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Vertical Turbine Fire PumpsFlexible staging enables capacityrequirements in minimum floor space.Among the most versatile pumps inPatterson’s arsenal, the Vertical TurbineFire Pump stands on Patterson’s morethan 50 years of vertical pump expertise.Employing the latest design concepts andengineering technology, these pumps areideal for fire fighting.They can be staged as needed to meetspecific pressure requirements, withlengths and construction adaptable tothe application. And their space-savingvertical design minimizes floor spacerequirements. Standard construction offerscast iron discharge heads with a fabricatedsteel column, stainless steel head andbowl shafts, or alloy steel line shaft andcast iron bronze fitted bowls. Open lineshaft construction is standard; specialmetallurgies are available.No priming is necessary to provide flowsfrom 500 gpm to 5,000 gpm (1,892 litres/min to 18,925 litres/min), with pressuresin excess of 350 psi (24 bar).Sealed, greasedpacked suctionbell bearing anddurable flutedrubber lineshaft bearingsHeavy-dutypacking boxdesign with easilyremoved bronzepacking glandBowls includestandard bronzewear ringsFlanged columnassembly aidsservicing; bronzespider bearingsupports atintermediatecolumn joints8Vertical Turbine Fire Pump.