MEKV series 60Hz

Summary

Product identification

Rovatti Pumps offers a range of Vertical Multistage Electric Pumps (60Hz), including the MEKV50C, MEKV50T, MEKV65, MEKVI65, and MEKVX65 series.

General Characteristics

These are close-coupled vertical monobloc multistage electric pumps designed for various applications in water supply and boosting systems for irrigation, residential, and industrial use. They are described as efficient, quiet, with reduced overall dimensions, and engineered with advanced technical solutions for reliable pumping of a wide variety of liquids. The pumps feature a broad performance range and simple maintenance.

Performance Range (Overall Series)

• Capacity: up to 78 m³/h
• Head: up to 275 m
• Power: up to 30 kW
• All listed performances are at 60Hz, 2 poles.

Specific Series Details

MEKV50C Series

• Description: Vertical multistage electric pumps with thermoplastic resin hydraulic components, in a "Compact" version.
• Performance Range:
  • Capacity: up to 39 m³/h
  • Head: up to 151 m
  • Power: up to 7.5 kW
• Construction: Centrifugal multistage "compact" pump body with overlapping threaded ports.
• Pump Identification Example (ME10KV50C-18/8):
  • ME: Monobloc electric pump
  • 10: Nominal power in HP (range 1.5 ÷ 10 HP)
  • KV: Vertical version
  • 50: Nominal Ø suction port DN 50
  • C: "Compact" version
  • 18: Nominal capacity in m³/h (range 8 ÷ 24 m³/h)
  • 8: Number of stages (range 2 ÷ 11)

MEKV50T Series

• Description: Vertical multistage electric pumps with thermoplastic resin hydraulic components, in an "In-line" version.
• Performance Range:
  • Capacity: up to 39 m³/h
  • Head: up to 276 m
  • Power: up to 22 kW
• Construction: Centrifugal multistage pump body with "in-line" threaded ports.
• Pump Identification Example (ME10KV50T-12/14):
  • ME: Monobloc electric pump
  • 10: Nominal power in HP (range 3 ÷ 30 HP)
  • KV: Vertical version
  • 50: Nominal Ø suction port DN 50
  • T: "In-line" version
  • 12: Nominal capacity in m³/h (range 8 ÷ 24 m³/h)
  • 14: Number of stages (range 2 ÷ 20)

MEKV65 Series

• Description: Vertical multistage electric pumps with thermoplastic resin hydraulic components.
• Performance Range:
  • Capacity: up to 78 m³/h
  • Head: up to 271 m
  • Power: up to 37 kW

MEKVI65 Series

• Description: Vertical multistage electric pumps with AISI 304 stainless steel hydraulic components.
• Performance Range:
  • Capacity: up to 78 m³/h
  • Head: up to 235 m
  • Power: up to 30 kW

MEKVX65 Series

• Description: Vertical multistage electric pumps with AISI 316 stainless steel hydraulic components.
• Performance Range:
  • Capacity: up to 78 m³/h
  • Head: up to 235 m
  • Power: up to 30 kW

Operating limits

• Max. solids contents: 25 g/m³
• Max. water temperature: 60°C
• Max. running time with Q=0: 1 min
• Max. operating pressure: 18 bar (including suction pressure)
• Max. suction pressure: 2 bar

Feed water

• Pump performances are referenced to cold water (20°C) at atmospheric pressure (1 bar).
• Catalogue data refers to liquids with a density of 1000 kg/m³ and a kinematic viscosity not higher than 1 mm²/s.

Mechanical / hydraulic

• Pump Body Connections (MEKV50C Series):
  • Filling: 3/8” GAS
  • Drip drain: 3/8” GAS
  • Pump drain: 1/4” GAS
  • Suction port: Ø2” GAS
  • Delivery port: Ø2” GAS
• Standard outlet orientation offers 1, 2, or 3 possible orientations.
• Dimensions and weights may vary according to the type of motor.
• Performance data is guaranteed according to ISO 9906 Grade 3B norms.
• Materials (MEKV50C Series - typical, may vary by model):
  • Motor support: Cast iron
  • Pump shaft: Stainless steel
  • Impeller: Thermoplastic resin (Brass available on request)
  • Diffuser: Thermoplastic resin (Brass available on request)
  • External casing: Stainless steel
  • Tie rod: Stainless steel
  • Coupling: Cast iron
  • Mechanical seal: Graphite / Ceramic
  • Shell: Thermoplastic resin
  • Journal bearing: Antifriction material
  • Base: Cast iron

Electrical

• Electric motors are closed asynchronous type, 60Hz.
• Motors conform to IEC 34-1, IP 55, insulation class F.

Performance Tables and Curves

Detailed performance tables (flow rate, head, power, dimensions, weight) and characteristic curves (Head, Efficiency, NPSH vs. Flow Rate) are available in the official PDF for specific models (e.g., MEKV50C-8, MEKV50C-10, MEKV50C-12, MEKV50C-18, MEKV50C-24). See the official PDF for exact tabulated values.

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Disclaimer: This summary is based on extracted text and may not include all figures, footnotes, or the latest revisions from the complete OEM PDF datasheet. Contractual data must always match the specific OEM PDF revision used on the project.

Official datasheet (PDF)

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