Watson-Marlow 530 peristaltic cased pump

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group has introduced its 530 peristaltic cased pump for metering and transfer applications such as surface coating, printing and lime addition.

The models meet the demands of rugged and remote environments and are built to operate 24/7 without interruption. It is possible to quickly check control parameters and avoid errors with visual status through a bright colour display, while an intuitive menu structure makes for easy operator interaction.

Users will benefit from the models’ integrated PROFIBUS networking capabilities. With two-way, real-time communications, the range is said to offer increased diagnostic capability and faster response. This helps to optimise process control and minimise plant downtime.

The range of process pumps offers four drive options and nine pumphead variants. This enables users to choose from manual operation or fully automated control, including the ability to link up to 16 pumps and provide real-time communication.

The pumps deliver flow rates from 0.0001 mL/min to 3.5 L/min. It is the pumphead that determines both the flow rate and the pressure that can be achieved to match the needs of the specific process. The pumps can be fitted with either continuous tubing pumpheads or with LoadSure tube element pumpheads for pressures up to 7 bar.

The pumps have no seals, valves or diaphragms and do not suffer gas locking, corrosion or clogging. They require just a single spare-part inventory — the tube.