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    How Peristaltic Pump Works

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    The document discusses how peristaltic pumps work by using rollers to squeeze tubing and push liquid through in a continuous motion. It explains that the volume of liquid pumped per rotation, known as the roller-step volume or pillow volume, depends on factors like the number of rollers, tubing properties, liquid properties, and operating conditions. It then lists advantages like being self-priming, handling abrasive or viscous liquids gently, and having minimal contact between liquid and parts, as well as limitations such as pulsation and sensitivity to pressure variations.

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    The document discusses how peristaltic pumps work by using rollers to squeeze tubing and push liquid through in a continuous motion. It explains that the volume of liquid pumped per rotation, known as the roller-step volume or pillow volume, depends on factors like the number of rollers, tubing properties, liquid properties, and operating conditions. It then lists advantages like being self-priming, handling abrasive or viscous liquids gently, and having minimal contact between liquid and parts, as well as limitations such as pulsation and sensitivity to pressure variations.

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    The document discusses how peristaltic pumps work by using rollers to squeeze tubing and push liquid through in a continuous motion. It explains that the volume of liquid pumped per rotation, known as the roller-step volume or pillow volume, depends on factors like the number of rollers, tubing properties, liquid properties, and operating conditions. It then lists advantages like being self-priming, handling abrasive or viscous liquids gently, and having minimal contact between liquid and parts, as well as limitations such as pulsation and sensitivity to pressure variations.

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    How Peristaltic Pump Works

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    The document discusses how peristaltic pumps work by using rollers to squeeze tubing and push liquid through in a continuous motion. It explains that the volume of liquid pumped per rotation, known as the roller-step volume or pillow volume, depends on factors like the number of rollers, tubing properties, liquid properties, and operating conditions. It then lists advantages like being self-priming, handling abrasive or viscous liquids gently, and having minimal contact between liquid and parts, as well as limitations such as pulsation and sensitivity to pressure variations.

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    The UKs leading pump specialist since 1971

    michael smith engineers ltd for difficult liquid handling applications

    How a
    Peristaltic
    Pump works

    Freephone 0800 3167891 info@michael-smith-engineers.co.uk www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk


    The UKs leading pump specialist since 1971
    michael smith engineers ltd for difficult liquid handling applications

    Peristaltic Principle
    The tubing is fixed between the tube-bed and the rotor
    at each roller location the tubing is squeezed
    position A, B and C

    The rollers on the revolving rotor move across the


    tubing
    the tubing is continuously squeezed by the rollers which
    push the liquid in the direction of the revolving rotor

    The tubing behind the rollers recovers its shape,


    creates a vacuum and draws liquid in behind it.

    Freephone 0800 3167891 info@michael-smith-engineers.co.uk www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk


    The UKs leading pump specialist since 1971
    michael smith engineers ltd for difficult liquid handling applications

    Peristaltic Principle
    A pillow of liquid is formed between the
    rollers
    the pillow is the pump chamber and
    determines the volume per roller step and,
    hence, the flow rate

    the pillow volume not only depends on the


    inner diameter (i.d.) of the tubing, but also
    on the tubing properties, the drive and
    pump-head specifications as well as the
    liquid and the physical application
    conditions

    Freephone 0800 3167891 info@michael-smith-engineers.co.uk www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk


    The UKs leading pump specialist since 1971
    michael smith engineers ltd for difficult liquid handling applications

    Roller-step volume
    The pillow volume determines the roller-step
    volume which depends on:
    Pump system Tubing
    number of rollers inner diameter
    pump-head design wall thickness
    - e.g. spring-loaded tube-bed formulation
    occlusion setting age of tubing
    rotation speed

    Liquid Application conditions


    type of liquid suction lift / vacuum
    temperature differential pressure
    viscosity

    Freephone 0800 3167891 info@michael-smith-engineers.co.uk www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk


    The UKs leading pump specialist since 1971
    michael smith engineers ltd for difficult liquid handling applications

    Flow rate
    The flow rate is calculated as follows:
    Volume per roller step (pillow volume)
    x Number of rollers
    = Volume per revolution

    Volume per revolution


    x Rotation speed per minute
    = Flow rate per minute

    Freephone 0800 3167891 info@michael-smith-engineers.co.uk www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk


    The UKs leading pump specialist since 1971
    michael smith engineers ltd for difficult liquid handling applications

    Advantages
    no contact of the liquid with mechanical parts

    tube is only part to wear

    service and maintenance costs are minimal

    easy to clean and sanitize

    multi-channel systems available

    Ismatec pumps available up to 24 channels

    insensitive to dry-running

    Freephone 0800 3167891 info@michael-smith-engineers.co.uk www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk


    The UKs leading pump specialist since 1971
    michael smith engineers ltd for difficult liquid handling applications

    Advantages
    self-priming

    excellent suction height


    use tubing with small i.d., thick wall and stiff material

    no siphoning effect when pump is stopped

    immune to many chemicals


    depends on the tubing material

    suspensions and sludge can be pumped


    with a solid content of up to 60%

    Freephone 0800 3167891 info@michael-smith-engineers.co.uk www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk


    The UKs leading pump specialist since 1971
    michael smith engineers ltd for difficult liquid handling applications

    Advantages
    virtually immune to abrasive media

    liquids of high viscosity can be delivered

    gentle delivery due to very low shearing forces


    ideal for delicate suspensions
    e.g. blood cells or bio-technological media are not damaged

    some tubing material can be autoclaved

    very high repeatability - suitable for auto-analyzers


    pumps system must be calibrated

    Freephone 0800 3167891 info@michael-smith-engineers.co.uk www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk


    The UKs leading pump specialist since 1971
    michael smith engineers ltd for difficult liquid handling applications

    Limitations
    chemical inertness
    depends on the tubing material

    slight pulsation is inevitable

    tubing requires recalibrating and changing


    due to wear

    at certain intervals depending on the application

    very important for accurate and repeatable pumping

    more frequently in comparison to gear and piston pumps

    tubing may leak after extensive use

    Freephone 0800 3167891 info@michael-smith-engineers.co.uk www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk


    The UKs leading pump specialist since 1971
    michael smith engineers ltd for difficult liquid handling applications

    Limitations
    depending on the pump-head system the flow
    rate is sensitive to varying differential pressure
    conditions (all spring-loaded tube-beds!)

    accuracy and repeatability of the flow rate also


    depend on the tubing age and material used

    max. differential pressure is lower in comparison


    to gear and piston pumps
    depends very much on tubing material and inner diameter
    in relation to wall thickness

    Freephone 0800 3167891 info@michael-smith-engineers.co.uk www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk


    The UKs leading pump specialist since 1971
    michael smith engineers ltd for difficult liquid handling applications

    Tubing size
    The tubing is the pump chamber of the peristaltic
    pump and, hence, one of the most important parts !
    The following tubing specifications have particular
    effects on the pumping process:
    inner diameter (ID)
    wall thickness (WT)
    material (formulation)

    Different combinations of these parameters change the


    pumping behavior and consequently lead to different
    results.

    Freephone 0800 3167891 info@michael-smith-engineers.co.uk www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk


    The UKs leading pump specialist since 1971
    michael smith engineers ltd for difficult liquid handling applications

    Tubing Life
    Life expectancy of the tubing depends on the
    following features:
    tubing material
    drive speed
    number of rollers
    operating temperature
    pressure conditions
    liquid used
    chemical composition, particles, etc
    tube-bed and roller design

    Ismatec catalogue provides overview of approximate


    tubing life

    Freephone 0800 3167891 info@michael-smith-engineers.co.uk www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk

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