Abstract: A combination assembly is disclosed for managing a hose or like elastic pump tube or pump channel such that particularly is used in a peristaltic pump. The invention is characterized by having the pump equipped with an assembly for the adjustment of the pump pressure and/or compression imposed on the hose/tube, the assembly comprising a steplessly adjustable eccentric adjustment mechanism.
Abstract: The invention relates to a pinch valve comprising a housing (1), a sleeve (2), an actuator means (3), pinching jaws or the like valve-closing means (6). The invention is characterized in that the pinch valve has an indicator system adapted thereto for detecting a sleeve damage. The indicator system. comprises an electrode or the like indicating sensor element (10) embedded in the structure of the sleeve (2), or integrally forming a part thereof, having an area that covers the inner perimeter area of the sleeve (2) by its major parts.