This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features an 8" suction and 6" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The pump is constructed with a cast iron casing, a 13-1/2" nominal diameter bronze impeller, and a bronze wear ring. It utilizes a stainless steel shaft with a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve and a mechanical seal featuring a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for operation up to 250 °F. The pump design incorporates a dry shaft construction to prevent contact between the circulating fluid and the shaft.
This unit is powered by a 50 HP Baldor TEFC motor in a NEMA 326T frame, operating at 1750 RPM. The electrical configuration is 230-460V, 60Hz, 3PH, and the motor meets NEMA premium efficiency standards. The assembly includes a welded base with an integral drip pan, an OSHA-compliant coupler guard, and greasable bearings. The system also features AEGIS shaft grounding and has a DOE PEI of 0.93.