grundfos Vertical turbine
Enclosed Line-Shaft
Threaded Column
The Peerless Pump ELS vertical turbine
pump provides a wide range of hydraulic and mechanical
coverage. Peerless Pump offers many different material
and design configurations; these numerous configuration
options allow for custom-engineered construction
tailored to suit your requirements. Maximum value, high
efficiency and economical long-term pump performance
are assured in each application.
Applications
ELS pumps can be lubricated either with oil or a clean
water flush. Corrosion-resistant materials are available
for many industrial uses. Applications vary from small,
single pump commercial applications to large, multi-
pump municipal water supply systems. ELS pumps
are appropriate for both raw water transfer and finished
water projects. They are also widely used in mining and
agriculture. In addition, Peerless ELS vertical lineshaft
pumps are the best choice for deep-set wells (up to
1500 feet).
Features
Peerless Pump’s standard cast iron discharge head can
handle pressures up to 400 psi. Discharge heads are
standardized to accommodate the maximum number
of NEMA motor sizes, and a variety of options such as
fabricated steel construction or underground discharge
are available.
Enclosed-type bronze impellers are standard. Peerless
impellers cover a wide range of flow and head conditions.
Each impeller is balanced for smooth operation.
Specifications
Capacities: .............. Up to 100,000 gpm (2,273 m3/hr)
Head: ........................ Up to 2,300 feet (760 meters)
Pressure: ................. Fit to the application
Horsepower: ......... Up to 5,000 hp (3,730 kW)
Temperature: ......... Up to 180 °F (82 °C)
Drives: ....................... Vertical electric motors, engines with right angle gears,
...................................... combination gear drives, or vertical motors with
...................................... variable speed drives
Liquids: ..................... Water or abrasive liquids
Materials: ................. Cast iron/bronze-fitted standard; alternate materials available to suit the application.
Peerless Pump
Enclosed Line Shaft
Threaded Column
Peerless standard ELS bowls are cast with integral vanes
to guide the flow to the next stage with minimum losses
and maximum efficiency. Bypass ports cast in the top
bowl equalize the internal tube pressure and prevent
the pumped liquid from entering the lubrication line and
bearings. In addition, all bowls are porcelain-lined for
protection and efficiency.
Peerless Pump pioneered and patented the “double
seal” feature in bowls. The two sealing surfaces
prevent efficiency-robbing recirculation within the
bowl. Minimal radial clearances between the impeller
skirt and the bowl create a dynamic sealing surface.
The static sealing surface is the lateral ring, installed
into the bowl below the impeller skirt. This lateral ring
is constructed of a rigid metallic core surrounded by
heavy-duty resilient rubber. Lateral rings protect bowl
surfaces, provide protection for the impellers in case
of catastrophic failures, and enable prolonged pumping
efficiency.
Threaded column is available for pumps up to 16 inches in
diameter. Straight-threaded column is an economical yet
durable choice, particularly in the municipal market.
Quality Engineering
Peerless Pump designs tough, versatile products to meet
your pumping needs. Peerless vertical turbine pumps
deliver variety, durability, standardized options
and configurations unequalled in the industry. Please
contact your local Peerless Pump sales office to find out
more about vertical turbine pump options and prices.
 Vertical Lineshaft Turbine Pumps
Adjusting Nut
Quickly and easily adjusts shaft
to correctly position impellers for Top Drive Coupling
maximum sustained efficiency NRR is Standard

Tube Nut Assembly

Provides a simple, tamper-
ELS Vertical Turbine Range Chart - 1180 RPM proof method of placing
FLOW (M3/HR)
a proper tension on the
lubrication line. It also
prevents entry of the pumped
0.2 0.4 0.6 1 2 4 6 10 20 40 60 100 200 400 1000 2000 4000 10000

10000
4000 liquid into the enclosing tube
6000 2000 Shaft Support with an optional water or oil
4000
1000 Oil lubricated sleeve-type bronze flush connection
2000
400 bearing provides additional shaft
support.
1000
600 200

HEAD (Meters)
Shaft Couplings
400
HEAD (Feet)

100

200
40
Stabilizing “Spiders” Machined from heavy-duty
alloys. “Weep” hole in the
100
60 20
Installed at intervals along the
40 10
enclosing tube, serving to stabalize center of each coupling
20
4 the tube within the column pipe permits air and excess thread
compound to escape, so the
10
6 2

4
1 shaft sections butt together
2
0.4
Lineshaft smoothly
1 Water lubricated, 416 SS as
0.2
standard. Optional lineshaft
0.6

0.3
Enclosing Tube
materials also available
0.09
1 2 4 6 10 20 40 60 100 200 400 1000 2000 4000 10000 20000 40000
Heavy-duty steel, provides
FLOW (GPM)
rigid and vibration-free
support for the shaft. Each
Top Bowl tube is precision made
Designed with extra long for correct alignment and
bronze bearings to provide impermeable sealing
optimal support

ELS Vertical Turbine Range Chart - 1750 RPM

FLOW (M3/HR)
15.9 20 40 60 100 200 400 600 1000 2000 4000

4000
10000

6000 2000
Impellers
Enclosed-type, cast bronze as
4000 1000

2000 600
400
Lateral Seal Wear Rings standard. All vanes and guide
HEAD (Meters)

1000

passages are hand-finished

HEAD (Feet)

Constructed of rubber-coated steel,

600 200
400

provide additional sealing and

100

200 60

100
40
protection
60 20

40 10

20 6

10
4
Taper-Lock Bushing
6
4
2
Securely fastens impellers to
the shaft; some pump sizes
1
2 0.6

1 0.4 use a standard

0.5 0.15
70 100 200 400 600 1000 2000 4000 6000 10000 20000

FLOW (GPM)
Suction Manifold
“Bell” design available in
a threaded design for use
with suction pipe or a cone
strainer for well application;
a “threaded” design is also
available

Suction Manifold Bearing

Grease-lubricated for long trouble-free life
L-VT-SL-001 11-14 (US)

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