Silicone tubes carry liquids, gases, and other materials. They also coat such substances. Thanks to their good temperature resistance and physiological stability, they are widely used in modern industry, defense, and daily necessities.
There are many types of silicone tubes. These include medical silicone tubes, food-grade silicone tubes, industrial silicone tubes, silicone special-shaped tubes, and peristaltic pump silicone hoses. Each type has unique properties. As a result, they serve different industries. Today, a silicone tube manufacturer will focus on peristaltic pump silicone hoses.
How to correctly install a peristaltic pump’s silicone hose?
First, keep the pump stable. This reduces vibration and noise.
Next, install a flexible or rigid nipple (about 80 to 100 cm long) between the peristaltic pump’s outlet flanges.
Then, note that the pump needs no priming when starting. So, you can install the pump above the material level. No auxiliary pipelines or starting facilities are needed. However, the height difference should not exceed 20 meters.
When conveying high-viscosity media with large particles, easy sedimentation, or poor fluidity, install the pump below the material.
When using the pump, keep elbows small—especially right-angle elbows. Usually, the outlet diameter should match the hose’s diameter. For materials in long pipelines with high viscosity or poor fluidity, make the outlet diameter 1.2 to 1.3 times the pump hose’s diameter.
Do not install check valves at the pump’s inlet or outlet.
You must install a pressure gauge at the peristaltic pump’s outlet. This monitors the pump’s operation.
The pump’s inlet and outlet face the same direction as the pump. They can also be interchanged. Users decide this based on the pipeline and actual conditions.
Finally, equip electrical devices with reverse buttons. This makes repairs, pipe replacement, and self-cleaning easier.