KSB Etabloc Pumps

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February 16, 2015

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Here we have a photograph taken at KSB’s European manufacturing plant, showing the assembly of a close coupled Etachrom pump.

The Etabloc (cast iron pump end) and the Etachrom (stainless steel pump end) both share the same motor and lantern brackets.

We can supply KSB pumps and spares for the entire range, including mechanical seals, impellers and stub shafts.

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Please click on the picture above to see some of the Etabloc pump features.

As an independent UK pump distributor, we are constantly carrying out pump repairs to a wide range of makes and types of pump, but we are particularly impressed with the Etachrom and Etabloc pumps.

One of the main things for us that makes the Etabloc pump stand out from the crowd, is the fitting of a stub-shaft coupling and stub-shaft sleeve. The stub-shaft allows for the fitting of a standard electric motor as opposed to the all too common these days, extended shaft pump motors. Not only do KSB fit a stub-shaft, but they also fit a stub-shaft sleeve.

So how does this benefit the end user?

Quite often we will collect a pump that requires an urgent repair. There may not be a spare pump available, and a quick turn-around is essential.

We find most pump failures are caused by either the mechanical seal leaking, or motor bearings wearing, or if left, bearings completely collapsing. Collapsed bearings can take out the motor windings and also damage the pump shaft. To rewind an electric motor takes time, and if the motor has an extended pump/rotor shaft that is damaged, the complete pump/motor may be beyond repair.

Because KSB fit a stub-shaft and sleeve, this means we can simply replace the electric motor with a stock energy efficient standard motor (we keep up to 37 Kw on our shelves) and replace the shaft sleeve with either an oem one, or if not available, we can manufacture one very easily, which all adds up to a fast repair turnaround.

Please do not hesitate to contact our sales department should you require any further information either on the Etabloc or any of the other pump ranges that are manufactured by KSB.

Should you require any data sheets, please click on the links below or contact sales :

KSB-IPM-Etabloc-operating-maintenance-manual.pdf