VSX Product Fact Sheet

VSX: The World’s First Double-Suction, Split-Case Pump Featuring Several Industry Firsts*

Morton Grove, Il, September 29, 2005

Unique Hydraulic Platform Design*
Three different Suction and Discharge Flange Orientations for Installation Versatility*
Hydraulically designed for cooling tower, chiller and a wide range of additional applications*
Groutless Base Plate for speedier installation*
VSC and VSCS models in space saving footprint*
“Plug-n-Play” Capability*

Other features of the pump include:
Flows from 500 - 15,000 GPM
Heads from 30 - 425 feet
Working Pressures of 175 and 300 psig
ANSI Flange Ratings of 125 and 250 lb.
Temperature from 0 to 300 Degrees Fahrenheit
Internally Self-Flushing Mechanical Seals
ANSI / OSHA coupling guard
Alignment-friendly, variable speed capable coupling
One-piece unitized mechanical seal to simplify servicing
Maintenance-free bearings
· The unique platform design utilizes common parts across the three model groups to simplify parts stocking requirements, general maintenance and speedier repair

The revolutionary new pump is based on the Voice of the Customer process that consisted of in-depth interviews with more than 300 consulting/specifying engineers, contractors, building managers, wholesalers, distributors, and other industry experts from around the world. The pump will be available February 2006.

Bell & Gossett, a unit of ITT Industries, is a leading manufacturer of centrifugal pumps, hydronic specialties, heat exchangers, condensate handling equipment, and packaged systems for variable and constant speed pumping, heat transfer and pressure boosting.

For more information about VSX pumps, contact Bell & Gossett, 8200 N. Austin Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053; phone 847/966-3700, (800) 447-7700; fax 847/966-9052. Or visit the Bell & Gossett website at www.bellgossett.com