Peristaltic pumps are used for products that are too corrosive, abrasive or viscous for other pumps. They have no seals, valves or glands and are economical to maintain.

The only part of the pump that requires maintenance is the tube or the hose, although they do have bearings and rotors etc which do require maintenance, because of the slow rotational speeds normally associated with peristaltic pumps, the wear and tear is substantially lower than faster rotating pumps.