At Acquafront Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (AIPL), we are experts in cutting-edge floating products with key applications in various industries. A prime example is the application of floating pontoons in the mining industry, specifically for dewatering.
Water management is one of the most important challenges of mining. Floating pontoons provide a sensible, cost-effective, and flexible platform to facilitate this process.
Floating pontoons are portable HDPE or Mild Steel floating Pontoons on water. They can bear pumps, pipes, control units, and even people. Constructed to endure heavy loads and harsh conditions, these pontoons are made to be flexible, long-lasting, and safe.
Conventional dewatering processes usually entail the construction of land-based pump stations, which is time-consuming and expensive. Floating pontoons offer a cost-saving, mobile, and rapid-installation option.
1. Pump Installation on Water
Floating pontoons provide platforms to position all the pumps (Eg: Horizontal Split Case pumps, Submerged Pumps, submersible or vertical pumps) directly over water bodies, enabling pumps to take water directly from pits, reservoirs, or submerged mining areas.
2. Mobility and Flexibility
Pontoons may be moved as water levels fluctuate, providing pump consistency without constructing new platforms or moving pipelines.
3. Stability and Safety
Engineered to be balanced and weight-distributed, pontoons provide for the equipment to operate safely, even in challenging terrains.
4. UV, Chemical, and Corrosion Resistance
AIPL Mild steel pontoons weather out, remain resistant to chemicals, and resist harsh mining environments.
5. Lower Operation Shutdown Time
Instalment with speed and ease of movement leaves less disturbance to mining activity amid heavy rainfall or seasonal floods.
Open Cast Mines: Pontoons mount the pumps which continually drain water and rainwater, or ground-accumulated water.
Sand and Gravel Pits: Floating pump systems ensure best working levels for excavations.
Flooded Quarries: When monsoons occur, pontoons facilitate easy drainage of water without stopping work.
AIPL provides:
Mild Steel Pontoons or Steel Integrated Floating Jetty (SIFJ) pontoons designed to meet site requirements.
Anti-slip load-carrying designs for smooth pump working.
Anchoring and mooring systems to provide stability in mining ponds or pits.
Export-ready pontoons for national or international mining customers.
Turnkey assistance from planning through on-site deployment.
With decades of experience and innovative product design, AIPL is a trusted partner for mining operations looking for effective dewatering solutions.
At AIPL, we don't sell pontoons – we provide tailor-made, site-specific, floating solutions to mining problems:
Our experience with mining and infrastructure clients in India and overseas helps us create practical, long-lasting, and economical solutions.
A Floating Pump Pontoon is a modular floating platform designed to support pumps and associated equipment on water bodies. It provides stable, safe, and accessible infrastructure for water pumping applications in rivers, reservoirs, lakes, and industrial water sources.
Floating Pump Pontoons eliminate the need for heavy civil construction and land acquisition, which often delay projects and harm the environment. They ensure uninterrupted water access even during summer low levels or flood peaks, where fixed pump houses fail. Their modular and mobile nature provides flexibility for relocation or capacity expansion, while reducing downtime, accelerating project timelines, and cutting both capital and maintenance costs.
Urban & Rural Water Supply Projects, Irrigation Systems, Industrial Cooling Water Supply, Mining & Dredging Operations, Power Plant Intake Systems, Flood Management & Disaster Relief.
Public Health Engineering Departments, Power & Energy Utilities, Irrigation & Agriculture, Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals, Mining & Heavy Industry.
Steel (certified) is the primary material for structural components. Other components combine with HDPE or composite elements for buoyancy/support depending on load and site conditions.
Pumps are mounted on vibration-resistant skids with integrated piping, flexible couplings, and access platforms. The pontoons are engineered to handle static and dynamic loads.
The pontoon system rises and falls with water levels, ensuring uninterrupted pump operation and maintaining constant suction conditions.
Yes. The modular design allows pontoons to be transported in parts by road and assembled at the project site, making them ideal for remote and logistically challenging environments.
Small systems (up to 500 m³/hr): 2–3 months; Medium systems (500–2000 m³/hr): 3–6 months; Large systems (2000+ m³/hr): 6–9 months.
Bathymetric & Topographic Survey Data, Seasonal Water Level Variation Data, Pump Capacity & Type, Load & Utility Requirements, Site Accessibility & Deployment Constraints.
Yes. They are designed with redundancy in buoyancy, anchoring systems, and stability margins to withstand wind, waves, and current loads. Compliance with Indian Standards is ensured.
Anchoring solutions include mooring chains, piles, and deadweight anchors depending on depth, current, and soil strata.
Regular inspection of pontoons, coatings, anchoring systems, pump alignment, and preventive maintenance of pipelines and valves.
Yes. AMC covers structural inspections, preventive maintenance, and on-call support to ensure continuous and safe pumping operations.
Steel Modular Pontoons: 20–25 years with periodic maintenance; HDPE Floating Cubes: 10–15 years for light/temporary use cases.
All types of pumps including Vertical turbine, Centrifugal, Submersible, and Engine-driven pumps can be installed.
Yes. AIPL provides rental solutions for temporary or emergency requirements such as flood relief, mining dewatering, or irrigation needs.
Effective dewatering is an essential component of any mining operation. With AIPL's floating pontoons, which are modular in design, mining operators have a smart, scalable, and sustainable way to control water and preserve productivity. If you need a proven dewatering system that can be tailored to your mining operation's specific requirements, AIPL stands ready to provide it.
At AIPL, we understand the unique challenges faced by the mining industry. Our custom floating pontoon systems are designed not just to meet those needs, but to exceed expectations. Whether you're tackling dewatering in remote excavation zones or need a durable floating platform for industrial pumps, we’ve got you covered.
Ready to transform your mining operations with efficient, reliable, and cost-effective dewatering solutions?
Contact our team today for a free consultation or a personalised solution for your site.
