Drum Pump for Chemical Processing
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Request a Spec Review →Yes. LibertyCES has documented Drum Pump in Chemical Processing applications, including Finish Thompson EF/PF/SF Series. The right model depends on the fluid, concentration, temperature, flow and duty cycle, so send James your process data for a free spec review before final selection.
Notes from the vendor documentation
Explicit flammables/chemical drum-transfer warnings and ATEX-certified options.
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Real Specifications
| Spec | Value | Source document |
|---|---|---|
| EF Series max temp by material | PP 150°F (66°C), PVDF 160°F (71°C), 316SS 212°F (100°C) | Finish Thompson — Drum/Barrel Pumps |
| HVDP Series viscosity | Up to 100,000 cP (HVDP-LR); HVDP-HR handles up to 20,000 cP | Finish Thompson — Drum/Barrel Pumps |
| SF Series capacity | Max specific gravity 2.0, max viscosity 1,200 cP | Finish Thompson — Drum/Barrel Pumps |
| FTI Air Drum Pump Kit | Converts a 1/2in FTI Air AODD pump into a drum pump; universal NPT/BSP/Buttress bung adapter, stainless steel hardware | FTI Air — Non-Metallic AODD Pumps |
Finish Thompson's own shared warning across all 8 drum-pump series: when pumping flammables or combustibles, explosion-proof electric or air drive motors on stainless steel tubes with a static protection kit are required — skipping the static-protection kit on a flammable-solvent drum job is a real ignition risk, not a formality.
A drum pump job on a flammable solvent isn't just a material-compatibility question — Finish Thompson's own line-wide warning requires explosion-proof motors and a static protection kit specifically because bung-opening drum transfer generates the kind of static charge a sealed tank transfer doesn't.
Every claim on this page traces to real, vendor-published documentation on file with LibertyCES. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final specification.
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FAQ
How is Drum Pump used in Chemical Processing?
Explicit flammables/chemical drum-transfer warnings and ATEX-certified options.
Which Drum Pump models are specified for Chemical Processing?
Documented models include Finish Thompson EF/PF/SF Series. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final selection.
What does LibertyCES need to size Drum Pump for a Chemical Processing application?
The fluid and its concentration, operating temperature, flow or volume, pressure and suction conditions, duty cycle, and the existing equipment it replaces or connects to. James reviews it for free.
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Reviewed by James Riggins, 30+ years specifying water and chemical process equipment · Updated