Petrochemicals, hydrocarbons, and oil based products were all beyond the reach of peristaltic pumps due to incompatibility with the rubber hose – UNTIL NOW! As the world leader in hose pump technology, the research and development team at Watson-Marlow Bredel is constantly investigating and testing a wide range of rubber and thermoplastic hose materials to broaden our range of applications. We’ve identified a revolutionary new TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) that matches oil resistance with the dynamic properties needed for long life in a hose pump. Designed around this material, the PetroProof pump was born and is the first peristaltic hose pump in the world capable of handling hydrocarbon liquids in continuous duty applications. |
