This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 6" suction and a 5" discharge. The unit is constructed with a cast iron casing and a bronze impeller with a 13-1/2" nominal diameter. It includes ANSI Class 125 flanges, a bronze wear ring, and a stainless steel shaft and shaft sleeve. The mechanical seal consists of a tungsten carbide seat, a carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for operation in clean water up to 300°F. The pump uses a dry shaft design to prevent the circulating fluid from contacting the shaft during operation.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 50 HP Baldor motor with an ODP enclosure and a 326 T-frame. It is configured for 230-460V/60Hz/3PH power with across the line starting. The assembly includes a welded base with an integrated drip pan and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard for the Woods coupler. This model meets NEMA premium efficiency standards per MG1-12.55 and incorporates AEGIS shaft grounding. The pump has a DOE PEI of 0.93 and is rated for 40°C ambient temperatures with counter-clockwise rotation.