Pumping Glue with Peristaltic Pumps Challenge A Packaging company in Australia needed an effective means to transfer glue at 6 l/min from its IBC holding tanks to its glue rollers. A flow rate of 6 liters per minute was required. The company initially contacted us with the suggestion that a lobe pump would best suit the job. Solution After carefully analysing the application, a Dura 25 hose pump was selected because of its superior low shear and viscosity liquid handling. This recommendation was made to the client for the following reasons: The Dura peristaltic hose pump’s fast and simple drive change ensures maximum ‘Up-Time’, reducing maintenance costs. Similarly, the reduced number of wear parts ensures ease of maintenance and lower product lifetime costs. Reversible operation so the cu

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