Peristaltic pumps are ideal for dosing, infusion, sample processing, and other applications that require gentle fluid handling. Because the fluid only contacts the tubing, they help minimize contamination risk while delivering accurate and repeatable flow for sensitive media.
Thomas pumps support critical fluid and gas handling applications across life sciences, medical, pharmaceutical, environmental, food and beverage industries, and more. From medical devices and clinical diagnostics to biopharmaceutical systems, water treatment equipment, and industrial processing, our pump technologies are designed to deliver reliable performance, precise flow control, and long operating life.
Application requirements vary significantly by industry. Medical, diagnostics, and biopharma systems often require accurate fluid transfer, vacuum generation, contamination control, and support for cleaning or sterilization processes. Food and beverage applications similarly depend on hygienic pumping solutions that help protect product quality and enable consistent processing.
With a broad portfolio that includes peristaltic pumps, diaphragm pumps, vacuum pumps, compressors, and other fluid and gas handling technologies, Thomas helps OEMs identify the right solution for their specific performance and integration requirements.
Thanks to close collaboration with our customers, we can customize solutions for application-specific requirements, while meeting targets. Furthermore, with a catalog of 6 fluid and gas handling technologies, we are proud of a portfolio listing over 100,000 customized pumps and compressors.
Thomas's advantage also roots in production and engineering centers located in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. We can stand out to even the most unique and challenging industries and applications supported by a robust global network of distributors, logistic partners, and suppliers.

Bio pharmaceutical
Our pumps are used in a variety of devices producing pharmaceuticals, food, fuels, and chemicals.

Clinical Diagnostics
Discover Thomas OEM pump solutions for clinical diagnostics, including blood gas, chemistry, hematology, and immunoassay analyzers. Precision, reliability, and contamination-free fluidics for accurate results.

Medical Devices
Discover Thomas Pump’s OEM solutions for invasive and noninvasive medical devices, including dialysis, wound therapy, eye treatment systems, and more.
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Respiratory
Thomas compressors and vacuum pumps are used in life-saving devices for respiratory therapy

Food & Beverage
Discover Thomas WOB-L piston pumps engineered for commercial automatic espresso and coffee machines. Ensure consistent milk foam texture with precise airflow.

Printing
Discover Thomas OEM pumps and compressors engineered for 3D printing, digital inkjet, and marking & coding systems. Oil-free, compact, and chemically compatible for high-performance printing applications.

Transportation
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Thomas Pump Applications FAQs
What are gas and vacuum pumps used for?
Gas and vacuum pump applications are essential wherever systems must move gases, evacuate air, or maintain controlled pressure and vacuum conditions. Thomas gas and vacuum pumps are commonly used in medical devices, clinical diagnostics, laboratory equipment, biopharmaceutical systems, environmental monitoring, and industrial applications. Typical use cases include gas sampling, vacuum generation, evacuation, degassing, analytical instrumentation, and pressure-controlled processes that require reliable and repeatable performance.

