Submersible Turbine Pumps

Model 68STS6 Performance

Dimension Information
4V[VY 7 4 4+ 4V[VY>[ 7\TW>[ 149 mm
R> :[HNLZ ;YPT
:PaL TT TT TT RN RN
15 7 7A 6" 1250 777 137 56.7 53.5
18.5 9 9A 6" 1491 841 137 63.3 63.5
22 11 10A, 1B 6" 1733 907 137 69.3 73.9 P
30 15 13A, 2B 6" 2215 1036 137 83.9 94.8
37 18 18A 6" 2577 1405 137 138 110.2
Note: *MD diameter = Franklin Electric Motor, M = Maximum Length of Franklin Electric Motor

Order Information
 :\ITLYZPISL;\YIPUL7\TW,UKZ
;YPT 4V[VY +PZJOHYNL :OPWWPUN
TöO R> :[HNLZ :PaL )YHJRL[:PaL :PaL 6YKLY5V 4VKLS5V >LPNO[RN M
15 7 7A 6" 4" BSPP 97060068107 68STS15D6A-0764 61.7
18.5 9 9A 6" 4" BSPP 97060068109 68STS18D6A-0964 84.4
68 22 11 10A, 1B 6" 4" BSPP 97060068111 68STS22D6X-1164 94.8
30 15 13A, 2B 6" 4" BSPP 97060068115 68STS30D6X-1564 124.3
37 18 18A 6" 4" BSPP 97060068118 68STS37D6A-1864 142.4 MD

Specifications
Minimum Well I.D. 6"
Minimum Submergence Above Inlet 3 meters
Discharge 4" BSPP
Standard: 24.1 bar
Maximum Working Pressure Double Bolted: 46.5 bar
Note: Refer to Franklin Electric AIM data for motor cooling requirements.

Materials of Construction
7HY[5HTL *VTTVU4H[LYPHS5HTL 4H[LYPHS:WLJ5\TILY
Discharge Bracket Ductile Iron ASTM A536 65-45-12
Top Bowl Ductile Iron ASTM A536 65-45-12
Intermediate Bowl Ductile Iron ASTM A536 65-45-12
Bearings, Disch. & Suction Bronze ASTM 8584 C89835
Impeller 304 Stainless Steel ASTM A743/A743M CF8
Pump Shaft 416 Stainless Steel ASTM A582 S41600
Suction Bracket Ductile Iron ASTM A536 65-45-12
Bowl Bearing Rubber Rubber
Sand Collar 300 Stainless Steel ASTM A666
Suction Screen 302 Stainless Steel ASTM A240 S30200
Cable Guard 300 Stainless Steel ASTM A666
Shaft Coupling 416 Stainless Steel ASTM A582 S41600
Upthrust Bolt 300 Stainless Steel ASTM A666
Taper Lock 416 Stainless Steel ASTM A582 S41600
Bolting 300 Stainless Steel ASTM A666

Note: Bowl bearing and shaft options available. Contact customer service for available options.

40
 Submersible Turbine Pumps

Model 68STS6 Performance

meters
feet

74

900
37 kW (50 HP)

% Efficiency
250 72
800

30 kW (40 HP)

700
70
200

600

22 kW (30 HP)

500
150
18.5 kW (25 HP)

400

15 kW (20 HP)
100
300

200

50

100

0 0
m³/h
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
liters/min
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
US gal/min
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

Recommended operating range

Note: Performance based on:
-Fresh water, 68 °F
-6" motor / 2850 rpm

41