Monday 13 August 2018

Force and Lift Hand pumps- efficient water supply and storage


While normal hand pumps pump water from a bore well and deliver at ground level, the Force and lift hand pumps are designed to pump water from an underground well to an overhead tank directly. The pump is operated manually and is of great use to draw, store and distribute water in areas where electrical supply is limited or not available.

These hand pumps are easy to operate and use, and can be installed in bore wells of up to 100mm diameter. They can efficiently lift water up to 6m above the ground level. They can also be adopted for use along with a water purification device. The force and lift hand pump comes in two variants- India Mark II and Afraid. The India Mark II variant has a stroke length of 125mm, and discharges up to 900 liters of water. This variant also comes with a size length of 3000mm, connecting die of 12mm, rod size length of 3000mm and cylinder inner die of 63.5mm. On the other hand, the Afridev variant has a stroke length of 225mm, and discharges up to 990 liters of water. It also comes with a size length of 2900-3000mm, connecting die of 10 and 12mm, rod size length of 3865-3000mm, and cylinder inner die of 50mm. the end user can choose from these two variants according to their requirements.

The force and lift hand pumps manufactured at Aakash International have some distinct features that give them a unique quality and sets them apart from other options available in the market. The pump head is made of hot dip galvanized mild steel, which lends it a corrosion resistant quality. The customers as per their requirements can choose the quality of connecting rods. It comes in three variants- mild steel electroplated and hot galvanized, FRP, and stainless steel. Similarly, the riser pipe is available in galvanized iron, u PVC and stainless steel variants. The cylinder can be cast iron brass sleeved, u PVC sleeved, made up of stainless steel or brass, depending on the requirement and preference of the customer. The pedestal can either be three legged, four flanges or round flanges. The water tank comes with an M.S socket and SS socket. Additionally, a standard tool kit is provided along with the product for hassle free installation and maintenance of the pump, that can be easily done without the need of expert help. A special tool kit for installation and maintenance can also be provided, if required. Owing to best quality raw materials sourced from trusted vendors of the market and strict quality control measures along with adherence to industry standards of quality, the products manufactured at Aakash International guarantee 100% customer satisfaction at affordable prices.


The Force and lift hand pumps are exceptional alternative to conventional water drawing and storage methods, for hygienic water supply and storage. They also solve the problem of lack of water supply due to absence of electricity, as the water drawn from these pumps can be stored in overhead tanks. Apart from that, this water can be filtered before supply, for drinking purposes of a small community, or can be used for public sanitation facilities.

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