Chemical drum pumps are tools that are specifically designed to safely handle flammable, corrosive and otherwise dangerous liquids as they are moved to and from 55-gallon drums and intermediate bulk containers or IBCs.
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Industrial applications frequently call for the movement of dangerous liquids and extreme caution is required in order to complete the pumping process safely. Suppliers must be highly knowledgeable about the different types of chemicals. Flux Pumps are highly reputable suppliers of chemical drum pumps responsible for handling liquids including:
Sulfuric acid causes burns on the skin, extreme dehydration and permanent blindness.
Hydrochloric acid is a potent corrosive substance that can damage the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Inhalation of hydrochloric acid can lead to uncontrollable coughing, hoarseness, inflammation, respiratory ulceration and pulmonary oedema.
Nitric acid is an extremely corrosive hazard. Incidental contact can cause skin irritation and hardening. Exposure to concentrated nitric acid can result in deep burns that cause permanent damage and yellow stains. Inhalation in sufficient quantities can be fatal.
While acetic acid is frequently used in low concentrations that are safe to handle, in an industrial context it is often handled at much stronger solutions - 25 percent or more. When concentrated this much, acetic acid can cause severe corrosive damage to both the skin and eyes.
Aqueous ammonia is an explosive compound that can cause severe environmental damage if it's disposed of improperly. Another corrosive chemical, aqueous ammonia must be kept out of contact with human skin, eyes, mouth and digestive and respiratory tracts. Exposure can cause serious burns, blindness, chronic lung conditions and death. Because the liquids they're used to move are so dangerous, safety is a core concern with chemical drum pumps. Personal protective equipment is an absolute must for workers using these pumps whenever dangerous liquids are involved. Comprehensive safety precautions are required and all operators need to be trained in how to pump these liquids properly. The necessary equipment needs to be thoroughly cleaned after its use. This burgeoning chemical industry needs reliable, versatile tools that are capable of handling a diverse range of materials. Companies that deal in liquids that are corrosive, flammable, or viscous need to have chemical drum pumps available that they can trust. Good drum pumps make it possible to transfer potentially hazardous chemicals in an almost entirely hands-free way. Minimising worker exposure to dangerous compounds is a vital part of reducing the number and severity of accidents in the chemical workplace. The Standard Pump equipment line is designed expressly to keep workers safe thanks to these five key features:
All of the chemical drum and sanitary pumps in our line are exhaustively tested for both consistent performance and absolute safety, and we sell no equipment that does not meet the highest possible standards. This is why we alone in this industry offer a comprehensive three-year warranty on our products.
A lot of drum pumps are designed solely for containers of 55 gallons or less. We offer you more flexible metering solutions so that you can control liquid transfers precisely regardless of the size of your containers - our pumps handle 55-gallon (200L) drums and Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) with equal aplomb.
Use our advanced batch control systems to dispense hazardous chemicals in precisely controlled volumes.
Our pumps allow you to safely work with viscous materials of up to 100,000 cps.
These pumps can handle flammable/combustible liquids such as alcohol, ammonia and gasoline without posing any added risk.