All the specifications of the Pump are controlled by UNICEF and the specifications have undergone 4 Revisions. It is widely used in almost all the regions of India, Bangladesh, and some parts of Africa as “AFRIDEV HAND PUMP”
The salient features of this pump are:
- The Above-ground mechanism consists of sturdy Mild Steel (MS) fabricated Pump head, Handle and Pedestal
assemblies, hot-dip galvanized for corrosion resistance. - Bearing bushes for the pivot assemblies are made from injection-molded special grade plastic.
- All internal parts are made of Stainless Steel for long-term durability. for e.g. ( bottom rod, foot valve guide,
Grapple Hook ) - 225 mm stroke length of the handle provides a water discharge of 900 liters per hour with an installation depth
range between 15 m to 45 m below-ground water. - Easy to install, can be accomplished by village women mechanics
- Alternative uPVC cylinder is available for aggressive water conditions.
- Quick-release Eye & Hook tool-less ends on Connecting Rods with rubber Centralisers facilitate maintenance and
protect the riser pipe against internal wear. - Connecting rods are available in uPVC pipes.
- Special tools for installation & maintenance of the Tara II dev hand pump are available.
