These fire pumps are designed and manufactured according to Standard No. 20 of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) of the USA.
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Pump Body | Split Case or Back Suction Type |
Pump Body Material | GG25 or GGG40 Cast Iron |
Impeller | GG25 Cast Iron or Bronze (CuSn7) |
Shaft | AISI 420 Stainless Steel |
Sealing | Gland Packing or Mechanical Seal |
Closed Valve Pressure | Should not be more than 140% of the nominal pressure |
Maximum Load | Minimum pressure at 150% flow rate should not be lower than 65% of the nominal pressure |
Suction Collected Water Flowrate | Should not be less than 3 m/s |