Vertical Turbine &

Submersible Pumps

Applications

Applications
Municipal Water Supply
Industrial
Agricultural
Waste Water
Booster System
Hydrocarbon Transfer
Mine Dewatering
Offshore Platform
Building Trades - (HVAC)
Cooling Towers
Turf Irrigation
Pulp and Paper Mill
Water Amusement Parks
Snow Making
Fish Hatcheries
Barge Unloading

CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS:
Stainless Steel
Ni-Resist
Bronze
Nickel Aluminum Bronze
Zincless Bronze
Ductile Iron
Hastelloy C
CD4 MCu
Carbon Steel
Special Coatings
Aluminum
Teflon
Special Hardened Materials
17-4 PH
Bronze
K-Monel
Marine Bronze

DESIGN OPTIONS:
O-Rings
Keyed Impellers
Bowl & Impeller Wear Rings
Oversized Bow Shaft
Belled Suction
Flanged or Threaded Columns
Thicker Bowl Casing Wall
Other Materials as Required

Product Lube

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION

Intermediate Bowl - Cast Iron

Baked-On Porcelain Lining
Enhances efficiency

Connections

6 and 8 models are threaded bowls and all other models are bolted bowls

Rib Reinforced Flange

Adds strength and rigidity to bowl to withstand installation and transportation stresses

Registered Fit

Maintains essential axial alignment

Impeller - Bronze
Enclosed Design

Produces optimum pressure versus capacity and allows for optional wear
ring installation

Balanced

Reduces vibration and wear

Impeller Vane Design

Designed for the most efficient operation

Bearings

Combination C84400 Bronze and Buna-N A40 Elastomer in Intermediate Bowls

Provides optimum bearing life for various applications

Extra Long, Greased Packed, Bronze Suction Bearing

Ensures support and extended product life

Bowl Shaft - 416 Stainless Steel

Straightness

Turned, ground and polished

Meets or exceeds AWWA tolerance

Discharge Column Adapter Ring - Ductile Iron

Interchangeable Sizes Available

Easily changed from various pipe sizes

Impeller Lock Collet - Carbon Steel

Split Tapered Design

Proven design, positive locking

Suction Case - Cast Iron

Tapered Design

Provides a smooth transition for fluids entering the pump

Sand Collar - Bronze

Located above the Suction Bowl Bearing

Prevents abrasives from contaminating the suction bearing lubricant

Variety of Strainers Available

Located below the Suction Bowl
Prevents the entrance of debris

Oil Lube

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION

Intermediate Bowl - Cast Iron

Baked-On Porcelain Lining
Enhances efficiency

Connections

6 and 8 models are threaded bowls and all other models are bolted bowls

Rib Reinforced Flange

Adds strength and rigidity to bowl to withstand installation and transportation

stresses

Registered Fit

Maintains essential axial alignment

Impeller - Bronze
Enclosed Design

Produces optimum pressure versus capacity and allows for optional wear ring
installation

Balanced

Reduces vibration and wear

Impeller Vane Design

Designed for the most efficient operation

Bearings

Combination C84400 Bronze and Buna-N A40 Elastomer in Intermediate

Bowls
Provides optimum bearing life for various applications

Extra Long, Greased Packed, Bronze Suction Bearing

Ensures support and extended product life

Long Bronze Throttle Bearing

Provides shaft stability and inhibits the pumped fluid from entering the enclosing tube

Bowl Shaft - 416 Stainless Steel

Straightness

Turned, ground and polished, meets or exceeds AWWA tolerance

Discharge Case - Cast Iron

Pressure Relief Ports

Relieves the fluid bypassing the throttle bearing

Ribbed Reinforcements (Interior and Exterior)

Supports the enclosing tube for deep set applications

Tube Adapter - Ductile Iron

Left or Right Handed Threading

Adaptable to any type tubing

Discharge Column Adapter Ring - Ductile Iron

Interchangeable Sizes Available

Easily changed from various pipe sizes

Impeller Lock Collet - Carbon Steel

Split Tapered Design

Proven design, positive locking

Suction Case - Cast Iron

Tapered Design

Provides a smooth transition for fluids entering the pump

Sand Collar - Bronze

Located above the Suction Bowl Bearing

Prevents abrasives from contaminating the suction bearing lubricant

Variety of Strainers Available

Located below the Suction Bowl
Prevents the entrance of debris

Submersible

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION

Intermediate Bowl - Cast Iron

Baked-On Porcelain Lining
Enhances efficiency

Connections

6 and 8 models are threaded bowls and all other models are bolted bowls

Rib Reinforced Flange

Adds strength and rigidity to bowl to withstand installation and transportation

stresses

Registered Fit

Maintains essential axial alignment

Upthrust Cushion - Teflon

Compensates for possible momentary upthrust occurring at start up

Impeller - Bronze
Enclosed Design

Produces optimum pressure versus capacity and allows for optional wear ring
installation

