Drum and Container Pumps
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Drum and Container Pumps

The fastest and safest way to extract fluids from industrial drums and IBC tanks. Portable, lightweight, and ergonomic design that eliminates the risk of spills.

Vertical Immersion (Tube) Technology

Thanks to their thin and long vertical bodies, drum pumps are designed to reach the bottom of IBCs, drums, and non-standard narrow-necked containers. While the pump motor is located at the top (outside) of the body, the rotor pushing the fluid is located at the lowest (immersed) end of the pump. In this way, safe liquid transfer is provided without the need to tip or tilt heavy drums.

Drum Pump Immersion Tube Cross-Section

Hardware and Occupational Safety Features

Eliminates the Need to Lift/Tilt Heavy Drums
Minimizes the Risk of Chemical Splashes and Work Accidents
Electric or Pneumatic Motor Options for Different Viscosities
PP, PVDF, Aluminum, or AISI 316L Stainless Tube Alternatives
ATEX (Ex-Proof) Compliance for Acids, Solvents, and Flammable Chemicals
Fast Cleaning and Maintenance Thanks to Easy-to-Dismantle Design
Drum Pump Motor and Body Connection
Drum Pump Technical Capacity Drawing

Material and Capacity Selection

* Pump immersion lengths should be selected between 700 mm and 1200 mm according to the depth of the packaging to be used (200L Drum, 1000L IBC, etc.).

APPLICATION / CHEMICALTUBE MATERIALIMMERSION LENGTHMAX. VISCOSITY
Acids and BasesPP (Polypropylene)1000 mm / 1200 mm300 cPs
Corrosive ChemicalsPVDF1000 mm / 1200 mm300 cPs
Food and Beverage SeriesAISI 316L Stainless1000 mm / 1200 mm1,000 cPs
Flammable Solvents (ATEX)Stainless + Ex-Proof1000 mm / 1200 mm800 cPs
Viscous Fluids (Shampoo)AISI 316L (Progressive Cavity)1000 mm / 1200 mm100,000 cPs

Frequently Asked Questions

What density of liquids can be pumped with a drum pump?

Standard centrifugal type drum pumps work from water consistency up to light oils (max. 1000 cPs). For highly viscous liquids like cream, honey, or paste, 'progressive cavity' type vertical drum pumps should be preferred.

Is an ATEX (Ex-Proof) approved motor mandatory?

If the liquid you are transferring is thinner, alcohol, acetone, or a flammable petrochemical product, an ATEX-approved air or electric motor must absolutely be used to prevent explosions caused by static electricity or sparks.

Technical Specification

PDF DOCUMENT

Download our catalog containing chemical resistance charts, motor options (electric/pneumatic), and flow curves.

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Drum Pump Reference

ATEX drum pumps we provided for the raw material receiving line of an international chemical production facility.

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Which Body Material?

PP, PVDF, or Stainless Steel... Send us your chemical's MSDS report, and we will determine the safest and longest-lasting material.

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