Applications of Peristaltic Pumps

May 08,2026 ●Product knowledge ●By: Nabu Fluid

1. Definition of Peristaltic Pump

A peristaltic pump, also known as a hose pump, is a new type of industrial pump.

As a product of modern industrial development, it is widely used in pharmaceutical, food, chemical and other industries. It is suitable for conveying sensitive, viscous, highly corrosive, abrasive, high-purity media, as well as media containing solid particles.

A peristaltic pump consists of three core parts: driver, pump head and tubing.

The fluid is completely isolated inside the pump tube. It supports fast tube replacement, reversible fluid flow and dry running. It also features low maintenance cost, which forms the core competitive advantages of peristaltic pumps.

2. Main Applications of Peristaltic Pumps

All application scenarios of peristaltic pumps are for fluid handling, including free-flowing liquids and solid-liquid mixtures. Its primary function is fluid conveying.

The conveying accuracy of a peristaltic pump can reach as high as ±0.5%, meeting the requirements of both quantitative conveying and quantitative dispensing.

Functionally, peristaltic pumps are mainly used for quantitative metering conveying and quantitative metering dispensing, covering a wide range of process needs from laboratory research and analytical instruments to industrial production.

Main application fields are listed as follows:

Analytical Instruments
Chromatographs, atomic fluorescence spectrophotometers.
Medical Industry
Medical equipment and diagnostic reagent instruments.
Biopharmaceuticals
Coating machines, granulators, fermenters; widely used for purification, fluid transfer, dispensing & filling, and high-precision solution preparation.
Laboratory Research
Laboratory and scientific research equipment.
Food & Beverage
Post-mix beverage machines, yogurt makers, vending machines, smart milk tea machines, condiment dosing & addition, and brewery industry.
Environmental Industry
Water quality analyzers, quality controllers, water samplers, flue gas analyzers.
Printing & Packaging
Conveying ink, coating solvents, coatings and adhesives.
Inkjet Printing
Inkjet printers and printing equipment.
Washing & Cleaning
Washing machines, dishwashers.
Ceramic Industry
Defoaming, quantitative addition of defoamers, and conveying ceramic slurry.
Mining Industry
Conveying abrasive ore and tailings slurry, feeding for filters, metering flocculants and chemical agents, ore sampling, and pumping thickener underflow.
General Industrial Applications
Metering sand-based colloid, abrasive coating solution, high-viscosity resin; chemical liquid circulation, paint and coating delivery.
Pulp & Paper Industry
Filler conveying, pulp pretreatment, ideal pump for pulp coating, pulp and paper wastewater treatment, precise quantitative delivery of chemicals and additives, and conveying dyeing additives.
Household Appliances
Smart toilets, soap dispensers, disinfectant dispensers, sweeping robots, mopping robots.
Industrial Machinery
Grinding machines, fiberglass spinning machines, photovoltaic production lines.