Do you have a situation where a manual drum pumps is impractical for getting liquids out of 55-gallon drum or pails? Under these circumstances, using an electrical drum pump is a perfect solution that will both cut the amount of time taken and make things simpler for your staff. As with manually powered pumps, there are different types of design available from Easy Rack that serve slightly different purposes.

How do I regulate flow with an electric drum pump?
Electric drum pumps have the ability to provide a very smooth and tireless flow of liquid from a drum. Rather than the pulsing flow that comes from a manual piston drum pump, with an electrically powered model, the liquid is drawn out of the drum in a single smooth flow, meaning that there is less potential for splashing.

How do I prevent cross contamination of fluids?
It is common sense to use different electric drum pumps for each kind of liquid that you need to move. This prevents oil and water based liquids from contaminating each other and maintains all the liquids at the highest possible levels of purity. It is advisable to fully clean each pump system after use to prevent any blockage, particularly in any case where the drum pump has been used for liquids that can congeal such as paint.

Are there different pumps for volatile materials?

Yes, different kinds of liquids can react with the interior surfaces of the electric pump in different ways, and in order to ensure the long life and maintain the quality of your electric drum pump in the best possible condition, it is vitally important to use only the correct kind of pump with each chemicals. At Easy Rack, you can choose from 3 different materials inside the pump:

Polypropylene is a high quality plastic that is used in light duty drum pumps. Electric drum pumps using polypropylene are intended for use with light weight liquids, and can resist corrosion from acids. They are not generally compatible with solvents, as these can break down the chemicals in the plastic and cause the pump to fail.

Stainless steel pumps are useful under many different circumstances, and will not corrode, even if it is left immersed in water for long periods. Stainless steel can retain its strength with high weight oil and provided that the pump is well maintained, will remain in excellent condition indefinitely.

Aluminum pumps are good for a huge range of different liquids. They are generally slightly less hard wearing than stainless steel, although this will depend on the exact quality of the pump equipment that you are using, and the quality of maintenance. Aluminum generates its own surface patina on exposure to air, protecting the metal from reacting with acids, which means the pump can be used with a slightly wider range of chemicals.

If you are in the market for drum handling supplies such as drum carts, drum dollies, drum lifting equipment or even commercial lighting fixtures to light up the warehouse, Easy Rack is your kind of store. Our knowledgeable and friendly sales staff can assist with all types of equipment including wide span shelving, industrial shelving racks and ergonomic equipment such as carts, hand trucks and other helpful tools.

Call us today at 713-553-1122 or visit us online at www.easyrack.org. We are here when you need us!

Labels: 55-Gallon Accessories, Drum Handling Equipment, Electric Drum Pumps, Material Handling Equipment