Bell & Gossett Launches New Vertical Turbine Pump Line

Morton Grove, IL -- December 8, 1997 -- Bell & Gossett has introduced a new series of advanced technology vertical turbine pumps for a wide variety of commercial uses and specialty applications such as cooling towers, golf course/turf irrigation, de-watering and snowmaking.

Available in water and oil lubricated versions, standard models of the new vertical turbine pumps can accommodate capacities up to 9000 GPM (2043m3/h) at up to 1400 feet (427 m) of head. Additionally, Bell & Gossett offers a wide variety of custom design options for the pumps, which are offered in multiple configurations.

“Bell & Gossett’s new vertical turbine pumps represent the latest chapter in the company’s extensive commitment to the HVAC market,” said Steve Schmitz, Manager of Centrifugal Pumps. “The new units reflect the latest design advances that provide for top efficiency and hydraulic performance.”

The new pumps include oversized, high-strength polished stainless steel shafts and precision-balanced, silicon bronze impellers to provide maximum efficiency and smooth operations. All models also include performance, operational and convenience features, such as:

• Heavy duty discharge heads that provide maximum accessibility to service the mechanical seal or service tube tension assemblies.
• Glass-lined waterways for maximum efficiency.
• Bronze or rubber intermediate bowl bearings for long pump life under any well conditions.
• Bronze discharge bowl bearings.
• Bronze suction bowl bearings that are grease-packed for long life.

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 a copy of the new brochure or more information, contact Bell & Gossett, 8200 N. Austin Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053; phone 847/966-3700; fax 847/966-9052. Or visit the Fluid Handling website at http://fhs.ittind.com.

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