Industrial peristaltic hose pumps are ideal for higher viscosity fluids that are pumped at a lower flow rate and/or higher discharge pressures. The simplicity of design in how an open flow pump displaces fluid also equates to a very long lasting pump due to the wear on the hose by the rollers being minimal.Īdditionally, the hose is designed to be extremely durable, holding up well against abrasive materials and fluids. Peristaltic pumps offer maximum fluid containment because as the fluid moves through the hose it never comes into contact with any other areas within the pump. This continuous rotation of the shoes compressing the hose is what draws the fluid into the hose, while at the same time displacing the fluid and produces the flow rate of the pump. On the other side of the roller, the fluid inside the hose aft of the roller is pushed through the remaining hose and eventually exits the pump through the pump discharge porting and downstream it the fluid’s final destination. As this compressed area of the hose comes back to its original shape (round) prior to being compressed, it creates a vacuum which continuously draws fluid into the hose where the fluid has been evacuated this is described as maintaining prime. When the rollers compress the hose, a vacuum is created where the hose has been compressed. How the pump operates is that they are constructed with rollers or shoes that rotate within the pump and compress an interior hose. The design of the open flow pump is very simple, easy to operate, and requires very little maintenance. These pumps are designed to offer high performance and provide extremely accurate fluid output, especially when contrasted against many other types of industrial pumps. An industrial peristaltic hose pump is a positive-displacement pump and is chemically compatible with many types of fluids and materials. When dealing with a wide range of high viscosity fluids and materials, it is critical to have the right pump for the job. What is an Industrial Peristaltic Hose Pump and How Do They Work?