Community Management Potential of the India Mark III hand pump

The India Mark III hand pumps are sturdy and robust pumps, with conventional action lever, that can be installed in shallow to medium-deep wells. The pump is designed for heavy-duty use and can serve village communities of up to 300 people. The configuration of this pump is very similar to the India Mark II, except the down-hole components, which were slightly changed and modified to make the hand pump more suited to village level operation and maintenance, with simpler tools and lesser cost of maintenance. The most decisive modification was the open top cylinder that allows for the removal of the plunger and foot valve without the extraction of cylinder and rising main.

The pump can be installed in a borehole or a dug well. Maximum recommended lift for the India Mark III is 30 m. Apart from the standard 63.5 mm configuration, there exists a version with Ø50 mm cylinder size for lifts of up to 50 m. The pump head, handle, water tank, pump stand and pump rods are made of galvanized steel, rising main of galvanized GI pipe, pump cylinder of cast iron / brass, plunger and foot valve of brass. This pump is not corrosion resistant and this limits its use to areas with suitable water conditions (pH value<6.5). It delivers a maximum stroke length of 125mm and the water discharge ranges from 0.8 to 1.8 cubic meters per hour, depending on the head dimensions, which range from 30m to 10m. The Cylinders are available in Ø50 mm and Ø62.5 mm. All the above ground components of the pump can be locally manufactured, however, the other components require a high degree of quality control check while importing, to ensure a reliable operation. The cylinder can be installed and repaired using simple tools, which allows for hassle free repairs by trained locals, including women.

The India Mark III hand pumps manufactured at Aakash International offer optimum quality through excellent craftsmanship and stringent adherence to industry standards. The raw materials required to build these products are acquired from trusted industry vendors, and are integrated with advanced working mechanisms. Apart from that, strict quality control methods are followed during the manufacturing of these products, which ensures that only the best quality reaches the customers, at modest and affordable prices. Additionally, the pump is available in two variations- 50mm OTC and 65mm OTC, which differ in the dimensions of the riser pipes. Both these variations can be installed in a borehole of up to 45m. Also,

comprehensive and detailed user manuals along with tool kits are provided along with the product to ensure hassle free and easy installation, besides smooth repairs. 

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Aakash International has been a supplier of hand pumps parts and complete hand pumps to companies for more than 3 decades in India and now from over 5 years have emerged as an exporter our selves. To provide continuity on excellence we continue to research and develop new technologies ensuring maximum value for our consumers because our ultimate mission is to provide safer, cleaner, and easier drinking water at the doorsteps of our customers. 

We are counted among the most reckoned names in the industry engaged in manufacturing and export of Afridev Hand pumps, which are available in different grades and dimensions and these hand pumps can be customized as per the client’s requirements and preferences. Our company believes in providing quality of products and services at economical prices with the support of latest machines, skilled workers. Well organized units, proper testing of products and materials, quality packing and ISO certification. 

Demands of Afridev Hand pumps manufactured by Aakash International are growing by many folds in last few years mainly because of the service and quality we provide in hand pumps. 

The Afridev pump is a conventional lever hand pumps, it is designed for heavy-duty use, serving communities of up to 300 people. The maximum recommended the lift for Afridev Hand Pump is 45 m. The Afridev Hand Pumps is fully corrosion resistant, easy to install and has excellent potential for community-based maintenance. 

The configuration includes an "open top" cylinder: the piston can be removed from the cylinder without dismantling the rising main. The for the valve is retractable with a fishing tool.

Owing to the positive response from prestigious clients, we have been inspired to manufacture and export our hand pumps. We manufacture our hand pumps using the best quality of raw material which is sourced from the trustworthy vendor of the market is the reason for our company to be one of the best retailers in the market. 

The Afridev Pump was designed on the basis of field trials in Africa.The Afridev hand pump is a pump which can pump water from up to 45-60 meters below ground surface. This pump is designed with a cylinder which allows the piston to be extracted without removing the rising main. All the specifications of the Pump are controlled by SKAT and the specifications have undergone 5 Revisions. It is widely used in almost all the regions of Africa and is one of the biggest success stories of the continent.

The majority of people in the developing world gain access to groundwater either by means of a bucket and rope or by using a hand pump. Using a bucket and rope can be made easier if the well is provided with a windless to help lift the bucket.

However, although easy to operate and repair, the bucket and windless arrangement have serious disadvantages: it does not allow the well to have a salable cover slab to prevent ingress of polluted water or other contaminants, and the bucket and rope themselves are continually polluted by mud and dirty hands. Therefore, if the water to be raised from a well or borehole is for people to drink, it is preferable to install a hand pump.