Safety Pumps

Safety pumps are designed for dispensing and transferring flammable liquids while helping reduce ignition risks associated with static electricity, sparks, and flammable vapors. Unlike standard drum pumps, approved safety pumps incorporate features such as flame arrestors and grounding capabilities that help support safer handling practices when working with fuels, solvents, alcohols, and other combustible liquids.

BASCO offers a variety of safety pumps designed for use with drums, safety cans, and flammable liquid storage containers. From manual piston and lever-action pumps to rotary drum pumps, these solutions help improve workplace safety while supporting efficient liquid transfer operations in manufacturing facilities, maintenance departments, chemical processing environments, laboratories, and industrial operations.

Still have questions? The information below explains how safety pumps work, when they should be used, important safety considerations, and how to select the right safety pump for your application.

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Not Sure Which Safety Pump Is Right for Your Application?

Selecting the right safety pump depends on the liquid being dispensed, container type, transfer volume, and workplace safety requirements. Factors such as chemical compatibility, dispensing speed, flame arrestor requirements, and bonding and grounding practices can all influence equipment selection. Choosing a pump designed specifically for flammable liquids helps support safer handling practices while improving efficiency during dispensing and transfer operations.

A safety pump is a drum or container pump specifically designed for transferring flammable or combustible liquids. Many safety pumps incorporate flame arrestors, grounding provisions, and other safety features intended to help reduce ignition risks during liquid transfer operations.
Safety pumps are commonly used when dispensing flammable liquids such as fuels, solvents, alcohols, thinners, and other combustible chemicals. They are frequently used in manufacturing facilities, maintenance operations, laboratories, automotive environments, and chemical processing applications.
A flame arrestor is designed to help prevent flames from traveling back into a drum or container. The device dissipates heat from a flame or spark, reducing the likelihood of ignition reaching the stored liquid and helping improve overall dispensing safety.
As liquids move through pumps, hoses, and containers, static electricity can build up. Bonding and grounding help dissipate static charges and reduce the risk of sparks that could ignite flammable vapors during dispensing operations.
Consider the type of liquid being dispensed, chemical compatibility, transfer volume, container size, flow rate requirements, and workplace safety practices. Selecting the right pump helps improve efficiency while supporting safe flammable liquid handling procedures.

Need Help Finding the Right Safety Pump?

Selecting the proper safety pump is important for both workplace safety and operational efficiency. BASCO can help identify the right pump based on your liquid type, transfer requirements, chemical compatibility, and dispensing application.

From approved safety pumps and drum pumps to grounding equipment and dispensing accessories, our team can help you find a complete liquid transfer solution for handling flammable and combustible liquids.

Call 800-776-3786 to speak with a BASCO packaging specialist.