Acid, base, and solvent electric drum pumps are made with corrosion-resistant materials that withstand a range of acidic and basic chemical concentrations. They are used to dispense and transfer moderate to large volumes of substances and solutions in laboratories and chemical processing plants.

General purpose electric drum pumps are designed for water transfer and pumping fluids other than food, fuels, or corrosives. They're used to dispense and transfer moderate to large volumes of fluid in general manufacturing and processing applications where a specialized pump isn't needed.

Agricultural electric drum pumps withstand contact with agricultural products such as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides. They typically run on DC voltage so they can be powered by farm equipment batteries for use in the field or remote locations where an electrical outlet is not available. They're commonly used when dispensing, transferring, and applying large amounts of agricultural chemicals in farming, gardening, and landscaping applications.

Food and sanitary electric drum pumps comply with specific sanitary standards of the food and drug industry to minimize the risk of product contamination. Also called food grade electric drum pumps, they are commonly used for dispensing and transferring moderate to large volumes of syrups, juices, oils, and soaps in food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals production.

Automotive fluid, fuel, and oil electric drum pumps are designed for dispensing and transferring moderate to large volumes of fluids such as diesel fuel, coolant, washer fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, and engine oil. These pumps operate without generating sparks or may include a grounding kit to prevent the ignition of combustible vapors or liquids and allow use with fuels and other flammable fluids. They're commonly used during automotive service and fleet maintenance to drain fuel tanks and remove spent fluids from vehicles and engine-powered machinery.