Chemical Resistant Drum Pump - Putting Reliability and Safety First
The numerous ranges of pumps on the market are designed by the manufacturer and purchased by the consumer, for their mechanical performance under specific conditions. When ascertaining the features and quality of a pump, one should consider such aspects as the containment of pressure, fluid sealing, pumping capacity, reliability, ease of use and the range of fluids the pump is capable of handling, including corrosive materials such as chemicals and material that are characterised with high levels of alkalis.
Many pump manufacturers, due to the economic requirement of keeping costs at the lowest levels possible, offer their range of pumps in limited construction types and material composition. However, certain drum pump applications require that the material used is chemical resistant, not only to safeguard the drum and the user of such equipment, but to ensure the fluid does not become contaminated with the inner workings and materials of the drum pump due to corrosive forces. When corrosive materials are in use, the employment of specialised chemical resistant pumps should be considered a must.
Although these pumps are slightly more expensive, when weighing the benefits versus costs model, incorporating the longer life the chemical resistant drum pump will offer; the reliability of such equipment that will ensure that materials are able to be pumped when and where necessary; the reduction of downtime required for the maintenance upon failure, and; the safety guidelines and regulations that must be adhered to - the higher initial cost far outweighs the productive and safety issues that will undoubtedly arise in using a non chemical resistant drum pump.
To ensure that your purchase is going to suit your particular application, it is worthwhile contacting an experienced company who specialises in the production of chemical resistant drum. Specific questions can be answered relating to the composition of the fluid you wish to transfer, the PH levels, temperature of the fluid, the proportion of solids in the fluid and the desired rate of flow. This will ensure that you purchase the correct pump specifically designed for the purposes and applications that you desire.
Leading chemical resistant drum pump manufacturers utilise only the best production methods and resources to construct pumps that demonstrate unsurpassed reliability, quality, longevity, fluid transfer rates and safety features. Search for companies utilising polyethylene and polypropylene in their construction, as these materials prove again and again, their high resistance to chemical corrosion while still creating a drum pump that is rigid and can handle high pressure loads.
The award winning New Zealand Pump Company has been manufacturing the ingeniously simple Ezi-action Drumpumps since 1991. Our chemical resistant drum pumps are FDA compliant and Japanese Food Hygiene Approved with Ezi-action Safety Measures proven around the world for safety and reliability for hand pumping from drums and containers. They will pump viscous fluids and are suitable for use with strong acids and alkalis, oils and lubricants.
The NZ Pump Company Group manufactures in New Zealand and distributes around the world. From subsidiary companies located in Staffordshire, UK and California, USA, customers are supplied into continental Europe and North and South America respectively. Major distributors are located in these markets as well as in Australia, South Africa, Japan, Chile and Uruguay. Multinational chemical and oil companies distribute the Ezi-action Drumpumps around the world. For these companies the Ezi-action Drumpumps reflects well on their products and endorses the importance of safety to their customers.
