This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features an 8" suction and a 6" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. It utilizes an 11" nominal impeller diameter constructed of bronze, housed within a cast iron casing. The assembly includes a stainless steel shaft equipped with a bronze shaft sleeve and a dry shaft design. The mechanical seal features a silicon-carbide seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, allowing for operation in clean water temperatures up to 250°F. The pump design allows for service without disturbing the system piping and includes pressure tappings on the suction and discharge connections.
This unit operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 50 HP Baldor motor with an ODP enclosure and a 326T NEMA frame. It is configured for a 230-460V/60Hz/3PH power supply with across-the-line starting. The motor meets MG1-12.55 premium efficiency standards and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The assembly is mounted on a welded base with an integral drip pan and utilizes a Woods coupler covered by an OSHA-compliant guard. The pump has a DOE PEI rating of 0.93.