This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features an 8" suction and 6" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. It utilizes an 11" nominal diameter stainless steel impeller housed in a cast iron casing. The pump is constructed with a stainless steel shaft and a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve. It includes a mechanical seal with a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and Buna rubber elements, rated for temperatures up to 225°F. The design incorporates pressure tappings on suction and discharge connections and utilizes a dry shaft configuration to prevent fluid contact with the shaft.
This unit operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 50 HP Baldor motor. It is configured with an ODP enclosure, a NEMA 326T frame, and 230-460/60/3 power supply. The motor meets premium efficiency standards and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The assembly is mounted on a welded base with an integral drip pan and features a Woods coupler protected by an OSHA. The across-the-line starting option is standard. This pump maintains a PEI value of 0.93.