Product Review
This Action Pump PP14 hand-operated drum pump is made of poly propylene for resistance to chemicals, delivers 8 oz. of fluid per stroke, and is suitable for dispensing detergents, antifreeze, mild acids, and petroleum based liquids. It comes with a 2" bung adapter. This piston drum pump is suitable for use with 15, 30, and 55 gallon drums in a variety of industrial and commercial applications.
Specifications
| Pump | Piston drum pump, hand-operated |
| Materials | Polypropylene, nickel plated steel, Viton |
| Flow rate | 8 oz. per stroke |
| Discharge spout | 3/4" |
| Maximum viscosity | 8000 SSU |
| Maximum temperature | 140 degrees F |
| For use with | 15, 30 or 55 gallon drums |
| Weight | 3 lb. |
| Dimensions | Overall length: 45"; Suction tube: 44" |
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?
- PP14 piston drum pump
- 44" suction tube
- 2" bung adapter
