Datasheet summary
Goulds VHS Vertical Cantilever Pumps
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Summary
Product identification
The Goulds Model VHS Vertical Cantilever Recessed Impeller Pumps are detailed in BULLETIN 221.1, dated February 2001.
Operating limits
- Capacities: to 7000 GPM (1590 m³/h)
- Heads: to 140 feet (42.6 m)
- Temperatures: to 200°F (93°C)
- Pit Depths: to 11 feet (3.4 m)*
- Solids Handling: to 10 in. (254 mm)
- Working Pressure (PSIG / kPa):
- 2x2-8: 100 (689.5)
- 3x3-10: 100 (689.5)
- 4x4-12: 100 (689.5)
- 6x6-12: 100 (689.5)
- 6x6-18: 100 (689.5)
- 8x8-22: 70 (482.6)
- 10x10-26: 70 (482.6)
Feed water
The Model VHS pumps are designed to handle large or fibrous solids and are suitable for various services, including:
- Plant Waste
- Coal Pile Runoff
- Food Pulp
- Sewage Treatment
- Washdown Water
- Ash Slurry
- Mill Scale
- Waste Paper Stock
- Sludge
- Coal Slurry
- Black Liquor
- Clay Slurry
The recessed, non-clog impeller design allows for a maximum solid size equal to the pump suction.
Mechanical / hydraulic
Design Features
- Cantilever Design: No submerged bearings.
- Recessed, Non-Clog Impeller: Maximum solid size is equal to pump suction.
- Bottom Suction: Removes solids from sump floor.
- Materials of Construction: Available in a wide range of corrosive/abrasive resistant alloys.
- Maximum Interchangeability
- Replaceable Shaft Sleeve
Drive Arrangements
Goulds offers drive arrangements to meet specific user requirements:
- Belt drive: Allows use of standard speed motors with full diameter impellers, adapts pump to meet any head or capacity, and extends wear life through low operating speeds.
- Direct drive: Offers simplicity, ease of installation, and minimum maintenance.
Floor Plate Configurations
Two standard floor plate configurations are available: circular and rectangular. Custom designed floor plates can be provided.
Construction Details
The following table summarizes net weights, minimum casing thicknesses, maximum solid sizes, and working pressures for various pump sizes:
| Pump Size | Net Weight-Lbs. (kg) | Impeller and Min. Casing Thickness-in. (mm) | Max. Solid Size-in. (mm) | Working Pressure-PSIG (kPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x2-8 | 600 (272) | .38 (9.7) | 2 (50.8) | 100 (689.5) |
| 3x3-10 | 900 (408) | .56 (14.2) | 3 (76.2) | 100 (689.5) |
| 4x4-12 | 1100 (499) | .5 (12.7) | 4 (101.6) | 100 (689.5) |
| 6x6-12 | 1225 (556) | .62 (15.7) | 6 (152.4) | 100 (689.5) |
| 6x6-18 | 1800 (816) | .75 (19) | 6 (152.4) | 100 (689.5) |
| 8x8-22 | 2400 (1089) | .75 (19) | 8 (203.2) | 70 (482.6) |
| 10x10-26 | 4800 (2177) | .68 (22.4) | 10 (254.0) | 70 (482.6) |
Materials of Construction
The pumps are available with various materials for key components:
- Casing (Item 100): Standard Cast Iron; Optional HC600, 316SS
- Impeller (Item 101): Standard Cast Iron; Optional HC600, 316SS
- Bearing End Cover (Item 109): Standard Cast Iron
- Thrust Bearing (Item 112): Standard Steel
- Shaft (Item 122): Standard 1144 Steel; Optional 316
- Deflector (Item 123): Standard Rubber
- Shaft Sleeve (Item 126): Standard 416; Optional 316
- Thrust Bearing Housing (Item 134): Standard Cast Iron
- Radial Bearing (Item 168): Standard Steel
- Stuffing Box Cover (Item 184): Standard Cast Iron; Optional HC600, 316
- Pipe Column (Item 192): Standard Steel; Optional 316
- Discharge Pipe (Item 195): Standard Steel; Optional 316
- Bearing Housing (Item 228A): Standard Cast Iron
- Impeller Nut (Item 304): Standard Cast Iron; Optional HC600, 316
- Discharge Elbow (Item 315): Standard Steel; Optional 316
- Labyrinth Seal (Item 333): Standard Carbon Filled Teflon
- For other materials, consult factory.
