Category Archives: Irrigation and Industrial

New High Pressure Sensor Kit Now Available

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Franklin Electric is proud to introduce a high-pressure sensor, adjustable from 75 to 150 psi (5.2 – 10.3 bar) available January 24, 2012.

This high-pressure sensor is designed for applications required to pump water for long runs or higher elevations/lifts and is designed to work with the following Franklin Electric drives:

- SubDrive75                    – Inline 1100
- SubDrive100                  – Inline CP
- SubDrive150                  – MonoDrive
- SubDrive300                  – MonoDriveXT
- SubDrive2W

Caution:  Before installing verify tank rating with manufacturer to ensure the tank is compatible with higher pressures. The pressure sensor will produce higher pressures that are not suitable for residential applications. Consult Franklin Electric’s SubDrive/MonoDrive Installation Manual (M1560) for further instructions, warnings, codes, necessary precautions and additional guidelines.

If you have any questions regarding Franklin Electric’s drives and controls, or any of our water pressure solution products, please contact your Franklin Electric Territory Manager, Field Service Engineer, or Technical Service Hotline.

Franklin Electric’s Pump Selector Now Multilingual

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As the first quarter begins, we would like to take this opportunity to reintroduce the Irrigation Pump Selector. By entering in a few pieces of information like design points, fluid properties, and motor sizing, Pump Selector can quickly search across Franklin’s FPS high capacity centrifugal and submersible pump catalog and find the appropriate product for you. It not only provides pump recommendations, but it can also create PDF versions of pump reports, offer cost analysis, develop VFD application curves, and much more!

Both the desktop and online versions of the Irrigation Pump Selector have gone through significant updates to include the latest Franklin products. These updates include, but are not limited to:

  • 4 x 6-13 h
  • Self-priming pumps
  • 6- & 8-inch SR
  • 6-inch, 500 gpm STS

Language support has also been added to both versions. The desktop version now supports English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian, while the online version supports English, French, and Spanish.

New this year, the Pump Selector desktop version is available for download. Download the Irrigation Pump Selector by clicking on the Pump Selector download button located just below the online version of the Pump Selector or click here to go directly to the Pump Selector website. Continue reading →

Honda Engine Shortage

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In November 2011, heavy floods in Thailand caused a worldwide shortage of certain Honda engine models, supplied for portions of Franklin Electric’s product line. Franklin part numbers affected by Honda’s supply shortage are GX120UT1TX2 (4 hp), GX160UT1TX2 (5.5 hp), and the GX270UTPA2 (9 hp).

To help customers continue to receive product in a timely manner, effective immediately, Franklin will substitute the affected Honda item number with the corresponding Briggs & Stratton item number. (For example: if you place an order for a 90271008, you will receive a 90271108). At this time, the only engine available is the Briggs & Stratton.  If this is not acceptable, Franklin regrets that we will not be able to fill the order.

Please find a cross-reference chart between the two units below.

We will continue to monitor the situation in order to resume Honda engine offerings as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Should you have further questions concerning the substitution between these two product lines, please consult your local Franklin Electric Representative, Franklin Electric Customer Service at 1-800-269-0063, or Franklin Electric’s Technical Hotline at 1-800-348-2420.

Next Generation of 6-Inch Submersible Motors Launch

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Franklin Electric is pleased to announce the next generation of robust 6-inch submersible motors following a successful beta trial in 2011. The 6-inch DR56 line of motors is being released into the latest edition of Franklin Electric’s submersible Irrigation and Industrial catalog.

Effective immediately, the 6-inch DR56 motor construction will replace the 6-inch Hi-Temp 50 °C 50 and 60 hp motors in the Irrigation and Industrial catalog. The 6-inch DR56 motor will be the only available option for applications requiring 122 °F (50 °C) rated motors.

The 6-inch DR56 motors are a result of research and development efforts to improve Franklin’s submersible motor capabilities in handling increasing ambient temperatures, higher pump thrust loads, and lower cooling flow demands in applications limited in available well casing space. The 6-inch DR56 combines a portion of Franklin’s Hi-Temp construction with new features, creating a package capable of providing up to 60 hp while operating in a 6-inch diameter well casing. The 6-inch DR56 motors are rated for operation in ambient fluid temperatures at or below 122 °F (50 °C). As with the beta trial units, the 6-inch DR56 motors will be provided as a single unit with nameplate information for both 50 hp and 60 hp pump load points.

Below is a table of the available models:

The 6-inch DR56 motor is considered to be Franklin Electric’s third available option for applications requiring more from a submersible motor. Due to the additional temperature capability characteristics of Franklin Electric’s 6-inch Hi-Temp 90 °C or 8-inch Hi-Temp 75 °C line of motors, considerations for one of these two constructions should be made prior to choosing the 6-inch DR56 for the application. Continue reading →

500 GPM STS Series 6-Inch Submersible Turbine

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Franklin Electric, a global leader in groundwater pumping, is proud to introduce the new 500 gpm STS 6-inch line of submersible turbines.

The STS Series is the latest example of Franklin Electric’s efforts to continuously improve the quality of our product offerings. The new model features longer discharge and motor bracket bronze bearings, along with a newly designed intermediate bearing boosting the overall performance of this product.

The 500 gpm STS Series 6-inch submersible turbines are available with motor sizes ranging from 5 to 60 hp. In addition to all pumps fitted with durable cast stainless steel impellers, the STS Series features ductile iron bowls, suction brackets and discharges.  The new, low profile up-thrust adjustment bolt offers exceptional up-thrust protection while the bronze motor bracket bearing is protected with a stainless steel sand collar. Available with numerous bearing options, the STS features rubber, Viton, and bronze in various configurations; bronze discharge/motor bracket and rubber intermediate bearings come standard.  The 6-inch STS series utilizes a one inch 416SS shaft as standard and offers the option of a chrome hardened shaft.

