Manual drum pumps from Easy Rack keep those fluids moving!

Having the correct model of oil drum pump for your needs available at a moments notice will allow your staff to enjoy a much easier way of getting small quantities of lubricating oil or other liquids out of a standard 55-gallon drum. By having a simple oil drum pump, you can reduce time and effort as well as prevent accidental spills. Easy Rack has plenty of commercial grade oil drum pumps that service a wide range of different purposes.

What should I consider when purchasing a drum pump?
The most important thing to consider is that you need a different pump for every single drum. While it may seem economical to cut back on the number of expensive pumps that you buy, this is a false economy, as even with the best will in the world, there will be occasions where a member of staff does not properly clean out the oil drum pump after use, and then use it for another chemical. This can contaminate the liquid with oil or vice versa, and in turn this can cause extensive and expensive damage in machinery when the oil is used as a lubricant. Using drum carts in conjunction with drum pumps can really speed up the task!

What is a rotary drum pump?
A rotary pump is another type of oil drum pump that provides a nice even flow, although it must be primed automatically using a crank. This type of pump is best suited to extremely viscous liquids, and is therefore popular as a source of lubricating oil. Care should be taking using drum lifting equipment with the rotary or any pump installed.

What is the difference between a transitional piston drum pump and a lever drum pump?
Traditional piston drum pumps and lever drum pumps are two versions of the same basic design. The piston pump is designed for lighter liquids, while the addition of a lever means that the liquid can be drawn up more effectively, and thereby it is ideal for a wider range of applications. Both of these simple pumps have the benefit of being extremely reliable, and with little to go wrong with them, it is feasible to expect them to last for many years of effective service.

Should I purchase a manual or electric drum pump?
Whether you choose an electric drum pump or a manual drum pump, it should be suitable for the liquid that is being used. Never use a polypropylene based pump to transfer solvents, as these can actually dissolve the pump in use, and this can lead to injury as well as the general damage that any spillage creates.

If you need assistance in learning more about 55-gallon drum pumps or other drum handling equipment, feel free to give us a call at 713-553-1122 or ask our expert for more information.

Easy Rack, a Houston based material handling supplier has a wide range of 55 gallon drum pumps available.

If you work with 55-gallon drums, you most likely have one or more commercial drum pumps that you use to extract or dispensing liquids!

Easy Rack, a Houston based material handling supply house has a wide range of 55 gallon drum pumps available. Drum pumps come in many shapes and sizes depending on your requirements. To identify the correct pump for your application you must first identify whether you are pumping thin liquids or something with more viscosity. For thin, light liquids such as water and light oil, you can use a regular piston pump, as very little force is required in order to get the liquid out. These lightweight pumps are simple to use, low cost and easy to maintain.

When a heavier gauge liquid is being stored in the drum, a standard piston pump will not have the power to draw up the fluid without a great deal of effort from the operator, and a more powerful system is required. Easy Rack offer a number of 55 gallon drum pumps that feature a lever attached to the top of the standard piston. This, coupled with a larger chamber in the piston makes it much easier to pump liquid out of the drum and into an appropriate receptacle to be used elsewhere in the building or site.

The drawback with both kinds of piston based pump is that they are both limited to producing a relatively uneven flow of liquid, and this can lead to spills and accidents. When liquids are pumped out using a piston, the pressure varies considerably, and this results in pulsing or uneven flow rates.

An alternative to a drum style piston pump is a rotary pump. With these 55 gallon drum pumps, you will be able to get a steady flow of liquid out of the drum, and even deal with the heavier gauges of oil and even paint.

If you are considering replacing a drum pump, ergonomic material handling equipment or any of the following commercial material handling products, just give us a call.

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Drum Dollies.Drum Carts
Drum Handling Equipment
Drum Lifting Equipment
Manual Hand Drum Pumps
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Operators are standing by to answer your questions and help you make a selection. We can be reached at 713-552-1122 or online at Ask The Expert! We welcome you call and the opportunity to serve you!