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GL, GLV Submersible

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Summary

Product identification

  • Series: GL-GLV Submersible Electric Pumps for Waste Waters
  • Applications:
    • Circulation of sewage water containing suspended solids.
    • Emptying of domestic waste water tanks, dirty water from cesspools and sewage water in general.
    • Drainage of excavations and marshy grounds.
  • Key Features:
    • Manufactured in cast iron with shaft and impeller in 304 stainless steel.
    • Motor stator installed with non-toxic, dielectric oil for ball bearing lubrication and improved cooling.
    • Volute pump casing.
    • Mechanical seal protected by sand-proof labyrinth.
    • Single-channel or vortex impeller, with a cross-section Ø 50 mm.

Operating limits

  • Maximum depth of immersion: 5 meters
  • Maximum liquid temperature:
    • 50°C with pump wholly submersed.
    • 30°C with pump partially submersed.
  • Motor: Class F, IP68.
  • Performance Basis: Valid for liquids with density ρ = 1.0 kg/dm³ and kinematic viscosity γ = 1 mm²/sec.

Electrical

  • Motor Speed: 2900 rpm (rated), 2850 rpm (working features).
  • Power Supply Versions:
    • Single-phase: 220-230 V, 50 Hz (includes starting panel).
    • Three-phase: 220-240 V, 50 Hz or 380-415 V, 50 Hz.
  • Electrical Data (Examples):
    • GLVM 55 (VORTEX): 1.5 kW (HP 1.1), Absorbed Power 1.7 kW, Current 8.3 A (220-240 V single-phase), 5.6 A (220-240 V three-phase), 3.2 A (380-415 V three-phase). Capacitor 30 µF, 450 V.
    • GLV 56 (VORTEX): 2 kW (HP 1.5), Absorbed Power 2.2 kW, Current 6.6 A (220-240 V three-phase), 3.8 A (380-415 V three-phase).
    • Note: See the official PDF for exact tabulated values for all models.

Mechanical / hydraulic

  • Construction Materials:
    • Pump casing: CAST IRON* 200 UNI ISO 185 (*Cast iron with polybutadiene surface treatment for electrophoresis at 180°C)
    • Impeller: CrNi STEEL (AISI 304)
    • Suction flange: CrNi STEEL (AISI 304)
    • Support foot: CrNi STEEL (AISI 304)
    • O-Ring: NITRILE RUBBER
    • Mechanical seal: CARBON/CERAMIC/NITRILE RUBBER
    • Shaft extension: CrNi STEEL (AISI 304)
    • Motor casing: CAST IRON* 200 UNI ISO 185
  • Impeller Type: Single-channel or vortex, cross-section Ø 50 mm.
  • Performance Data (Examples at 2850 rpm):
    • GLVM 55 / GLV 55 (VORTEX): Capacity (Q) ranges from 100 l/min (6 m³/h) at 18.5 m Head to 700 l/min (42 m³/h) at 5.5 m Head.
    • GLM 55 / GL 55 (CHANNEL): Capacity (Q) ranges from 100 l/min (6 m³/h) at 14.5 m Head to 700 l/min (42 m³/h) at 5 m Head.
    • Note: See the official PDF for exact tabulated values across the full range of capacities and heads for all models.
  • Weights:
    • GL 55 - GLV 55: 27 kg
    • GL 56 - GLV 56: 30 kg
    • GLM 55: 28 kg
    • GLVM 55: 27 kg

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