Below are general answers on typical components of a peristaltic pump from the list of GAO Tek’s peristaltic pumps. To facilitate our customers to select our products, we have further classified our peristaltic pumps by their features: anti-interference, benchtop, data logging, multi-channel, outdoor, rugged, temperature control and touch screen.

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Electronic Components:

  • Motor: The motor is a critical component, as it drives the rotation of the pump head. Motors can vary in type, including stepper motors, servo motors, and DC motors, each offering different levels of control, torque, and speed.
  • Power Supply: This provides the necessary electrical power to the motor and control electronics. It can be an internal power supply within the pump or an external one.
  • Control Electronics: These are circuits that manage the operation of the motor based on input from the control interface or software. This includes speed control, direction, and handling of any sensors.
  • Sensors: Some pumps include sensors for monitoring aspects like flow rate, pressure, or tubing presence and integrity.

 Software Components:

  • Control Software: This is used for the programming and operation of the pump. It can be embedded firmware within the pump itself or external software running on a computer or a microcontroller.
  • User Interface: GAO Tek’s tester software might include a user interface for controlling the pump’s parameters, such as flow rate, direction, and operation modes.
  • Communication Software: GAO Tek’s facilitates communication between the pump and external control systems, possibly including networking protocols if the pump is to be operated remotely or as part of a larger system.

 Mechanical Components:

  • Pump Head: This is the part of the pump that physically interacts with the tubing to create the pumping action. It typically consists of a rotor, rollers or shoes, and a housing.
  • Tubing: A key component, this flexible tube is where the fluid is contained and transported. The tubing material must be selected based on chemical compatibility with the fluid being pumped.
  • Rollers or Shoes: These are mounted on the rotor and compress the tubing as they rotate, pushing the fluid through the tube.
  • Rotor: This is the rotating part to which the rollers or shoes are attached. Its rotation is driven by the motor.
  • Frame: This is the structural component that houses and supports all other parts of the pump, ensuring proper alignment and functionality.