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Peristaltic Pump Guides That Save You Trial and Error
Tubing selection, tube life, pump technology comparison — practical answers for buyers and engineers, written by PERIFLOW's Ray Chan.
Tubing
Peristaltic Pump Tubing: Complete Guide to Materials, Sizes & Selection
Silicone vs PTFE-lined vs Norprene materials, the 13#-25# size system, Shore A hardness, pressure limits and a 6-step selection process.
Pump Selection
Peristaltic Pump Head Guide: Types, Specs & How to Choose
YZ15, YZ35 and LP series pump heads explained — tube compatibility, flow matrices, materials and a 4-step selection process.
Applications
Peristaltic Pump for Chemical Dosing: Complete Selection Guide
Why peristaltic pumps dominate chemical dosing — media compatibility, 5-step selection and real application scenarios.
Buyer Guide
Top 10 Peristaltic Pump Manufacturers (2026 Buyer’s Guide)
Watson-Marlow, Masterflex, Graco, Blue-White and China’s OEM leaders compared — plus how to choose a supplier.
Pump Selection
Peristaltic Pump vs Diaphragm Pump: Which Is Right for Your Application?
A practical comparison of pumping principle, maintenance, accuracy, chemical resistance and total cost — so you can pick the right technology the first time.
Tubing
PTFE vs Silicone Tubing for Peristaltic Pumps: 7 Differences That Decide Performance
Elastic recovery, chemical resistance, temperature, transparency, cost, pump fit and life — plus a 4-step selection process for your fluid.
Maintenance
How Long Does Peristaltic Pump Tubing Last? Life Factors, Replacement Signals and Maintenance
What actually wears a tube out — pressure, roller squeeze, media and Shore A hardness — and the 5 signals that it is time to replace it.
Need a Pump Recommendation for Your Fluid?
Send us your media, flow rate and pressure — our team replies within 24 hours with a pump head and tubing suggestion, factory-direct.