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Barrel Pump – Practical Solution for Industrial Liquid Transfer

Barrel pumps are industrial equipment that enable fast, controlled, and ergonomic transfer of liquids from barrels, canisters, and cylindrical storage tanks. They offer ideal performance for transferring oils, chemicals, solvents, fuels, and other fluids.

Flowland barrel pumps are a reliable liquid transfer solution for both industrial facilities and marine processes — thanks to their durable construction, easy installation, and wide application compatibility.

Barrel Pump Technical Specifications

Property	Value
Pump Type	Positive Displacement Barrel Pump
Application	Barrel, canister, tank transfer
Flow Rate	15 – 150 L/min
Maximum Pressure	2 – 6 bar
Housing Material	PP / Aluminium / Stainless Steel / PVDF
O-Ring / Seal	Buna / Viton / PTFE
Connection Diameter	½" – 1¼"
Immersion Length	500 – 1800 mm (adjustable)
Operating Temperature	-10°C – +80°C
Drive Type	Manual / Electric / Pneumatic

Barrel Pump — Technical Advantages & Features

Practical installation: Compatible with various barrel diameters
Durable construction: High chemical and solvent resistance materials
Multiple drive options: Manual, electric, or pneumatic operation
Easy to use: Fast transfer with ergonomic pump design
Wide application compatibility: Oil, fuel, chemical, acid, and base transfer
Adjustable immersion length: 500 to 1800 mm to fit various container depths

A barrel pump (also known as a drum pump) is a portable pump designed to extract liquids from barrels, drums, canisters, and similar containers. It consists of a tube that is inserted into the container and a pump head (manual, electric, or pneumatic) that draws liquid up and out for transfer or dispensing.

Barrel pumps can handle a wide range of liquids including oils, fuels, solvents, chemicals, acids, bases, water-based fluids, and many industrial fluids. The correct material selection (PP, aluminium, stainless steel, or PVDF) and seal type (Buna, Viton, or PTFE) depends on the specific fluid being transferred.

Electric barrel pumps offer consistent, hands-free operation without physical effort. They provide higher and more controllable flow rates compared to manual pumps, reduce operator fatigue, and are ideal for frequent or high-volume transfer operations in industrial environments.

Material selection depends on the chemical compatibility of the fluid being transferred. PP and PVDF are ideal for acids, bases, and aggressive chemicals. Aluminium suits oils and fuels. Stainless steel is preferred for food-grade or hygienic applications. Seal materials (Buna, Viton, PTFE) must also match the fluid's chemical properties.

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