Powder-coated steel is less expensive than finished metals like stainless steel. By using it in the construction of the housing of its Masterflex L/S Digital Console Process Drives, Cole-Parmer could offer these products at a more affordable price. These peristaltic pumps are suitable for fluid transfer, dispensing and metering applications in laboratory, process and washdown environments. Analog remote control options and simple programming also makes them suitable for automated process applications. The pumps’ brushless, maintenance-free motor has a ±0.1% speed control accuracy with a 6,000:1 turndown ratio. It also offers programmable dispensing and calibration. Cole-Parmer Canada Inc.