Watson Marlow 313DW Peristaltic Pump Head - Watson Marlow 313X Pump Head

Applications & Use Cases

• Precision dosing and dispensing in laboratory settings.
• Transfer of sensitive biological fluids in biotech processes.
• Chemical reagent addition in analytical and diagnostic equipment.
• Sterile fluid transfer in pharmaceutical research and development.

Typical Specifications

Typical flow rate

Up to 2000 mL/min for this class of pump head, depending on tubing and roller configuration.

Compatible tubing ID

Commonly accepts tubing with internal diameters ranging from 0.5 mm to 8.0 mm.

Wall thickness compatibility

Designed for standard 1.6 mm wall thickness tubing.

Maximum continuous pressure

Typically up to 2.0 bar, influenced by tubing material and size.

Roller configuration

Units of this type are commonly available with 3-roller or 4-roller configurations.

Materials of construction

Housing components typically feature glass-filled polypropylene and nylon for chemical resistance.

Maintenance requirements

Primarily involves routine inspection and replacement of tubing.

Modularity

This model is designed to be an extension head, allowing for increased pumping channels when connected to a suitable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of drive unit is required for this pump head?

  This 313X is an extension pump head and requires a compatible Watson Marlow 313D, 313S, or similar drive unit to operate. Buyers should verify compatibility with their existing drive.

• Can this pump head be used for continuous operation?

• What are the benefits of the rapid-load mechanism?

• Is this pump head suitable for sterile applications?

• How many extension heads can be added to a single drive?