Franklin Electric has extended its range of cast stainless steel submersible pumps up to 12 inch. Now the series is available in three different sizes (8" / 10" / 12") and four different flow rates up to 478 m³/h. More flow versions up to 650 m³/h will be released shortly.

 HIGH EFFICIENCY AND CORROSION RESISTANCE

• High efficiency (up to 85%)
• Diffusers and impellers made of investment casting stainless steel
• Balanced impellers
• Spring loaded, robust design check valve with two bearing bushings and one-piece valve cone
• Vesconite Hilube® top bearing bush (closed on top)
• PTFE + Graphite up-thrust bearing
• Drinking water approval

Please refer to the catalog for more detailed information.

OPTIONS

• Reduced or optimized impeller diameters for 10" and 12" pumps
• Different materials
• SD version with second cable guard
• Cable guard type H (High)

The VSI12 pumps are also available in our new Franklin Electric Pump Selector software that allows to make selections and generates data sheets for your VSI pumping systems. You can access the tool on our website or directly on fele-selector.com.

Also watch our tutorial video about the new Franklin Electric Pump Selector software on our Youtube channel: Franklin Electric Tutorial on YouTube

Don’t hesitate to contact your Franklin Electric contact.

New Franklin Electric Pump Selector now online

We are glad to present our new online sizing tool that allows to make selections of Franklin Electric products and generates data sheets for your pumping systems.

• SELECTION
• GENERATING DATA SHEETS

Now the VSI Submersible pumps product range is available for selection. Shortly further product series will follow. The tool will soon be expanded to include a configuration function that allows the entire pump system to be planned in detail.

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

You can find further information and a detailed description of the application in this Tutorial video on our Youtube channel: Franklin Electric EMENA Water - YouTube

We are glad to present an upgrade of our rewindable, oil-filled 4-inch Coverco motor. The design has been further developed to make it even more reliable and resilient. The design is more compact with excellent performance.

•      Reliable and resilient construction
•      New modernized winding design
•      Robust mechanical design
•      Excellent performance
•      Reduction of plastic parts
•      Suitable for VFD operation
•      Flexibility of power supply, even at low voltages

The motor will continue to be produced in consistently high quality at our plant in Brno/Czech Republic.
The Low Thrust version up to 2.2 kW can be ordered from 31.01.2024, available from 31.03.2024.

Features & Benefits:

• Motors are pre-filled with a dielectric fluid (known as „white oil“), approved by the FDA and other international pharmacological institutes.
• The motors can be powered with single-phase and three-phase power supply.
• Reliable operation in wells with diameters of ≥ 4" for water up to 30 °C
• Axial and radial oil lubricated bearings allow maintenance-free operation. *
• Cable material compliant with drinking water standards
• Sand protection / Mechanical seal allow optimal operation even in the presence of sand in the well
• Excellent efficiency and low operating costs

Technical Data:

• Ratings: Low Thrust 0.37 – 2.2 kW
• 4" NEMA mounting design
• Protection IP68 and insulation class F
• Frequency of starts: 30 starts/hour
• Vertical and horizontal operation
• Suitable for VFD operation (230 V, without filter)
• Voltage: Single-phase: 210-220-230 V / 50 Hz - 220-230 V / 60 Hz
  Three-phase: 230-230 V / 50 Hz - 380-415 V / 50 Hz - 460 V / 60 Hz - 220-230 V / 60 Hz - 380 V / 60 Hz
• Voltage tolerance: U_N +6% / -10%
• Motor protection: thermal relays in compliance with EN 60947-4-1, trip class 10 or 10 A, trip time < 10 s. at 5 x IN
• Nominal ambient temperature: 30 °C with 0.08 m/s cooling flow
• Cable dimensions: 4 x 1.5 mm²
• Water pH: 6.5 - 8
• Thrust load Low Thrust: 1500 N, 2500 N

New Franklin Electric Variable Frequency Drives

­Franklin Electric is pleased to announce the launch of the new CERUS X-Drive and DrivE-Tech COMPACT variable frequency drives. The CERUS X-Drive and DrivE-Tech COMPACT are the latest achievements in fully featured, reliable, and compact drive solutions for many industries and applications. Both drive models combining complex design, necessary for the most demanding applications in pump, HVAC and industrial markets, with the ease of an economic user-friendly variable speed controller.

CERUS X-Drive

• Wide performance range up to 250 kW
• Application-specific pre-sets for quick and easy startups
• State-of-the-art motor and pump protection features
• Multi segment digital removable display
• Bluetooth connectivity and Mobile App control
• Built-in DC choke for applications ≥ 37 kW
• Compact form-factor allows installation in smaller panel
• CE and UL approved

DrivE-Tech COMPACT

• State of the art motor and pump protection features
• Factory-featured with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
• Remote control and support through Unyconnect Mobile app
• OLED digital user display
• Built-in dV/dt filtering for best motor protection
• Robust IP66 enclosure rating for harsh environments
• DC solar supply
• Direct wall mount and surface pump installation
• CE approved

EASY INSTALLATION / REMOTE CONTROL / TROUBLESHOOTING / SUPPORT

• Real-time monitoring through Unyconnect and FE Connect Mobile App
• Remote Control, commissioning, and support by Franklin Electric Service Team*
• Fully accessible everywhere and any time**

 ** Access through cellular mobile network using Bridge-Mode on DrivE-Tech COMPACT
* Cellular mobile network connection required

For more information about the variable frequency drive, please refer to the catalog.

