Sidekick Pump
Sidekick Pump, With NiMH battery pack
- Dependable and rugged
- Small, lightweight and quiet
- Wide flow range, 5 to 3000 ml/min, suitable for dust and gas sampling
- ATEX certified models for use in hazardous areas
- High build quality for a long working life

The SKC Sidekick pump is a simple and reliable pump with a high build quality which means it won’t let you down. Available in three models including two ATEX approved models. All models offer a wide flow range of 5-3000 ml/min, which means the Sidekick is suitable for dust and gas sampling projects. The lower flows are achieved with the constant pressure controller and low flow adaptor.
The Sidekick is available in three models, and in basic pump, dust sampling, vapour/gas sampling and combined dust/vapour sampling kits.
- Standard model – not ATEX approved with simple on/off control.
- Intermediate model – ATEX approved with simple on/off control.
- Deluxe model – ATEX approved with simple on/off control and elapsed time display
- Dependable and rugged
- Small, lightweight and quiet
- Wide flow range, 5 to 3000 ml/min, suitable for dust and gas sampling
- ATEX certified models for use in hazardous areas
- High build quality for a long working life
Flow System | – Flow ranges: 1000 to 3000 ml/min, 5 to 500 ml/min (requires low flow accessories) – Constant flow compensation provides constant flow within ±5% for accurate air volumes – Optional Constant Pressure Controller eliminates need for separate sampling pumps for high and low flow applications – Built-in pulsation dampener to provide smooth flow – Built-in replaceable particulate trap to prevent contamination of sample – Easily adjustable flow – LED indicates flow fault and pump stops. Auto-restart is attempted up to 5 times – Adjustable low flow holder accessories allows up to four simultaneous samples to be taken at flows from 5 to 500 ml/min |
Power Supply | – NiMH battery pack provides 12 hours minimum run time at 2000 ml/min and up to 25 inches water back pressure (dependent on media) – Low battery indication by LED or LCD (depending on model) |
Certification | – ATEX-approved and CE marked (depending on model) II 2G EEx ia IIC T4 – Intrinsic Safety UL Listed for Class I, Division 1 and 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Division 1 and 2, Groups E, F, G; and Class III, Temperature Code T3C |
Case | – Fitted with integral accessory mount and belt clip |
Temperature Range | 0 to 45°C |
Tubing | 1/4″ ID |
Dimensions | 14.5 x 7.9 x 5.7 cm |
Weight | 465 g |
Sidekick Pumps
Description | Part Number |
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Sidekick Standard Sample Pump With NiMH battery pack, screwdriver set, and operating manual | 224-50MH |
Sidekick Intermediate Sample Pump With NiMH battery pack, screwdriver set, and operating manual – ATEX Approved | 224-51MTX |
Sidekick Deluxe Sample Pump With NiMH battery pack, screwdriver set, and operating manual – ATEX Approved | 224-52MTX |
Sidekick Standard Pump Kits
Description | Part Number |
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Sidekick Standard Single Pump Basic Kit includes: Sidekick Standard pump with NiMH battery pack, and single charger, screwdriver set, 1 m length of Tygon tubing, Step by Step Guide and operating manual in a carry caseGuide and a carry case | 224-50MHK |
Sidekick Standard Five Pump Basic Kit includes: 5 Sidekick Standard pumps with NiMH battery packs, and five station charger, 5 screwdriver sets, 5 x 1 m length of Tygon tubing, 3 Step by Step Guides and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-50MHK5 |
Sidekick Standard Single Pump Dust Sampling Kit includes: Sidekick Standard pump with NiMH battery pack, and single charger, screwdriver set, Step by Step Guide, 1 m length Tygon tubing, IOM Foams, IOM Multidust sampler, 5 IOM Multidust cassettes, calidaptor and operating manual in a carry case | 224-50MHKP |
Sidekick Standard Five Pump Dust Sampling Kit includes: 5 Sidekick Standard pumps with NiMH battery packs, and five station charger, 5 screwdriver sets, 3 Step by Step Guides, 5 x 1 m length Tygon tubing, IOM Foams, 5 IOM Multidust samplers, 15 IOM Multidust cassettes, calidaptor and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-50MHK5P |
Sidekick Standard Single Pump Vapour Sampling Kit includes: Sidekick Standard pump with NiMH battery pack, and single charger, screwdriver set, Step by Step Guide, All-in-One Adjustable Tube Holder, protective tube cover, 1 m length Tygon tubing, tube breaker and operating manual in a carry case | 224-50MHKV |
