Pumps & Fluid Handling
Every site that moves a liquid — diesel, chemical, AdBlue, coolant, grease or plain water — needs a pump and the fittings to go with it. AIMS Industrial's Pumps & Fluid Handling range covers that whole job: drum and chemical transfer pumps, air-operated diaphragm pumps, diesel and AdBlue/DEF transfer equipment, submersible and drainage water pumps, and the grease and oil dispensing gear that keeps a lubrication program running. It's one of our broadest categories, built for workshops, fleets, mine sites and manufacturing plants that can't afford downtime waiting on the wrong part.
We stock this range across trusted brands including Alemlube, Macnaught, Lubemate, Piusi, Samoa, Alemite, Champion, ClayTech Pumps, Dixon and Noga — chosen because they hold up in real Australian conditions, from Pilbara heat to Sydney workshop floors. Whether you're transferring diesel out of a 205L drum, dosing chemicals into a process line, dewatering a construction site, or keeping a fleet's grease points serviced, you'll find the pump, fitting or accessory for it here.
This category serves industrial maintenance teams, mining and civil contractors, agricultural operations, transport and fleet workshops, and manufacturing plants across Australia. If you're supplying a specific process — chemical dosing, AdBlue/DEF handling, or drum evacuation — our dedicated sub-collections below go deeper on each one.
Pump & Fluid Handling Categories
The range breaks down into the following core categories, based on what's actually stocked:
| Category | What it's for | Brands stocked |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical & Drum Pumps | Rotary, syphon, lever and stainless steel hand pumps for drawing chemicals, AdBlue, oils and other fluids out of 20L, 60L and 205L drums and IBCs. No power required for most models. | Alemlube, Lubemate, Samoa, Alemite |
| Air-Operated Diaphragm Pumps (AODD) | Double-diaphragm pumps for chemicals, slurries and viscous fluids where the fluid can't touch a motor. Port sizes across the range run from 1/4" up to 3", in polypropylene, aluminium, stainless steel and Viton-sealed configurations. | Alemlube, Macnaught, Lubemate, Samoa |
| Diesel Transfer Pumps | 12V, 240V and manual pumps for shifting diesel from drums, IBCs and bulk tanks to vehicles and equipment — including bowser-style transfer units. | Piusi, Macnaught |
| AdBlue / DEF Transfer & Metering | Dedicated AdBlue-safe transfer pumps, digital meters, hose assemblies and tank adaptors built in stainless steel and DEF-compatible polymers to avoid the contamination that ruins standard diesel equipment. | Lubemate, Macnaught, Alemlube |
| Submersible, Drainage & Pressure Water Pumps | Electric submersible pumps for dewatering, drainage, pond transfer and domestic/site water pressure, with flow rates across the range from around 135 L/min up to 320 L/min. | ClayTech Pumps |
| Grease Pumps & Dispensing Equipment | Hand-operated and cordless grease pumps, guns, couplers, containers and the fittings (nipples, adaptors) that connect them to the equipment being greased. | Macnaught, Samoa, Lubemate, Champion, Alemite |
| Oil Dispensing & Lubrication Accessories | Oil cans, constant-level oilers, bung adaptors, evacuation valves and drum rings that round out a lubrication and fluid-transfer setup. | Lubemate, Alemlube, Macnaught |
We also carry specialised fluid-handling gear for particular applications — Excision emulsion mixers and MQL micro-lubrication systems for machining, and Noga coolant arm nozzles for CNC and workshop coolant delivery.
How to Choose the Right Pump
Getting the pump wrong usually costs more than the pump itself — in downtime, seal failures, or contaminated product. Four factors decide the right choice:
- Fluid type and compatibility. What you're pumping decides what the pump body and seals need to be made of. Diesel and oils suit cast iron, aluminium or standard polymer construction. Chemicals, acids and caustics need polypropylene or stainless steel with seals rated for that chemistry — Viton, EPDM or Buna-N, matched to the fluid. AdBlue/DEF needs its own dedicated stainless steel and polymer equipment; running AdBlue through a diesel pump (or vice versa) contaminates both and can damage a vehicle's SCR system.
- Viscosity. Thin fluids like water and light oils move easily through centrifugal-type pumps (our submersible and drainage range, for instance). Thicker fluids — grease, heavy oils, viscous chemicals — need positive-displacement pumps such as diaphragm, rotary or lever pumps, which push a fixed volume through regardless of thickness.
- Flow rate. Match the pump's output (litres per minute) to how fast you actually need to move the fluid and how big the container or tank is. A drum pump moving a few litres per stroke suits occasional top-ups; a bowser-style diesel pump or high-flow diaphragm pump suits daily bulk transfer.
