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The peristaltic tubing sizes are rather arbitrary and are labeled by numbers: 13, 14, 16, 17, and 18 in increasing order of size.
The table below gives you an idea of the flow rates that can be achieved by a peristaltic pump for different tubing sizes.
Tubing Number | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tubing Size(ID) | 0.8 mm | 1.6 mm | 3 mm | 6.3 mm | 8 mm |
Pump Speed (rpm) | 1-100 rpm | 1-100 rpm | 1-100 rpm | 1-100 rpm | 1-100 rpm |
Flow Rate (mL/min) |