Simple Pump is manufactured with high-quality, food-grade materials that meet Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. Every component is selected for durability, corrosion resistance, and safety.
Material Certifications
The Simple Pump system itself has not completed any certifications nor is certified per any certifications. However, the individual materials used in manufacturing are NSF/FDA certified and meet Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Key Component Materials
Pump Head Assembly
- Material: T6061 billet aluminum
- Process: CNC machined from solid stock
- Finish: Anodized for corrosion resistance
- Quality: Precision tolerances for reliable operation
Pump Rod
- Material: 304 stainless steel
- Diameter: 3/4" outer diameter
- Properties: Corrosion resistant, high strength
- Finish: Smooth surface for seal compatibility
Drop Pipe
- Material: Schedule 80 PVC
- Size: 1" nominal with male NPT threads
- Rating: Pressure rated for deep well applications
- Connections: Precision threaded for leak-free joints
Stainless Steel Coupler
- Material: 304 stainless steel
- Threading: 1" female NPT threads
- Purpose: Connects drop pipes and cylinder
Lift Rod
- Material: 5/16" diameter fiberglass
- Ends: 304 stainless steel rod ends
- Connection: Crimped and epoxied for strength
- Properties: Lightweight, corrosion resistant
Seals
- Material: Urethane/Buna compound
- Hardness: 90 durometer
- Design: U-cup configuration
- Properties: Chemical resistant, long-wearing
Well Cap
- Material: Aluminum construction
- Finish: Weather-resistant coating
- Design: Sealed against debris and pests
- Options: Standard and Boshart premium
Cylinder-Specific Components
Component materials vary slightly by cylinder model. See cylinder specifications for model-specific details.
Common Cylinder Materials
- Cylinder body: Engineered for deep-well pressures
- Piston: Precision machined
- Foot valve: Bronze with stainless steel screen
- Internal components: Food-grade materials throughout
Why These Materials?
304 Stainless Steel
- Corrosion resistance: Won't rust in water
- Strength: Handles pumping loads
- Food safety: Safe for drinking water
- Longevity: Decades of service life
T6061 Aluminum
- Strength-to-weight: Strong yet manageable
- Machinability: Precision manufacturing possible
- Corrosion resistance: Good with anodizing
- Cost-effective: Quality without excess cost
Schedule 80 PVC
- Pressure rating: Handles deep-well conditions
- Chemical resistance: Won't corrode
- Thread strength: Reliable connections
- Proven performance: Industry standard
Fiberglass Lift Rods
- Lightweight: Reduces total assembly weight
- Strength: High tensile strength
- Non-corrosive: No rust or degradation
- Flexibility: Accommodates well conditions
Quality Control
Every Simple Pump component undergoes:
- Inspection: Checked before assembly
- Testing: Functional verification
- Documentation: Traceability maintained
Made in America
Simple Pump systems are manufactured in the United States with:
- American materials sourcing where possible
- Domestic manufacturing facilities
- Direct quality control
- Local support and service
Material Safety Summary
| Component | Material | Food Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Pump head | T6061 aluminum | ✅ Yes |
| Pump rod | 304 stainless steel | ✅ Yes |
| Drop pipe | Schedule 80 PVC | ✅ Yes |
| Couplers | 304 stainless steel | ✅ Yes |
| Seals | Urethane/Buna | ✅ Yes |
| Lift rod | Fiberglass/SS | ✅ Yes |