Sidekick Standard Five Pump Vapour Sampling Kit includes: 5 Sidekick Standard pumps with NiMH battery packs, and five station charger, 5 screwdriver sets, 3 Step by Step Guides, 5 All-in-One Adjustable Tube Holders, 5 protective tube covers, 5 x 1 m length Tygon tubing, tube breaker and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-50MHK5V |
Sidekick Standard Single Pump Combined Sampling Kit includes: Sidekick Standard pump with NiMH battery pack, and single charger, screwdriver set, Step by Step Guide, All-in-One Adjustable Tube Holder, protective tube covers, 1 m length of Tygon tubing, IOM Foams, IOM Multidust sampler, 5 IOM Multidust cassettes, tube breaker, calidaptor and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-50MHKC |
Sidekick Standard Five Pump Combined Sampling Kit includes: 5 Sidekick Standard pumps with NiMH battery packs, and five station charger, 5 screwdriver sets, 3 Step by Step Guides, 5 All-in-One Adjustable Tube Holders, 5 Protective tube covers, 5 x 1 m length Tygon tubing, IOM Foams, 5 IOM Multidust samplers, 15 IOM Multidust cassettes, calidaptor, tube breaker and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-50MHK5C |
Sidekick Intermediate Pump Kits
Description | Part Number |
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Sidekick Intermediate Single Pump Kit includes: Sidekick Intermediate pump with NiMH battery pack ATEX Approved, and single charger, screwdriver set, 1 m length of Tygon tubing, Step by Step Guide and operating manual in a carry case | 224-51MTXK |
Sidekick Intermediate Five Pump Basic Kit includes: 5 Sidekick Intermediate pumps with NiMH battery packs ATEX Approved, and five station charger, 5 screwdriver sets, 5 x 1 m length of Tygon tubing, 3 Step by Step Guides and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-51MTXK5 |
Sidekick Intermediate Single Pump Dust Sampling Kit includes: Sidekick Intermediate pump with NiMH battery pack ATEX Approved, and single charger, screwdriver set, Step by Step Guide, 1 m length Tygon tubing, IOM Foams, IOM Multidust sampler, 5 IOM Multidust cassettes, calidaptor and operating manual in a carry case | 224-51MTXKP |
Sidekick Intermediate Five Pump Dust Sampling Kit includes: 5 Sidekick Intermediate pumps with NiMH battery packs ATEX Approved, and five station charger, 5 screwdriver sets, 3 Step by Step Guides, 5 x 1 m length Tygon tubing, IOM Foams, 5 IOM Multidust samplers, 15 IOM Multidust cassettes, calidaptor and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-51MTXK5P |
Sidekick Intermediate Single Pump Vapour Sampling Kit includes: Sidekick Intermediate pump with NiMH battery pack ATEX Approved, and single charger, screwdriver set, Step by Step Guide, All-in-One Adjustable Tube Holder, protective tube cover, 1 m length Tygon tubing, tube breaker and operating manual in a carry case | 224-51MTXKV |
Sidekick Intermediate Five Pump Vapour Sampling Kit includes: 5 Sidekick Intermediate pumps with NiMH battery packs ATEX Approved, and five station charger, 5 screwdriver sets, 3 Step by Step Guides, 5 All-in-One Adjustable Tube Holders, 5 protective tube covers, 5 x 1 m length Tygon tubing, tube breaker and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-51MTXK5V |
Sidekick Intermediate Single Pump Combined Sampling Kit includes: Sidekick Intermediate pump with NiMH battery pack ATEX Approved, and Single charger, screwdriver set, Step by Step Guide, All-in-One Adjustable Tube Holder, protective tube covers, tube breaker, 1 m length Tygon tubing, IOM Foams, IOM Multidust sampler, 5 IOM Multidust cassettes, calidaptor and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-51MTXKC |
Sidekick Intermediate Five Pump Combined Sampling Kit includes: 5 Sidekick Intermediate pumps with NiMH battery packs ATEX Approved, and five station charger, 5 screwdriver sets, 3 Step by Step Guides, 5 All-in-One Adjustable Tube Holders, 5 protective tube covers, 5 x 1 m length Tygon tubing, IOM Foams, 5 IOM Multidust samplers, 15 IOM Multidust cassettes, tube breaker, calidaptor and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-51MTXK5C |
Sidekick Deluxe Pump Kits
Description | Part Number |
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Sidekick Deluxe Single Pump Kit includes: Sidekick Deluxe pump with timer and NiMH battery pack ATEX Approved, and single charger, screwdriver set, 1 m length of Tygon tubing, Step by Step Guide and operating manual in a carry case | 224-52MTXK |
