JIHPump TH504 Peristaltic Pump for Car Washing Machines
With the rising number of vehicles, the car wash industry has imposed increasingly higher requirements on the efficiency, precision, and environmental performance of car washing equipment. As an advanced fluid delivery device, the peristaltic pump has shown unique advantages and broad application prospects in the car washing machine sector. It provides more stable and reliable performance for liquid delivery during car washing, improving the overall operational quality of car washing systems.
Working Principle of Peristaltic Pumps
A peristaltic pump transports fluid by alternately compressing and releasing its flexible elastic tubing. During operation, rollers or shoes roll or slide along the track inside the pump housing, compressing the tubing between themselves and the housing. As the rollers compress the tubing, fluid inside is pushed forward; when the rollers move away, the tubing rebounds elastically to create a vacuum, drawing in new fluid.This operating mechanism gives the peristaltic pump many excellent characteristics: it can convey various types of liquids, including liquids containing particles; since fluid only contacts the inner wall of the tubing, contamination is effectively avoided.
Advantages of Peristaltic Pumps in Car Washing Machines
1. Precise Liquid Flow Control
In car washing machines, the dosage of car wash liquid, wax fluid, and other chemicals must be precisely controlled. Peristaltic pumps achieve accurate flow adjustment by varying roller speed or compression frequency. Whether washing small passenger cars or large vehicles, they ensure proper liquid usage each time – avoiding insufficient cleaning due to inadequate dosage or waste caused by overuse, thus reducing car washing costs.
2. Excellent Compatibility
Car washing systems handle a wide variety of cleaning fluids with different chemical compositions, pH levels, and potential impurities. Tubing materials for peristaltic pumps, such as silicone tubing and fluororubber tubing, can be selected based on fluid properties, offering high corrosion resistance and chemical stability. As a result, peristaltic pumps adapt to multiple car wash formulations and maintain stable performance in complex liquid environments.
3. Prevention of Liquid Backflow and Cross-Contamination
Backflow or mixing of different liquids can compromise washing results and even damage equipment. The operating principle of peristaltic pumps ensures one-way delivery, which effectively prevents backflow when paired with proper piping design. Since fluid flows only inside the tubing, cross-contamination between different liquid batches is eliminated, which is critical for maintaining washing quality and extending equipment service life.
4. Low Maintenance Cost and High Reliability
Peristaltic pumps have no vulnerable components such as valves or seals; the only consumable part is the delivery tubing. Tubing replacement is simple and requires no complex tools or professional skills. Compared with traditional liquid pumps, peristaltic pumps feature low failure rates and stable performance during long-term, high-intensity car washing operations, reducing downtime and improving overall efficiency.
JIHPump TH504 Peristaltic Pump Features
- Spring-loaded roller mechanism
- Adaptive tubing gap
- Quick flip-top design
- Easy tubing replacement and maintenance
- 4 motor options
- 4 tubing size options
- Adjustable flow rates to meet diverse requirements
Flow Rate Range
With different motor types and inner diameter tubing, the JIHPumpTH504 peristaltic pump supports a flow range of 0–800 mL/min.
Product Parameters
| Product model | TH504/BT | TH504/TB |
| Motor type | Stepper motor | Synchronous motor |
| Voltage | DC 24V，4A | AC 220V,50Hz |
| Power | ≤36W | ≤25W |
| Weight | 870g | 675g |
| Work Environment | Temperature 0 ~ 60℃, relative humidity≤85% | |
| Outlet Pressure | ≤0.17MPa | |
| Tube Connection Method | （testing environment noise≤ 40 dB). The horizontal distance between the test product and the noise meter is 1 meter.） | |
| Noise | ≤65dB | ≤60dB |
| （testing environment noise≤ 40 dB. The horizontal distance between the test product and the noise meter is 1 meter.） | ||
| Function | Start/stop, cw/ccw rotation, up/down speed | Start/stop, cw/ccw rotation |
| Main Materials | Pump cover: PC/PP Wheel frame: PP Roller: POM Base: PP (black) | |
Product Configuration
- Pump Cover: Available in clear natural color and amber, for easy visual monitoring.
- Pump Tubing: 4 tubing sizes available:14#: ID 1.6 × OD 4.8 mm, 16#: ID 3.2 × OD 6.4 mm, 25#: ID 4.8 × OD 8 mm, 17#: ID 6.4 × OD 9.6 mm
- Roller Assembly: Spring-loaded mechanism with adaptive tubing gap; 2 driving rollers + 2 guide rollers for smoother, low-pulsation delivery.
- Motor Options: DC geared motor, synchronous motor, and stepper motor. DC geared motor: suitable for low-to-moderate precision and short-term intermittent operation. Synchronous motor: suitable for low-to-moderate precision and long-term continuous operation. Stepper motor: supports high precision and long-term continuous operation.
The application of the JIHPUMP TH504 peristaltic pump in car washing machines has brought significant improvements to the car wash industry. With precise flow control, high compatibility, anti-backflow performance, prevention of cross-contamination, and low maintenance costs, it plays a vital role in pre-washing, main washing, waxing, and rinsing stages.
As the car wash industry continues to develop and quality requirements rise further, peristaltic pumps are expected to see wider adoption and continuous technological innovation. They will strongly support performance enhancement and functional expansion of car washing equipment, driving the industry toward greater efficiency, environmental protection, and high-quality service.
