Peristaltic pump in chemical service
Peristaltic pump in chemical service
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I presently have gear pumps in raw material supply to chemical processes. They are very troublesome for a variety of reasons. I have discovered peristaltic pumps and it looks as if they might be a fit. I wonder if anyone has experience with peristaltic pumps in chemical plant service. If so, how well did they work out, advantages, disadvantages, what brand was used, etc. The brand I am looking at is Periflo.
Thank-you for your input.
Thank-you for your input.





RE: Peristaltic pump in chemical service
My experience with peristaltic pumps is somewhat limited, however in all of the times that I have considered this type of pump for an application, it has always been as a last resort. This is because the life cycle of the hose is rather limited. If you are considering this type of pump, I assume that you are dealing with a corrosive liquid with substantial quantities of solids.
You may also want to consider Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps (AOD's), and diaphragm metering pumps if your flows are relatively small (a few gpm/min.)
Regards
RE: Peristaltic pump in chemical service
RE: Peristaltic pump in chemical service
RE: Peristaltic pump in chemical service
RE: Peristaltic pump in chemical service
RE: Peristaltic pump in chemical service
RE: Peristaltic pump in chemical service
The industrial grade peristaltic hose pumps have been used with great success in a variety of industrial applications and have replaced numerous AODD, progressive cavity, and gear type pumps. Solvents and other chemicals not compatible with NR, Buna, or EPDM would also be discouraged from use with a hose pump.
If you want to check out industrial hose pumps go to www.periflo.com
RE: Peristaltic pump in chemical service
RE: Peristaltic pump in chemical service
RE: Peristaltic pump in chemical service
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RE: Peristaltic pump in chemical service
I always used a pneumatic operated Williams Pump,diaphragm type or PD pump (piston) for corrosive or non corrosive chemical application, there are a few models to choose from, low and high pressure, but only low flows, being suitable for many injection projects.
Totally reliable almost maintenance free, if installed correctly with filters etc. Only possible drawback they are very expensive