Peristaltic Pumps

Comparative Matrix of Pump Types

++ = very well suited,+ = well suited, o = sufficiently suited, - = limited suitability, - - = not suited
Characteristics Peristaltic Pump Diaphragm Pump Gear Wheel Pump Reciprocating Pump Syringe Pump
Dosing range ++ o ++ + ++
Exact dosing of extremely small feed quantities ++ o o + ++
Pressure-resistant characteristic curve + + - ++ ++
Bidirectional feed ++ - - ++ o
Low pulsation + - - ++ -
Continuous feed ++ o ++ o ++
Gentle feed, sensitive to shearing Media ++ ++ - o o
Solid fraction, abrasive components ++ - - - -
Highly viscous media ++ - - ++ -
Self-priming ++ - - - -
Feed from and into vacuum ++ o - - ++
Dead-space free ++ - - - -
Blocking ++ - - - -
Dry-run safe ++ o - - -
Autoclavable ++ - - - -
Chemical stability ++ + o + +
100 % decontamination ++ - - - -
Maintenance-friendly ++ o o o ++
Cost-effectiveness ++ + o - -