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Industrial Hose Pump: Technical Specification & B2B Selection Guide

 

Product Overview
An Industrial Hose Pump (heavy-duty peristaltic pump) is a self-priming, positive displacement pump engineered for severe-duty fluid transfer. It isolates the pumped medium entirely inside a reinforced elastomeric hose, ensuring that the fluid contacts only the hose interior and internal pipe connections.


Working Principle: Rotating rollers or shoes mounted on a rotor compress a reinforced rubber hose sequentially. This mechanical action creates a continuous vacuum behind the roller (P_suction) and displaces the fluid forward (P_discharge), eliminating backflow without requiring check valves.


Core Advantages:
• Seal-less & Valveless Design: Eliminates mechanical seals, glands, and check valves, completely preventing leaks, clogging, and product contamination.
• Dry-Running Capability: Can run dry indefinitely without damaging internal components.
• High Volumetric Efficiency: Maintains consistent flow rates regardless of viscosity changes; reversible flow direction.
• Gentle Pumping Action: Low internal shear makes it ideal for shear-sensitive fluids and fragile flocculants.


Typical Media Handled: Abrasive slurries, tailings, ceramic slips, corrosive chemicals (H2SO4, NaClO, FeCl3), high-viscosity sludge, and solid-laden wastewater.


Typical Industries: Mining and mineral processing, municipal/industrial wastewater treatment, chemical processing, ceramics/paint production, and tunneling (bentonite slurry).

 

 
 
To specify an industrial hose pump correctly, match your system requirements against the operational performance boundaries outlined below.

 

Model Series

Hose Inner Diameter (ID)

Max. Flow Rate (m^3/h)

Max. Discharge Pressure (bar)

Recommended Motor Power (kW)

IHP-25

25 mm (1")

0.8 – 1.5

10

1.1 – 1.5

IHP-40

40 mm (1.5")

2.5 – 4.2

10

3.0 – 4.0

IHP-65

65 mm (2.5")

8.0 – 14.5

15

7.5 – 11.0

IHP-80

80 mm (3")

15.0 – 28.0

15

15.0 – 18.5

IHP-100

100 mm (4")

28.0 – 55.0

16

22.0 – 30.0

Operating Limits: Operating temperature range is -20°C to +85°C (dependent on hose compound). Viscosity limit is up to 100,000 mPa·s. 

 

Hose Construction & Material Compatibility

The hose is the single most critical wear component. Our hoses feature a multi-layer construction: an inner tube, multiple plies of high-strength braided nylon cords, and an outer rubber cover finished by precision CNC grinding.

NR (Natural Rubber):

Excellent abrasion resistance and high resilience. Ideal for mining slurries, sand, and aggregate water.

NBR (Nitrile Rubber):

High resistance to oils, greases, and hydrocarbon-based sludge.

 

EPDM:

Superior resistance to polar chemicals, concentrated acids, caustics, and ozone.

 

CSM (Hypalon):

Outstanding resistance to strong oxidizing agents, concentrated mineral acids, and harsh chemicals.

 

Solid Handling Peristaltic Pump

 

Manufacturing Process & Quality Control

Hose Mandrel Curing: Hoses are manufactured using automated mandrel-wrapping technology, ensuring uniform wall thickness and precise inner diameter tolerance (±0.2 mm), which prevents uneven roller stress.


Rotor & Housing Machining: Pump casings and rotors are machined on CNC boring centers to guarantee exact concentricity and alignment, reducing mechanical friction and extending bearing life.


Factory Testing: Every pump undergoes a 2-hour hydro-static pressure test (at 1.5x working pressure) and performance verification for flow rate and suction lift prior to dispatch.


Certifications: ISO 9001 quality management system; CE compliance for European machinery directives.

 

Application Assessment & Operating Guidelines

 

 

Suction Condition:

Install the pump as close to the source as possible. Flooded suction is recommended for high-viscosity or heavy solid-laden fluids. Max dry suction lift reaches up to 8 meters with a primed hose.

 

Lubrication:

The pump housing requires a low level of specialized lubricant (food-grade glycerin or silicone oil) to cool the hose and reduce friction against the roller/shoe. Maintain fluid level up to the center of the rotor shaft.

 

Drive Configuration:

Standard assembly includes a heavy-duty helical-bevel gearbox coupled with an inverter-duty AC motor (VFD compatible for precise flow control).

 

 

 

Supplier Evaluation & Procurement Guide

When evaluating suppliers for heavy-duty industrial hose pumps, verify the following operational capabilities:


Hose Manufacturing Capability: Confirm whether the supplier formulates and cures their own elastomer hoses or relies on generic third-party sourcing. Proprietary rubber compounds directly dictate hose fatigue life.


Spare Parts Traceability: Ensure immediate stock availability for replacement hoses, shims, and rotor rollers to minimize unplanned plant downtime.


Engineering Support: Request clear performance curves (Flow vs. Pressure vs. RPM) tailored to your specific fluid density and solid concentration.

Dual Hose Sewage Peristaltic Pump

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Q: What is the average service life of the pump hose, and how do I know when to replace it?

A: Hose life depends on discharge pressure, RPM, fluid abrasiveness, and temperature. Under standard duty (e.g., pumping mineral slurry at 6 bar), a high-quality reinforced hose lasts between 1,200 to 2,000 operating hours. Warning signs include a noticeable drop in flow rate, increased motor current draw, or visual inspection revealing outer cover cracking near the compression zone.

Q: Can this pump handle media containing large solid particles?

A: Yes. The pump can handle compressible or non-compressible solids up to 20% to 30% of the hose inner diameter. Because there are no internal valves or narrow internal clearances, particles pass freely through the straight-through bore without getting trapped or sheared.

Q: Does the pump require auxiliary cooling systems for continuous operation?

A: For applications operating below 10 bar and running under standard speeds (<60 RPM), natural air cooling via the cast-iron housing and internal lubricant is sufficient. For continuous heavy-duty cycles above 12 bar, optional liquid-cooled housing jackets or forced-air cooling fans can be integrated.

Q: How does a roller design differ from a shoe design in hose compression?

A: Roller designs utilize rotating bearings that roll across the hose, generating lower mechanical friction, requiring less motor torque, and consuming less energy. Shoe designs use a sliding mechanism that sweeps across the hose, which provides a tighter squeeze suitable for higher discharge pressures (>10 bar) but generates higher friction and requires continuous lubricant cooling.

Q: Is it safe to run the pump dry if the feed tank runs empty?

A: Yes. Unlike centrifugal or progressive cavity pumps that rely on the pumped fluid for internal lubrication and cooling, industrial hose pumps can run dry indefinitely without damaging the hose, rotor, or seals. The mechanical compression generates minimal heat when no fluid is present, provided the lubricant level in the casing is maintained.

Q: What information is required to get an accurate pump quotation?

A: To select the correct model and hose compound, please provide:
Fluid name and specific gravity / density.
Percentage and size of suspended solids.
Required flow rate (m^3/h or GPM).
Total dynamic head / discharge pressure (bar or PSI).
Fluid temperature and chemical concentration.

We are one of the most professional industrial hose pump manufacturers and suppliers in China, featured by quality products and good price. With abundant experience, we warmly welcome you to buy customized industrial hose pump made in China here from our factory. If you have any enquiry about quotation, please feel free to email us.

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