A peristaltic pump is a type of positive displacement pump used to move fluids through a tube or hose. The pump operates by using a rotating mechanism, typically a series of rollers or shoes, that compresses a flexible tube or hose. As the rollers rotate, they create a series of waves that push the fluid through the tube in a manner similar to how food moves through the digestive tract via peristalsis.
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