This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 6" suction port and a 5" discharge port with ANSI Class 250 flanges. The assembly includes a cast iron casing, a 13-1/2" nominal diameter bronze impeller, and a bronze wear ring. It utilizes a stainless steel shaft equipped with a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve and a dry shaft design. The mechanical seal consists of a silicon-carbide seat, a carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for operation at temperatures up to 250 °F in clean water applications. The pump includes flush seal line taps and pressure tappings for suction and discharge connections.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 50 HP Baldor ODP motor in a NEMA 326T frame. It is configured for a 230-460/60/3 power supply and uses an across the line starting method. The assembly is mounted on a welded base with an integral drip pan and features an OSHA-compliant coupler guard housing a Woods coupler. The motor includes AEGIS shaft grounding and meets NEMA MG1-12.55 premium efficiency standards. This unit has a PEI value of 0.93.