This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features an 8" suction and 6" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The pump includes a cast iron casing and an 11" nominal diameter bronze impeller. It utilizes a dry shaft design with a stainless steel shaft and a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve. The mechanical seal consists of a ceramic seat, a carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for operation up to 250°F. The casing is equipped with suction and discharge pressure tappings and flush seal line taps to facilitate system maintenance.
The pump is driven by a 40 HP Baldor motor with an ODP enclosure and a 324 T-frame. It operates at 1750 RPM on 230-460V, 60Hz, 3PH power using an across-the-line starting configuration. The motor meets NEMA premium efficiency standards and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The assembly is mounted on a welded base with an integral drip pan and uses a Woods coupler protected by an OSHA-compliant coupler guard. This unit provides a DOE PEI of 0.93.