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Grease Pump Selection — Quick Reference
Grease pumps deliver grease from BULK pail/drum to dispensing point — workshop default vs single-cartridge grease guns. Selection turns on supply container (pail/drum) + delivery method (pneumatic vs manual) + downstream dispensing equipment.
| Pump Type | Container | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Pail Pump (Pneumatic / Air-Operated) | 20kg pail standard | Workshop bulk dispensing — high-volume greasing |
| Drum Pump (Pneumatic — 180kg) | 180kg drum standard | Production + fleet workshop — drum-sized greasing |
| Manual Bucket Pump (Foot-Operated) | 5-20kg pail | Light-duty bulk dispensing without air supply |
| Hand-Operated Drum Pump | 180kg drum | Manual bulk transfer — slower than pneumatic |
| High-Pressure Grease Pump | Per spec | Long-line distribution + central greasing systems |
| Air-Operated Reciprocating Pump | Per container | Sustained production line greasing |
| Central Lubrication System Pump | Bulk supply | Automated multi-point greasing — heavy equipment |
| Stainless Steel Pump (Food Grade) | Food-grade grease pails + drums | NSF H1 food + bev processing |
| Filling Tool (Gun-Filling Adapter) | Connects to pump output | Refills grease guns from bulk supply |
Cost rule: Bulk pail grease is ~50-70% cheaper per kg vs single cartridges — pump payback is fast for any workshop using ≥5 cartridges/week. Critical: NEVER mix grease types in the same pump — clean line + change pump if switching grease chemistry (lithium vs polyurea + EP vs synthetic). Brands: Macnaught, Alemlube, Alemite, Samoa, Lubemate. Companion: grease guns, grease equipment, all greases, grease nipples.
Grease Pumps
AIMS Industrial sells a comprehensive range of grease pumps from Macnaught, Alemlube, Alemite, Samoa, Lubemate and iCan — covering manual hand-operated pumps, air-operated drum pumps and electric grease pump kits for 2.5kg, 20kg and 180kg drums.
Whether you’re servicing a single machine or running a fleet maintenance operation, AIMS has the grease pump to match your volume, pressure and portability requirements.
Types of Grease Pumps
- Manual hand-operated pumps: Lever or handle-operated pumps for low-volume greasing tasks where a compressed air supply is unavailable or not practical. Compact and portable. Suitable for smaller grease containers (2.5 kg to 20 kg). Macnaught K7 MINILUBE and Macnaught K4 SUPERLUBE are the benchmark hand pump models.
- Air-operated drum pumps (20 kg): Pneumatic piston pumps that sit on top of a 20 kg grease drum and deliver grease under high pressure through a hose and gun. The most common configuration for workshop and fleet maintenance. Macnaught P3 POWERLUBE and Alemlube 20kg portable grease kit lead this category.
- Air-operated high-volume pumps (180kg/44 Gallon): High-ratio pumps for 180kg (44 gallon) drums used in high-throughput fleet, mining and agricultural maintenance where a 20 kg drum would be exhausted too quickly. Lubemate 180kg Air-Operated Grease Pump Kit and Samoa 60:1 Ratio 180kg Grease Pump are the heavy-duty options.
- Electric grease pumps: Mains-powered (240V) and battery (24V) electric pump kits where compressed air is unavailable. Alemlube 240V 20kg Grease Kit and Alemlube 24V 20kg Grease Kit serve this market.
- Foot-operated pumps: Foot-pedal operated grease bucket pumps for hands-free grease dispensing. Alemlube Foot Operated Grease Bucket Pump and Macnaught Foot Operated 10kg Bucket Pump are the key products in this category.
- Underground mining-rated: Selected models from Alemlube and iCan are rated for underground coal mine use where explosion-proof ratings are required.
Key Brand Notes
- Macnaught — Australian brand and one of the most trusted names in grease dispensing equipment. The P3 POWERLUBE and MAXILUBE P8 and P58 series are industry benchmarks in workshop and fleet greasing.
- Alemlube — Alemlube distributes the Samoa range and its own branded pump kits. A major supplier to Australian mining, construction and fleet maintenance operations.
- Alemite — Alemite is a global brand with a long history in industrial lubrication. Known for the development of the grease fitting (zerk fitting) standard and high-quality pump systems.
Typical Applications
- Fleet and truck workshop greasing of chassis, suspension and driveline components
- Mining and construction equipment lubrication maintenance
- Agricultural machinery seasonal greasing programs
- Workshop bay grease dispensing stations
- Centralised lubrication system fill and transfer operations
Expert Support: Need help buying the right product for your application? Contact our team for application-specific advice or request a quote.
Australian Business, Local Supply: AIMS Industrial has supplied Australian workshops and industry since 1988.
Also see our grease guns, grease nipples and lubrication ranges.
People Also Ask — Grease Pumps
Q: What's the difference between a manual lever pump and a pneumatic grease pump?
Manual lever pumps work without compressed air — they dispense grease via a hand or foot pump on each stroke. Ideal for small workshops, agricultural use, or where air supply isn't available. Pneumatic grease pumps use compressed air to drive the pump piston, dispensing grease continuously at higher pressure — used in workshop and industrial service for faster work and high-volume drum service.
Q: What pressure does a grease pump need to generate?
Most workshop and automotive grease points require 50-100 bar (700-1500 psi) to push grease through clogged or partially-blocked fittings. Industrial high-pressure systems can require 350-500 bar. Pneumatic pumps are rated by their compression ratio (e.g. 50:1 ratio with 7 bar air = 350 bar grease output). Higher ratio means more pressure but slower flow.
Q: Should I use a drum pump or a bucket pump?
Drum pumps fit standard 200-litre (44 gallon) industrial drums — cost-effective for high-volume service workshops. Bucket pumps fit 20kg pails — better for mobile service or where storage space is limited. Cartridge guns suit occasional servicing of just a few fittings. For sustained workshop use, drum or bucket pumps work out far cheaper per kilogram than cartridges.
Q: What grease grade should I pump?
NLGI 2 (medium consistency) is the workshop default — works with all common grease pumps and covers most automotive and industrial applications. NLGI 1 (softer) is used in cold climates or fast-rotating bearings. NLGI 0 and 00 are semi-fluid greases for centralised lubrication systems with long supply lines. Check your equipment manual — using the wrong grade can damage bearings.
Q: Why is my grease pump losing prime?
Common causes: drum or bucket has emptied below the suction tube intake, air leak at the suction tube seal, grease too cold and viscous to draw (warm it up), or pump check valves clogged with hardened grease. For pneumatic pumps, check the air supply isn't dropping below the rated minimum. Re-priming usually requires loosening the discharge hose and pumping until grease (not air) flows steadily.