This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 5" suction port and a 4" discharge port with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The pump includes a 13-1/2" nominal diameter bronze impeller housed within a cast iron casing. It utilizes a stainless steel shaft equipped with a bronze shaft sleeve and a dry shaft design. The mechanical seal consists of a silicon-carbide seat, a carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, allowing for operation in clean water at temperatures up to 250°F. The unit is constructed without a wear ring.
The pump is driven by a 50 HP WEG motor with an ODP enclosure, configured for a 230-460V, 3PH, 60Hz power supply. The motor is a NEMA 326T frame size and operates at 1750 RPM with an ambient temperature rating of 40°C. The system is mounted on a welded base that includes a drip pan and features an OSHA-compliant coupler guard with a Woods coupler. This assembly incorporates AEGIS shaft grounding and meets NEMA Premium Efficiency standards per MG1-12.55, with a Pump Energy Index of 0.92. The motor supports across-the-line starting.