Sidekick Deluxe Five Pump Basic Kit includes: 5 Sidekick Deluxe pumps with timer and NiMH battery packs ATEX Approved, and five station charger, 5 screwdriver sets, 5 x 1 m length of Tygon tubing, 3 Step by Step Guides and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-52MTXK5 |
Sidekick Deluxe Single Pump Dust Sampling Kit includes: Sidekick Deluxe pump with timer and NiMH battery pack ATEX Approved, and single charger, screwdriver set, Step by Step Guide, 1 m length Tygon tubing, IOM Foams, IOM Multidust sampler, 5 IOM Multidust cassettes, calidaptor and operating manual in a carry case | 224-52MTXKP |
Sidekick Deluxe Five Pump Dust Sampling Kit includes: 5 Sidekick Deluxe pumps with timer and NiMH battery packs ATEX Approved, and five station charger, 5 screwdriver sets, 3 Step by Step Guides, 5 x 1 m length Tygon tubing, IOM Foams, 5 IOM Multidust samplers, 15 IOM Multidust cassettes, calidaptor and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-52MTXK5P |
Sidekick Deluxe Single Pump Vapour Sampling Kit includes: Sidekick Deluxe pump with timer and NiMH battery pack ATEX Approved, and single charger, screwdriver set, Step by Step Guide, All-in-One Adjustable Tube Holder, protective tube cover, 1 m length Tygon tubing, tube breaker and operating manual in a carry case | 224-52MTXKV |
Sidekick Deluxe Five Pump Vapour Sampling Kit includes: 5 Sidekick Deluxe pumps with timer and NiMH battery packs ATEX Approved, and five station charger, 5 screwdriver sets, 3 Step by Step Guides, 5 All-in-One Adjustable Tube Holders, 5 protective tube covers, 5 x 1 m length Tygon tubing, tube breaker and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-52MTXK5V |
Sidekick Deluxe Single Pump Combined Sampling Kit includes: Sidekick Deluxe pump with timer and NiMH battery pack ATEX Approved, and Single charger, screwdriver set, Step by Step Guide, All-in-One Adjustable Tube Holder, protective tube covers, tube breaker, 1 m length Tygon tubing, IOM Foams, IOM Multidust sampler, 5 IOM Multidust cassettes, calidaptor and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-52MTXKC |
Sidekick Deluxe Five Pump Combined Sampling Kit includes: 5 Sidekick Deluxe pumps with timer and NiMH battery packs ATEX Approved, and five station charger, 5 screwdriver sets, 3 Step by Step Guides, 5 All-in-One Adjustable Tube Holders, 5 protective tube covers, tube breaker, 5 x 1 m length Tygon tubing, IOM Foams, 5 IOM Multidust samplers, 15 IOM Multidust cassettes, calidaptor and operating manuals in a carry case | 224-52MTXK5C |
Universal Pump Accessories
Description | Part Number | |
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Single Station Charger with multiplug for UK, Europe, USA, Australia, New Zealand | 223-203A | ![]() |
Five Station Charger with multiplug for UK, Europe, USA, Australia, New Zealand | 223-103A | ![]() |
chek-mate flowmeter, 500-5000 ml/min (recommended) | 375-0550 | ![]() |
Black nylon pump pouch with adjustable waist belt and shoulder strap | 224-88 | ![]() |
Red nylon pump pouch with adjustable waist belt and shoulder strap | 224-96A | ![]() |
Noise-reducing Black nylon pouch with adjustable waist belt and shoulder strap – can reduce noise level from 62.5 to 55dBA | 224-96C | ![]() |
Single pump carry case with foam cutouts for charger and accessories, and useful pockets for manuals, tubing, etc | 224-98 | ![]() |
Five pump carry case with foam cutouts for charger and accessories, and useful pockets for manuals, tubing, etc | 224-97 | ![]() |
Pelican Hard-Sided Single Pump Case which is watertight, airtight, dustproof and crushproof (LxWxH: 33.9 x 29.5 x 15.2 cm) | 224-901 | ![]() |
Pelican Hard-Sided Five Pump Case which is watertight, airtight, dustproof and crushproof. It has wheels for easy transport and a retractable handle (LxWxH 55.9 x 35.1 x 22.9 cm). | 224-907 | ![]() |
Pelican Deluxe Hard-Sided Five Pump Case which is watertight, airtight, dustproof and crushproof. It has wheels for easy transport and a retractable handle. Larger version of 224-907 to accomodate more accessories. (LxWxH 55.9 x 45.5 x 26.5 cm). | 224-910 | ![]() |
Waist belt, extends up to 122 cm | 224-12 | ![]() |
Battery Pack for Standard Sidekick* | P78050MH | |
Battery Pack for Intermediate and Deluxe Sidekicks* | P78051MTX | |
Battery Eliminator with European plug. Provides mains power operation of the pump for extended sample periods. Use of the eliminator will void the Intrinsic Safety certification – not to be used in hazardous areas. | 223-300B | ![]() |
Low Flow Adaptor kit allows the sample pump to sample with flow rates between 5 and 500 ml/min | 210-500 | ![]() |