Balanced

Reduces vibration and wear

Impeller Vane Design

Designed for the most efficient operation

Bearings

Combination C84400 Bronze and Buna-N A40 Elastomer in Intermediate

Bowls
Provides optimum bearing life for various applications

Bowl Shaft - 416 Stainless Steel

Straightness

Turned, ground and polished, meets or exceeds AWWA tolerance

Discharge Column Adapter Ring - Cast Iron

Interchangeable Sizes Available

Easily changed from various pipe sizes

Impeller Lock Collet - Carbon Steel

Split Tapered Design

Proven design, positive locking

Motor Adapter - Ductile Iron

Open, Ribbed Design

Directs fluid flow to the bowl assembly with minimum turbulence while providing
maximum motor support

Motor Adapter Bearing - Bronze Backed Rubber

Provides stability between motor and first bowl stage

Stainless Steel Inlet Screen

Non-corrosive, restricts entry of foreign objects

Cable Guard - Stainless Steel

Protective

Prevents damage to the motor leads during installation

Motor Coupling - Stainless Steel

Rigid

Transmits torque and maintains shaft alignment

Heads

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION

Head Casting

ANSI Class 125 Discharge Flange

Drilling

Common connection suitable for most

applications

Ribbed Design

Suitable for Short Coupled or Deep Well

applications

Packing Box Area

Adequate for two piece headshaft

PRODUCT LUBRICATED
Stuffing Box
Grease Port

Allows grease to be added for continued

lubrication

Bronze, Throttle Bearing

PRODUCT LUBRICATED

Maintains shaft alignment and reduces

pressure on packing

Graphite Impregnated Braided Packing

Conforms to shaft with minimum friction,
suitable for a wide variety of fluids

Split Packing Gland

Allows for packing replacement without

removal of driver shaft

Lantern Rings

Allows for uniform distribution of shaft

lubrication. Also acts as a pressure bypass

Oil Lubricated
Column Adjusting Nipple

Deep Set Column Projection Adjustment

Extra long threaded portion allows for
variances in inner column projections at the
surface.

Tension Assembly

Adjustable Bronze Tension Nut

Applies tension to the tubing to mantain

axial alignment and provide shaft support

OIL LUBRICATED

CUSTOM FABRICATED
DISCHARGE HEADS
BUILT TO YOUR
SPECIFICATIONS
SHAFT SEAL OPTION

FABRICATED DISCHARGE

Mechanical Seal

FABRICATION OPTIONS
Suction Barrels

Below Surface Discharge

Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Coated as Required
Other Materials as Required

SUBMERSIBLE DISCHARGE

Worldwide Availability & Service

The original goal of American Turbine was to
design and manufacture energy efficient
turbine pumps. As a result of our experience,
we produce a quality line of pumping equipment that is accompanied by responsive
service, strong technical support, and prompt
delivery schedules. This combination, in turn,
allows our customers to be highly competitive
in their respective markets.
American Turbine supplies pumps to diversified markets around the world. American
Turbine has manufacturing facilities in
Lubbock, Texas, Houston, Texas and Fresno,
California.

4229 Adrian Street

Lubbock, Texas 79415
(806) 747-3248
(800) 858-4517
FAX (806) 747-4239

American Turbine also maintains a network of

worldwide representatives to provide our
customers with the type of service they expect.
Developing and implementing new technology is the driving force behind our success
within the pump industry. Through developmental engineering, in conjuction with our
in-house testing and pattern making facilities,
American Turbine is an aggressive leader in
unique pumping applications.
Our dedication to customer satisfaction is
unparalleled. We will not, at any time, compromise the standards of quality expected by our
customers. Therefore, our customers receive
only the most reliable product available.

5727 Luce Street

Houston, Texas 77087
(713) 641-6818
(800) 231-0590
FAX (713) 641-4569

General Email (all locations): info@americanturbine.net

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Fresno, California 93725
(559) 486-7867
(800) 435-7867
FAX (559) 486-2341
Website: americanturbine.net