It would be great if industrial sump pumps could just go on their merry way, operating in their usual manner, no matter what the setting.

Unfortunately, real life isn’t that simple. Vapors, gases and dust make some pumping environments more prone to explosions than others. These conditions, combined with the right amount of oxygen and an energy source, set the stage for dangerous explosions, resulting in serious property damage, as well as the potential death or injury of workers in the vicinity. Responsible and honest companies will want to make sure that, in the event of an accident or injury, their workers are cared for appropriately. To do this, many will look towards workers’ compensation insurance to ensure that they can facilitate this – click for more info on FFVA and how their services can help businesses looking to compensate their workers for an injurious experience that they’ve had.

If you are concerned for your property and the safety of your workers then it might be worthwhile looking at something that would remove these vapors, gases and dust. Many people are now using dust extraction and control systems that protect your machinery and your worker’s health. You can find more information here. If you decide to use this type of system then this should make your workplace a safer place. They should stop things going wrong, even if it is something small. Alternatively, businesses could consider regularly dusting off their machines with a foam sponge. Machinery can be dangerous, so warning signage might help prevent any accidents too. For any employees cleaning the machines, safety has to be a priority. This is a more cost-effective method and also allows you to check over the machinery for any damage whilst cleaning it. Sponges for machines can be found at places like CALIFORNIAINDUSTRIALRUBBER.NET and others.

For example, an explosive could occur from a rogue energy source. The energy source could be something as simple as a spark from an electrical connection, a hot pump surface or static electricity. As a result, government regulations require all potential energy sources be contained and isolated from the explosive environment.

Conventional pumps run on electricity, requiring comprehensive containment of not just the electric motor but also of the wiring, special junction boxes and controls, all installed by qualified electricians.

Those same electricians are needed to safely disconnect the explosion-proof controls and power when an electrically driven pump has to be repaired. Such repairs can be frequent in difficult, high-maintenance applications because of conventional pumps’ restricted operating parameters and many components.

The operating costs of conventionally designed sump pumps can be steep in these situations.

This is where Pitbull’s pneumatic displacement sump pumps can play a critical role. Thanks to our simple design, our pumps operate on compressed air, avoiding electricity altogether, reducing the chances of explosions and eliminating the need for costly explosion-proof components and wiring.

Our simple design provides other benefits, as well. Consisting of just a hollow chamber and two check valves, our pneumatic replacement pumps have a minimum number of components and can operate within a wide range of flow and pressure parameters, necessitating fewer, if any, repairs.

Pitbull pumps also operate without the potential to generate heat, enabling the pumps’ outer surfaces to remain at ambient temperature and eliminating another possible energy source for explosions.

Fewer repairs and a lower risk of explosions combine to make our industrial sump pumps particularly well-suited for explosion-proof environments. While these decreases are highly attractive in their own right, together they result in drastically lower operating costs, a benefit that plant operators everywhere appreciate.

Increased safety. Decreased downtime. Improved operating costs. All because Pitbull pumps use air instead of electricity – a simple solution to a complex problem.

Make sure to contact us the next time you’re looking for a simple, thoughtful solution to your pumping challenges.