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Goulds 3171 Vertical Sump and Process Pumps

Product Description

API 610 11th edition, compliant VS4 sump pump

The Model 3171 is the Veteran vertical sump and process pump. Thousands of installations in industrial process, sump drainage, corrosive liquids, pollution control, molten salts attest to the 3171's remarkable performance. Simple mounting. 

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Specifications

  • Capacities to 3180 GPM
    (722 m3/h)
  • Heads to 344 Feet
    (105 m)
  • Temperatures to 450° F
    (232° C)
  • Pit Depths to 20 Feet (6 m) 
Design Features
  • Self-Priming
  • Rugged Double Row Thrust Bearing
  • Heavy Duty One-piece Shaft
  • External Impeller Adjustment
  • Available in a Wide Range of Alloys
  • Open Impeller Design
  • Vapor Proof Option: Choice of packing, mechanical or fluid sealing methods to seal sump vapors 

Model Features

Abrasive Liquids
Goulds sealed bearing arrangement is recommended for applications where abrasive solids are in the pumpage and no clean flush is available. A carbon bearing and lip seal is used for sealing the bearing housing. Spring loaded grease cup is provided.
Float Control
The widest range of float controls is offered to suit the individual requirements of every installation. Ask your Goulds representative for a complete list of options.
Molten Sulfur Pumps
Jacketed column and discharge pipes (tested to 150 PSIG [1034 kPa]). Available in all principal alloys. One-piece, self-lubricating, graphite impregnated steady bearing Vapor-proof construction to seal sump vapors. Balanced, low NPSH, semi-open impeller for optimum performance. Multiple intermediate bearings permit overall settings to 20 feet (6 m).
 
Mounting Systems
Goulds can provide optional mounting systems to meet specific user requirements including pit covers fabricated with float control mounting points, man holes for access, vapor-proof designs, lube line holes. 
Maximum Sealing Flexibility
Vapor-Proof Construction
 
Optional upper stuffing box allows use of wide range of sealing arrangements to meet specific user requirements for sealing toxic, hazardous, noxious or corrosive fumes. With this option, the discharge pipe and all fittings are sealed at the support plate. Your Goulds representative will gladly recommend the best sealing solution for your service, some of which are illustrated here.
Optional Bearings
Goulds offers best choice of steady bearings to meet service requirements...optional fluted rubber with rigid shell, bronze, iron and (standard) carbon.

Applications

  • Industrial Process
  • Industrial Sump Wastes
  • Molten Sulfur
  • Tank Unloading
  • Corrosive and Non-Corrosive Liquids 


Goulds 3171 Vertical Sump and Process Pumps

Goulds 3171 Vertical Sump and Process Pumps

Product Description

API 610 11th edition, compliant VS4 sump pump

The Model 3171 is the Veteran vertical sump and process pump. Thousands of installations in industrial process, sump drainage, corrosive liquids, pollution control, molten salts attest to the 3171's remarkable performance. Simple mounting. 

Download Literature
Specifications
  • Capacities to 3180 GPM
    (722 m3/h)
  • Heads to 344 Feet
    (105 m)
  • Temperatures to 450° F
    (232° C)
  • Pit Depths to 20 Feet (6 m) 
Design Features
  • Self-Priming
  • Rugged Double Row Thrust Bearing
  • Heavy Duty One-piece Shaft
  • External Impeller Adjustment
  • Available in a Wide Range of Alloys
  • Open Impeller Design
  • Vapor Proof Option: Choice of packing, mechanical or fluid sealing methods to seal sump vapors 
    Abrasive Liquids

    Abrasive Liquids

    Goulds sealed bearing arrangement is recommended for applications where abrasive solids are in the pumpage and no clean flush is available. A carbon bearing and lip seal is used for sealing the bearing housing. Spring loaded grease cup is provided.
    Float Control

    Float Control

    The widest range of float controls is offered to suit the individual requirements of every installation. Ask your Goulds representative for a complete list of options.
    Molten Sulfur Pumps

    Molten Sulfur Pumps

    Jacketed column and discharge pipes (tested to 150 PSIG [1034 kPa]). Available in all principal alloys. One-piece, self-lubricating, graphite impregnated steady bearing Vapor-proof construction to seal sump vapors. Balanced, low NPSH, semi-open impeller for optimum performance. Multiple intermediate bearings permit overall settings to 20 feet (6 m).
     
    Mounting Systems

    Mounting Systems

    Goulds can provide optional mounting systems to meet specific user requirements including pit covers fabricated with float control mounting points, man holes for access, vapor-proof designs, lube line holes. 
    Maximum Sealing Flexibility

    Maximum Sealing Flexibility

    Vapor-Proof Construction
     
    Optional upper stuffing box allows use of wide range of sealing arrangements to meet specific user requirements for sealing toxic, hazardous, noxious or corrosive fumes. With this option, the discharge pipe and all fittings are sealed at the support plate. Your Goulds representative will gladly recommend the best sealing solution for your service, some of which are illustrated here.
    Optional Bearings

    Optional Bearings

    Goulds offers best choice of steady bearings to meet service requirements...optional fluted rubber with rigid shell, bronze, iron and (standard) carbon.
Applications
  • Industrial Process
  • Industrial Sump Wastes
  • Molten Sulfur
  • Tank Unloading
  • Corrosive and Non-Corrosive Liquids 
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