This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features an 8" suction and 6" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The unit is constructed with a cast iron casing, a bronze impeller with a 13-1/2" nominal diameter, and a stainless steel shaft equipped with a bronze shaft sleeve. It utilizes a mechanical seal featuring a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for operation at temperatures up to 250°F. The design incorporates a dry shaft construction to prevent the circulating fluid from contacting the pump shaft.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 75 HP Baldor premium efficiency motor with an ODP enclosure. This motor is a NEMA 365 frame T-style unit configured for a 230-460/60/3PH power supply, featuring across-the-line starting and AEGIS shaft grounding. The assembly is mounted on a welded base that includes an integral drip pan and is equipped with a Woods coupler and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard. This unit maintains a 40°C ambient rating and has a PEI value of 0.93.