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Peristaltic Pumps
Manufactured by RolaTec Pump Co.

RolaTec Pump Co.
855 Village Center Dr., #321
North Oaks, MN 55127-3016
Ph: 651-334-3250 Fax: 651-765-1871

Quick Tubing Replacement Without Tools

Quick Tube ChangesChanging 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 When Pumping Water Continuously

Tubing Life
Flow Rate
Pressure
60 Hours
6 LPM
0 PSI
300 Hours
1.2 LPM
0 PSI

3/8" I.D. x 5/8" O.D. Silicone Tubing (No Tubing Grease)

Extend Tubing Life by Applying Synthetic Grease

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.

Tubing Life
Flow Rate
Pressure
180 Hours
6 LPM
0 PSI
900 Hours
1.2 LPM
0 PSI

3/8" I.D. x 5/8" O.D. Silicone Tubing (With Tubing Grease)


Optional Tubing Distributors for the Pump

McMaster-Carr Supply Co.
www.mcmaster.com

Phone 630-833-0300 to obtain pricing and order the following peristaltic tubing formulations.

Tube Size, (Maximum Flow)
1/8"I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.8 LPM)
5236K83
51845K55
5229K54
50345K64
52035K14
5552K23
1/4" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (3.0 LPM)
5236K87
 
5229K58
50345K79
52035K18
5552K25
1/4" I.D., 1/8" Wall, (3.0 LPM)
5236K88
51845K57
5229K59
50345K67
52035K23
3/8" I.D., 1/8" Wall, (6.0 LPM)
5236K44
51845K59
5229K67
50345K69
52035K29
5552K32

Example: Part Number 5236K83 is Silicone (Peroxide-Cured) tubing that has a 1/8" I.D. with a maximum flow rate of 0.8 LPM when used with the Portable Tubing Pump (Model MP-V400).

Note:
McMaster-Carr offers Peroxide-Cured Silicone Tubing in Black, Red, Semi-Clear Blue and Semi-Clear White. Please specify color for this particular tubing when ordering.

The 1/16" wall tubing can only be used in the Spring Loaded Roller Pump.



United States Plastic Corp.
www.usplastic.com

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

Tube Size, (Maximum Flow)
1/8" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (0.8 LPM)
54031
57292
57105
57318
54289
1/4" I.D., 1/16" Wall, (3.0 LPM)
54033
57296
57109
57320
54291
1/4" I.D., 3/32" Wall, (3.0 LPM)
54034
57297
    
1/4" I.D., 1/8" Wall, (3.0 LPM)
 
57111
57321
54292
3/8" I.D., 1/8" Wall, (6.0 LPM)
54037
57302
57117
57323
54294

Example: Part Number 54031 is a Peroxide-Cured Silicone tubing that has a 1/8" I.D. with a maximum flow rate of 0.8 LPM when used with the Portable Tubing Pump (Model MP-V400).

Note: The 1/16" & 3/32" wall tubing can only be used in the Spring Loaded Roller Pump.




Silicone (Peroxide-Cured)

Description

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

    Silicone (Peroxide-Cured) Tubing

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

Tube Sizes and (Flow Rates)

  • 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)

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

Silicone (Platinum-Cured)

 

Description

  • 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)

    Silicone (Platinum-Cured) Tubing

Meets classifications

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

Tube Sizes and (Flow Rates)

  • 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



Tygon ® Laboratory

 

Description

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

    Tygon R-1000 Tubing

Advantages

  • 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.

Limitations

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

Meets classifications

  • USP Class VI
  • FDA 21
  • CFR 177.2600

Tube Sizes and (Flow Rates)

  • 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)

Note


High-Flex PVC

 

Description

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

    High-Flex PVC Tubing

Advantages

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

Limitations

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

Meets classifications

  • USP class VI
  • FDA 21

Tube Sizes and (Flow Rates)

  • 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)

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: 67° to 180° F.
  • Sterilize: Ethylene Oxide Method

PharMed ®

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

    PharMed Tubing

Advantages

  • 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

Limitations

  • Potential leaching of USP mineral oil
 

Meets classifications

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

Tube Sizes and (Flow Rates)

  • 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


Norprene ® Food

Description

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

    Norprene FoodTubing

Advantages

  • 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

Limitations

  • Potential leaching of USP mineral oil
 

Meets classifications

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

Tube Sizes and (Flow Rates)

  • 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.
  • Temperature range of tubing: -59° to 270° F.
  • Sterilize: Autoclave Method

Tygon Fuel and Lubricant

Description

  • 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

    Silicone (Platinum-Cured) Tubing
 

Tube Sizes and (Flow Rates)

  • 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.


Tube Cleaning and Sterilization Procedures

For sterile applications, even new tubing must be cleaned and then sterilized before use.
Cleaning
  • 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%.
 
Silicone (Platinum-Cured) Tubing

Sterilization by Standard Gravity Autoclave

  • Coil loosely in non-linting cloth or sterilizing paper and place in a clean open tray for 30 minutes at 121° C (250° F) at 1 kg/cm2 (15 psi).
  • Air dry at maximum of 66° C (150° F) for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Other tubing formulations may be used if within these guidelines:

  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


RolaTec Pump Co.
855 Village Center Dr., #321
North Oaks, MN 55127-3016
Ph: 651-334-3250 Fax: 651-765-1871
sales@rolatecpump.com

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