- Application and power source. 12V pumps suit vehicle-mounted and remote-site use. 240V electric and air-operated (pneumatic) pumps suit fixed workshop installations where power or compressed air is already available. For chemical dosing or slurry work, air-operated diaphragm pumps are usually the safest default — they run dry without damage and handle a wide range of fluids.
Still not sure? Get in touch with our team or request a quote and tell us the fluid, the flow rate you need, and where it's going — we'll point you to the right pump.
Brands We Stock
- Alemlube — chemical, diaphragm and diesel pumps, plus oilers and drum-transfer accessories.
- Macnaught — diaphragm pumps, diesel transfer equipment, grease dispensing gear and AdBlue meters.
- Lubemate — AdBlue/DEF transfer kits and meters, grease nipples and fittings, oil cans and lubrication accessories.
- Piusi — diesel and AdBlue transfer pumps.
- Samoa — chemical drum pumps, diaphragm pumps and cordless grease guns.
- Alemite — high-ratio air-operated drum and fluid transfer pumps.
- ClayTech Pumps — submersible, drainage, pond and pressure water pumps.
- Champion — grease nipples and fittings across metric, BSP, BSF, NPT and UNF thread standards.
- Dixon — diaphragm valve assemblies and fluid-handling fittings for mining and industrial applications.
- Noga — coolant arm nozzles for workshop and CNC coolant delivery.
- Excision — emulsion mixers and MQL micro-lubrication systems for machining.
Explore Related Ranges
This category is the hub for fluid handling — for a deeper look at a specific application, see:
- Chemical Pumps — dedicated chemical transfer and dosing pumps
- Diaphragm Pumps — the full AODD range
- Diesel Pumps — diesel transfer equipment
- AdBlue — dedicated AdBlue/DEF equipment
- Drum Handling — bung adaptors, drum stands and accessories
- ClayTech Pumps — submersible and drainage water pumps
- Fuel Equipment — tanks, meters and dispensing nozzles
- Lubrication — greases, oils and lubrication systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of pumps does AIMS stock?
Chemical and drum pumps (rotary, syphon and lever, for 20–205L drums), air-operated diaphragm pumps, diesel and AdBlue/DEF transfer pumps, submersible and drainage water pumps, and grease pumps and dispensing equipment. Match the pump type to your fluid, viscosity and required flow rate — or ask our team for a recommendation.
How do I size a pump for my application?
Work out three things: the flow rate you need (litres per minute), the head (the height or pressure the pump has to overcome to move the fluid where it's going), and fluid compatibility (chemistry, viscosity and temperature). Add a safety margin to your flow rate calculation, and check the manufacturer's pump curve to confirm performance at your actual operating point rather than just the pump's maximum rating.
What's the difference between a diaphragm pump and a drum pump?
A drum pump (rotary, syphon or lever) is a simple, usually manual pump designed to sit in a drum bung and draw fluid out — ideal for occasional transfer or dispensing. An air-operated diaphragm pump is a powered positive-displacement pump that can move higher volumes continuously and handle more viscous or abrasive fluids, at higher cost. For regular high-volume transfer, diaphragm pumps are usually the better investment.
Can I use a diesel pump for AdBlue?
No. AdBlue/DEF needs dedicated stainless steel and DEF-compatible polymer construction. Standard diesel pump materials corrode quickly in AdBlue and contaminate it, and cross-contamination between diesel and AdBlue equipment can damage a vehicle's SCR emissions system — an expensive repair. Always use dedicated AdBlue pumps, hoses, nozzles and meters, and never share equipment between the two fluids.
What pump do I need for a viscous fluid like grease or heavy oil?
Thin fluids move easily through centrifugal-style pumps, but grease and heavy oils need a positive-displacement pump — a diaphragm, lever or rotary pump that pushes a fixed volume of fluid through regardless of thickness. For grease specifically, a dedicated grease pump or grease gun matched to your container size and coupler type is the standard setup.
How do I stop cross-contamination when transferring different fluids?
Use dedicated pumps, hoses and fittings for each fluid type — never share equipment between diesel, AdBlue, chemicals and oils. Label containers and equipment clearly, and store dedicated gear separately where possible. This matters most for AdBlue, where even small contamination can cause expensive damage downstream.
How often should pumps and fittings be serviced?
It depends on duty cycle and fluid. General workshop use typically needs an annual seal check, with more frequent attention for pumps in continuous or abrasive/chemical service. Watch for leakage past seals, unusual noise, reduced flow at the same pressure, or vibration — these are early signs that seals, valves or other wear parts need replacing before the pump fails outright.
Do you supply pumps and fittings for mining and remote sites?
Yes — our range includes 12V and manual pumps that don't rely on mains power, along with rugged stainless and polypropylene chemical pumps suited to dust, heat and remote locations. ClayTech's engine-driven and submersible pumps also suit sites without reliable power. Contact our team for site-specific recommendations.