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Drum pump is used to transfer chemicals in closed containers such as drums, IBC tanks etc. Flowable substances can be transferred to another place thanks to the long pump tube of the barrel pump that goes into the container. It is used by immersing the pipe of the barrel pump into the chamber. The drum pump motor remains outside the fluid. Drum pumps can provide convenience in transferring different fluids in many sectors. It offers an extremely economical and practical solution in cases where the substance in the barrels will not be used at once.

In Which Industries Are Drum Pumps Used?

Many industries and business areas that deal with drums and transfer the fluids with these pumps,  use drum pumps. At the beginning of these, the fuel sector takes the lead. In addition, drum pumps are used in areas such as chemistry, petrochemicals, refineries and power plants. Again, in industries such as paint, refining, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, the ease of transferring drum pumps is utilized.

In addition to these sectors, we see that drum pumps are used in the food sector as well. Drum pumps are used when transferring liquid food stuffs such as honey, chocolate and molasses to other containers. Apart from food, liquid soap, adhesives such as glue, and fluids such as shampoo can be easily transferred from barrels to other containers thanks to drum pumps.

Why Use a Drum Pump?

It is very difficult to transfer the liquids in the barrels in the desired amount by tilting or overturning. Moreover, in the transfer process without the use of a drum pump, the transferred chemical may be wasted. In addition, if the substance in the barrel will not be used at one time, it is very important to transfer smoothly.

You can easily transfer many fluids and liquids by using a drum pump without experiencing these problems. As the transferred products will not be wasted, you will also ensure that the environment remains clean. Using drum pumps is a good protective option, especially against the dangers that may arise in the transfer of chemical products.

Types of Drum Pumps

Drum pumps consists of pump tube and pump body. The tube is placed inside the barrel and serves to transmit the liquid in the barrel to the pump body. The impeller in the body provides vacuuming with the force it receives from the motor. Pumps should be selected according to the type of fluid and the sector to be used. For example, if a pump is to be used in the food industry, it should be noted that it is a stainless and hygienic drum pump. The pump tube in contact with the fluid can be PP, PVDF, PVC or stainless steel, and the shaft inside has stainless steel or Hastalloy C alternatives.

Again, the drum pumps to be used for flammable chemicals should have ex-proof electric or air motors. In the same way, another issue to be considered in the selection of the drum pump type is the viscosity. In other words, since substances with high fluidity such as water and substances such as honey or molasses do not have the same viscosity, the pump to be selected should be taken according to these criteria. Again, considering the pressure and flow rate, you can decide on the appropriate drum pump type.