Watson-Marlow 530 peristaltic cased pump for bioprocessing tasks

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group has introduced its 530 peristaltic cased pumps for single-use bioprocessing applications. The pumps bring security and control to upstream and downstream bioprocessing tasks, including fermenter feed and depth filtration.

Peristaltic technology is suitable for biopharm applications as the pumped fluid is totally contained within the tube, thus providing complete isolation of the fluid. The technology also offers low-pulse flow and gentle, low-shear operation to help maximise live cell retention.

The product’s enhanced operator and control system interface contributes to step-change improvements in validated process security. Added features include colour HMI display and intuitive menu structures that provide visual status indication and minimal key presses. Users and process engineers will also benefit from process security with the addition of a three-level PIN lock.

The versatile pumps deliver flexible system integration by offering four drive options, enabling users to choose from straightforward manual operation to fully automated control. This includes the ability to link up to 16 pumps and provide real-time communication.

The pumps deliver flow rates from 0.0001 mL/min to 3.5 L/min at up to 7 bar, thereby simplifying process scaling. It is the pump head which determines both the flow rate and the pressure that can be achieved to match the needs of the specific biopharm process. The pump supports full integration with other equipment such as bioreactors, while IP31 and IP66 protection options make it suitable for all environments.