This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 6" suction and a 5" discharge connection with ANSI Class 125 flanges. It utilizes an 11" nominal diameter stainless steel impeller housed within a cast iron casing. The unit incorporates a stainless steel shaft with a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve and a dry shaft design that prevents the circulating fluid from contacting the shaft. The mechanical seal consists of a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for temperatures up to 250°F. The pump assembly includes flush seal line taps and pressure tappings on the suction and discharge connections.
This unit operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 20 HP Baldor premium efficiency motor in a 256 T frame with a TEFC enclosure. The motor is configured for 230-460V/60Hz/3PH power and uses across the line starting. The pump is mounted on a welded base that includes an integrated drip pan and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard, connecting the pump to the motor via a Woods coupler. The assembly features AEGIS shaft grounding and meets NEMA standard requirements with a PEI value of 0.94.