Peristaltic Pumps

To choose the appropriate Peristaltic Pump for your application, ask yourself the following questions:

• What media will be pumped? Consider the chemical composition of the media you will be pumping – is it chemically neutral or corrosive, shear sensitive etc.
• What is the viscosity of the media you intend to pump? Consider viscosity limitations, shear sensitivity etc.
• Do you need to pump fluids containing solids?
• Is your environment or fluid explosive?
• Do you require self-priming?
• Do you require CIP/SIP?
• What type of hose do you require?
• Will your pump be stationary, or do you need it to be portable? If you require portability, Peristaltic Pumps can be fitted to trolleys of any size to suit your needs.
• Will you require additional accessories for your pump? Pulsation dampeners to reduce pulsation and vibration within your piping system, and assemblies and fittings for your hoses are available for Peristaltic Pumps.

• NR – Natural Rubber, our most flexible hose, offering high abrasion resistance
• NR Food – Natural Rubber for the food and beverage industry with FDA approval
• NBR – Nitrile Buna, ideal for oils, greases, and polymers
• NBR Food – Nitrile Buna for the food and beverage industry with FDA approval
• EPDM – high chemical resistance
• Hypalon/Synthetic Rubber – Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene – high chemical resistance to fluids such as sodium, hypochlorite, chromic, nitric, sulfuric acids
• Viton/FKM – high chemical & temperature resistance to solvents, lubricants, petrol and fuels

Some of our materials offer an ATEX option on request for explosive applications and environment.

A Hose pump is another term for a Peristaltic Pump. Peristaltic pumps use a Hose in a shoe design that compresses to create suction and discharge fluids. Depending on the required pressure, ours use either a roller design or a shoe design to compress the hose.

Choose a Peristaltic Pump for abrasive, viscous, or shear-sensitive media
if minimal maintenance and contamination risk matter most. Choose a Diaphragm Pump for higher flow rates, hygienic-certified transfers, and applications where compressed air is readily available on-site.

• Regularly check for wear and tear on the hose
• Ensure proper tension of the hose, it must be fitted correctly
• Lubricate the shoes and bearings as needed

Depending on the size of your pump and the fluid you are pumping, a more detailed maintenance schedule may be required.

Peristaltic Pumps produce low-pulsation but not pulse-free, and the larger the model, the greater the pulsation. Tapflo sells pulsation dampeners that can significantly reduce pulsations, leaving you with a smooth, even flow ideal for dosing applications.