This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features an 8" suction and a 6" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The pump construction includes a cast iron casing, a bronze impeller with an 11" nominal diameter, and a stainless steel shaft equipped with 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.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM and is driven by a 50 HP Baldor ODP motor in a NEMA 326 T-frame. It is configured for a 230-460V, 60Hz, 3PH power supply with across-the-line starting. The assembly is mounted on a welded base that includes an integral drip pan and a Woods coupler with a standard guard. This unit meets NEMA MG1-12.55 premium efficiency standards, includes AEGIS shaft grounding, and has a pump energy index (PEI) of 0.93.