Drum Pumps

Piston Drum Pumps

Piston drum pumps use piston-generated suction to pump and transfer fluids and chemicals from barrels or drums. They can be performed manually or pneumatically, allowing easy operation and simple functioning. Pumping Solutions offers Gorman-Rupp piston pumps, which can be used across virtually all industries. Features of these pumps include:

• Easy-to-replace Teflon® piston ring
• High maximum operating temperature
• Polypropylene construction
• Self-priming capabilities
• Stainless steel components
• Transfers 22 to 25 oz. per stroke

Gorman-Rupp piston drum pumps are high-pressure and reliable tools for transferring a wide range of fluids, including organic acids, alcohols, and water-soluble inorganic chemicals. Various pumping models can process a range of PSI requirements, allowing for the transfer of oils, detergents, and lubricants based on the pump’s components.

Rotary Drum Pumps

Rotary drum pumps include suction and discharge tubes and feature a hand-turning design for manual operation. These easy-to-operate, portable barrel pumps can pump liquids of varying viscosities and temperatures, making them applicable across multiple industries and projects. Advantages of rotary drum pumps include:

• High maximum temperatures
• High-flow capabilities
• Lightweight designs
• Multiple material options
• Self-priming capabilities

Rotary pumps are explicitly designed for liquids free of solids and debris. These pumps can transfer a range of fluids, including alcohols, inorganic chemicals, organic acids, lubrication oil, and additional viscous fluids. Available in an assortment of materials, including Ryton, polypropylene, and aluminum, the versatility of rotary drum pumps makes them desirable across all industries.

Electric Motor Drum Pumps

Electric motor drum pumps, or motor-driven drum pumps, require electricity and high-powered motors to transfer fluids. These reliable and durable pumps can pump up to 5 gallons per minute, delivering high pumping rates at low costs. Pumping Solutions provides Sethco motor-driven pumps for large-volume jobs. They feature safety reset switches for added safety during operation and are compatible with air motors for extra security while transferring hazardous liquids. Additional features and benefits include:

• Easy to maintain
• High-powered operation
• Impact-resistant housing
• Large handle grip
• Sealless construction
• Self-priming capabilities

Sethco electric motor pumps remain damage-resistant and can safely run dry after emptying barrels. As powerful drum pumps, they can transfer a range of fluids, including corrosive, hazardous, and flammable chemicals and liquids. Pumping Solutions supplies electric barrel pumps in materials including Kynar, polypropylene, and stainless steel to serve a variety of projects across all trades.

Barrel Pumps for Industrial Applications

With a wide range of styles and materials, drum pumps can be used for fluid-transferring processes in virtually all industries, including:

• Chemical Processing
• Home & Consumer
• Industrial Cleaning
• Industrial Processing
• Marine
• Pulp & Paper Manufacturing
• Sanitation
• Waste Management
• Water Treatment

Choose Pumping Solutions for Quality Drum & Barrel Pumps

Pumping Solutions proudly distributes an extensive selection of drum pumps from reliable manufacturers. Our trained experts are prepared to answer any questions, and we look forward to helping your pumping project succeed. No matter the industry, we have the right industrial pumps for your application.
Contact us to learn more about drum and barrel pumps, or request a quote to start your order today.