Why should I monitor the flow rate of my pumps?

Can’t I rely on my high-precision pumps to deliver accurate flow rates? In most situations you certainly can, but after some time in frequent use, mechanical wear can cause the flow rate to deviate from the set value. Often this can be observed as a variation in flow rate over time, which can be especially troublesome in equipment employing several pumps to accomplish gradually changing conditions, for example in HPLC gradients.

In the video interview below, Dr. Fritiof Pontén, CEO of Biotech Fluidics, describes why even high-precision pumps could benefit from continuous flow rate monitoring to detect signs of mechanical wear and assist with planned maintenance. This was recorded by LCGC International at the exhibition Analytica 2024 in Munich, Germany.

Dr. Pontén highlights how the Biotech Flowmeter can assist with detecting deviating flow rates as well as confirming when they are accurate. To get an independent determination of the flow rate can be extra beneficial after installing, moving of servicing equipment.

Watch the interview in the video below and learn more about the Biotech Flowmeter at its product pages.