Franklin Electric 6" and 8" submersible pumps now with drinking water approvals

Due to increased demand for drinking water approved submersible pumps, Franklin Electric introduced several changes to the 6" / 8" pumps series to ensure certification by the major European drinking water authorities.

Main construction changes applied:

 PARTS AND MATERIAL

The updated technical and commercial literature will be available shortly.

Please do not hesitate to contact your Franklin Electric Sales contact for more information.

For more information about the products, please refer to the product page

Optimizing of the packaging for the 6" encapsulated motors

To optimize the handling and shipment of the 6" encapsulated motors, we have optimized the packaging concept of the motors.

The motor packaging has been complemented with a single wooden pallet. This will change the height of the package by 136 mm. The width and length of the packaging are the same as before.

This improvement will facilitate the transport, handling and storage logistics of the motors, particularly in the case of heavy motor weights. 

Packaging design 

This is a running change since Q3/2021.

 Please do not hesitate to contact your Franklin Electric contact for additional information.

Technical drawings available on the Franklin Electric website

Dear customers,

to best assist you in your projects, Franklin Electric provides the technical drawings of the pumps in STEP and DWG format on the website.

We are committed to providing you with quality, innovation and the best service. Please do not hesitate to contact your Franklin Electric Area Sales Manager or Field Service Engineer for additional information.

How to get to the drawings in just a few clicks:

The drawings are available for Horizontal and Vertical Multistage pumps, for the 6” and 8” Submersible pumps of the VS series and for End Suction Centrifugal pumps of the FNC and FNE series.

Franklin Electric VN Series 5" Submersible Pumps now with ACS certificate

The ACS certificate is now available for VN 5" Submersible pumps and updated until 2026.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS 

APPLICATIONS

COMPACT CLOSE-COUPLED DESIGN

• Compact close-coupled design, robust and corrosion resistant 
  • Plug-in type power cable and level control (floater) for easy replacement
  • Electric pump fitted with threaded connections to allow for easy installation in narrow spaces or, more simply, in line with the pipeline
  • Continuous operating either in vertical or horizontal position

  HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS

• Heavy duty over size motor shaft
• Stainless steel waterproof capsule to protect the motor
• Double mechanical seal separated by an oil chamber* for maximum motor protection *In compliance with FDA - Food, Drug Administration - and the annex to G.U. no. 104 of 20/04/73 for oils in contact with food stuffs

You can download the certificate here

Franklin Electric Surface pumps now with ACS certificate

The ACS certificate is now available for the whole range of Surface pumps
and updated until 2026.

The certificate is already available for Vertical multistage, Horizontal multistage and self-priming pumps and now has been extended to Vertical close-coupled pumps.

You can download the certificate here

All 8" encapsulated submersible motors now equipped as standard with the exclusive Sand Fighter® Sealing System of Franklin Electric

All 8" encapsulated submersible motors now feature Franklin Electric's proven SandFighter® sealing system with SiC/SiC mechanical seal and sand protection as standard. The changeover for these motors will occur with the 2021 production date.

The technology is thus integrated as standard in all 6" to 12" Franklin Electric submersible motors.

Sand Fighter® Sealing System
The technology enables smooth operation in applications with higher levels of sand.

We are pleased to announce the launch of FE Select EMENA, 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

Starting from today, FE Select is available for Vertical Multistage pumps.

Selection tools Franklin Electric EMENA:

More products will be added over time to FE Select. 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.

Due to increased demand for drinking water certified submersible pumps, Franklin Electric introduces several changes to the 6" / 8" pump series to ensure certification by major European drinking water authorities.

All changes listed below will be effective in production starting from July 2021. The part numbers of the pumps will not change. 

Materials approved for drinking water applications:

RUBBER PARTS

All rubber parts will be changed to drinking water approved materials. The rubber material of the O-rings and bearing bushings will be changed from NBR/HNBR to EPDM. This enables the rubber compounds to be approved for DM174, WRAS, UBA, ACS and NSF certificates.

The EPDM material has a hardness comparable to NBR/HNBR and allows a maximum working temperature of + 90 °C for all material pump variants. The material NBR with a maximum pump operating temperature of + 60 °C is still available on request.

