Franklin Electric offers an improved design of the DrivE-Tech frequency drive in frame size 1:

• The new DrivE-Tech frame size 1 model has a more compact design.
• The ingress protection class of the enclosure design has been improved and now corresponds to IP66 and is now protected against dust and strong water jets.
• The previous LCD display has been replaced by a high-resolution and bright OLED screen.
• Simplified and compact installation of the frequency drive thanks to redesigned wall and motor mounting kits. These are suitable for both 230V and 400V models up to 4.0 kW.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your Franklin Electric contact person.
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HYDROPOMPE BECOMES FRANKLIN ELECTRIC

Following the acquisition of Hydropompe in 2023, as of October 1st, 2024, the company will be fully integrated into the Franklin Electric organization and merged into Franklin Electric S.R.L. As a result, product branding will also be unified and will be given the Franklin Electric logo.

Change to Franklin Electric labelling without product part numbers shifts

All nameplates and products will be labelled exclusively with the Franklin Electric logo from the production date of October 2024. This also applies to packaging, catalogs and brochures and affects wastewater pumps, grinders, low-voltage pumps and drainage pumps. Product part numbers in the price list remain unchanged.

Website closure

Please be informed that in a few months the old Hydropompe website will no longer be accessible, and all current product information are available on franklinwater.eu.

Please do not hesitate to contact your Franklin Electric Sales contact.

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Pump Control and Protection Systems from Franklin Electric

We are pleased to introduce a new range of devices for the automatic control and protection of pumps in residential and domestic water supplies. These new devices ideally match with Franklin Electric surface pumps such as the EH, EM, VL series as well as the VS4 submersible pumps and the 5″ VN and ES series.
All devices are included in the new 2024-2025 price list and are available on stock.

The new product range consists of:

RESISTART FM   

Compact device for automatic control and pump protection with fixed start-up pressure

• Available in 2 versions:

o  RESISTART FM15 with starting pressure range of 1.5 bar
o  RESISTART FM22 with starting pressure range of 2.2 bar

• Automatic control and protection of the pump
• Replaces conventional systems such as hydrosphere, pressure switch, check valve or level switch
• More compact
• No periodic maintenance
• Power supply: 1.5 kW

RESIMATIC ART   

Compact device for automatic control and pump protection with adjustable start-up pressure

• Adjustable restart pressure between 1.5 and 3 bar (SET model)
• Automatic control and protection of the pump
• Replaces conventional systems such as hydrosphere, pressure switch, check valve or level switch
• More compact
• No periodic maintenance
• Power supply: 1.5 kW

FAS - Franklin Analogic System   

Automatic device for reducing and regulating start-up and output pressure, ensuring the stable maintenance of pump pressure

• Analogic manometer
• Adjustment and stabilization of outlet pressure, prevention of overloads and water hammer
• Improved ease of use
• Manual adjustment of the outlet pressure between 2 and 6 bar
• No periodic maintenance
• Power supply: 2.2 kW

FDS – Franklin Digital System   

Automatic device for reducing and regulating start-up and output pressure, ensuring the stable maintenance of pump pressure

• Digital display and digital adjustment of the cut-in pressure
• Overload protection
• Suitable for pressure boosting systems due to communication mode for 2 pumps
• Adjustment and stabilization of the outlet pressure, prevention of overloads and water hammer
• Improved ease of use
• Manual adjustment of the outlet pressure between 2 and 6 bar
• No periodic maintenance
• Power supply: 2.2 kW

Please do not hesitate to contact your Franklin Electric Sales contact.

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PT100 Sensor Re-Design – for Franklin Electric Submersible Motors

 Franklin Electric is pleased to announce the release of the redesigned PT100 temperature sensor for use with 6" to 12" submersible motors.

 The new PT100 temperature sensor is equipped with a 4-wire shielded supply cable, available in various lengths, adding additional protection against high frequency disturbances which can occur in applications with variable frequency drives.

The enclosed adaptor screw only needed for installation in 6" and 8" encapsulated standard and permanent magnet motors is now separated from the PT100 sensor allowing for an easy, quick and secure installation.

New kit part numbers for 6" – 12" rewindable motors will be released soon.

