An ITT Brand

Goulds LF 3171
Low Flow, High Head Vertical
Sump Pump
LF 3171
Goulds Model LF 3171
Low Flow – High Head Vertical Sump Pump

• Capacities to 50m³hr / 220 GPM

• Heads to 290 m / 950 ft.

• Temperatures to 232°C / 450°F

• Pit Depths to 6 m / 20 ft.

Design Features
• Self-Priming

• Rugged Double Row Thrust Bearing

• Heavy Duty One-Piece Shaft

• External Impeller Adjustment

• Concentric (Circular) Casing

• Radial Impeller

• Sealless Design

• Optional Vapor Proof Construction

• Available in a wide range of Alloys

Services
• General Sump

• Lift Pump

• Tank Unloading

• Condensate

• Drum Pump

• Drain Pump
The LF3171 is specifically designed to provide superior
• Hydrocarbons / Oily Water performance for low flow flow high head sump applications.
Its concentric (circular volute) casing and open radial vane
• Molten Sulfur
impeller are designed to eliminate hydraulic and mechanical
• Batch & Specialty Chemicals Sumps problems at throttled low flows. Radial loads are reduced as
much as 85% versus standard volutes at low flows.

2 LF 3171
 LF 3171 Vertical Sump and
Process Pumps
Heavy Duty Design Features for a Wide Range of Services.
LABYRINTH BEARING SEAL C-FACE MOTOR MOUNTING
Prevents premature bearing failure Accommodates readily available C-face motors.
due to lubricant contamination. Also available for P-base and IEC motors.

CONTINUOUS HIGH PERFORMANCE

Original high efficiency maintained by simple
external adjustment resulting in long-term
energy savings.

DOUBLE ROW THRUST BEARING

Grease lubricated – carries pump thrust
load, sealed for outdoor installation.

DISCHARGE LOCKED
TO PUMP SUPPORT PLATE
FOR STRENGTH
OPTIONAL UPPER
STUFFING BOX
ANY MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS
HEAVY COLUMN PIPE Met by support plate and optional
Provides rigid support for pit cover. Float switches, alternators
pump and bearings. and other control devices can be
easily mounted.

LINESHAFT STEADY BEARING

Self-lubricating carbon / graphite STEADY BEARING HOUSING
bearing furnished as standard – Precision machined register fit of column,
best for handling water, bearing housing and casing assures
corrosives,solvents and high positive bearing and shaft alignment.
temperature liquids. Completely interchangeable with all
lineshaft bearing options.

RESTRICTOR BUSHING
Close running bushing to prevent HEAVY DUTY ONE-PIECE SHAFT
pressure loss from casing. With closely spaced steady bearings
assures long life and low maintenance.

RADIAL VANE
IMPELLER CIRCULAR VOLUTE CASING
Open radial design Reduce radial loads. Fully machined
produces high head discharge and volute provide maximum
at low flow with efficiency and precise control of hydraulics
reduced pulsation, at low flows.
vibration and vane
stress. Full shroud for
superior vane strength when EXPANDING
operating at low flows. Balance holes VOLUTE
reduce thrust. PUMP

CIRCULAR
OPTIONAL STRAINER VOLUTE
Recommended for services where solids
PUMP
larger than the discharge of the pump can
potentially enter the casing.

LF 3171 3
Hydraulic Coverage
LF3171 (1500/1800 rpm) 50Hz Flow [gpm] LF3171 (3000/3600 rpm) 50Hz Flow [gpm]
1 10 100
1 10 100
1000
1000
LF1.5X3-13
LF1.5X3-13G

LF1X2-10F LF1X2-10

LF1.5X3-13
LF1.5X3-13G LF1X1.5-8
100
100
100
100 LF1X2-10F

60Hz TDH [feet]

50Hz TDH [feet]

60Hz TDH [feet]

50Hz TDH [feet]

LF1X1.5-8
LF1x2-10

ONLY AVAILABLE AT 3000 RPM

10
10 10
10

1 1 1 1
1 10 100 1000 1 10 100 1000
60Hz Flow [gpm] 60Hz Flow [gpm]
Range shown 0%-120% BEP at 100% of max D2 Range shown 0%-120% BEP at 100% of max D2

3171 family of pumps

3171 CV 3171 LF 3171 API 3171 NM 3171

Goulds Capacity TDH Temperature Pit Depth

Pump Type
Model M³/Hr (GPM) Meters (Feet) °C (°F) Meters (Feet)
3171 722 (3180) 95 (344) 232 (450) 6 (20)
API 3171 722 (3180) 160 (525) 232 (450) 6 (20)
VS4 CV 3171 295 (1300) 126 (230) 232 (450) 6 (20)
LF 3171 50 (220) 290 (950) 232 (450) 6 (20)
NM 3171 284 (1250) 92 (300) 93 (200) 5 (16)

An ITT Brand
240 Fall Street
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Phone: 315.568.2811
Fax: 315.568.2418
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