Vertical Turbine & Submersible Pumps
Applications
Applications Municipal Water Supply Industrial Agricultural Waste Water Booster System Hydrocarbon Transfer Mine Dewatering Offshore Platform Building Trades - (HVAC) Cooling Towers Turf Irrigation Pulp and Paper Mill Water Amusement Parks Snow Making Fish Hatcheries Barge Unloading
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Stainless Steel Ni-Resist Bronze Nickel Aluminum Bronze Zincless Bronze Ductile Iron Hastelloy C CD4 MCu Carbon Steel Special Coatings Aluminum Teflon Special Hardened Materials 17-4 PH Bronze K-Monel Marine Bronze
DESIGN OPTIONS: O-Rings Keyed Impellers Bowl & Impeller Wear Rings Oversized Bow Shaft Belled Suction Flanged or Threaded Columns Thicker Bowl Casing Wall Other Materials as Required
Product Lube
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate Bowl - Cast Iron Baked-On Porcelain Lining Enhances efficiency
Connections
6” and 8” models are threaded bowls and all other models are bolted bowls
Rib Reinforced Flange
Adds strength and rigidity to bowl to withstand installation and transportation stresses
Registered Fit
Maintains essential axial alignment
Impeller - Bronze Enclosed Design
Produces optimum pressure versus capacity and allows for optional wear ring installation
Balanced
Reduces vibration and wear
Impeller Vane Design
Designed for the most efficient operation
Bearings
Combination C84400 Bronze and Buna-N A40 Elastomer in Intermediate Bowls Provides optimum bearing life for various applications
Extra Long, Greased Packed, Bronze Suction Bearing Ensures support and extended product life
Bowl Shaft - 416 Stainless Steel Straightness
Turned, ground and polished Meets or exceeds AWWA tolerance
Discharge Column Adapter Ring - Ductile Iron Interchangeable Sizes Available
Easily changed from various pipe sizes
Impeller Lock Collet - Carbon Steel Split Tapered Design
Proven design, positive locking
Suction Case - Cast Iron Tapered Design
Provides a smooth transition for fluids entering the pump
Sand Collar - Bronze
Located above the Suction Bowl Bearing
Prevents abrasives from contaminating the suction bearing lubricant
Variety of Strainers Available Located below the Suction Bowl Prevents the entrance of debris
Oil Lube
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate Bowl - Cast Iron Baked-On Porcelain Lining Enhances efficiency
Connections
6” and 8” models are threaded bowls and all other models are bolted bowls
Rib Reinforced Flange
Adds strength and rigidity to bowl to withstand installation and transportation stresses
Registered Fit
Maintains essential axial alignment
Impeller - Bronze Enclosed Design
Produces optimum pressure versus capacity and allows for optional wear ring installation
Balanced
Reduces vibration and wear
Impeller Vane Design
Designed for the most efficient operation
Bearings
Combination C84400 Bronze and Buna-N A40 Elastomer in Intermediate Bowls Provides optimum bearing life for various applications
Extra Long, Greased Packed, Bronze Suction Bearing Ensures support and extended product life
Long Bronze Throttle Bearing
Provides shaft stability and inhibits the pumped fluid from entering the enclosing tube
Bowl Shaft - 416 Stainless Steel Straightness
Turned, ground and polished, meets or exceeds AWWA tolerance
Discharge Case - Cast Iron Pressure Relief Ports
Relieves the fluid bypassing the throttle bearing
Ribbed Reinforcements (Interior and Exterior)
Supports the enclosing tube for deep set applications
Tube Adapter - Ductile Iron
Left or Right Handed Threading Adaptable to any type tubing
Discharge Column Adapter Ring - Ductile Iron Interchangeable Sizes Available
Easily changed from various pipe sizes
Impeller Lock Collet - Carbon Steel Split Tapered Design
Proven design, positive locking
Suction Case - Cast Iron Tapered Design
Provides a smooth transition for fluids entering the pump
Sand Collar - Bronze
Located above the Suction Bowl Bearing
Prevents abrasives from contaminating the suction bearing lubricant
Variety of Strainers Available Located below the Suction Bowl Prevents the entrance of debris
Submersible
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate Bowl - Cast Iron Baked-On Porcelain Lining Enhances efficiency
Connections