Features of the new design:

• easy, quick and secure installation
• a shielded cable (can be installed close to the motor cable)
• quick and easy to replace

PT100 sensor retrofit kits from Franklin Electric come with complete instructions and allow for easy field installation.

Do not hesitate to contact your Franklin Electric contact person directly if you have any questions.

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We are pleased to announce that the WRAS certificate for drinking water has been extended for VN-ES and VL 5" pumps until March 2028.

WRAS certification attests to our commitment to offering products that not only excel in performance, but also ensure the safest drinking water supply.

For more information about the products and their WRAS codes, our sales representatives are at your disposal.

You can download the certificate here.

Please do not hesitate to contact your Franklin Electric Sales contact.

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EV VERTICAL MULTISTAGE PUMPS NOW AVAILABLE ON

The complete range of EV Vertical Multistage pumps 50 Hz up to 115 m³/h can now also be selected and dimensioned in the new Franklin Electric Pump Selector software.

The Franklin Electric Pump Selector allows to make selections and generates detailed data sheets for your pumping systems.

You can access the tool on our website or directly on fele-selector.com.

Watch our tutorial video about the new Franklin Electric Pump Selector software on our YouTube channel:

  Franklin Electric EMENA Water - YouTube

Don’t hesitate to contact your Franklin Electric contact.

INTERMEDIATE BEARING FOR HIGH PRESSURE EH PUMPS

We are pleased to announce that for some models of EH Horizontal multistage pumps, equipped with a high number of impellers, we will introduce a reinforced intermediate stage.

This intermediate stage incorporates an additional silicon carbide bearing that allows to strength the pump structure when working in harsh conditions, typical of some industrial applications.

EH product family enriches its features becoming more and more versatile.

UPDATED MODELS

• EH3 and EH5: from 6 stages onwards
• EH9: from 5 stages onwards

Part numbers and prices of the mentioned models will not change.
New models will be available from the 1st of June 2024.

Do not hesitate to contact your Franklin Electric contact.

VS 6"-8" SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS NOW AVAILABLE IN

The complete range of VS 6”-8” submersible pumps 50 Hz up to 120 m³/h can now also be selected and dimensioned in the new Franklin Electric Pump Selector software.

The Franklin Electric Pump Selector allows to make selections and generates detailed data sheets for your pumping systems.

You can access the tool on our website or directly on fele-selector.com.

Watch our tutorial video about the new Franklin Electric Pump Selector software on our YouTube channel: Franklin Electric EMENA Water - YouTube

Don’t hesitate to contact your Franklin Electric contact.

WATCH THE NEWSLETTER VIDEO ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:

Franklin Electric has expanded its range of stainless steel submersible pumps with the 6" SSI series. This new pump series is made entirely of stainless steel and, with its high-quality stamped parts, is also suitable for demanding applications.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Range: 6-84 m³/h, delivery head: up to 377 m
• Built-in check valve to protect the pump against water hammer risk
• Mixed flow impellers
• High-quality stamped parts
• NEMA mounting design

Please refer to the catalog for more detailed information.

 Don’t hesitate to contact your Franklin Electric contact.

New RWK6 Rewindable submersible motors

Franklin Electric has expanded its motor range with the RWK6 Cast iron rewindable motor.

 FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Maintenance free water lubricated radial and axial bearings
• Rubber diaphragm and pressure valve for pressure balancing
• Removable winding covers for easy repairing and reduced maintenance costs
• Range: 4 – 45 kW
• 6" NEMA connection
• LPE / PPC winding wire
• Motors installation: Vertical / Horizontal operation (except 45 kW)
• Voltage tolerance: ± 10%
• Maximum liquid temperature: 50 °C
• 50-60 Hz
• Starts per hour: 10
• Min. cooling flow: 0,5 m/s
• Rubber cable length: 4 m
• Mechanical seal material: Carbon / Ceramic
• DOL starting: 4 – 45 kW
• Standard windings: 380 V - 400 V - 415 V in 50 Hz
• Filled with mixture of water and glycol (FP -15 °C)
• Suitable for VFD operation (30 Hz min. frequency)

OPTIONS

• Mechanical seal: Silicon carbide
• Starting method: S/D

Please refer to the catalog for more detailed information.
Don’t hesitate to contact your Franklin Electric contact.