EV/VR Vertical multistage pumps: spacer coupling now in aluminum

The material of the spacer coupling of EV/VR multistage vertical pumpswill be changed from cast iron to aluminum.

The implementation times are as follows:

EV/VR15-20      production starting     October 1
EV/VR1-10        production starting     October 15
EV/VR30-95      production starting     October 30

Please note that the spacer coupling is fitted to EV/VR pumps in the range of 5.5 kW to 45 kW motors.

This modification improves the balancing of the rotating parts, which further reduces stress and vibration on the bearings and makes the product even more efficient.

The two versions are fully interchangeable. Therefore, the new coupling will be introduced with a smooth transition. The model number of the pump will not change. The spare parts will be updated accordingly.

For further information, please contact your local Franklin Electric representative.

Product Manager

Conversion of the standard winding wire from PVC to PPC for Franklin Electric rewindable motors

The insulation material of our Franklin Electric rewindable motors will be replaced by PPC (Polypropylene Carbonate).

Our long-time supplier of PVC and later also of PVC lead-free winding wire has surprisingly discontinued production, so Franklin Electric had no alternative, but to switch to a new winding wire. Franklin Electric had bought up the complete remaining quantity and, in this way, gained time to intensively examine the alternatives. Now these stocks are also slowly running out so that the successive conversion of the individual cross-sections/motor ratings is expected to be completed by the end of September.

After extensive production, laboratory and field tests with various materials, wedecided on the insulation material PPC (Polypropylene Carbonate) because of the following reasons:

• Excellent insulation properties (see fig. 1),
• Very good processability and thus process reliability
• Many years of field experience with PPC of one of our subsidiaries

Figure 1: Insulation resistance of PVC lead-free and PPC

For further information, please contact your local Franklin Electric representative.
The documentation will be adapted accordingly shortly.

VSI 8"-10" pumps are now available on FE Select

FE Select implementation is continuing. Franklin Electric’s new selector system is now also available for
E-Tech and FPS VSI 8"-10" SS Cast Submersible Pumps at 50 Hz.

Register now and start to use the new tool!

FE Select EMENA is a digital selection software tool that simplifies product selection, configuration, and quoting.
This online tool guides you through the process from start to finish, requiring only the basic application data, such as flow and head demands, to size many pumping systems. The software properly matches the components necessary for the desired application, provides specific data sheets and offers links to related informational product documentation.

Features of FE Select:

• 24/7 accessibility
• A quick export option that allows to simplify the quotation request
• Simple software navigation

Selection tools Franklin Electric EMENA:

More products will be added to FE Select shortly. The link will be displayed on the applicable product pages on the website franklinwater.eu. By clicking on this link, you can easily start the selection process.
In addition to FE Select, we will continue to utilize our current Pump selector software for Etech products and
High Efficiency System Selection and Payback Tool until they will also be integrated into the new FE Select software at a later date. To visit our comprehensive Pump Selection page, click here.

Beyond the pumping systems
Discover more about our services and tools.

5-MSP utility pump now available on Franklin Electric Product Portfolio  

 Franklin Electric extends its product range with the series of Little Giant utility pumps.

Designed for extreme portability and lightweight enough to keep on hand for unexpected jobs, these small but mighty pumps offer convenient and efficient temporary clear water removal from basements, crawlspaces, loading docks --- just about anywhere water can make an uninvited appearance.

APPLICATIONS

The 5-Series is one of the most compact utility pumps on the market, ideal for light commercial and residential applications where water removal, transfer or circulation is required. 5-Series pumps are great for multi-purpose utility applications.

FEATURES

• Corrosion and rust-resistant materials
• Rated for continuous duty which allow a wide range of applications
• Compact design and light weight make this pump truly portable
• Environmentally friendly, energy efficient and oil free 180 W PSC motor, Max. flow: 88 l/min
• FKM triple-lip seal
• 1" BSPT discharge
• Garden hose adapter ¾" NPT and garden rubber holder adapter 20 mm
• Manual operation: pumping down to 3.2 mm with screen and down to 1.6 mm without screen reduces overall water removal clean up time and effort
• Maximum solids size: 3 mm
• Standard power cable: 10 m with Schuko plug
• Maximum liquid temperature: 49 °C

PARTS AND MATERIAL

TECHNICAL DATA

HYDRAULIC PERFORMANCE 50 HZ

VSI Series - New Submersible borehole SS cast pumps

Franklin Electric is pleased to announce the introduction of new submersible borehole pumps entirely manufactured in casted stainless steel.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

HIGH EFFICIENCY AND CORROSION RESISTANCE

• High efficiency (up to 83.5%)  
• Balanced impellers
• Vesconite Hilube® top bearing bush (closed on top)
• PTFE + Graphite up-thrust bearing
• Shrink fit coupling

APPLICATIONS

DRINKING WATER CERTIFICATE

Suitable for pumping drinking water (ACS approved)  

FAMILY CURVES

The pump is available in two different sizes (8" and 10"), three different flow rates up to 350 m³/h
and delivery heads up to 600 m.

OPTIONS  

• YΔ version
• Different impeller diameters for 10" pump
• High grade construction materials in CF8/304, CF8M/316, DUPLEX

VSI series will shortly be available on FE Select.

Product Management

WRAS certificate update for Franklin Electric Vertical Multistage pumps

The WRAS certificate for drinking water has now been updated until May 2028 for Vertical Multistage pumps in the models from 30 to 95.

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