This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features an 8" suction and a 6" discharge connection with ANSI Class 250 flanges. The pump is constructed with a cast iron casing, a bronze impeller with a 13-1/2" nominal diameter, and a stainless steel shaft with a bronze shaft sleeve. It utilizes a dry shaft design to prevent contact between the pumped fluid and the shaft. The mechanical seal is configured with a tungsten carbide seat, a carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, and it is rated for clean water temperatures up to 300°F.
The pump is powered by a 75 HP Baldor ODP motor in a NEMA 365T frame, operating at 1750 RPM. Electrical requirements are 230-460/60/3 with an across-the-line starting configuration. The motor meets NEMA MG1-12.55 premium efficiency standards and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The assembly is mounted on a welded base with an integrated drip pan, a standard coupler guard, and a Woods coupler. This pump has a DOE PEI rating of 0.93.