Beginner's Guide to Peristaltic Pump Tubing
When selecting tubing, focus onfluid compatibilityandoperating conditions:Forcorrosive chemicals(e.g., acids, alkalis), choosechemically resistant materialslikePFA or PTFE tubing, which withstand most organic solvents and aggressive media.Forfood/pharmaceutical applications,FDA-compliant silicone tubingensures non-toxicity and hygiene compliance.Pump head compatibility is critical:O...
When selecting tubing, focus on fluid compatibility and operating conditions:
For corrosive chemicals (e.g., acids, alkalis), choose chemically resistant materials like PFA or PTFE tubing, which withstand most organic solvents and aggressive media.
For food/pharmaceutical applications, FDA-compliant silicone tubing ensures non-toxicity and hygiene compliance.
Pump head compatibility is critical:
Oversized tubing reduces compression efficiency, lowering flow accuracy.
Undersized tubing shortens lifespan due to excessive squeezing.
Shanghai Cunjian offers a full range of tubing (φ1.6mm–φ12mm) to precisely match pump models and flow requirements.
Installation: Proper Handling Reduces Wear
Fit tubing naturally between rollers—avoid overstretching or twisting.
Optimize tube length:
Excess length causes sagging/vibration.
Too short increases tension at connections.
Secure fittings with dedicated clamps to prevent leaks under pressure fluctuations.
Pro Tip from Shanghai Cunjian:
After installation, run the pump at low speed for 30 minutes to check for abnormal wear or misalignment before full operation.
Maintenance: Prolonging Service Life
Routine inspection: Replace tubing if cracks, bulges, or elasticity loss appear to prevent leaks.
Lifespan guidelines:
Silicone tubing: Replace every 500 hours.
PFA tubing: Lasts 2,000+ hours under normal temperatures.
Storage: Avoid sunlight, high heat, ozone, and oils.
Vacuum-sealed packaging (standard for Shanghai Cunjian tubes) extends shelf life.
Shanghai Cunjian’s Quality Assurance
As a professional fluid transfer solutions provider, we guarantee:
✔ Imported raw materials
✔ Rigorous pressure/temperature testing (stable performance from -40°C to 200°C)
✔ Custom materials/specs for specialized applications
✔ Expert technical support for efficient, reliable fluid handling.
