Drum pumps, also known as barrel pumps, are an extremely useful tool for the transportation, storage, and transfer of numerous liquids in a wide variety of industries. These simple and easy to use pumps can prevent spillage, avoid contamination, and reduce the time needed to move liquids from one container to another.
Drum pumps can handle virtually any liquid such as acids, alcohol, alkalis, detergents, emulsions, fruit juices, fuels, inks, milk, oils, paint, resins, slurries, surfactants, suspensions, toxic liquids, water.
At Michael Smith Engineers, we stock a comprehensive range of Drum Pumps from Finish Thompson to cater for a wide variety of containers – including barrels, containers, canisters, tanks, carboys, IBCs and drums – and differing media types and viscosities. Multiple pump options are available depending on the size and type of container, the media being pumped and the on-site power supply.
As their name suggests, drum pumps, or barrel transfer pumps as they are also known as, are used to transfer media from containers in a safe and effective manner, without the need to tip the container. Different tube lengths are available to cater for varying container depths and different material constructions are on offer depending on the media being pumped.
Drum pumps typically comprise a tube – which is as long as the container is deep – that fits through the opening on the top of the container. Inside the tube is a vertical shaft, with a motor at the top and an impeller at the bottom. The rotation of the impeller pumps the liquid up the tube and out of the discharge port at the top of the tube.
Before users can specify which pump variant to deploy, they must consider multiple variables in order to successfully match the drum emptying pump or barrel pump to the application. The first variable is the media being transferred, in terms of its chemical formulation (corrosive, flammable, oil, solvent, etc.), specific gravity/viscosity and temperature. The user must then consider the container type – barrels, containers, canisters, tanks, carboys, IBCs and drums – and the container size. 200 litre barrels make up the majority of applications, but barrel emptying pumps can also be used for 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 and 1250 litre containers. The third consideration is the required head and flow, i.e. how high does it need to pump and how fast. Finally, the user must look which motor power source is available on site (air or electricity), does the motor need to be explosion proof and, if electric, what voltage is available.
Once these parameters have been confirmed, the first step is to select the most appropriate outer tube material, while also considering the fact that there are other components and materials within the barrel pump body that will be in contact with the media. Outer tubes are available in polypropylene (PP), 316 stainless steel, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) and pure polypropylene/PVDF. If a chemical transfer pump is required then the chemical resistance guides on our Useful Info page can be used to ascertain which material best suits the media being handled, while background technical documents on Finish Thomson Pumps will detail other internal components and materials.
Once the pump body has been chosen, the user needs to examine what on-site power supplies and restrictions there are in order to select the appropriate motor. The user has a wide choice, but not all motor variants can be matched to all tube/body types. Users can choose from either electric- or air-driven motors, with electric motor options including splash proof design for light indoor use, totally enclosed fan cooled options for industrial applications and ATEX explosion proof motors for use with flammable liquids or in hazardous locations. Electric motors can be supplied as fixed speed or variable speed units and air-driven motor options include ATEX certified designs for use in hazardous locations. A common use for these products is as diesel emptying pumps, for Diesel Drum Pumps an ATEX rated motor may require. Also if a diesel drum pump or oil transfer pump is required it, may be used in an area where other flammable liquids are stored or transferred.
These many considerations make it essential for a supplier to have extensive experience and to be able to offer a wide choice of product configurations.
In many instances, the motors and tubes give users the flexibility to mix and match in order to build their own pump sets. This also helps with in-field maintenance as individual components can be easily replaced. Michael Smith Engineers also offers features that set its drum emptying pumps apart from others on the market. These include: robust metal couplings that are far less susceptible to wear and breakage; variable outlet orifices to cater for different flow rates in the same tube body; universal impellers, which offer both high flow and high head from the same tube; and a 12V lithium-ion cordless rechargeable drum pump motor, designed to allow the transfer of fluids from drums, barrels and carboys when an electrical or air supply is not available. When selecting Barrel Pumps For Oil it is important to choose a pump and motor combination that can handle higher viscosities. For Chemical Barrel Pumps a suitable pump material must be selected that is resistant to the chemical being pumped. If you have any concerns about which barrel pump for chemical to select then please contact us.
Michael Smith Engineers also offers a range of accessories to increase the capabilities and usability of its comprehensive range of drum pumps and barrel pumps. These include: flexible PVC hoses, static protection kits, drum adapters, flow meters, filter/lubricator assemblies, nozzles and strainers.
Barrel pumps for low or medium viscosity fluids generally employ extended centrifugal pumps with single, double or multiple impellers. The rotation of the impeller discharges the liquid up the tube and out of a port at the top of the immersion tube.
Barrel/Drum pumps consist of a motor section, an immersion tube and the pump section. The motor sits on top of the immersion tube on the outside of the container. The immersion tube – which is as long as the container is deep – fits through, and is often sealed to, an opening on the top of the container. Different tube lengths are available to cater for varying container depths and different material constructions are on offer depending on the media to be pumped. The pump section is located at the lower end of the immersion tube. The pump is driven from the top of the immersion tube, using an extended shaft protected by a sealed column. The pumped liquid flows between the sleeve and the tube to the discharge port at the motor end of the immersion tube.
