India
Mark - II Handpump manufactured as per IS: 9301/1990 is used to
draw water from the deeper aquifers upto 50 metres of 100/150 mm
diameter borewells. This water from borewell is safe, potable and
free from the bacteria and contamination.
SPAN
INDIA MARK II Pump has modular construction. It consists
of the following assemblies:-
Pump Assembly
: Comprising of
the head with handle assembly, water chamber assembly and the
stand assembly.
Cylinder Assembly: A
cast iron cylinder body with a Brass Liner inside and the lower
and upper valve assemblies made out of gun metal (Lead, Tin &Bronze).
Connecting
Rod Assembly:
A link between
the Pump Assembly and the Cylinder Assembly made from 12mm diameter
stainless steel or electroplated mild steel rods.
Riser
Pipe Assembly:32mm
diameter G.I. Pipes supplied in three metre length with both ends
threaded and one end fitted with coupler.
Advantages:
The entire
Pump Unit is very strong and sturdy. Specially processed Nitrile
Rubber
Cup Washers ensure long life and durability.
The entire
Pump is hot dip galvanised to make it corrosion resistant.
The handle
is so designed that it balances the counter weight of the connecting
rods and the ball bearings ensure frictionless and effortless
operation.
Installation
of the Pump in a concrete platform by using steel shuttering not
only increases its operational life, but also prevents contamination
of water thereby supplying safe and potable drinking water.
Even though
the standard stipulates a pumping efficiency of 15 litres per
40 strokes,
SPAN INDIA MARK-II DEEPWELL HADNPUMP delivers 17 litres for the
same number of strokes.