AFRIDEV DEEP WELL HAND PUMP

Afridev Deep Well Hand Pump, manufactured as per SKAT-HTN Switzerland specifications, with 50mm dia open top, PVC brass lined cylinder assembly with extractable plunger and foot valves assemblies, suitable for depth upto 45 metre. This pump was designed on the basis of field trials in Africa, for drawing water upto a depth upto 45 metres. . It has a cylinder that allows the piston to be extracted without removing the rising main.

Major features of the Afridev Hand Pump are as under :-


•Bearing bushes are made from special plastics and the pump is hot dip galvanized.
•Variable handle settings are possible to meet changes in water levels at different times.
•Customization of spout length and Pedestal is possible.
•Choice of Eye & hook connecting rod or threaded connecting rod.
•Easy to install, can be accomplished by village women mechanics.
•Alternative stainless steel lined cylinder available for aggressive water conditions.
•Quick release Eye & Hook tool-less ends on Connecting Rods with rubber centralizers facilitate maintenance and protect the riser pipe against internal wear.

Pump with 3 leg/flanged pedestal

Afridev Deep Well Hand Pump, manufactured as per SKAT-HTN Switzerland specifications, with 50mm dia open top, PVC brass lined cylinder assembly with extractable plunger and foot valves assemblies, suitable for depth upto 45 metre. This pump was designed on the basis of field trials in Africa, for drawing water upto a depth upto 45 metres. . It has a cylinder that allows the piston to be extracted without removing the rising main.

Major features of the Afridev Hand Pump are as under :-

•Bearing bushes are made from special plastics and the pump is hot dip galvanized.
•Variable handle settings are possible to meet changes in water levels at different times.
•Customization of spout length and Pedestal is possible.
•Choice of Eye & hook connecting rod or threaded connecting rod.
•Easy to install, can be accomplished by village women mechanics.
•Alternative stainless steel lined cylinder available for aggressive water conditions.
•Quick release Eye & Hook tool-less ends on Connecting Rods with rubber centralizers facilitate maintenance and protect the riser pipe against internal wear.

Minimum bore well casing size
100 mm
Stroke length
225 (+ 6 mm)
Average discharge per stroke
16-17 litres
Operating depth (approx.)
Upto 45 metres
Applicable technical standard
SKAT-HTN, Switzerland
Minimum bore well casing size
100 mm
Stroke length
225 (+ 6 mm)
Average discharge/minute
16-17 litres /e/40 strokes
Operating depth (approx.)
Upto 45 metres
Applicable technical standard
SKAT-HTN, Switzerland


General overview of components


Above ground structure
Head assembly, handle assembly (front & rear), pedestal (stand).
Options of pedestal :
•Normal 3 legged pedestal
•Square flanged pedestal
•Rectangular flanged pedestal
Cylinder assembly
50 mm dia PVC brass lined cylinder assembly
Connecting Rods
•Mild steel Connecting Rod, 10mm dia in 2.9 meter length, threaded or eye & hook arrangement.
•Stainless steel Connecting Rod, 10mm dia, 2.9 meter long, threaded or eye & hook arrangement.
Riser Pipes
PVC Riser Pipe, 63mm OD x 4.7 mm wall thickness ) in 2.9 meter length