Peristaltic Pumps
Manufactured by RolaTec Pump Co.

Changing from one tubing formulation to another takes only seconds and no tools are required. Simply open the hood and place the new tube inside. The pump can be set on its side for these tube changes.

Tubing life is greatly extended by applying synthetic grease over the tubing area that comes in contact with the rollers. We suggest purchasing a 3-oz tube of food-grade synthetic grease with PTFE from McMaster-Carr Supply Co., part #1378K31. Tubing life can also be extended by sliding the tube about 4" so that the rollers contact a different area of the tubing. PhaMed® and Norprene® tubing materials have a longer tubing life than Silicone.

United States Plastic Corp.
www.usplastic.com

Phone 800-537-9724 to obtain pricing and order the following peristaltic tubing formulations.

Description

• Thermal set rubber
• Shore A, 50 Durometer Soft Material
• Siloxane polymers and amorphous silica
• Excellent compression strength
• Semi-Clear
  
  

McMaster-Carr offers these other tubing colors

• Black
• Red
• Translucent Blue

Advantages

• Excellent biocompatibility
• No additives, plasticizers or DOP
• Is fungus-resistant, odorless and nontoxic
• No taste imparted to transported fluids
• Extremely good at low temps
• Weather, ozone, corona, and radiation resistant
• Minimal tendency to take a set.

Limitations

• Do not use with concentrated solvents, oils, or acids
• Relatively high gas permeability
• Potential outgassing of peroxide products

Meets classifications

• USP Class VI
• FDA 21
• CFR 177.2600

• 1/8" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.16 - 0.8 LPM)
• 1/4" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.6 - 3.0 LPM)
• 1/4" I.D., 3/32" Wall, (0.6 - 3.0 LPM)
• 3/8" I.D., 1/8" Wall, (1.2 - 6.0 LPM)

• The flow rates (LPM) given above are the minimum and maximum flow rates of RolaTec's pumping unit (Model MP-V400) when transferring water at 0 PSI. / 70° F.
• Temperature range of tubing: -58° to 446° F.
• Sterilize: Autoclave Method

• Similar to the Peroxide-Cured Silicone tubing but has higher sanitary ratings and longer pumping life.
• Shore A, 55 Durometer Soft Material
• Is more expensive than Peroxide-Cured Silicone
• Semi-Clear, (No other colors offered)
  
  

Meets classifications

• USP Class VI
• EP
• FDA 21
• CFR 177.2600
• 3A Sanitary Standards

• 1/8" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.16 - 0.8 LPM)
• 1/4" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.6 - 3.0 LPM)
• 1/4" I.D., 3/32 " Wall, (0.6 - 3.0 LPM)
• 3/8" I.D., 3/32 " Wall, (1.2 - 6.0 LPM)
• 3/8" I.D., 1/8" Wall, (1.2 - 6.0 LPM)

Note

• The flow rates (LPM) given above are the minimum and maximum flow rates of RolaTec's pumping unit (Model MP-V400) when transferring water at 0 PSI. / 70° F.
• Temperature range of tubing: -58° to 446° F.
• Sterilize: Autoclave Method

• Synthetic Rubber
• Shore A, 55Durometer Soft Material
• PVC-based material with plasticizer
• Clear, (No other colors offered)
  
  

• Longer tubing life than High-Flex PVC
• Is nonaging and nonoxidizing
• Clear for easy flow monitoring
• Broad chemical resistance
• Low gas permeability
• Has a smooth bore
• High dielectric constant.

• It is more expensive than High-Flex PVC
• Potential leaching of plasticizer

• USP Class VI
• FDA 21
• CFR 177.2600

• 1/8" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.16 - 0.8 LPM)
• 1/4" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.6 - 3.0 LPM)
• 3/8" I.D., 1/8" Wall, (1.2 - 6.0 LPM)

• The flow rates (LPM) given above are the minimum and maximum flow rates of RolaTec's pumping unit (Model MP-V400) when transferring water at 0 PSI. / 70° F.
• Temperature range of tubing: -55° to 125° F.
• Sterilize: Autoclave Method or Ethylene Oxide Method

