PRODUCTION LINE EXTENSION: FCS series -cast iron in-line centrifugal pumps-

09/12/2002

The Lowara FCS series of cast iron in-line pumps has been extended with the introduction of new outlet sizes up to 150 mm in the FCS4 design, with 4 pole motor.
The FCS series has been designed to cover a wide range of applications, such as:

Water circulation in heating and air-conditioning systems
Cooling plants
Washing plants
Industry
Irrigation and greenhouses

Main characteristics:
AISI 316L stainless steel impeller laser welded
Cast iron impeller from size 80-200 up to 150 (bronze impeller available on request for some sizes)
Cast iron pump body and adaptor
Outlet sizes up to 150 mm
Impeller diameter up to 315 mm
Stub shaft version with standard 4 pole motor
Maximum flowrate up to 330 m3/h (4 poles)
Maximum head at 35 m (4 poles)
Mechanical seal in compliance with DIN 24960
IP 55 protection
Class F insulation

ITT-Lowara (www.lowara.com), headquarters of "Residential and Commercial Water - EMEA" part of the ITT Corporation and located in Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza - Italy, is a leader in the manufacture of hydraulic pumps and water handling and control systems. It has 1.348 employees in Europe, 771 operating in Italy. In 2007 its consolidated sales totalled about 284 million euro, or over 390 million dollars.
ITT Corporation (www.itt.com) is a diversified high-technology engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to creating more livable environments, enabling communications and providing protection and safety. The company plays an important role in vital markets including water and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control. ITT employs approximately 40,000 people serving customers in more than 50 countries. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company generated $9 billion in 2007 sales.