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.

Sealless Mag-Drive
AODD & EODD
Piston / Plunger
Centrifugal
Drum & Barrel
Zero-Leak Designs
Spec-Driven By James Riggins
Compliance NSF/ANSI 61, EPA
Procurement Speed Submittals streamlined
0
Self-Priming Lift (ft)
0
Max Pressure (psi, piston)
0%
Energy Savings (EODD)
0
Max Viscosity (cP, drum)

The James Factor: Get the Pump Class Right the First Time

With 30+ years in chemical transfer, James Riggins eliminates guesswork—mapping chemistry, solids, viscosity, NPSH, and duty cycle to the correct pump technology and materials. Result: zero-leak compliance, longer life, clean installs.

Factor
DIY / Wrong Class
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
Total Impact
Lower OPEX, safer operators, clean audits

The Transfer Pump Lineup

Sealless mag-drives for corrosives, AODD/EODD for viscous slurries, high-pressure piston for injection, and portable drum systems for container unloading.

Finish Thompson ULTRAChem UC Series sealless mag-drive transfer pump
FTI Mag-Drive — UC / DB / SP
  • Best For: Acids, corrosives, solvents
  • Design: Zero-leak sealless; ANSI (UC)
  • Option: Self-priming (SP)
  • Note: Dry-run tolerant with carbon bushing
Finish Thompson AV vertical non-metallic pump
FTI Vertical — AV/VKC
  • Best For: Sumps, scrubbers, unloaders
  • Materials: Non-metallic, corrosion-resistant
  • Mount: Sump/tank top
Finish Thompson GP sealed chemical pump
FTI Sealed — GP/AP
  • Best For: Legacy replacements, specific duties
  • Notes: Balanced seals; consult for materials
Finish Thompson PF Series drum and barrel transfer pumps
FTI Drum & Barrel — PF/EF/SF/TT
  • Best For: Portable container unloading
  • Flow: Up to ~40 GPM
  • Viscosity: Up to 100,000 cP
Graco electric diaphragm (EODD) / AODD transfer pump
Graco AODD & EODD
  • Best For: Abrasives, slurries, high viscosity
  • Traits: Run-dry safe, self-priming
  • Bonus: EODD energy savings vs. air
Graco Wolverine duplex plunger chemical injection pump
Graco Piston / Plunger
  • Use: High-pressure transfer & injection
  • Pressure: To ~10,000 psi
  • Wetted: 316 SS options
Graco sanitary process pumps
Graco Sanitary
  • Use: Food & beverage chemicals (verify)
  • Note: Materials & seals per media
ProMinent DULCOFLEX peristaltic pump
ProMinent — DULCOFLEX®
  • Best For: Shear-sensitive, slurries
  • Traits: Gentle, self-priming
ProMinent Sigma plunger metering pump
ProMinent — Diaphragm & Plunger
  • Use: Dosing, transfer/injection
  • Series: gamma/ & Sigma, MAKRO/5, ORLITA
Blue-White FLEXFLO M4 peristaltic chemical pump
Blue-White — FLEXFLO®
  • Use: Peristaltic transfer & dosing
  • Note: Diaphragm metering options too

Applications & Industries

Deployed in water, wastewater, and industrial chemical processes.

Rail Car & Tanker Unloading
Mining Slurry Transfer
Water & Wastewater Treatment
Chemical Day Tank Filling
Pulp & Paper / Anodizing
Fume Scrubbers
Hazardous Waste Transfer
Food & Beverage (verify materials)
SCADA/PLC Integration

Why This Stack Works

Zero-Leak Paths
Sealless mag-drive & diaphragm designs eliminate seal failures and emissions.
Run-Dry & Self-Prime
AODD/EODD pumps tolerate dry-run and lift; drum systems prime fast.
Rapid ROI
Longer wear life, fewer call-outs, safer operators, cleaner audits.

Stop Fighting Leaks. Spec it Right.

Get a one-on-one consult with James Riggins to select the right pump class, materials, and controls for your process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a transfer pump and a metering pump?

A transfer pump moves larger volumes from A→B (flow). A metering pump injects smaller, precise, repeatable doses (accuracy).

When should I use a sealless mag-drive pump?

When handling corrosive, toxic, or hazardous chemicals where emissions and seal failures are unacceptable.

What’s best for high viscosity or abrasive slurries?

AODD or EODD. They’re run-dry safe, self-priming, and have no seal in the fluid path.

Can my transfer pump run dry?

AODD/EODD can run dry. Mag-drive can tolerate limited dry-run only with specific bushings—ask James for model-specific limits.