Specific material specifications include:
- 1144 Steel: AISI 1144 free-machining steel
- 316SS: AISI 316 or ASTM A 743 CF8M
- HC600: ASTM A532 - Class A hardened
- Cast Iron: ASTM A48
Bearings
- Outboard bearings: Duplex angular contact bearings on frame sizes C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C5A, & C6A; double row tapered roller bearings on the C-5 and C-6 frames.
- Inboard bearings: Single row deep groove ball bearings on frame sizes C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C5A, & C6A; spherical roller bearings on the C-5 and C-6 frames.
Flange Dimensions
All dimensions are in inches.
| Pump Size | I.D. | O.D. | B.C. | Holes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x2-8 | 2 | 6 | 4.75 | Four-¾" |
| 3x3-10 | 3 | 7.5 | 6 | Four-¾" |
| 4x4-12 | 4 | 9 | 7.5 | Eight-¾" |
| 6x6-12 | 6 | 11 | 9.5 | Eight-¾" |
| 6x6-18 | 6 | 11 | 9.5 | Eight-¾" |
| 8x8-22 | 8 | 13.5 | 11.75 | Eight-¾" |
| 10x10-26 | 10 | 16 | 14.25 | Twelve-¾" |
Bearing Frame Dimensions
Dimensions are in inches (mm).
| Frame | A | D | U |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-1 | 23 (584) | 17 (432) | 1.38 (35) |
| C-2 | 38.9 (988) | 22 (559) | 2.38 (60.4) |
| C-3 & C5A | 45.5 (1153) | 26 (660) | 2.88 (73.1) |
| C-4 & C6A | 50.8 (1290) | 29 (737) | 2.88 (73.1) |
| C-5 | 50.8 (1290) | 29 (737) | 3.38 (85.8) |
| C-6 | 53.4 (1358) | 30 (762) | 3.38 (85.8) |
Pump Dimensions
Dimensions are in inches (mm).
| Pump Size | C | H | N | P | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x2-8 | 15 (381) | 26 (660) | 13 (330) | 3 (76) | |
| 3x3-10 | 18.3 (465) | 48" (1219) standard, thru 132" (3353) | 31 (787) | 17 (432) | 4.5 (114) |
| 4x4-12 | 19.2 (465) | available in 6" (152) increments. | 33 (838) | 20 (508) | 5.5 (140) |
| 6x6-12 | 22.1 (561) | 41 (1041) | 24 (610) | 7.5 (191) | |
| 6x6-18 | 25.9 (658) | 45 (1143) | 29 (734) | 7.5 (191) | |
| 8x8-22 | 31.9 (810) | 58 (1473) | 35 (889) | 9 (229) | |
| 10x10-26 | 37.8 (960) | 68 (1727) | 42 (1069) | 10.5 (267) |
Other Recessed Impeller Pumps
Goulds also offers other recessed impeller pumps for handling large solids:
- Model HSD: Vertical Dry Pit Solids Handling Pump
- Model HSU: Submersible Solids Handling Pump
- Model HS: Horizontal Solids Handling Pump
Additionally, Goulds offers other vertical cantilever pumps:
- Model 5150: Vertical Cantilever Bottom Suction Pump (handles solids to 3-7/8 in. (98 mm))
- Model VJC: Vertical Cantilever Bottom Suction Pump (similar to Model 5150, ideal for corrosives, extremely abrasive slurries)
- Model 5100: Vertical Cantilever Top Suction Pump (handles abrasive solids to 3-3/8 in. (86 mm))
Disclaimer: This summary is based on extracted text and may not include all figures, footnotes, or the latest revisions from the official PDF datasheet. Contractual data for any project must always match the specific OEM PDF revision used.
Official datasheet (PDF)
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