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Taco SKS Series Vertical SelfSensing Split-Coupled In-Line Pumps

Taco SKS Series vertical split-coupled in-line pumps are SelfSensing variable-speed pumps designed for hot water heating, closed cooling, air conditioning, hydronic heating and cooling, water-glycol, solar, and geothermal applications. Their split-coupled in-line construction, integrated pump-and-drive design, and ProBalance technology support systems where service access, simplified balancing, sensorless demand response, and efficient long-term operation are important.

Taco SKS Series SelfSensing Vertical Split-Coupled In-Line Pumps for Commercial HVAC, Hydronic Heating, Cooling, and Variable Flow Systems

Taco SKS Series SelfSensing Vertical Split-Coupled In-Line Pumps are designed for commercial HVAC, hydronic heating, closed cooling circuits, air conditioning systems, solar, geothermal, and water/glycol applications. Built with an integrated pump and drive package, the SKS Series combines vertical in-line pumping efficiency with advanced variable speed control for large mechanical room and central plant systems.

The SKS Series uses Taco’s SelfSensing ProBalance® technology to make system balancing faster, more accurate, and less dependent on external field devices. In constant flow mode, the pump automatically adjusts speed to maintain a user-defined flow set point. In variable flow mode, the pump adapts to system pressure changes and follows the system resistance curve to meet demand. This allows the SKS Series to serve constant flow chiller and boiler pumps, as well as secondary variable flow pump applications.

Because the SKS Series integrates the pump and variable frequency drive, it helps reduce complex wiring, eliminates the need for remote sensors, and allows the pump to automatically respond to system demand changes. Taco also lists multiple operating modes, including constant flow, constant pressure, flow compensation, and duplex pump alternation, with parallel pumping available through Taco’s Modulating Pump Controller.

The vertical split-coupled construction also supports practical serviceability in commercial systems. Compared with close-coupled layouts, the split-coupled arrangement is better suited for larger pump and motor assemblies where maintenance access, seal service, and long-term uptime are important. With flow performance from 0.1 to 7,998 GPM, head range from 0.1 to 282 feet, standard temperature capability of 250°F, optional temperature capability up to 300°F, standard working pressure of 175 PSIG, optional working pressure of 300 PSIG, horsepower from 1-1/2 to 250 HP, and sizes from 1" to 10", Taco SKS Series pumps are built for large variable flow HVAC and hydronic applications.

Features

  • SelfSensing vertical split-coupled in-line pump design
  • Integrated pump and variable frequency drive package
  • Taco SelfSensing ProBalance® technology
  • Designed for variable speed pumping applications
  • Constant flow mode maintains a user-defined flow set point
  • Variable flow mode adapts to system pressure variations
  • Automatically follows the system resistance curve to meet demand
  • Helps simplify balancing and commissioning
  • Reduces need for external differential pressure sensors
  • Reduces complex field wiring compared with separate pump and drive arrangements
  • Pump automatically responds to system demand changes
  • Multiple operating modes, including constant flow, constant pressure, flow compensation, and duplex pump alternation
  • Parallel pumping operation available with Taco’s
  • Modulating Pump Controller
  • eLink® connectivity support for device data, performance access, monitoring, and control
  • Vertical split-coupled construction supports larger pump and motor assemblies
  • Suitable for water/glycol concentrations up to 50%

Applications

  • Commercial HVAC systems
  • Hydronic heating systems
  • Hydronic cooling systems
  • Hot water heating systems
  • Closed cooling circuits
  • Air conditioning systems
  • Chilled water systems
  • Boiler pumping systems
  • Chiller pumping systems
  • Secondary variable flow pumping
  • Constant flow pumping applications
  • Central plant pumping systems
  • Large mechanical room pump systems
  • Water/glycol systems up to 50%
  • Solar systems
  • Geothermal systems
  • Building automation and monitored pump applications

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