Peristaltic pumps are excellent problem-solving pumps and offer the following benefits:
Abrasion-resistant
No moving parts in the liquid stream
Accurate dosing
Self-priming
Can pump liquids containing up to 80 per cent inorganic solids (fines)
Aseptic pumping smooth liquid passage
Easy and completely cleanable without disassembly
Suitable for handling shear sensitive products
Can run dry
Low cost of ownership
High suction capability of up to 95 per cent vacuum or a 9.5mWc
No seals
Reversible rotation, empties line or blockages
Can pump abrasive, very viscous or high density fluids
Comment: The UK is closer to deindustrialisation than reindustrialisation
"..have been years in the making" and are embedded in the actors - thus making it difficult for UK industry to move on and develop and apply...