FreFlow

Self-priming centrifugal pumps

SPX FLOW, Inc. has many years experience in
FreFlow –
designing, manufacturing and maintaining self-

priming centrifugal pumps for contaminated Self-priming centrifugal pumps for

liquids. On the basis of this experience, the various applications
FreFlow pumps were developed to cover

a broad field of applications. High priority FreFlow pumps are self-priming centrifugal pumps suitable for handling

has been given to the design ensuring easy
operation and amazing reliability.
contaminated and low-viscosity liquids. Its innovative design, eliminating the
need for a non-return valve, results in less maintenance. Oil bath lubrication
on the atmospheric side of the mechanical seal prevents dry running during
the self priming period. The capability of handling gaseous liquids ensures
smooth and continuous operation.

The basic pump is available in cast iron, bronze or stainless steel. Thanks to
its high-quality material, the stainless steel version is excellent for handling
aggressive, corrosive and environmentally harmful liquids.

Typical industries are: chemical, petro-chemical and pharmaceutical industry,

oil, gas and electricity generation, paper, plastic, paint and metal finishing
industry and shipbuilding.

The combination of its easy maintenance and operation, make the FreFlow a
suitable pumping solution for a large number of applications.

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX

FLOW (NYSE: FLOW) is a multi-industry

manufacturing company with operations

in more than 35 markets worldwide. SPX

FLOW’s innovative, world-class products and

highly-engineered solutions are helping to

meet the needs of a constantly developing

world and growing global population. You’ll

find our innovative solutions in everything from

dairy plants and power plants to oil and gas

pipelines, and the power grid. SPX FLOW is

really everywhere you look.

We help our customers around the globe

expand and enhance their food and beverage,

power and energy and industrial production

processes. For more information, please visit

www.spxflow.com

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 Typical product applications

From know-how to
finding solutions

Petrochemical
K E Y F E AT U R E S
• Excellent self-priming ability
• No non-return valve required in inlet
• Oil bath for the mechanical seal
• Ideal for handling contaminated liquids Chemical
• Outstanding qualities for liquids containing gas or air
• Easy maintenance (back pull-out)
• Easy operation
• Mechanical seals to EN 12756 (DIN 24960)

Industrial Water

The FreFlow has been designed to meet the customer’s

needs for handling contaminated liquids as well as liquids General Industry
containing air or gas.

The compact design makes the FreFlow easy to handle,

whilst its robust design ensures a life-long durability.

The FreFlow is frequently used on sumps or gullies where

Shipbuilding
its high level of performance and self-priming ability ensure
outstanding reliability in operation.

Thanks to its excellent self-priming characteristics, the

FreFlow is a typical marine pump for example bilge and
ballast pumping as well as for fire fighting.

The FreFlow is the sensible alternative to submersible

pumps.

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 Features and Benefits

N O N O N - R E T U R N VA LV E
R EQU I R E D I N TH E I N LET
• Easy operation
• Less maintenance

E XC E L L E N T S E L F - P R I M I N G
AB I LITI E S
• Ability to handle liquids containing air or
gas
• A separate vacuum pump nor any other
equipment is required

MOD U LAR D E S IG N
• 4 bearing bracket groups
• Fewer parts thanks to high interchange-ability of
parts within the range
• Rugged construction

D I FFE R E NT D R IVE POSS I B I LITI E S

• Flexible operation
• Adaptable to your systems

I N S PE CTI ON AN D CLEAN I N G COVE R

• Easy maintenance and cleaning

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 VA R I O U S S E A L O P T I O N S
• Including double mechanical seals
• Suitable for a variety of applications

W E A R P L AT E
• Easily replaceable
• Simple and inexpensive maintenance
• Extend pump life at maximum performance

BAC K - P U L L - O U T SYS T E M
• Easy maintenance
• No need to remove from pipework

OI L CHAM B E R
• An oil chamber located behind the mechanical seal lubricates
the seal faces when priming – thus preventing the seal from
running dry
• No crystallization between the seal faces
• Longer seal life
• Less risk of process downtime

H E AV Y D U T Y B E A R I N G S
• Dust tight
• Grease lubricated
• The FreFlow can be used in a dusty and
dirty environment
• Longer mean-time between failure

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 Technical data

The FreFlow range consists of 19 pumps with connections from 32 mm to 150 mm, with a
capacity of up to 300 m3/h and a delivery head of up to 70 meters. The self-priming ability is
7 meters. The maximum system pressure is 9 bar and the pumps can transport liquids with
a viscosity of max 150 mPa.s. The pumps in the FreFlow programme offer flexible operation
thanks to the different drive possibilities.

