5 reasons to upgrade from manual container emptying to a barrel pump
EDITOR ’ S CHOICE TIME TO UPGRADE
CASTLE PUMPS LTD
5 reasons to upgrade from manual container emptying to a barrel pump
A manufacturer of cooking sauces making small batches may be transferring the product from one container to another by hand . “ We ’ re only moving small quantities so it ’ s not worth investing in a pump ”. Correct ? Perhaps initially , but as production increases there are many reasons to consider more than just the upfront cost of the pump .
Castle Pumps explain five reasons why upgrading to a barrel pump is much more beneficial than continuing to manually handle your product .
1 . Increased productivity . Using a barrel pump is quite simply quicker and more efficient than moving the fluid by hand . Manual transfer is very time consuming for an operator , so if your business begins to upscale production , it becomes less feasible for an operator to keep up . Using an electric barrel pump is less labour-intensive , freeing up your workers ’ time to spend on more value adding tasks .
2 . Safer for operator and workspace A spill , which is much more likely during the process of manually scooping and pouring fluid , means wasted product and a clean-up . The fluid being stored in a drum or IBC can sometimes also be hazardous e . g . chemicals and flammable fluids , and therefore manual handling unnecessarily exposes operators to risk .
3 . Accurate measurement In many processes , a very precise quantity of fluid may need to be dispensed . For example , whilst packaging a final product , or dosing
Using a barrel pump is quite simply quicker and more efficient than moving the fluid by hand .
a specific amount of an ingredient into a mixture . Doing this by hand can cause measuring errors and inaccuracies , resulting in an incorrect or inconsistent final product . By using an electric barrel pump with a batch meter , not only is it much quicker for the operator but it ensures product consistency .
4 . Product purity
Manually moving a fluid leaves it open to contamination from the
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air or general environment . Very special care needs to be taken to ensure no external debris gets into the container being used to transfer it – which is absolutely vital in food and cosmetic industries . Using a food grade barrel pump keeps the product safely contained with the hose and pipework and protected from external contaminants .
5 . Cheaper in the long run
Whilst manual handling may seem more economical at beginning of production , eventually demand and operator priorities will outgrow this . Using a pump means reduced labour from the operators , giving them more time to focus on other essential tasks , less product waste and less clean up required if a spill occurs . All of this adds up and saves money in the long term !
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