Utility Pump

A pump which is capable of pumping large quantities of liquids in a short span of time but is not meant for continuous use is called a utility pump. The utility pump is generally made of plastic, thermoplastic or stainless steel.

Types of Utility Pump:

• Magnetic Drive Pump
• Centrifugal Pump
• Hand Pump
• Drum Pump
• Fountain Pump
• Micro Pumps
• Bilge and Ballast Pump
• Refueling Pump
• Sampling Pump
• Sump Pump
• Water Pump

Features of Utility Pumps:

• There are adjustable speed utility pumps which can operate at speeds selected by an operator.
  
  
• The continuous duty utility pumps maintain performance specifications at 100% duty cycle.
  
  
• Run dry capable utility pumps can operate without pumped fluid or external lubrication for an extended period of time.
  
  
• Self-priming utility pumps are designed to create and maintain a vacuum level that is sufficient to draw fluid into the inlet without external assistance.
  
  
• Some utility pumps include a battery backup, grinding mechanism, level control device, thermal overload protection, or suction.
  
  
• There are some utility pumps which are explosion-proof, corrosion resistant, reversible, plug-in, or sanitary.
  
  
• Important specifications for utility pumps are inlet size, discharge size, maximum discharge flow, maximum discharge pressure, and media temperature.
  
  
• Power sources for utility pumps include compressed air, gasoline, diesel fuel, natural gas, water, steam, hydraulic systems, solar energy, AC and DC.
  
  
• Manually powered utility pumps rely upon hand or foot power.

Uses of Utility Pumps:
Utility pumps are designed to move or pump various types of liquid and other materials such as:

• Abrasive Materials
• Acids
• Chemicals
• Hazardous Materials
• Highly Viscous Fluids
• Gasoline
• Diesel Fuel
• Ground Water
• Salt Water
• Sewage
• Wastewater