FB Submersible pump - FB8RA/23 8'' - Cast Iron
8'' radial cast iron submersible pump for clean water - DN200 - Maximum Flow Rate 750 l/min - H(m) 271 - Motor to be added: recommended FB 8F85 3~400 (85 HP – 62 kW) or compatible
PRODUCT CODE: FB8RA/23FB radial-flow submersible pump end, FB8R series, in cast iron, for clean water in 8” wells (DN 200). The stages with limited axial size provide high heads with medium-low flow rates.
Cast iron impellers make the range robust and suitable for deep wells, with the highest safety of the installation and high efficiency.
APPLICATIONS
- agriculture
- fire fighting
- water supply
- pressure boosting
- industry
- irrigation
CONSTRUCTION
- valve casing, discharge casing, stage casings and impellers in EN-GJL-250 cast iron
- journal sleeves, wear rings and spacer sleeves in ASTM B148 bronze
- shaft bush in AISI 420 stainless steel
- valve wing, cable guard and bolts in AISI 304 stainless steel, NBR valve seat
FB8R SERIES FEATURES
- maximum flow rate: 1333 l/min
- maximum head: 858 m
- maximum power: 92 kW
- maximum overall diameter: 198 mm (cable guard included)
- maximum water temperature: 60°C (pump end only; for the motor see the motor page)
- maximum sand content: 30 g/m³
ON REQUEST
- GCuSn10 (B10) bronze impellers
- AISI 316 stainless steel impellers
TECHNICAL DATA
- Motor power to couple: 85 HP – 62 kW
- Recommended motor: FB 8F85 – three-phase 400 V, direct start
- Flow rate: 83 – 750 l/min
- Head: 271 – 588 m (598 m at zero flow)
- Discharge outlet: G 3”
- Maximum diameter: 198 mm
- Pump end length: 2114 mm
- Pump end weight: 187 kg
- Speed: 2900 rpm
PERFORMANCE
| Flow rate l/min | Flow rate m³/h | Flow rate l/s | Head m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 598 |
| 83 | 5 | 1.4 | 588 |
| 167 | 10 | 2.8 | 577 |
| 250 | 15 | 4.2 | 564 |
| 333 | 20 | 5.6 | 541 |
| 417 | 25 | 7 | 512 |
| 500 | 30 | 8.3 | 476 |
| 583 | 35 | 9.7 | 430 |
| 667 | 40 | 11.1 | 365 |
| 750 | 45 | 12.5 | 271 |
Tolerances according to EN ISO 9906 annex A gr. 2. Complies with EU Reg. 547/2012 (MEI ≥ 0.40).
PERFORMANCE CURVE
Curve drawn from FB catalogue data.

Price refers to the pump end only: motor, coupling and cables not included.
PUMP END WITHOUT MOTOR
To run the pump you need a 8” submersible motor of 85 HP (62 kW), to be purchased separately. Below you will find the recommended motor and all compatible motors.
RECOMMENDED MOTOR
FB 8F85 – three-phase 400 V, direct start: 8” submersible motor, cast iron, PVC winding, 85 HP – 62 kW.
COMPATIBLE MOTORS (85 HP – 62 kW)
Cast iron, PVC winding
standard cast iron motor, rewindable, water filled, 2 poles 2900 rpm
- FB 8F85 – three-phase 400 V, direct start
- FB 8F85 – star-delta 400/690 V (requires a Y/Δ control panel and 6-core cable)
- FB 8F85 – three-phase 230 V
Cast iron, PE2+PA winding
PE2+PA insulation: suggested for high temperatures, voltage surges and inverter use
- FB 8F85C – three-phase 400 V, direct start
- FB 8F85C – star-delta 400/690 V (requires a Y/Δ control panel and 6-core cable)
- FB 8F85C – three-phase 230 V
AISI 316 stainless steel, PVC winding
for aggressive or chloride-rich water
- FB 8F85X – three-phase 400 V, direct start
- FB 8F85X – star-delta 400/690 V (requires a Y/Δ control panel and 6-core cable)
- FB 8F85X – three-phase 230 V
AISI 316 stainless steel, PE2+PA winding
PE2+PA insulation: suggested for high temperatures, voltage surges and inverter use
- FB 8F85XC – three-phase 400 V, direct start
- FB 8F85XC – star-delta 400/690 V (requires a Y/Δ control panel and 6-core cable)
- FB 8F85XC – three-phase 230 V
AISI 904L stainless steel, PE2+PA winding
PE2+PA insulation: suggested for high temperatures, voltage surges and inverter use
- FB 8F85X904C – three-phase 400 V, direct start
- FB 8F85X904C – star-delta 400/690 V (requires a Y/Δ control panel and 6-core cable)
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