The main advantage of a barrel pump is that it eliminates the many risks that arise from the manual handling of containers: injuries, chemical splashing and leaks, and toxic fumes. Barrel pumps are lightweight and portable, and therefore easy to transfer between containers.
Manufacturing and processing plants make extensive use of barrels (typically 100 or 200 litres) to store and transfer chemicals and reagents. These are too heavy to tip up to dispense or empty out the liquids safely. Barrel pumps allow fluids to be transferred from containers such as these in a safe and effective manner.
A key factor is how long you need the tube length to be. The larger (deeper) container being pumped from then the longer the tube needs to be. You also need to consider the characteristics of the liquid being pumped. A corrosive or abrasive liquid may need a different tube material from water or oil. Do you require one pump to be used for different fluids? Do you require an ATEX rated pump and motor? What power is available on site? Would you prefer to sue electrical or air power?
We can offer a range of drum pumps for hazardous applications. Such as corrosive resistant pump tube materials and ATEX rated motors and accessories.
We have been supplying pumps for liquids and chemicals to UK industry since 1971. Our range of drum pumps offer exceptional durability and excellent value for money. All our most popular drum pumps and motors are available from stock or on a very short lead time.
Drum pumps can handle virtually any liquid such as acids, alcohol, alkalis, detergents, emulsions, fruit juices, fuels, inks, milk, oils, paint, resins, slurries, surfactants, suspensions, toxic liquids, water.
This depends on the viscosity of the liquid, the model of pump being used and the type of motor fitted. However, Finish Thompson PF series drum pumps can achieve a flow rate of up to 151 litres per minute.
Typically up to 151 LPM, depending on the liquid and the motor fitted.
The typical use is the transfer of liquids in a wide variety of industries one container to another. This could include a barrel, an oil drum, an IBC or even a mixing tank or bowl.
Barrel pumps for low or medium viscosity fluids generally employ extended centrifugal pumps with single, double or multiple impellers. The rotation of the impeller discharges the liquid up the tube and out of a port at the top of the immersion tube.
Typical materials are polypropylene, PVDF and stainless steel.
Drum pumps often employ a simple fixed speed electric motor with just and on/off option. However, dual speed and variable speed electric motors are available. Also available are air powered motors and the air supply to these can be adjusted to control the flow rate.
Drum pumps, also known as barrel pumps, are an extremely useful tool for the transportation, storage, and transfer of numerous liquids in a wide variety of industries. These simple and easy to use pumps can prevent spillage, avoid contamination, and reduce the time needed to move liquids from one container to another.
Drum pumps can handle virtually any liquid such as acids, alcohol, alkalis, detergents, emulsions, fruit juices, fuels, inks, milk, oils, paint, resins, slurries, surfactants, suspensions, toxic liquids, water.
At Michael Smith Engineers, we stock a comprehensive range of Drum Pumps from Finish Thompson to cater for a wide variety of containers – including barrels, containers, canisters, tanks, carboys, IBCs and drums – and differing media types and viscosities. Multiple pump options are available depending on the size and type of container, the media being pumped and the on-site power supply.
As their name suggests, drum pumps, or barrel transfer pumps as they are also known as, are used to transfer media from containers in a safe and effective manner, without the need to tip the container. Different tube lengths are available to cater for varying container depths and different material constructions are on offer depending on the media being pumped.
Drum pumps typically comprise a tube – which is as long as the container is deep – that fits through the opening on the top of the container. Inside the tube is a vertical shaft, with a motor at the top and an impeller at the bottom. The rotation of the impeller pumps the liquid up the tube and out of the discharge port at the top of the tube.
Before users can specify which pump variant to deploy, they must consider multiple variables in order to successfully match the drum emptying pump or barrel pump to the application. The first variable is the media being transferred, in terms of its chemical formulation (corrosive, flammable, oil, solvent, etc.), specific gravity/viscosity and temperature. The user must then consider the container type – barrels, containers, canisters, tanks, carboys, IBCs and drums – and the container size. 200 litre barrels make up the majority of applications, but barrel emptying pumps can also be used for 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 and 1250 litre containers. The third consideration is the required head and flow, i.e. how high does it need to pump and how fast. Finally, the user must look which motor power source is available on site (air or electricity), does the motor need to be explosion proof and, if electric, what voltage is available.
Once these parameters have been confirmed, the first step is to select the most appropriate outer tube material, while also considering the fact that there are other components and materials within the barrel pump body that will be in contact with the media. Outer tubes are available in polypropylene (PP), 316 stainless steel, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) and pure polypropylene/PVDF. If a chemical transfer pump is required then the chemical resistance guides on our Useful Info page can be used to ascertain which material best suits the media being handled, while background technical documents on Finish Thomson Pumps will detail other internal components and materials.
