Guide to Acid Pumps: Solutions for Corrosive Applications

Viking Pump-LVP Series™ vane pump

When dealing with corrosive and acidic fluids, choosing the right acid pump is crucial. This choice helps ensure safety, efficiency, and a long life for your operations. At Arroyo Process Equipment, we specialize in providing high-quality chemical transfer pumps designed to withstand aggressive environments.

We provide a wide range of pumps for industrial use. We offer pumps for different types of acids. This includes hydrochloric acid pumps, sulphuric acid pumps, and acid transfer pumps. Our solutions come from leading manufacturers.

Why Acid Pumps Matter in Industrial Applications

Engineers design acid pumps to safely transport corrosive and hazardous liquids in industries such as chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, wastewater treatment, and power generation. These pumps are different from standard pumps. Manufacturers make them from acid-resistant materials like stainless steel, Hastelloy, polypropylene, and fluoropolymers. This ensures they are durable and reliable for a long time.

Top Acid Pump Brands We Distribute & Service

At Arroyo Process Equipment, we provide a wide range of chemical pumps. These pumps come from the most trusted manufacturers in the industry. Below are some of the top brands we distribute and repair:

Pumps Designed for Chemical & Acidic Applications

Viking Pump-LVP Series™ vane pump

Viking Pumps

Their specialized acid pumps are their rotary gear and vane pumps. They also offer magnetic drive pump options. These pumps are great for extremely corrosive and acidic fluids. Companies commonly use these pumps in the chemical processing, food, and pharmaceutical industries where precision and reliability are key.

The Pulsafeeder ECO Gearchem rotary gear pump is an economical alternative for chemical transfer, cyclic operation and continuous production systems, both open ended and closed-loop. ECO gear pumps are well suited for pilot plants, vacuum systems, and metering applications.

Pulsafeeder

Featuring mechanical seal & mag-drive gear pumps, including EcoGearchem™ and Isochem™, engineered for handling acid concentrations and aggressive chemicals. These pumps are ideal for chemical dosing, water treatment, and industrial manufacturing applications.

Duplex strainer pumpsWatson Marlow

Their peristaltic and dosing pumps (Qdos & Bredel Hose) are perfect for precisely controlled acid dosing applications. They excel in wastewater treatment, food and beverage processing, and high-precision chemical applications.

Liquiflo Max Series Gear Pump

Liquiflo

Manufacturer of gear pumps and centrifugal pumps built to withstand aggressive chemicals, including acid-resistant materials. Industries widely use their pumps in industrial coatings, specialty chemicals, and high-purity fluid transfer.

Image of the RA Series Air Cooled Thermal Liquid/Hot Oil Pump by Dean Brothers, featuring a blue, cylindrical design with flange connections, suitable for high-temperature industrial fluid processes.

Dean Brothers Pump (CECO Environmental)

These hardworking magnetic drive and ANSI pumps are industry standards. These pumps are great for hot oil and chemical processing, including acids. These pumps serve the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries.

Griswold 811 ANSI Series Pumps

Griswold

They manufacture ANSI end-suction centrifugal pumps that many industries widely use in chemical processing, particularly for acid handling. People recognize these pumps for their durability, energy efficiency, and high-performance standards.

Netzsch

Provides cavity and peristaltic pumps that are well-suited for corrosive and high-viscosity fluids. Many industries highly use Netzsch pumps in biopharmaceuticals, wastewater management, and industrial processing.

Yamada G-15 AODD Pump Series

Yamada

Known for air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps, a go-to choice for handling corrosive and acidic fluids. You can commonly find these pumps in chemical manufacturing, plating applications, and bulk chemical transfer.

NOMAD Metallic Trans-Flo

Nomad Pumps

Offers AODD pumps, frequently used in chemical and acid-resistant applications. Nomad pumps are a cost-effective solution for paint and coatings, mining, and acid recovery applications.

Barmesa BCS/BCSF series - End-Suction Centrifugal Stainless Steel Pumps. These pumps efficiently handle fluid transfer tasks in various industrial, commercial, and municipal environments.

Burmesa Pumps

Produces self-priming centrifugal and submersible pumps, with select models suited for chemical applications. These pumps are especially valuable in agricultural, wastewater, and process chemical applications.

Osmonics RO Systems - Complete Water Solutions provides start-to-finish service and support for reverse osmosis systems by Osmonics and any other major manufacturer — not just the ones we sell. We’ll help you install a custom RO system specifically designed to meet your water treatment requirements.

Osmonics

Specializes in multi-stage centrifugal pumps, commonly used in chemical processing and filtration applications. Their designs support ultrapure water processing, membrane filtration, and laboratory applications.

Hayward-D Series Vertical Seal Less Immersible Pumps: Vertical seal-less, immersible, thermoplastic pumps are designed for rugged chemical duty applications. They handle a wide range of corrosive and ultra-pure liquids. The pumps feature a single non-coupled motor/impeller, a stainless-steel shaft, and PTFE seals for more chemical compatibility and less wear and degradation over time.

Hayward Flow Control

Designs corrosion-resistant pumps specifically for handling acids and other aggressive chemicals. Companies commonly implement these pumps in semiconductor processing, wastewater treatment, and bulk chemical storage applications.

Specialty Equipment for Acid Applications

Flexaseal dual cartridge mechanical seal showing a detailed cross-section, engineered for high-pressure applications and enhanced safety in hazardous environments.

Flexaseal

Manufactures mechanical seals and gland packing designed to withstand highly corrosive environments. They offer specialized solutions for chemical plants, refineries, and industrial fluid processing.

Choosing the Right Acid Pump for Your Application

Selecting the right acid pump depends on several factors, including:

  • Chemical Compatibility – Ensure the pump material resists the specific acid being handled, such as hydrochloric acid or sulphuric acid.
  • Flow Rate & Pressure Requirements – Choose a pump that meets the necessary performance specifications for your application.
  • Seal TypeMag-drive pumps prevent leaks. Mechanical seal pumps can work for certain processes.
  • Pump TypeDiaphragm, gear, peristaltic, and centrifugal sealless magnetic drive pumps each have unique benefits. These benefits depend on the needed precision and thickness of the fluid.
  • Environmental Factors – Consider how specific gravity, pH levels, concentration and temperature affect your pump selection.

Reliable Acid Pump Solutions from Arroyo Process Equipment

At Arroyo Process Equipment, we focus on providing top-quality chemical transfer pumps. We also offer acid-resistant pumping solutions for many industrial uses. If you need a pump for hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, or a special acid transfer pump, we can help. We will help you find the right pump for your needs.

Contact us today to learn more about our wide range of pumps or to request a quote!

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