This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 5" suction and 4" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The pump construction includes a cast iron casing, a bronze impeller with an 11" nominal diameter, a stainless steel shaft, and a bronze shaft sleeve. It utilizes a mechanical seal with a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for temperatures up to 250°F. The unit employs a dry shaft design to prevent contact between the circulating fluid and the shaft. Pressure tappings are included on the suction and discharge connections, and the casing allows for the installation of a seal flush line.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 25 HP Baldor motor in a NEMA 284T frame. The motor enclosure is ODP, rated for 230-460/60/3 PH and a 40°C ambient temperature. It is a premium efficiency motor meeting MG1-12.55 standards and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The assembly is mounted on a welded base that incorporates a drip pan and is equipped with a Woods coupler and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard. This configuration has a DOE PEI value of 0.97.