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R-B FIRE PUMPS Made in USA
R-B Pump, Inc., the nation's full-range fire pump manufacturer, announces the first entire fire pump line designed from inception to serve the fire protection market.  Freed from existing designs intended for other markets, R-B fire pumps have been designed specifically as fire pumps.  R-B Pump, Inc., provides dependable, modern, highly efficient, and practical designs needed for the industry today, all from its own foundry in the U.S.A.

There are four types of UL/FM fire pumps that R-B Pump offers:  the ANSI End Suction, Inline, Vertical Turbine, and Split-Case design.  These pumps are intended for fire service, even though they can be used in other applications as well.  Each design offers unique advantages for their respective applications.  The End-Suction and Inline pumps, by current definition, are applied for rated capacities up to 750 GPM.  The Horizontal Split-Case type units and Vertical Turbine pumps are applied for rated flows of 250 GPM to 5000 GPM as per NFPA-20.  However, we have UL/FM listed pumps in higher capacities.

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
In the prevention of loss of life or damage to property, modern fire protection systems utilize a pump to provide the flow and water pressure needed when adequate supply is not available.  A pump for this service requires special construction, components, and accessories to insure safe, reliable operation.  These special fire pump units are furnished to meet the standards of the National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet No. 20 (NFPA 20),  Underwriters Laboratory (UL), and the Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM).  All R-B Fire Pumps meet or exceed these requirements.

STANDARD SIZES
Approved fire pumps are available in 21 standard flow ranges.  The differential head of any fire pump will have a minimum rating of 40 psi.  Every fire pump is given a complete factory performance test to verify compliance to the rated conditions before shipment from the factory.  For specific selections of R-B fire pumps, please refer to the separate selection tables found in the full engineering catalogue.  Note:  UL/FM approved selection tables can be accessed here at our web site by following the link from our home page or the link provided here to the   Fire Pump & Accessories Index  , then choosing the fire pump of your choice from the Fire Pumps & Accessories Index, and finally clicking the UL/FM approval link for that particular pump type.

DESIGN
R-B fire pumps have been designed using the latest hydraulic techniques available, producing fire pumps with exceptionally high efficiencies.  The higher pump efficiencies allow for lower motor and diesel engine ratings, which translates to lower project costs and space requirements.  Each R-B fire pump has a 400 psi casing working pressure as standard design.  The rugged design and construction of the pump is evident from the working pressure to the smallest part, to assure the reliability needed for any given system.

FEATURES
Each Horizontal Split-Case and Inline unit have a common centerline between the suction and discharge flanges.  The flange sizes have also been designed to best match the minimum pipe sizes given by NFPA 20.  In most cases, this feature eliminates the eccentric and concentric fittings, thus saving space, cost, and installation time.  Modern patterns allow for better uniformity between castings, and contribute to the higher pump efficiencies.

QUALITY
Quality is of the utmost concern at R-B Pump, Inc.  Our pumps are designed, manufactured, assembled and tested all at our modern production facility.  Quality checks extend to non-manufactured items supplied to assure total system compatibility.  Since all the pump castings are produced in our foundry in the U.S.A. we control the quality of each casting metallurgy.  We provide 5 year warranty on our pumps.

Excellent design, quality construction, and knowledgeable personnel provide the reliability required for an R-B Fire Pump System.

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