Once the pump body has been chosen, the user needs to examine what on-site power supplies and restrictions there are in order to select the appropriate motor. The user has a wide choice, but not all motor variants can be matched to all tube/body types. Users can choose from either electric- or air-driven motors, with electric motor options including splash proof design for light indoor use, totally enclosed fan cooled options for industrial applications and ATEX explosion proof motors for use with flammable liquids or in hazardous locations. Electric motors can be supplied as fixed speed or variable speed units and air-driven motor options include ATEX certified designs for use in hazardous locations. A common use for these products is as diesel emptying pumps, for Diesel Drum Pumps an ATEX rated motor may require. Also if a diesel drum pump or oil transfer pump is required it, may be used in an area where other flammable liquids are stored or transferred.
These many considerations make it essential for a supplier to have extensive experience and to be able to offer a wide choice of product configurations.
In many instances, the motors and tubes give users the flexibility to mix and match in order to build their own pump sets. This also helps with in-field maintenance as individual components can be easily replaced. Michael Smith Engineers also offers features that set its drum emptying pumps apart from others on the market. These include: robust metal couplings that are far less susceptible to wear and breakage; variable outlet orifices to cater for different flow rates in the same tube body; universal impellers, which offer both high flow and high head from the same tube; and a 12V lithium-ion cordless rechargeable drum pump motor, designed to allow the transfer of fluids from drums, barrels and carboys when an electrical or air supply is not available. When selecting Barrel Pumps For Oil it is important to choose a pump and motor combination that can handle higher viscosities. For Chemical Barrel Pumps a suitable pump material must be selected that is resistant to the chemical being pumped. If you have any concerns about which barrel pump for chemical to select then please contact us.
Michael Smith Engineers also offers a range of accessories to increase the capabilities and usability of its comprehensive range of drum pumps and barrel pumps. These include: flexible PVC hoses, static protection kits, drum adapters, flow meters, filter/lubricator assemblies, nozzles and strainers.
Barrel pumps for low or medium viscosity fluids generally employ extended centrifugal pumps with single, double or multiple impellers. The rotation of the impeller discharges the liquid up the tube and out of a port at the top of the immersion tube.
Barrel/Drum pumps consist of a motor section, an immersion tube and the pump section. The motor sits on top of the immersion tube on the outside of the container. The immersion tube – which is as long as the container is deep – fits through, and is often sealed to, an opening on the top of the container. Different tube lengths are available to cater for varying container depths and different material constructions are on offer depending on the media to be pumped. The pump section is located at the lower end of the immersion tube. The pump is driven from the top of the immersion tube, using an extended shaft protected by a sealed column. The pumped liquid flows between the sleeve and the tube to the discharge port at the motor end of the immersion tube.
The main advantage of a barrel pump is that it eliminates the many risks that arise from the manual handling of containers: injuries, chemical splashing and leaks, and toxic fumes. Barrel pumps are lightweight and portable, and therefore easy to transfer between containers.
Manufacturing and processing plants make extensive use of barrels (typically 100 or 200 litres) to store and transfer chemicals and reagents. These are too heavy to tip up to dispense or empty out the liquids safely. Barrel pumps allow fluids to be transferred from containers such as these in a safe and effective manner.
A key factor is how long you need the tube length to be. The larger (deeper) container being pumped from then the longer the tube needs to be. You also need to consider the characteristics of the liquid being pumped. A corrosive or abrasive liquid may need a different tube material from water or oil. Do you require one pump to be used for different fluids? Do you require an ATEX rated pump and motor? What power is available on site? Would you prefer to sue electrical or air power?
We can offer a range of drum pumps for hazardous applications. Such as corrosive resistant pump tube materials and ATEX rated motors and accessories.
We have been supplying pumps for liquids and chemicals to UK industry since 1971. Our range of drum pumps offer exceptional durability and excellent value for money. All our most popular drum pumps and motors are available from stock or on a very short lead time.
Drum pumps can handle virtually any liquid such as acids, alcohol, alkalis, detergents, emulsions, fruit juices, fuels, inks, milk, oils, paint, resins, slurries, surfactants, suspensions, toxic liquids, water.
This depends on the viscosity of the liquid, the model of pump being used and the type of motor fitted. However, Finish Thompson PF series drum pumps can achieve a flow rate of up to 151 litres per minute.
Typically up to 151 LPM, depending on the liquid and the motor fitted.
The typical use is the transfer of liquids in a wide variety of industries one container to another. This could include a barrel, an oil drum, an IBC or even a mixing tank or bowl.
Barrel pumps for low or medium viscosity fluids generally employ extended centrifugal pumps with single, double or multiple impellers. The rotation of the impeller discharges the liquid up the tube and out of a port at the top of the immersion tube.
Typical materials are polypropylene, PVDF and stainless steel.
Drum pumps often employ a simple fixed speed electric motor with just and on/off option. However, dual speed and variable speed electric motors are available. Also available are air powered motors and the air supply to these can be adjusted to control the flow rate.
