Watson Marlow 313DW Peristaltic Pump Head - Watson Marlow 520Di Peristaltic Pump

Applications & Use Cases

• Aseptic filling and dispensing in pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing.
• Precise dosing of ingredients like dyes, vitamins, and flavours in food production.
• Laboratory reagent preparation and media dispensing for R&D.
• Metering of corrosive or high-viscosity fluids in chemical processing.

Typical Specifications

Typical flow rate

Units of this class commonly offer flow rates up to 3.5 L/min.

Dispensing accuracy

High-precision models typically achieve ±0.5% accuracy for dispensed volumes.

Operating pressure

Peristaltic pumps in this category can generate pressures up to 2 bar.

Programmable routines

Advanced units often store up to 50 programmable batch routines.

Ingress protection

Enclosure options typically range from IP31 (NEMA2) to IP66 (NEMA4X).

Control interface

Commonly features a tactile membrane keypad and alphanumeric LCD.

Power supply

Typically operates on standard single-phase mains power, commonly 100-240V AC.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the main advantages of a peristaltic pump for dispensing?

  Peristaltic pumps offer contamination-free fluid transfer as the fluid only contacts the tubing. They provide high accuracy and repeatability, making them ideal for precise dispensing and metering applications.

• Is this pump suitable for sterile environments?

• What kind of maintenance does a peristaltic pump require?

• Can this pump handle different fluid viscosities?

• Are there options for remote control or integration with other systems?