Chemical Transfer Pumps
A Master Specifier's Guide
Move corrosive, viscous, or abrasive chemicals without leaks. James Riggins matches sealless mag-drive, AODD/EODD, piston, and drum systems to your chemistry, flow, viscosity, and compliance requirements — so uptime and safety aren't optional.
30+ years spec experience. Send James the process data and get a real answer — not a catalog page.
Request a Spec Review →Doing It Yourself vs. Specifying With James Riggins
| Factor | Doing It Yourself | With James Riggins |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Selection | Mis-sized / wrong technology | Matched to chemistry, viscosity, solids |
| Leak Paths | Seal failures, emissions | Sealless / AODD to remove seals |
| Uptime & MTBR | Unplanned downtime | Preventive spec, longer wear life |
| Compliance Risk | Spills & fines exposure | Zero-leak architectures & materials |
The Transfer Pump Lineup
FTI Mag-Drive — UC/DB/SP
Best For: Acids, corrosives, solvents · Design: Zero-leak sealless; ANSI (UC) · Option: Self-priming (SP) · Dry-run tolerant with carbon bushing
FTI Vertical — AV/VKC
Best For: Sumps, scrubbers, unloaders · Materials: Non-metallic, corrosion-resistant · Mount: Sump/tank top
FTI Drum & Barrel — PF/EF/SF/TT
Best For: Portable container unloading · Flow: Up to ~40 GPM · Viscosity: Up to 100,000 cP
Graco AODD & EODD
Best For: Abrasives, slurries, high viscosity · Traits: Run-dry safe, self-priming · Bonus: EODD energy savings vs. air
Graco Piston / Plunger
Use: High-pressure transfer & injection · Pressure: To ~10,000 psi · Wetted: 316 SS options
ProMinent DULCOFLEX®
Best For: Shear-sensitive, slurries · Traits: Gentle, self-priming
ProMinent Diaphragm & Plunger
Use: Dosing, transfer/injection · Series: gamma/, Sigma, MAKRO/5, ORLITA
Blue-White FLEXFLO®
Use: Peristaltic transfer & dosing · Diaphragm metering options also available
Frequently Asked Questions
What pump technology should I use for corrosive chemical transfer?
Sealless mag-drive pumps are the standard choice for acids, corrosives, and solvents since they eliminate the mechanical seal — the most common leak path in chemical transfer service.
When should I use AODD or EODD instead of mag-drive?
AODD and EODD (air/electric-operated double diaphragm) pumps are better suited to abrasive slurries and high-viscosity fluids where they can run dry safely and self-prime.
What's the difference between piston and drum pumps?
Piston/plunger pumps handle high-pressure transfer and injection up to ~10,000 psi, while drum and barrel pumps are portable systems for container unloading, handling viscosities up to 100,000 cP.
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