• Synthetic Rubber
• Shore A, 50 Durometer Soft Material
• PVC-based material with plasticizer
• Semi-Clear, (No other colors offered)
  
  

• Inexpensive
• Nontoxic and non-allergenic
• Minimal tendency to take a set
• Nonaging and nonoxidizing
• High dielectric constant
• Broad chemical resistance

• Potential leaching of plasticizer
• Do not use with concentrated oil

• USP class VI
• FDA 21

• 1/8" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.16 - 0.8 LPM)
• 1/4" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.6 - 3.0 LPM)
• 3/8" I.D., 1/8" Wall, (1.2 - 6.0 LPM)

• The flow rates (LPM) given above are the minimum and maximum flow rates of RolaTec's pumping unit (Model MP-V400) when transferring water at 0 PSI. / 70° F.
• Temperature range of tubing: 67° to 180° F.
• Sterilize: Ethylene Oxide Method

• Synthetic Rubber
• Shore A, 65 Durometer Hard Material
• Polypropylene based material with USP mineral oil
• Opaque Beige, (No other colors offered)
  
  

• Great for tissue and cell work
• Is not toxic or hemolytic
• Has a long service life
• Heat and ozone resistant
• Good resistance to acids and alkalis
• Heat sealable, bondable and formable
• Extremely low gas permeability

• Potential leaching of USP mineral oil

• USP Class VI
• FDA 21
• CFR 177.2600
• NSF listed (Standard 51)

• 1/8" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.16 - 0.8 LPM)
• 1/4" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.6 - 3.0 LPM)

• The flow rates (LPM) given above are the minimum and maximum flow rates of RolaTec's pumping unit (Model MP-V400) when transferring water at 0 PSI. / 70° F.
• Temperature range of tubing: 59° to 270° F.
• Sterilize: Autoclave Method or Ethylene Oxide Method

• Synthetic Rubber
• Shore A, 60 Durometer Hard Material
• Polypropylene based material with USP mineral oil
• Opaque Beige, (No other colors offered)
  
  

• Excellent for food and dairy applications
• Has a long service life
• Heat and ozone resistant
• Good resistance to acids and alkalis
• Heat sealable, bondable and formable
• Extremely low gas permeability
• High dielectric constant

• Potential leaching of USP mineral oil

• USP Class VI
• FDA 21
• CFR 177.2600
• NSF listed (Standard 51)

• 1/8" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.16 - 0.8 LPM)
• 1/4" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.6 - 3.0 LPM)

• The flow rates (LPM) given above are the minimum and maximum flow rates of RolaTec's pumping unit (Model MP-V400) when transferring water at 0 PSI. / 70° F.
• Temperature range of tubing: -59° to 270° F.
• Sterilize: Autoclave Method

• Compatible with gasoline, kerosene, heating oils and other petroleum products.
• Shore A, 57 Durometer Soft Material
• Transparent Yellow
• Temperature range of tubing: -35° to 165° F.
• Meets no classifications
  
  

• 1/8" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.16 - 0.8 LPM)
• 1/4" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.6 - 3.0 LPM)

Note

• The flow rates (LPM) given above are the minimum and maximum flow rates of RolaTec's pumping unit (Model MP-V400) when transferring water at 0 PSI. / 70° F.

• Clean with a hot soapy water solution.
• Use a non-oily soap such as Ivory.
• Do not use a synthetic detergent or oil-based soap as they may be absorbed by the tubing and may leach out into the fluid being pumped at a later date.
• Rinse thoroughly with distilled water.

Sterilization by Ethylene Oxide Method

• Coil loosely in non-linting cloth or sterilizing paper.
• Follow the sterilization equipment manufacturers directions as to gas type, concentration, times and temperatures.
• Maintain humidity within the prescribed limits, generally between 30 to 65%.

Sterilization by Standard Gravity Autoclave

•  Range of 1/4" to 5/8" Outside Dia., with a hardness of 40 to 65 Dur. (Shore A)
•  If using 40 - 50 Dur. hard tubing, 1/16" - 1/8" wall thickness is acceptable
•  If using 55 - 65 Dur. hard tubing, only a 1/16" wall thickness is acceptable
•  For descriptions and quality of other tubing types, contact tubing manufacturer