Normally a barrel pump consists of a long tube/hose that is long enough to reach the bottom of a 55 gallon barrel. A pump housing is attached to the tube and is placed at the opening of the container. A second hose leads from the pump housing to a separate container or wherever the inside materials are to be released. Pumps are either equipped with a motor or a crank. Cranks are preferred for industries where volatile liquids such as chemicals, oil, gasoline, solvents etc. are contained and handled.

Specialty pumps are provided for the food industry to satisfy the extra need to be sanitary. These pumps are appropriately names

2012-07-30

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