Service Life and Transparency of Peristaltic Pump Tubing

The working principle of peristaltic pump tubing is very simple. Its structure consists of a peristaltic pump tubing driver, peristaltic pump tubing head, and peristaltic pump tubing. It is a liquid delivery device that can control the flow rate.

Peristaltic pump tubing, also known as hose pump, is a reliable and simple delivery solution that can pump almost any fluid and is suitable for various industries and applications.

Peristaltic pump tubing can deliver, dose, or meter various fluids, including cosmetic emulsions, abrasive slurries, or sodium hypochlorite, among others.

Peristaltic pump tubing is the flexible solution suitable for industries such as chemical, wastewater treatment, food and beverage, among others. When used with a variable speed drive motor, the pump flow rate can be adjusted to meet changing application needs and accurately meter or dispense fluids.

The average life of peristaltic pump tubing

Peristaltic pump tubing faces harsh conditions, so hose materials with good internal quality, especially those with good rebound performance, have a longer service life. In the long run, the longer the hose lifespan, the lower the operating cost. The fewer times the hose needs to be replaced, the lower the maintenance cost and downtime. The longer the lifespan of the peristaltic pump tubing, the less likely it is to leak or burst. In short, the longer the lifespan of the peristaltic pump tubing, the lower the total cost of pumping. Pump hose manufacturers should provide test data to prove the hose lifespan they claim. Some manufacturers release relevant information in their manuals. In any case, engineers should have some understanding of the average lifespan of hose materials when designing a system, to help users develop preventive maintenance plans and replace the hose before the peristaltic pump hose fails. Peristaltic pump hose suppliers with rich technical knowledge can provide useful information for users in specific application scenarios to select suitable pump hose materials.

Transparency of peristaltic pump tubing

Whether to use transparent pipes for peristaltic pump tubing depends on whether the operator needs to observe the fluid condition inside the hose and whether the fluid is sensitive to light. If the operator needs to observe the fluid, bubbles, particles, pollution, and other conditions inside the peristaltic pump tubing at any time, transparent materials such as polyethylene or silicone rubber should be selected. If the solution should not be exposed, opaque materials should be used.

Permeability of peristaltic pump tubing

For some fluids sensitive to gases, such as easily oxidized fluids or anaerobic cell culture solutions, users should consider the permeability of the peristaltic pump tubing. In general, silicone hoses have higher permeability. Therefore, for fluids that are not suitable for contact with gases, materials with lower permeability should be selected.