This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features an 8" suction and a 6" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. It uses an 11" nominal diameter stainless steel impeller and a cast iron casing with a bronze wear ring. The pump assembly incorporates a stainless steel shaft and a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve, utilizing a dry shaft design. The mechanical seal consists of a silicon-carbide seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, providing a temperature rating of 250 °F for clean water applications. The bearing frame features greasable bearings.
This pump is powered by a 50 HP Baldor ODP motor in a 326 T-frame, operating at 1750 RPM on a 230-460V/60Hz/3PH power supply. The unit uses an across the line starting method and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The assembly is mounted on a welded base with an integrated drip pan and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard, utilizing a Woods flexible coupler. This equipment meets NEMA standard MG1-12.55 premium efficiency requirements and has a DOE PEI value of 0.93.