged wastewater, helping domestic food plants comply with local environmental protection policies and avoid fines. It also lowers labor input, as automatic separation eliminates manual cleaning of sediment tanks.
For domestic food plant owners aiming to improve product competitiveness, cut operating costs and achieve green production, the potato slices flushing water starch separation centrifuge is a cost-efficient long-term investment. As the potato snack market keeps growing, this integrated separation device will continue to support local food manufacturers in boosting production efficiency and maximizing economic benefits.

2600BBL! GN Complete Rig Solids Control System Delivered to Kuwait

GN Solids Control has secured a full turnkey order of 2600BBL rig solids control system for Kuwait drilling operations, marking another major breakthrough in the Middle East energy market. This comprehensive system order fully validates GN’s reliable engineering strength and long-term market recognition among high-standard Middle East oilfield clients.

As an official KOC (Kuwait Oil Company) approved solids control manufacturer, GN is qualified to directly supply full-range mud treatment and solids control solutions for Kuwait national oil projects. KOC supplier approval represents the highest industry threshold in Kuwait’s strictly regulated oilfield supply chain, reserved only for field-proven, technically compliant and stable global manufacturers.

The fully loaded 2600BBL integrated system covers complete drilling solids removal and mud circulation workflows. It assembles core processing units, including high-performance shale shaker, desander, desilter, drilling degasser and high-precision decanter centrifuge, achieving multi-stage precise purification of drilling mud.

Tailored for the extreme high-temperature and dusty environment of Middle East oilfields, the system’s entire electrical control unit adopts ATEX explosion-proof design. Compliant with international industrial safety standards, the configuration ensures stable, continuous and safe operation under harsh desert working conditions, fully matching KOC’s rigorous onsite operational requirements.

This professional mud cleaning system realizes closed-loop mud recycling and efficient solid waste reduction. It effectively stabilizes mud performance, improves overall drilling efficiency, and reduces operational and waste disposal costs for oilfield projects.

From standalone solids control equipment to customized turnkey system packages, GN Solids Control leverages its KOC-approved qualification and mature global project experience. The company consistently delivers high-reliability, environment-friendly drilling solutions, empowering safer, more efficient and cost-effective oil and gas exploration across the Middle East and worldwide energy markets.