FR E FR E F FR E S FR E M
Pumps with bearing Pumps coupled to a flange Pumps coupled to IEC Pumps coupled to a petrol or
bracket motor on extended shaft standard motor diesel engine

Performance overview
30
1.450 rpm
150-290b 150-290
(11 kW) (18.5 kW)
20
100-250
80-210 (7.5 kW)
(4 kW)

40-170
10 (0.75 kW)
H [m]

8
32-150 65-155 (1.1 kW)
(0.37 kW) 100-225
6 (5.5 kW)
50-125
5 (0.37 kW)

4
80-170
(1.5 kW)
3
80-140
65-135
(0.75 kW)
(0.55 kW)
2
1 10 100 300

Q [m3/h]

80
2.900 rpm
50-205 65-230
50 (11 kW) (18.5 kW)
40-170
40 (4 kW)
80-170
30 32-150 (2.2 kW) (11 kW)

65-135b (3 kW)
20
50-125b (1.5 kW) 65-155
32-110 (5.5 kW)
H [m]

(0.75 kW)
65-135
10 50-125 (4 kW)
(2.2 kW)
8

40-110 80-140
5
(1.1 kW) (4 kW)
4

2
1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 20 30 40 50 60 80 100

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 Operating principle

The self-priming operation of the FreFlow is based on the

injection principle.

On start-up the air in the suction pipe is drawn into the pump,
with the air and liquid mixture being compressed in the pump.
This mixture flows to the top of the pump casing where the
air separates from the liquid and is removed through the
discharge pipe. The liquid recirculates in the pump casing until
all air is evacuated from the suction pipe. The pump functions
thereafter as a conventional centri-fugal pump.

D: Impeller A : Wa t e r / a i r s e p a r a t i o n
Before first start-up, the pump casing must be filled once with
E : R e t u r n f l o w B : Pu m p c a s i n g
liquid. The special design prevents the pump emptying after it C : Vo l u t e

has stopped pumping. In that way there is enough liquid in the

pump for the next start-up.

Dimensions and weights

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W E I G H T, K G
MOD E L AA AC AE AI AK DB VC ZB ZD ZE FR E FR E S FR E M
3 2 - 1 10 B S P 1.1/4" - - - - 80 228 73 270 18 5 20 30 31
32-150 B S P 1.1/4" - - - - 10 0 240 73 300 205 30 50 43
4 0 - 1 10 B S P 1.1/2" - - - - 80 228 78 275 19 0 22 38 32
4 0 - 170 B S P 1.1/2" - - - - 16 0 292 78 395 285 60 90 -
50-125 B S P 2" 10 0 12 5 4 M 16 10 0 260 10 0 330 220 40 60 50
50-125B B S P 2" 10 0 12 5 4 M 16 10 0 260 10 0 330 220 40 60 50
50-205 B S P 2" 10 0 12 5 4 M 16 16 0 3 10 10 5 440 300 80 14 0 -
65-135 65 M M 12 0 14 5 4 M 16 112 260 107 365 252 45 75 62
65-135B 65 M M 12 0 14 5 4 M 16 112 260 107 365 252 45 65 52
65-155 65 M M 12 0 14 5 4 M 16 13 2 292 107 395 282 52 10 5 92
65-230 65 M M 12 0 14 5 4 M 16 16 0 356 114 475 325 90 2 15 -
80-140 80 MM 13 5 16 0 8 M 16 13 2 292 12 6 410 282 62 90 76
8 0 - 170 80 MM 13 5 16 0 8 M 16 16 0 360 12 6 470 340 10 0 2 10 -
8 0 - 2 10 80 MM 13 8 16 0 8 M 16 220 400 13 0 620 480 13 0 - -
10 0 - 2 2 5 10 0 M M 15 5 18 0 8 M 16 200 440 15 6 595 430 14 5 200 -
10 0 - 2 2 5 B 10 0 M M 15 5 18 0 8 M 16 200 440 15 6 595 430 14 5 200 -
10 0 - 2 5 0 10 0 M M 15 8 18 0 8 M 16 280 400 14 5 730 590 15 0 - -
150-290 15 0 M M 2 12 240 8 M20 250 490 18 5 7 15 540 270 - -
150-290B 15 0 M M 2 12 240 8 M20 250 490 18 5 7 15 540 270 - -

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 FreFlow

Self-priming centrifugal pumps

Your local contact:

www.spxflow.com/en/johnson-pump/where-to-buy/

S PX F LO W T E C H N O L O GY A S S E N B . V.

Dr. A.F. Philipsweg 51, 9403 AD Assen

P.O. Box 9, 9400 AA Assen, THE NETHERLANDS
P: +31 (0)592 37 67 67
F: +31 (0)592 37 67 60
E: johnson-pump.nl.support@spxflow.com

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