Franklin Electric, a global leader in groundwater pumping, is proud to introduce the new STS 6-inch line of submersible turbines.The STS Series is the latest example of Franklin Electric’s efforts to continuously improve and upgrade our product offerings. The new model features longer top and bottom bronze bearings, as well as a newly designed intermediate bearing.  While many upgrades have been added to our 6-inch submersible line, there has been no sacrifice to the performance of this product. A direct replacement for the 6-inch ST Series, the STS series will be available effective December 1, 2010.

These sub turbines are available in 100, 150, 175, 200, 225, 275, 325 and 375 gpm flow ranges with motor sizes ranging from 5 to 60 hp.  Each submersible turbine is 100% factory tested and each unit is shipped with the actual test performance. The STS Series features ductile iron bowls, suction brackets and discharges; all pumps come fitted with heavy investment cast stainless steel impellers. The new, low profile upthrust adjustment bolt provides exceptional upthrust protection while the bronze motor bracket bearing is protected with a stainless-steel sand collar. Available with numerous bearing options, the STS Series features rubber, viton and bronze in various configurations; bronze discharge/motor bracket and rubber intermediate bearings come standard.  New shafting options are also available with a 1-inch stainless steel shaft as standard and a chrome hardened shaft option.

The new STS Series is ideal for irrigation, industrial, commercial or municipal submersible water pumping applications.

• 6-Inch STS Series Sales Brochure (Mi2013)
• 6-Inch STS Pump Performance Curves and Data (Mi3000, Mi3001, Mi3002, Mi3003, Mi3004, Mi3005, Mi3006 and Mi3007)

See this exciting new product at the Irrigation Show 2010 in Phoenix, AZ Dec 5-7^th and the NGWA Show in Las Vegas, NV Dec 7-10^th.

Andrew Grubbs
Product Manager, Large Submersible Products