The following performance data was tested with water (specific gravity 1.0) at ambient conditions. Higher viscosity liquids may require lower pump RPM to achieve the desired GPM and discharge pressure. For other fluids and viscosities, contact NAPCO for review.
2″ Pump Performance
Performance data for the PA200C ductile iron pump and PA200S stainless steel pump.
| Pump RPM | Discharge Pressure (psi) | Flow (GPM) | Brake HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | 10 | 69 | .65 |
| 190 | 30 | 65 | 1.8 |
| 190 | 50 | 64 | 3.2 |
| 190 | 70 | 62 | 4.0 |
| 190 | 100 | 60 | 5.7 |
3″ Pump Performance
Performance data for the PA300C ductile iron pump and PA300S stainless steel pump.
| Pump RPM | Discharge Pressure (psi) | Flow (GPM) | Brake HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | 10 | 158 | 1.5 |
| 280 | 30 | 147 | 4.2 |
| 280 | 50 | 145 | 6.9 |
| 280 | 70 | 142 | 9.4 |
| 280 | 100 | 140 | 13.4 |
Pump Materials & Composition
NAPCO rotary gear pumps are available in ductile iron and stainless steel and come standard with high-temperature nitrile rubber gears rated up to 240°F. For higher temperatures or corrosive fluids, alternate gear materials and elastomers such as EPDM, urethane, or Viton are available.
| Material | Shaft | Impeller | Housing | Gasket | High Pressure Seal | Low Pressure Seal | Bearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ductile Iron | Alloy Steel | Nitrile Rubber | Carbon Steel | Asbestos-Free Paper | Viton | Viton | Chrome Needle |
| Stainless Steel | Stainless | Nitrile Rubber | Stainless | Asbestos-Free Paper | Viton | Viton | Chrome Needle |
Pump Dimensional Data
| Model | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2″ | 4.25 | 6.25 | 8.38 | 12.75 | 6.63 | 3.63 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 12.0 | 1.125 | 4.50 |
| 3″ | 4.37 | 6.25 | 8.38 | 12.75 | 6.63 | 3.63 | 4.5 | 1.187 | 6.0 | 14.0 | 1.125 | 4.50 |
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