A bucket pump is a reusable device that transfers liquids such as lubricants, fertilizers, and cleaning liquids from a tank to a pipe for dispersal. It is made of aluminum, steel or other light alloys and can be adapted for use in various industries. The pump has a metal cylinder attached to the handle, a skirt or prop underneath it, and a tube to pull up the liquid. Some types require a nozzle for thinner liquids or tasks that require pressure. Bucket pumps can be designed for specific liquids and containers, and some can be disposed of after use.
A bucket pump is a pump that takes contents from a tank and pushes them through a pipe for dispersal. The tank is usually shaped like a bucket, hence its name. The device is used for liquids such as lubricants, fertilizers, pesticides, water or cleaning liquids. Usually, the bucket pump is reusable and easy to transfer from one holding tank to another with little hassle. Automotive companies often use bucket pumps as grease pumps, although the pump design can be adapted for use in a variety of industries.
The main parts of the bucket pump are usually made of aluminum, steel or other light alloys which have high resistance to chemical corrosion. A metal cylinder attaches to the pump handle. The cylinder extends down into the bucket and a skirt or prop sits underneath the pump. The skirt, formed of rubber or other flexible material, provides a seal against the lid and prevents the pump from falling into the pail. The liquid is pulled up through a tube attached to the cylinder and can be released through a nozzle.
While a bucket pump may not require a nozzle, one may be necessary for some thinner liquids or for tasks that require pressure to force a steady flow of liquid into the target area. These types of nozzles often have a collapsible handle much like a trigger, which will only disperse the liquid to the desired location when the handle is manipulated. One hand is required to pump the liquid while the other controls the nozzle.
Many types of cup pumps are designed specifically for one type of liquid and cannot be used safely with any other material. Some cup pumps are built as permanent attachments to tank-like containers and cannot be used on any other device. Bucket pumps can sometimes tilt and roll from one location to another via permanently attached wheels and handles. Most of these purpose-built pumps have a reservoir that resembles a closed tank rather than a bucket.
While a bucket pump can usually be used multiple times, some cheaper versions can be disposed of after the bucket’s contents are completely used up. Almost any type of container, with or without lid or lid, can be converted for use with the pump. The only thing a container needs is somewhere to rest the skirt on an edge so that the cylinder can be immersed in the liquid inside.
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