6” and 8” models are threaded bowls and all other models are bolted bowls
Rib Reinforced Flange
Adds strength and rigidity to bowl to withstand installation and transportation stresses
Registered Fit
Maintains essential axial alignment
Upthrust Cushion - Teflon
Compensates for possible momentary upthrust occurring at start up
Impeller - Bronze Enclosed Design
Produces optimum pressure versus capacity and allows for optional wear ring installation
Balanced
Reduces vibration and wear
Impeller Vane Design
Designed for the most efficient operation
Bearings
Combination C84400 Bronze and Buna-N A40 Elastomer in Intermediate Bowls Provides optimum bearing life for various applications
Bowl Shaft - 416 Stainless Steel Straightness
Turned, ground and polished, meets or exceeds AWWA tolerance
Discharge Column Adapter Ring - Cast Iron Interchangeable Sizes Available
Easily changed from various pipe sizes
Impeller Lock Collet - Carbon Steel Split Tapered Design
Proven design, positive locking
Motor Adapter - Ductile Iron Open, Ribbed Design
Directs fluid flow to the bowl assembly with minimum turbulence while providing maximum motor support
Motor Adapter Bearing - Bronze Backed Rubber Provides stability between motor and first bowl stage
Stainless Steel Inlet Screen
Non-corrosive, restricts entry of foreign objects
Cable Guard - Stainless Steel Protective
Prevents damage to the motor leads during installation
Motor Coupling - Stainless Steel Rigid
Transmits torque and maintains shaft alignment
Heads
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION
Head Casting
ANSI Class 125 Discharge Flange Drilling
Common connection suitable for most applications
Ribbed Design
Suitable for Short Coupled or Deep Well applications
Packing Box Area
Adequate for two piece headshaft
PRODUCT LUBRICATED Stuffing Box Grease Port
Allows grease to be added for continued lubrication
Bronze, Throttle Bearing PRODUCT LUBRICATED
Maintains shaft alignment and reduces pressure on packing
Graphite Impregnated Braided Packing Conforms to shaft with minimum friction, suitable for a wide variety of fluids
Split Packing Gland
Allows for packing replacement without removal of driver shaft
Lantern Rings
Allows for uniform distribution of shaft lubrication. Also acts as a pressure bypass
Oil Lubricated Column Adjusting Nipple
Deep Set Column Projection Adjustment Extra long threaded portion allows for variances in inner column projections at the surface.
Tension Assembly
Adjustable Bronze Tension Nut
Applies tension to the tubing to mantain axial alignment and provide shaft support
OIL LUBRICATED
CUSTOM FABRICATED DISCHARGE HEADS BUILT TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS SHAFT SEAL OPTION
FABRICATED DISCHARGE
Mechanical Seal
FABRICATION OPTIONS Suction Barrels
Below Surface Discharge Aluminum Stainless Steel Coated as Required Other Materials as Required
SUBMERSIBLE DISCHARGE
Worldwide Availability & Service The original goal of American Turbine was to design and manufacture energy efficient turbine pumps. As a result of our experience, we produce a quality line of pumping equipment that is accompanied by responsive service, strong technical support, and prompt delivery schedules. This combination, in turn, allows our customers to be highly competitive in their respective markets. American Turbine supplies pumps to diversified markets around the world. American Turbine has manufacturing facilities in Lubbock, Texas, Houston, Texas and Fresno, California.
4229 Adrian Street Lubbock, Texas 79415 (806) 747-3248 (800) 858-4517 FAX (806) 747-4239
American Turbine also maintains a network of worldwide representatives to provide our customers with the type of service they expect. Developing and implementing new technology is the driving force behind our success within the pump industry. Through developmental engineering, in conjuction with our in-house testing and pattern making facilities, American Turbine is an aggressive leader in unique pumping applications. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is unparalleled. We will not, at any time, compromise the standards of quality expected by our customers. Therefore, our customers receive only the most reliable product available.
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