Peristaltic Pumps for Industrial Applications

Vector Hose Pumps

 

Peristaltic pumps (hose pumps) are designed for transferring difficult-to-pump fluids. A section of hose is progressively pinched and the trapped fluid is moved from the inlet to the outlet. There are no check valves or seals in contact with the process fluid. The only wear component is the hose itself, which is engineered to last 1,000–1,500 hours depending on temperature, pressure and chemical compatibility.

Hoses are multi-layer constructions designed for repeated compression. Most installations are arranged with a suction lift rather than flooded suction to minimize the risk of leakage if a hose eventually fails.

With hose sizes from ⅜″ to 4″ we cover flow rates from a few gallons per hour up to 445 GPM. Because there are no seals, valves or dead corners, these pumps excel at transferring abrasive, caustic, particulate-laden and highly viscous fluids, including effluent and reclaimed materials.

Shoe vs. Roller Designs

Hose compression is performed by either fixed shoes or rotating rollers.

• Roller designs generate less friction and heat, extending hose life. They require only a light silicone grease, reducing the chance of lubricant-related contamination and making hose changes cleaner. Preferred for pure fluids and food applications.
• Shoe designs use a glycerin lubricant bath. The hose construction can be simpler, which sometimes lowers replacement-hose cost. Traditionally required for higher pressures.

For more detail see our article on Characteristics of Industrial Peristaltic Pumps and the page on Peristaltic Pump Applications.

Peristaltic Pumps

Key Advantages of Industrial Peristaltic Pumps

1. No seals to wear out or inventory — only the hose contacts the fluid.
2. Excellent suction-lift capability for tote, tanker and tank-transfer duties.
3. Tolerance of relatively large solids, reducing filtration requirements (ideal for reclaimed fluids and dockside sewage transfer).
4. Can run dry — no need for the process fluid to cool or lubricate the pump.
5. No compressed air required, will not stall at low speed, and perform equally well in hot or cold weather (unlike AOD pumps).
6. Fully reversible — one pump can both fill and transfer.

Related Resources

• Replacement Peristaltic Pump Hoses (Cross-Reference)
• Peristaltic Pump Pulsation Dampeners
• Peristaltic Pump Applications
• Characteristics of Industrial Peristaltic Pumps