Peristaltic pumps get a positive reaction from Radleys

A niche supplier of laboratory equipment requiring a robust pump for their popular Controlled Laboratory Reactor (CLR), have opted for peristaltic pump technology from Watson-Marlow, largely due to its ease of integration and low maintenance.

Radleys developed the Lara Controlled Laboratory Reactor to address the desire that many laboratories have for affordable, yet highly automated and versatile CLRs. Drawing upon Radleys’ 40 years experience in designing, manufacturing and installing bespoke manual reaction systems, Lara was developed to make the benefits of process control and automation much more affordable and accessible to a wider process chemistry market.

“Originally we offered the Lara system with only a diaphragm pump,” explains Radleys’ International Product Specialist, Stuart Hall. “However, we have since developed the system further to accommodate peristaltic and syringe pump technology to meet the demands of our customers.”

The flexible and modular nature of Lara is its principal benefit. Offered as standard with 250ml, 500ml, 1 litre, 2 litre and 5 litre vessel sizes – each can be changed using an innovative and easy-to-use clamp in seconds. Using a conventional manual reaction system this process can take up to 30 minutes or longer. Lara bridges the gap between bespoke glass reaction systems and more expensive, often complicated fully automated process reactors, and the Watson-Marlow peristaltic pumps have helped to play a role in this.

“We wanted a peristaltic pump that had a good reputation,” said Mr Hall, “and it appeared to us that the pumps offered by Watson-Marlow Bredel were an attractive choice. Their robust nature and ease of integration makes them very attractive.”

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