TC-018 Four-Piston Diaphragm Pump
Four-Piston Diaphragm Pump for Laboratory, Pilot-Scale, and Bioprocess Development Applications
Overview
The TC-018 Four-Piston Diaphragm Pump is designed for laboratory, pilot-scale, and small production bioprocess applications requiring stable, low-pulsation, and low-shear fluid transfer. Its compact hygienic design makes it well suited for chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF), buffer preparation, and other sensitive fluid handling processes.
With a flow range of 0.005–0.3 L/min and a maximum operating pressure of 10 bar, the TC-018 provides reliable performance across a wide range of process development and pilot-scale applications. Hygienic wetted materials, stable flow delivery, and simple maintenance support dependable long-term operation.
The TC-018 is available either as an integrated TC-S Smart Pump or as a standalone pump head for OEM equipment and system integration, providing flexibility for both laboratory use and externally controlled bioprocess systems.
Key Technical Advantages
- Gentle, low-shear transfer suitable for sensitive biologics and aqueous solutions
- Very low pulsation characteristics supporting stable flow conditions
- PTFE diaphragm providing excellent chemical resistance and hygienic performance
- Pump head validated to withstand up to 10 bar instantaneous pressure shock
- Ball-driven transmission design supporting efficient torque transfer and stable operation
- Linear speed-flow relationship enabling predictable and precise flow control
- Self-priming capability supporting flexible system integration
- Dry-running capability under appropriate operating conditions
- Hygienic design suitable for CIP and SIP processes
Typical Applications
The TC-018 is suitable for precision sanitary and bioprocess applications, including:
- Precision biopharmaceutical fluid transfer
- Buffer dosing and media preparation
- Chromatography small-flow systems
- Laboratory-scale filtration processes
- Analytical instruments and OEM equipment integration
- Shear-sensitive aqueous solution transfer
Technical Specifications
| Model | TC-018S |
| Pump Type | Smart Four-Piston Diaphragm Pump |
| Flow Rate | 0.005-0.3 L/min |
| Speed Range | 20-2000 rpm |
| Voltage | 110-220V |
| Power | 0.1KW |
| Max. Operating Pressure: Temperature of Fluid < 40°C (104°F) | 10 bar |
| Max. Operating Pressure: Temperature of Fluid > 40°C (104°F) | 6 bar |
| Maximum Temperature Fluid | 80°C (176°F) |
| Moist Heat Sterilization (SIP) 30 min | 135°C (275°F) |
| Pump Chamber Volume (excluding fittings) | 3 ml |
| Pump Weight with Motor and Housing | 12.5 kg |
| Connector | TC Clamp ( Ø25) |
| Pump Dimensions with Motor and Housing (L x W x H) | 305 x 424.5 x 225 mm |
Speed-Flow Characteristics
The figure below shows the speed-flow characteristics of the TC-018 Four-Piston Diaphragm Pump under different operating pressures using purified water at room temperature as the test medium.
The speed-flow relationship is essentially linear across the operating range, providing stable, predictable, and controllable fluid transfer performance. The TC-018 operates over a speed range of 20–2000 rpm with a maximum flow rate of 0.3 L/min.
TC018 speed-flow characteristic curves under different operating pressures
Wetted Materials
| Pump Chamber with Inlet/Outlet Ports | AISI 316L |
| Diaphragm | PTFE |
| Check Valve Diaphragm | EPDM |
| O-Ring | EPDM |
Non-wetted Materials
| Pump Housing | SUS 304 |
| Machined Metal Parts | SUS 304 |
| Screw and Sleeve Nut | SUS 304 |
Environmental Specifications
| Storage & Transportation Temperature Range | 5–55 °C (41-131 °F) |
| Storage & Transportation Humidity Range | 0–50% |
| Operating Temperature Range | 2–40 °C (35.6-104 °F) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 0–50% |
Customization & OEM Integration
The TC Series Four-Piston Diaphragm Pumps are designed for flexible integration into laboratory instruments, OEM equipment, and bioprocess systems requiring precise, low-shear, and hygienic fluid handling.
Configurations are available as integrated TC-S Smart Pumps for standalone laboratory applications or as standalone pump heads for integration into externally controlled process systems.
Sainty Flowtech supports application-specific customization, including control integration, connection configurations, mounting solutions, and other adaptations to facilitate seamless integration into OEM equipment and bioprocess systems.
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