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SPEC SHEET 101-003

Section: 101
Effective: May 2005
Replaces: November 1991

GX and X Series

GX Cutaway

General Duty Pumps

Design
Blackmers GX and X series models are available in
2, 2.5, 3 and 4 inch flanged port sizes with capacities
from 30 to 520 U.S. gpm (114-1,855 lpm). Cast iron
construction is standard on all models. The X4 model
is also available in ductile iron construction. All models
have external ball bearings isolated from the pumpage
by mechanical seals.
The GX type pumps feature an integral head-mounted
gear reduction drive with oil lubricated, hardened
helical gears that provide quiet trouble-free operation.
Gear shafts are supported at both ends by ball
bearings for smooth operation and long life. A splined
shaft simplifies alignment of the pump and reducer,
and the reducer can be rotated on the pump
head to accommodate a variety of motor sizes
without shimming.

GX3

X2 cutaway

Application
Blackmers GX and X type pumps are designed to
handle a wide range of non-corrosive, non-abrasive
industrial liquids and petroleum products. Typical
applications include fuel oils, lube oils, jet fuels,
gasoline, edible oils and a variety of solvents and
thinners such as esters, ketones, naphthas, ethers,
amines, aromatics, alcohols, terpenes, glycols and
many other similar liquids.

X2-HR

Benefit
Blackmers positive displacement rotary pumps
utilizing their unique sliding vane design offers the
best combined characteristics of sustained high level
performance, energy efficiency, trouble-free operation
and low maintenance cost. Also, the high suction lift
capabilities of these pumps makes them especially
suitable for pumping from underground tanks, bulk
plant service and aircraft refueling.

How Blackmers sliding vane action works

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General Duty Pumps

Pump Performance Data*

Pump Model

GX2, X2

GX2.5, X2.5

GX3, X3

GX4, X4

Rated Pump
Speed (rpm)

640

520

420

350

640

520

420

350

640

520

420

350

500

400

300

230

190

U.S. gpm

70

55

44

36

121

96

76

63

270

220

177

146

507

404

299

225

190

L/min
hp

264
3.2

210
2.6

165
2.0

135
1.7

461
4.7

363
3.7

288
2.9

237
2.4

1023
11.2

835
8.5

671
6.5

544
5.2

1919
20.8

1532
15.9

1135
11.5

855
8.6

695
7.0

* Approximate capacities and horsepower (HP) are based on a 100 ssu (22cSt) fluid at a 50 psi (3.45 bar) differential pressure. Refer to Characteristic Curves for capacities and
horsepower at other pressures and viscosities.
Centipoise (cP) = Centistokes (cSt) at fluid specific gravity of 1.0.

Maximum Operating Limits

Maximum Pump Speed

Pump
Model
GX21
X2
GX2.5
X2.5
GX31
X3
GX41
X4

Speed

Flow2

Pipe Companion Flanges

Maximum
Differential
Pressure

Minimum Pump Speed

Viscosity3

Speed

Flow2

Viscosity3

Maximum Maximum
Working Operating
Pressure Temperature

rmp

gpm (L/min) ssu (cSt) 4

rpm

gpm (L/min)

ssu (cSt) 4

psi (bar)

psi (bar)

F (C)

780
780
780
780
640
640
520
520

87 (329)
87 (329)
155 (587)
155 (587)
270 (1,022)
270 (1,022)
528 (1,999)
528 (1,999)

190
68
190
68
125
68
100
68

20 (76)
7 (26)
33 (125)
12 (45)
46 (174)
28 (106)
90 (341)
66 (250)

20,000 (4,250)
75,000 (15,750)
20,000 (4,250)
75,000 (15,750)
20,000 (4,250)
75,000 (15,750)
20,000 (4,250)
50,000 (10,500)

125 (8.6)
125 (8.6)
125 (8.6)
125 (8.6)
125 (8.6)
125 (8.6)
125 (8.6)
125 (8.6)

175 (12.1)
175 (12.1)
175 (12.1)
175 (12.1)
175 (12.1)
175 (12.1)
175 (12.1)
175 (12.1)

300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)

100 (22)
100 (22)
100 (22)
100 (22)
100 (22)
100 (22)
100 (22)
100 (22)

1GX

pump models are limited by gear reducer capability (pressure / rpm / viscosity dependent).
is normal at 50 psi (3.45 bar) differential pressure.
3Viscosity listed is maximum. Blackmer GX and X pump models are also well suited for viscosities less than 31 ssu (1 cSt).
4Centipoise (cP) = Centistokes (cSt) at fluid specific gravity of 1.0.
Note: Optional materials of construction may be required to meet specific application requirements refer to Blackmer Material of
Construction Sheet 101-095.
2Flow

Pump Dimensions

Pump Model

16
5
3
16
5
1
4
6
1
4
6

11916
294
12516
313
1412
368
1858
473

538
137
6
152
612
165
818
206

81116
221
958
244
12316
310
1512
394

312
89
334
95
458
117
5
127

4
102
4516
110
5
127
738
187

112
38
134
44
212
64
212
64

934
248
101116
271
1338
340
1678
429

4
102
4
102
538
137
638
162

418
105
5116
129
514
133
8
203

158
41
3
76
212
64
412
114

3
4
19
3
4
19
1
25
118
29

Pump Model

in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm

118
29
118
29
118
29
112
38

4
6
1
4
6
1
4
6
3
8
10

8
203
834
222
958
244
11
280

538
137
6
152
612
165
818
206

81116
221
958
244
12316
310
1512
394

312
89
334
95
458
117
5
127

4
102
41516
110
5
127
738
187

112
38
134
44
212
64
212
64

934
248
101116
271
1338
340
1678
429

4
102
4
102
538
137
638
162

418
105
5116
129
514
133
8
203

158
41
3
76
212
64
412
114

GX2.5
GX3
GX4

X2
X2.5
X3
GX Pump Models

X4

Optional

2" Blackmer Weld

GX21
2"
NPT
2" ANSI**
X2
50 MM DIN**
2.5" Blackmer Weld
GX2.5 2.5" NPT
3" ANSI**
X2.5
80 MM DIN**
3" Blackmer Weld
GX3
3" ANSI**
3" NPT
X3
80 MM DIN**
4" Blackmer Weld
GX4
4" ANSI**
4" NPT
X4
100 MM DIN**
** Din and ANSI Compatible flanges are
Rasied Flat Faced.

in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm

GX2

GX and X Pump Models

Pump
Model Standard

Approx. Wt.
with Std.
Flanges

5
110 lbs.
127 50 kgs.
512 130 lbs.
140 59 kgs.
6
230 lbs.
152 104 kgs.
8
430 lbs.
203 195 kgs.
N

Approx. Wt.
with Std.
Flanges

5
70 lbs.
127 32 kgs.
512 93 lbs.
140 42 kgs.
6
152 lbs.
152 69 kgs.
8
275 lbs.
203 125 kgs.

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