The new 500 gpm STS Series is ideal for irrigation, industrial, commercial, or municipal submersible water pumping applications and is supported by the following literature:

•    6-Inch STS Series Sales Brochure (Mi2013)
•    6-Inch 500 gpm STS Performance Curves and Data (Mi3016)
•    6-Inch STS Series Curve Packet available for order.

To learn more about Franklin Electric’s STS Series and our complete family of large submersible pump products, please visit our website at www.franklin-electric.com or contact your Franklin Electric Territory Manager or Field Service Engineer.

New 4×6-13H Pump Unit

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Franklin Electric offers a wide array of Irrigation & Industrial products designed specifically for the water pumping industry and continuously strives to provide products to meet every application need. Effective May 1, 2011, Franklin Electric’s line of pumps is expanding to include a new 4×6-13H pump unit.  The original 4×6-13 will still be available for repair parts until the 4×6-13H is fully implemented.

The difference between the 4×6-13 and the 4×6-13H pump unit is the hydraulic performance.  The casing, wear rings, shaft sleeve, and all other components remain the same.  The 4×6-13H pump unit was designed to provide premium efficiency, higher flow ratings and lower horsepower draw to better compete in the Irrigation and Industrial markets Franklin serves.

Franklin Irrigation and Industrial pumps feature proven components and provide superior performance for irrigation, community water systems, boosting, and recirculation. Franklin Electric will continue to embrace new opportunities with innovative products and services for this market segment.

Curve information:

Close-Coupled I series 1800 Curves Booklet – page 5

Frame Mount Variable Speed Curves Booklet – page 17

SAE Engine Drive Variable Speed Curves Booklet – page 11

Cross Reference Chart

For more information on the 4×6-13H pump or other Franklin Electric pumps, please contact your local Franklin Electric Representative.

Taking Versatility to a Deeper Level

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The ability to provide products for virtually any application is something in which we take great pride. A quality, versatile product means our customers don’t have to worry about what pump to choose; they know they can rely on us.

Recently, we expanded our line of jet pumps to include the new Convertible VersaJet Pro. This pump has the ability to fit a variety of pressure and flow needs, in both shallow and deep well applications. Through a variety of suction flanges the Convertible VersaJet Pro provides the unique ability to easily fit into a variety of applications.

The introduction of a professional model to the Convertible VersaJet line provides the industry with proven, high performance service factors backed by A.O. Smith motors powering the pump.

For more information on the Convertible VersaJet Pro or our other jet pumps, please contact your local Franklin Electric Representative.

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Introducing SubDrive HPX

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Franklin Electric, the global leader in ground water pumping and water pressure solutions, is proud to introduce another exciting product to its popular line of variable speed constant pressure systems for water pumping applications.

The SubDrive HPX is the solution for light commercial, industrial, and municipal applications in need of constant pressure. Used on a private or public well running a Franklin Electric submersible motor, or coupled with an aboveground system, the SubDrive HPX offers our customers many more options.

This wide range of options provides customers a complete line of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) systems. The SubDrive HPX allows for both simple drive selection and installation. Developed with the water well contractor in mind, this system offers condensed operating parameters which are easy to program, reducing set-up time in the field.
The chart below provides product information and accessories available for the SubDrive HPX.

SubDrive HPX driver information 50 and 60 Hz

For more information about the SubDrive HPX and Franklin’s other constant pressure products, please contact your Territory Manager.

Residential & Light Commercial customers click here

Irrigation & Industrial customers click here

Download HPX literature from Information Library

Order HPX literature

Irrigation & Industrial Surface Pumps

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The new Irrigation & Industrial Surface Brochure (Mi2008) details our extended centrifugal pump offering, as well as self-priming and multi-stage products. Our selection of I & I products provides more options and versatility, meeting every application need.

Mi2008 Surface Brochure

The brochure includes:

F Series Centrifugals

  • Close-coupled
  • Frame mounted
  • Pivot booster pumps
  • Specialty pumps

 

I Series Centrifugals

  • 6-inch thru 14-inch pumps

Self-Priming Pumps

  • Close-coupled
  • Frame mounted
  • Gas engine drive

Multi-Stage Pumps

  • Horizontal
  • Vertical

Our I & I line features proven components, able to withstand the harshest environments and provide superior performance for irrigation, community water systems, boosting, and recirculation applications. We are pleased to bring the latest innovations to the market and look forward for new opportunities to further the industry.

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Systems Solutions You Have Come to Expect

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Franklin Electric strives to provide products to meet every application need.

Extending our booster pump model offering and adding three-phase motors on single- and multi-stage products supply more options and more versatility in the field.

BT4 Multi-Stage Booster Pump

  • Single- and three-phase motors
  • Tri-Seal hydraulics
  • Stainless steel and cast iron models
  • Viton mechanical seal
  • High service factor A.O. Smith motors

BT4 Multi-Stage Booster Pump


Turf Boss Self-Priming Centrifugal Pump

  • Single- and three-phase motors
  • Heavy duty cast iron construction
  • Easy service: back pullout design
  • Self-priming with lifts up to 25 ft
  • Indoor/outdoor A.O. Smith motors

Turf Boss Self-Priming Centrifugal Pump


MH Booster Pumps

  • Single- and three-phase motors
  • All stainless steel construction, inside and out
  • 3 flow rates with pressure boost up to 140 psi
  • Viton mechanical seal
  • High service factor A.O. Smith motors

MH Booster Pumps

For more information about these products, visit www.franklin-electric.com or contact your Territory Manager.