Action Pump 8008K Auger Kerosene Battery Pump

This Action Pump 8008K auger pump is battery operated, has a flow rate of 1.8 gallons per minute (gpm), and is suitable for dispensing kerosene from 5 gallon drums. It is constructed with polypropylene for chemical resistance and dimensional stability, steel for resistance to corrosion, and nylon for strength, light weight and resistance to abrasion, cracking, and crushing, and is powered by two D-cell batteries. This auger pump is suitable for a wide variety of industrial, commercial, and home applications.

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Pumps use mechanical action to move liquids, gases, or slurries (solids suspended in a liquid or gas). The mechanical action is categorized as either positive displacement (PD) or kinetic. PD pumps capture and release discrete amounts of flow into a chamber and then force it out. Some examples of PD pumps are fuel and oil pumps in cars, pumps in hydraulic systems, and bicycle pumps. Kinetic pumps move liquids, gases, or slurries by transferring energy from the pump's movement to the flow. They use an impeller to draw the flow in, add energy to the flow, and move it through a volute (a spiral funnel through which the flow moves), and into the system. Some examples of kinetic pumps include centrifugal (the most common pump in industrial applications), in-line pumps, sump pumps, and suction pumps. Energy sources for all types of pumps include wind power, manual operation, electricity, and gasoline or diesel fuel.

Action Pump manufactures drum and pail pumps and grease, oil, and lubrication products. The company, founded in 1981, is headquartered in Cary, IL.