Safe and efficient transfer of bulk liquids from containers is a primary requirement for laboratory and industrial safety. Professional laboratory drum pumps and siphons eliminate the risks associated with manual pouring, providing controlled dispensing for acids, alkalis, and solvents. As a heavy-duty component of our liquid handling ecosystem, these pumps facilitate the bulk distribution tasks that feed into our pipettes and dispensing workflows.
Why Choose Professional Drum Pumps?
Our curated collection of manual and specialized transfer pumps is designed for chemical compatibility and user protection:
- Ergonomic Container Dispensing: We stock the Bürkle Pump-it, a high-performance PP/FKM pump for cans and drums with a 1000 mm immersion depth for deep vessel access.
- Versatile OTAL Hand Pumps: Utilize Bürkle OTAL Hand Pumps in polypropylene (PP), available in 12 mm and 15 mm tube diameters for flexible liquid delivery.
- Precision Flow Monitoring: Explore Kartell Flow Meters with ball or paddle wheel connections (OD 6.5-11 mm) to visually track liquid movement through tubing systems.
- Flammable Liquid Safety: Select the Bürkle Antistatic Set, complete in a plastic case, to ensure safe grounding during the transfer of volatile solvents.
LabFriend supplies drum pumps and siphons from leading European manufacturers of sampling and transfer technology:
- Bürkle: The premier provider in this category, offering a massive selection including Pump-it dispensers, OTAL miniature pumps, and suction siphons with stopcocks.
- Kartell: Specialist in laboratory plasticware, providing durable flow meters for monitoring liquid transfer rates.
- Lutz & Grün-Pumpen: Global leaders in industrial-grade drum and container pumps for high-volume chemical handling.
Secure bulk liquid transfer is the first step in a precise analytical workflow; to further enhance your laboratory system, we recommend exploring these related categories:
- Bottletop Dispensers: Use BRAND Dispensette S for accurate volume measurement once liquids have been transferred to smaller bottles.
- Hand Dispensers: Utilize Eppendorf CombiTips and HandyStep systems for rapid repetitive dispensing of bulk-sourced reagents.
- Microlitre Pipettes: Explore LLG and Eppendorf pipettors for the final micro-volume sampling stage.
- Volumetric Pipettes: Use Hirschmann glass pipettes for high-precision analytical transfers from bulk containers.
Unsure if your chemical transfer requires a Bürkle Pump-it or an antistatic grounding set? Our team provides local technical support to help you find the correct drum pump solution with fast shipping and competitive pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the advantage of the Bürkle OTAL pump series?
The OTAL series is highly versatile because only the delivery tubes come into contact with the liquid, allowing the pump to be used with a wide variety of materials by simply choosing the appropriate tube type (PP, PVDF, or Stainless Steel).
2. How does the Bürkle Pump-it handle different container sizes?
The Pump-it features a 1000 mm immersion tube and specialized adapter sets, making it suitable for both small cans and larger 200-liter drums.
3. When should I use a flow meter with my drum pump?
A flow meter, such as those from Kartell, is recommended when you need visual confirmation that a liquid is flowing or when you need to roughly estimate the transfer speed in closed tubing systems.
4. Why is an antistatic set necessary for certain transfers?
When transferring flammable or volatile solvents, static electricity can build up and cause sparks; Bürkle antistatic sets ground the equipment to prevent potential explosions.
