Franklin Electric announces the release of the VR Series, stainless steel vertical multistage booster pumps. Featuring an innovative hydraulic design, superior efficiency and an integral heavy-duty bearing designed for minimized axial thrust the pumps utilize industry standard motors — high thrust motors are not required. This product is designed to deliver clean water under pressure with temperatures ranging from -5 to 250 degrees F for a multitude of commercial and industrial applications. 

All models are of 316 stainless steel construction providing superior corrosion resistance and ease of installation to meet or exceed municipalities’ requirements for pure water. The VR Series is available in flow ratings from 8 to 60 gpm, 0.75 to 10 hp delivering up to 750 feet of TDH, in 50/60 Hz. 

The VR Series is ideal for use in many applications, including: 

• Water supply and pressure boosting
• Water treatment
  o   Reverse osmosis
• Light industry
  o   Wash down and circulation systems
  o   Process water
• Irrigation and farming
  o   Golf courses
  o   Ball parks
  o   Municipal parks
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
  o   Boiler feeds
• Fire suppression systems 

Additional offerings such as the BT4 and MH boosters, stainless steel centrifuges, booster packages, and electronic control systems offer product line depth and have been demonstrated to be robust and reliable in a wide variety of applications. 

The VR Series is available for immediate sale in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. This pump is part of Franklin Electric’s Irrigation and Industrial pumping solutions. 

Franklin Electric manufactures systems and components for the movement of water and automotive fuels. Recognized as a technical leader in its specialties, Franklin Electric serves customers around the world in residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, municipal, and fueling applications.