ADVANTAG E S O F TH E VE RTIC AL PU M P File No: f51.

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Date: aug. 15, 2005
Supersedes: new
Date: new

Armstrong Vertical pumps provide a number of important 10 Full range of drivers for maximum flexibility. Electric motor,
advantages over horizontal pumps. diesel engine, steam turbine, right angle gear drives.

1 Space savings – a vertical pump uses 75% less floor space 11 Adaptable to wide range of water supplies and different
than a horizontal pump with electric motor drive. water levels. Column length can be varied to fit application
and tailored to fit any water level situation (floods, tides), off
2 Steeper head capacity curve - less reduction in capacity with
shore platforms, rivers, wells, reservoirs, ponds.
fluctuations in head.
12 Available sizes serve a wide range of capacity and
3 Non-overloading at flow rates to the right of the best
pressure requirements. Can vary the number of stages and
efficiency point (bep) - in many cases drives with small
the size of bowl assembly and impeller trim for maximum
horsepower can be used.
system flexibility.
4 Driver is up off the floor, therefore there is less danger of
13 Minimum wear - inherent design eliminates any radial thrust
damage due to flooding.
on shaft and prevents uneven bearing wear.
5 Self-priming. Impellers remain submerged in water at all
14 Vertical turbine pumps must be used where a suction lift is
times. Pump can be fully automatic - start up at full capacity.
present. Refer to nfpa-20 para. 3-K application The horizon-
6 May be installed in wells, which eliminates the need for a tal centrifugal pump in horizontal or vertical position shall
surface reservoir or tank. This also eliminates the need for not be used where a static suction lift is involved.
an additional well supply pump.
15 Versatility - can be installed with a suction barrel to take
7 One packing box instead of two - lower maintenance. water from adjacent water source (i.e., swimming pools,
storage tanks, water mains, etc.).
8 Entirely self-aligning between the driver and pump.
Cannot get out of alignment due to rabbet fit between
pump and driver.

9 Anti-friction bearings are protected from water spray as

they are located in motor above the pump. Easily accessible
- lower maintenance.

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