UPPER AND INTERMEDIATE JOURNAL SLEEVE

The material of the upper journal sleeve bushings changes from ceramic-coated stainless steel (with chromium content) or Tungsten Carbide (Widia) to Aluminum Oxide. The intermediate journal sleeve is also changed from Tungsten Carbide to Aluminum Oxide. Tests in our laboratories have shown that the mechanical performance requirements of the new sleeve are guaranteed and that it is comparable to the two current options.

Alumina guarantees good thermal stability and excellent corrosion resistance, both in acid and alkaline environments. In addition, the material offers good oxidation resistance, very good hardness and excellent wear resistance.

Improved mechanical features

WEAR RINGS

For the radial models, the material of the wear rings is changed from PTFE to PPS. The new type of wear ring is 100% compatible with the current diffusers. In addition, the PPS component is less affectable to temperature variations and has better dimensional tolerance than PTFE. These properties have been confirmed by laboratory tests since 2016, as this material has already been successfully integrated in other products.

Please do not hesitate to contact your Franklin Electric Sales contact for more information.

Franklin Electric EV Vertical multistage pumps - New design ordering information

Last week Franklin Electric introduced the new design of vertical multistage pumps with further improved robustness and reliability and simplified handling thanks to the new removable cartridge mechanical seal.

Here we will provide further important ordering information that will help you to choose the right pump for your application.

Orders of new models possible from 17 May

The pumps can be ordered from 17 May 2021. Your Franklin Electric sales assistant will return an order confirmation with the new part numbers and pricing.

New part numbers (D)

The new models will have a new part number that can be easily identified in the attached document that cross-references new and old models.

New pump identification codes (A)

 Enclosed in the same document, you can find the new legend for easy pump identification of the pump models with explanation of each term.

Changes in motor size

In order to optimize the performance of the pumps, the motor sizes have been changed on some models.

You will find this information in the cross-reference tables.

For more information about the products, please consult the catalog on our website

Franklin Electric EV Vertical multistage pumps with new design

Franklin Electric presents an improved design of its vertical multistage pumps. Robustness and reliability have been further improved with new components. In addition, the new design features simplified handling thanks to the new cartridge mechanical seal and reduced noise emissions, making the pump the ideal solution for any pressure boosting application.

In terms of continuous improvement, Franklin Electric engineers have made changes to the design and components to further optimize features:

High performance Pressure-boosting for flows up to 115 m³/h (50 Hz), 140 m³/h (60 Hz)

The pump is available in 10 models with different flow rates and heads. All pumps are WRAS and ACS certified and compatible with commercially available motors.

Reliability and robustness
All wetted parts of the multistage pumps are made of stainless steel. This makes the pump enormously robust and reliable. The new cartridge mechanical seal also increases the strength and reliability of the pump.

Reduced noise emission
The noise emission of the new EV series has been greatly reduced. This makes the pump a silent partner in your daily life in many different applications.

Simple and fast maintenance thanks to removable cartridge mechanical seal

The new mechanical seal also allows the maintenance time of the system to be significantly reduced, as it can be completely replaced. For motors of 5.5 kW and above, it is not even necessary to remove the motor to replace the mechanical seal.
For motors up to 4 kW, the improved design eliminates the need for a thrust bearing. This also allows the pump to be combined with commercially available motors.
Last but not least, a single spare parts code for the mechanical seal ensures simplified stock-keeping.

Easy installation in-line ports

The EV series is available with different pressure and suction connections:

• Oval flange
• Round flange
• Victaulic connection
• Clamp connection

Technical data

• Flow rates up to 115 m³/h (50 Hz) / 140 m³/h (60 Hz)
• Maximum head up to 320 m (50 Hz) / 282 m (60 Hz)
• Fluid temperature range: from -15 °C to +120 °C
• Drinking water approvals
• Mechanical seal type E1 = graphite / silicon carbide / EPDM (EN 12756 ex DIN 24960S)
• Mechanical seal type (balanced) = graphite / silicon carbide / EPDM (models 30-45-65-95)
• Motor: AEG Lafert up to 45 kW standard

For ordering information and more options please refer to the product catalog.