Pumping sandpaper grit – aka aluminium oxide – can be really challenging for some pumps. Obviously, aluminium oxide is really abrasive which can be a huge problem for a lot of pumps.
Recently, our engineering team upgraded a customer’s peristaltic pump as their existing solution wasn’t very reliable and was failing regularly.
The existing pump in place had a fixed shoe design and the problem with this is the high levels of friction which reduces the life span of the peristaltic hose pump and extra friction + an abrasive material = more heat and extra wear and tear on the pump parts, neither of which are good for the long-term lifespan of a pump.
With aluminium oxide, a peristaltic pump is the only real choice.
The new replacement pump features:
Benefitting from:
In addition to this, the pump’s control system was re-engineered so the pump can be run in reverse to clear any blockages.
Having been in situ for almost a year without any problems, this solution has already proved itself more reliable than the existing pump.
Peristaltic pumps are a great choice for slurries, sludges and highly viscous fluids – commonly being able to handle between 15% and 80% solids (depending on the solution) – without issue – the solution doesn’t make contact with the moving parts of the pump. Also, there’s no need for the pump to be primed with a service liquid and dry-running is not a problem either.
Another benefit of peristaltic pumps is metering.
The ability to move a specific amount of fluids in a set timeframe is important for a lot of applications. Metering pumps can:
If you have a similar troublesome application, our engineers would love to discuss the problem and help engineer out a problem.
We are delighted to announce that CDR Pumps has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Chemicals Northwest Supplier to the Chemical Industry Award 2026.
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