How to Select your Masterflex Pump System | Define Your Application Requirements. What flow rate do I need? What chemical am I pumping? Do conditions like fluid viscosity or back pressure play an important role in my application? Select a Pump Series Based on Your Flow Rate. | C/L® | 0.002 to 37 mL/min | | L/S® | 0.0006 to 3400 mL/min | | I/P® | 0.012 to 13 LPM | | B/T® | 0.3 to 45 LPM | Select the components to fit your application. I/P and L/S pumps systems are divided into three categories—pump head, tubing, and drive. C/L and B/T pumps systems are divided into two categories—pump head and drive. To complete your tubing pump system, choose a pump head, tubing, and drive from within the same series. | |
What To Consider When Choosing a Pump Head Flow rate—
Different pump heads have different flow rate capabilities. Frequency of tubing changes—
Some pump heads enable very rapid tubing changes. Desired number of channels—
Pump heads are stackable in most cases. Chemical compatibility—
If chemicals spill, the pump head materials become important. Accuracy—
Standard pump heads deliver the most accurate and repeatable flow rates. What To Consider When Choosing Tubing Flow rate—
Tubing size directly affects flow rate; choose the size based on your flow needs. Chemical compatibility—
The Tubing and Chemical Compatibility Tables show compatibility of tubing with a variety of commonly used chemicals. Tubing life—
Tubing Life Technical Data contains information about life expectancy for all tubing formulations. Fluid viscosity, presence of solids, back pressure, or suction lift—
High performance tubings are best for these conditions. Fluid temperature—
Information concerning the temperature range for each tubing formulation can be found on a tubing’s Formulation Specification Sheets. What To Consider When Choosing a Drive Flow rate—
The rpm of the drive directly correlates to flow rate. Fixed- or variable-speed—
Variable-speed drives enable flow rate adjustment. Accuracy of flow rate or dispense volume—
Many drives have digital speed control circuitry for highly accurate and repeatable flow rates. Remote control or computer interface—
Some drives can connect to your process controller or can be operated by a footswitch. Environmental protection against hazards—
Many drives are sealed against dust and water exposure. | |
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