Product Review
This Action Pump 3005 hand-operated rotary pump has a cast iron body, steel intake and discharge tubes, Viton (FKM, fluoroelastomer) seals, a flow rate of 10 gallons per minute (gpm), and is suitable for dispensing lubricating oils, fuel oils, and antifreeze. It comes with a 41" suction tube assembly, a 2" bung adapter, and a curved discharge spout. This rotary lever drum pump is suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.
Specifications
| Pump | Rotary drum pump |
| Materials | Cast iron body, steel tubes, Viton seals |
| Flow rate | 10 gpm |
| Discharge port | 1" |
| Maximum temperature | 140 degrees F |
| For use with | 15, 30, and 55 gallon drums |
| Weight | 11 lb. |
| Dimensions | Overall length: 50"; Suction tube: 41" |
Pumps use mechanical action to move liquids, gases, or slurries (solids suspended in a liquid or gas). The mechanical action is categorized as either positive displacement (PD) or kinetic. PD pumps capture and release discrete amounts of flow into a chamber and then force it out. Some examples of PD pumps are fuel and oil pumps in cars, pumps in hydraulic systems, and bicycle pumps. Kinetic pumps move liquids, gases, or slurries by transferring energy from the pump's movement to the flow. They use an impeller to draw the flow in, add energy to the flow, and move it through a volute (a spiral funnel through which the flow moves), and into the system. Some examples of kinetic pumps include centrifugal (the most common pump in industrial applications), in-line pumps, sump pumps, and suction pumps. Energy sources for all types of pumps include wind power, manual operation, electricity, and gasoline or diesel fuel.
Action Pump manufactures drum and pail pumps and grease, oil, and lubrication products. The company, founded in 1981, is headquartered in Cary, IL.
What's in the Box?
- 3005 rotary drum pump
- Suction tube assembly
- 2" bung adapter
- Curved discharge spout
