Modular canister pump tube improves health and safety
The use of hand pumps in industry and trade comes with certain risks. They can endanger health and safety and lead to cross-contamination between tanks. Seeking to prevent this, Lutz Pumpen has developed a new modular pump tube – one of the few specifically designed for use in canisters. A clip-on battery-powered motor lets users fit several canisters with a pump tube and switch flexibly between them to pump liquids safely and automatically.
Many companies in industry and trade use hand pumps to transfer liquids from canisters – for example, to pump hydraulic oils for machine maintenance or cleaning agents for systems deployed in the food industry. “These pumps are often inefficient and not ergonomic to use, with workers forced to get down on their hands and knees to fill the liquid into intermediate vessels”, explained Andreas Rössler, Sales Manager at Lutz Pumpen GmbH. “Hand pumps are also associated with risks: liquids can splash or spill, resulting in a danger of slipping or skin contact with harmful substances. They can also lead to contamination due to carryover between tanks.
“Seeking to improve health and safety, we have worked to develop a modular pump tube that is one of very few available on the market designed specifically for use in canisters. Used in conjunction with the clip-on motor, users can pump between multiple containers safely and automatically.”
Compatible with a wide range of canister sizes and media
The new pump tubes fit the most common canister sizes. Available in 400mm, 500mm and 700mm lengths, they are fitted with S60 and S70 threads, widely used in tank technology and for chemicals. With a polyethylene (PE) pump tube and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) hoses and fittings, the pump tube is durable and chemically resistant. The shaft is made of stainless steel, which offers high mechanical strength and resistance to corrosion.
“The combination of materials enables the pumping of a wide range of media, including low-viscosity mineral oils, cooling lubricants, disinfectants, diesel, flame retardants, fungicides and insecticides, as well as various cleaning agents and sanitising products”, said Rössler. “The robust design of the pump tubes increases resistance to abrasion and external influences, extends their service life and ensures reliability in industrial applications.”
Empty a 200-litre canister 12 times on a single battery charge
Once the pump tubes have been inserted into the canisters, users can attach the B2 battery-powered motor from Lutz Pumpen using a quick-release fastener and start pumping immediately. The 260W brushless DC motor reaches a maximum speed of 12,000rpm and enables a delivery rate of up to 6l of liquid with a maximum viscosity of 400mPas. A single charge of the replaceable battery is enough to empty a 200-litre canister twelve times in around 35 minutes.
