Flux F430 Barrel Pump

Chemical Drum Pump & Food Grade Pump

Key Specifications
Max Flow Rate 240lpm
Max Head 30M
Max Temperature 120°C
Max Viscosity 1200 cP
Solids 2mm
Sizes 1" to 1 1/4"
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The Flux F430 Series Electric Barrel Pump is designed for transferring light liquids including chemicals, acids and oil up to 1200 cP from small containers, drums and IBCs. This Flux drum pump leads in our product range due to its versatility and long life in heavy-duty applications. The F430 chemical barrel pump comes with a mechanical seal protecting the pump's inner tube against the pumped fluid, preventing cross-contamination. Therefore, as the Flux pump supplier, we recommend this chemical pump model over the Flux F424 seal-less model for transferring multiple different liquids and handling solids up to 2mm with less wear.

Suitable to handle abrasive, crystallizing or high-temperature liquids, this chemical transfer pump can be easily disassembled for cleaning and maintenance due to its simple two-piece construction. The F430 chemical barrel pump is available in different materials and immersion lengths, including stainless steel FDA-approved models suitable for alcohol transfer and ATEX, certified drum pump models.

The PP and PVDF versions of this electric drum pump for chemicals are the most robust versions of the F430 due to steel re-inforced over-moulded inner tubes. The steel cored inner tube of these Flux pump models provide stability and extend the service life of the mechanical seal when pumping high temperature fluids. Thanks to the 5 brass shaft support bearings, F430 Flux drum pumps has optimal driveshaft support and resistance to vibration.

Features of the F 430 Flux Drum Pump:

  • Heavy duty, electric barrel pump
  • Ideal for dispensing from IBCs and drums
  • Suitable for handling many low viscosity liquids up to 1200CP
  • Handles abrasives and solid particles up to 2mm with minimal wear
  • The unique barrel pump design in PP and PVDF comes complete with a steel cored inner tube to provide stability and extend the service life of the mechanical seal, even at high temperatures
  • 5 heavy duty brass bearings for optimal driveshaft support and stability
  • Sealed inner tube - the liquid being pumped cannot enter the inner tube
  • Optimum barrel emptying due to unique impellor design
  • Easy to dismantle for cleaning with minimum effort
  • Models in stainless steel and Hastelloy C are 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
  • Stainless steel model is approved to FDA for safe handling of food products
  • Range of motors available including brushless motors, commutator motors, air motors and three-phase gear motors

This Flux pump is a perfect pumping solution for transferring fluids that change frequently, hardening liquids, solid particles, fast drying and crystallizing liquids from drum or IBC. The chemical barrel pump is one of our leading products due to its versatility and long life.

  • High-quality barrel 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 F430 chemical transfer pump can be quickly and easily taken apart for cleaning due to simple two-piece construction and screw-on foot piece.
  • Handle fluids containing solids – This Flux drum pump can handle solids up to 2mm with minimal wear.
  • Reinforced inner tube – F430 plastic model has steel re-inforced over-moulded inner tubes, preventing leakage and unnecessary mechanical seal wear when pumping high temperature liquids.
  • Transferring multiple fluids- This electric drum pump comes with a mechanic seal that protects the pump's inner tube against the pumped fluid, limiting the risk of cross-contamination.

The Flux F430 electric barrel pump is designed for transferring light liquids, including chemicals, acids and oil up to 1200 cP. The chemical pump is also available in different materials and immersion lengths to suit almost every low viscosity barrel pumping application.

  • Acids such as hydrochloric acid, boric acid, sulfuric acid, citric acid
  • Petroleum, diesel, heating oil, hydraulic oil, engine oil, machine oil
  • Gasoline, formic acid (as from 85 %), ethylene glycol, petroleum
  • Ethanol, methanol, butanol, acetone ect.

The Flux F430 Series Drum Pumps are available with the following material options:

PPPVDFSTAINLESS STEEL 316
L/316 Ti (S)		ALUMINIUMHASTELLOY C
TUBESETXXXXX

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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