Flux Barrel Pump Kit for Flammable Liquids

Chemical Drum Pump & Corrosive Liquids Pump

Key Specifications
Max Flow Rate 240lpm
Max Head 13M
Max Temperature 100°C
Max Viscosity 800 cP
Solids 2mm
Size 1" to 1 1/4"
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The Flux Barrel Pump Kit for Highly Flammable Liquids comes as a ready-to-use pump kit, complete with F424 stainless steel pump, motor, universal hose, quick action tap and compression gland in PP. This chemical barrel pump kit is designed for transferring high flammability liquids such as acetone, ethyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, toluene and xylene up to 800 cP from small containers, drums and IBCs.

The Flux barrel pump kit does not contain a mechanical seal and therefore is suitable for transferring solvents and other fluids that would otherwise damage a mechanical seal. In addition, the absence of a mechanical seal ensures that this solvent transfer pump will not run dry, and there will be no contamination of the liquid by shaft lubricants. The shaft of this electric drum pump for chemicals is lubricated by the pumped fluid, providing no concern for the operator or wearing seals.

Suitable for free-flowing, non-abrasive liquids that do not bond or crystallize, this solvent barrel pump has a heavy duty design that ensures long service. The Flux Barrel Pump Kit for Highly Flammable Liquids is also easy to disassemble and clean with minimum effort, making it a perfect solution for many industrial applications. Ideal for use in hazardous areas, this electric drum pump is Ex protected, and it is supplied with an ATEX certificate.

Features of the Flammable Products Flux Drum Pump:

  • Comes complete with 2m of universal hose, quick action tap and compression gland in PP
  • Simple operation
  • Suitable for transferring high flammability liquids
  • Optimum barrel emptying thanks to impeller design
  • No mechanical seal
  • Safe dry running of the pump
  • Shaft is lubricated by the pumped fluid
  • Easy to take apart for cleaning
  • With either the F460 Ex 230V electric motor or the F 416 Ex air motor.
  • Version in stainless steel is tested and certified according to ATEX-Directive 94/9/EC, category 1/2, for use in Zone 0 – EC-Type-Examination Certificate No. PTB 00 ATEX 4110 X

This Flux pump is a perfect pumping solution for transferring light free flowing, non-abrasive and highly flammable liquids that do not bond or crystallize from drum or IBC. The chemical barrel pump has long service life due to its heavy duty design and the absence of a mechanical sale.

  • High-quality solvent drum pump – Flux pumps are well known German-made barrel pumps that have been in the market for over 70 years.
  • Quickly disassembled for cleaning – The electric drum pump for chemicals can be quickly and easily taken apart for cleaning, making it a perfect pumping solution for many industrial applications.
  • No mechanical seals – This solvent transfer pump kit is seal less, meaning that aggressive fluids can be pumped that would otherwise damage a mechanical seal and result in leaking or wear.
  • ATEX certificate. – The Flux Barrel Pump Kit for Highly Flammable Liquids is an ideal pumping solution for Hazardous applications, and it Ex protected.

The chemical barrel pump kit is designed for transferring high flammability liquids up to 800 cP. Typical applications for this solvent drum pump are as follows:

  • Acetone
  • Petrol
  • Butanol
  • Ethanol
  • Toluene

The Flux Barrel Pump Kit for High Flammability Liquids is available with the following material options:

STAINLESS STEEL 316L/316TI
TUBESETX

FAQs

Put most simply, a barrel pump, is a pump connected to an immersion tube that sits within the drum with its motor located outside of the container. The pump draws up the fluid through its immersion tube and is then dispensed via a hose or pipe that is connected to its outlet.

If you have a 1000 litre IBC you will require a 1200mm tube, a 205 litre drum requires a 1000mm and if you have a smaller container 700mm and shorter tubes are available. For larger containers we can offer longer tube sets on specification

If your fluid is prone to crystallisation, then you can use the F310 or F430 models as the pump bearings are protected from wear.

The F425 model is capable of emptying 99.98% of a container's contents. This drum pump is generally selected when the liquid is particularly valuable to minimise waste.

The F426 model is capable of both mixing and pumping the liquid within the container, which is a lower cost solution when compared to a separate mixer and pump.

For liquids with a flashpoint below 50°C, we offer our Stainless Steel F400 models and Viscopower series with ATEX approved motors or Viscoflux Lite EX.

Our range includes both FDA and 3A approved hygienic models. When the viscosity is >1200cP we offer the sanitary Viscopower F570 and F580 models and the Viscoflux Mobile. If <1200cP we typically select the F427, or the F430 food grade version when pumping alcohols or foodstuff with solids.

If you are pumping one liquid or very similar liquids, you can use the F314 or F424 seal-less models, if you are pumping multiple diferent liquids or where cross contamination is not desirable use the F310 or F430 drum pumps.

To ensure you get the correct Flux spare parts, we need to identify the exact Flux pump model you have. Please provide the model and serial number found on the pump name plate.

Castle Pumps can supply all Flux pump parts detailed on the spare parts list including motor, o-ring, shaft seal, impeller, inner and outer tube worldwide.

If you are pumping one liquid or very similar liquids, you can use the F314 or F424 seal-less models provided that the materials are compatible, if you are pumping multiple diferent liquids or where cross contamination is not desirable use the F310 or F430 drum pumps.

The general rule of thumb is that for low-medium duty applications where viscosity is <250cP the F300 is sufficient. For heavy duty applications, flammable liquids and viscosities of <1200cP choose the F400. For shear sensitive fluids or viscosities that exceed 1200cP then the Viscpower is required. Upon disclosure of your application, we can confirm the best solution.

All Flux barrel and IBC pump models are available with additional accessories that we can supply as a kit should you need delivery hose, a trigger nozzle, valves, flow meter and any other fittings.

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