Micro dosing pump how to choose? Find the best one for your needs!

Today, I want to share my little adventure with a micro dosing pump.

So, I had this project where I needed to dispense some liquids really accurately. I mean, we’re talking about really small amounts here. And it had to be super precise and consistent. I spent some time looking for different solutions, but nothing seemed to be that suitable. So I started to think, maybe I should try using a micro dosing pump?

After some research, I realized that there were a couple of main types of these pumps, mainly peristaltic and diaphragm. I also found that they can be powered by electric engines, with direct or magnetic motor drives.

Choosing the right pump

The first thing was to figure out what kind of pump I actually needed. There are tons of different pumps out there, and they all have their pros and cons. I learned that choosing the right dosing pump is essential to ensure efficiency and reliability. So I needed to consider a few things:

• The type of liquid: What am I pumping? Is it corrosive, viscous, or does it have particles in it?
• Flow rate: How much liquid needs to be dispensed per minute, hour, or day?
• Accuracy: How precise does the dosing need to be?
• Pressure: What kind of pressure does the pump need to handle?

After thinking long and hard about my specific needs, I decided to go with a micro peristaltic pump. It seemed like the best fit for my project because it could handle the type of liquid I was using, and it offered the accuracy I required.

Setting up the pump

Once I got my hands on the pump, the next step was setting it up. It was a bit tricky at first, I gotta admit. The pump came with all these tubes and connectors, and I had to make sure everything was connected properly. I carefully followed the instructions, making sure there were no leaks or loose ends.

Testing and calibrating

With everything hooked up, it was time to test it out. I ran some initial tests with just water to see how it performed. I played around with the settings, adjusting the speed and flow rate, and measured the output to make sure it was consistent. Then came the calibration part. This took some time because I had to fine-tune the pump to get the exact dosing I needed. I used a tiny scale to measure the output and made adjustments until I was happy with the accuracy. It was like a little science experiment in my workshop!

Putting it to work

After all the testing and calibration, I finally integrated the pump into my project. And let me tell you, it worked like a charm! The pump delivered the liquid precisely as I needed, and it was super reliable. I was amazed at how smoothly everything went. My project was a success, thanks to this little pump. Over the weeks, I kept checking on it, making sure it was still running smoothly. And it did. It’s been a solid little worker, and I’m pretty happy with how it all turned out.

This whole experience taught me a lot about micro dosing pumps. It’s not just about picking any pump; it’s about choosing the right one for your specific needs and taking the time to set it up and calibrate it properly. I learned a lot, and hopefully, you can learn something from my experience too!