drum pump manufacturers

Here’s a list of top drum pump manufacturers, categorized by specialty (electric, manual, pneumatic, and material compatibility). These companies produce reliable pumps for chemicals, fuels, oils, and other liquids:

1. Global manufacturers (multiple pumps)

Zhilong (China)

Specialising in drum motor pumps, used in chemical and petroleum industries, constrained foodstuffs, etc.

Lutz Pumps (Germany)

Specialising in corrosion resistant pumps for chemicals, food and pharmaceuticals.

Popular models: Lutz MAXX, Lutz BLUE (electric).

Phineas Thompson (USA)

Known for its chemical drum pumps (electric, pneumatic, manual).

Popular models: E-Series (electric), A-Series (pneumatic).

Kecol Pumping Systems (UK)

Specialising in ATEX approved pumps for flammable/explosive liquids.

Grundfos (Denmark)

Industrial grade electric drum pumps for high flow applications.

2. Electric Drum Pump Specialists

• Flux Pumps (Germany)

• Brushless DC motor pumps (explosion-proof options available).

• Yamada (Japan)

• Air-operated and electric drum pumps for viscous fluids.

• Xylem (Goulds Pumps) (USA)

• Heavy-duty electric pumps for oils and solvents.

3. Manual Drum Pump Manufacturers

• GPI (Grundfos Peerless) (USA)

• Affordable manual pumps for oils, fuels, and water-based liquids.

• Tuthill (USA)

• Manual rotary pumps for drums and barrels.

• FLUX (Germany)

• Manual piston pumps for precise dispensing.

4. Pneumatic (Air-Operated) Drum Pumps

• Aro (Ingersoll Rand) (USA)

• High-pressure air-powered pumps for industrial use.

• Wilden (USA)

• Diaphragm pumps for abrasive/volatile liquids.

• Yamada (Japan)

• Reliable air-operated drum pumps.

5. Specialty/Chemical-Resistant Pumps

• Iwaki (Japan)

• Magnetic-drive pumps for corrosive liquids (e.g., acids).

• March Pump (USA)

• FDA-compliant pumps for food/beverage industries.

• CDR Pumps (UK)

• ATEX-certified pumps for hazardous areas.

6. Budget/Value Brands

• Tacmina (Japan)

• Cost-effective electric and pneumatic pumps.

• Fill-Rite (USA)

• Affordable fuel-transfer drum pumps.

How to Choose?

1. Fluid Type: Check chemical compatibility (e.g., PP for acids, stainless steel for solvents).

2. Power Source: Electric (corded/battery), manual, or pneumatic.

3. Flow Rate: Ranges from 1 GPM (manual) to 20+ GPM (industrial electric).

4. Certifications: ATEX (explosion-proof), FDA, USDA for specific industries.

Need help selecting a model? Let me know your application (e.g., "pumping sulfuric acid" or "diesel fuel"), and I’ll refine the recommendations!