top of page
GOULDS PUMP Model 3180 || Heavy Duty Process Pump
When Goulds developed the 3180, we utilized 140 years of pump design to ensure it would have unmatched mechanical reliability.  Today, installations around the world attest to its remarkable performance.  The 3180 is the heavy duty process pump designed to handle all of your tough process pumping applications.

Consider the advantages:
  • Excellent Hydraulic Coverage
  • High Efficiency
  • Extreme Ease of Maintenance
  • Optimum Mechanical Reliability
  • International Design

GOULDS PUMP Model 3180 || Heavy Duty Process Pump

  • Specifications

    • Capacities to 40000 GPM (9000 m3/h)
    • Heads to 410 feet (125 m)
    • Temperatures to 446° F (230° C)
    • Pressures to 16 bar (232 PSIG) 

    Design Features

     

    • Hydraulic Coverage
      Line designed for full 50/60 Hz coverage.
    • External Impeller Adjustment
      Original high performance maintained by simple axial adjustment resulting in low operating costs, reduced downtime.
    • Sealing Flexibility
      Choice of packing, mechanical seals or dynamic seal.
    • Application Flexibility
      Choice of open or enclosed impeller.
    • Back Pull-out Construction
      Spacer-type coupling allows one craft maintenance.
    • Renewable Wear Parts
    • Low maintenance costs.
    • Labyrinth Seals
      Eliminate lubricant contamination for maximum bearing life.
    • Maximum Parts Interchangeability
      Entire line uses just four power ends.


    World Class Pump Line

    • ANSI 125/150 lb. flange drilling
    • Inch-dimensioned O.D. of mechanical seal sleeve
    • Inch-dimensioned bearing locknut
    • Inch-dimensioned coupling extension 

  • Open Impeller

    Standard impeller is open type designed to extend pump life. Thick vanes and full back shroud provide outstanding resistance to wear and breakage. Large balance holes and back pump-out vanes reduce axial thrust and stuffing box pressure for increased bearing and seal life.
     

    Maximum Interchangeability

    The entire 3180/3185 line (33 sizes) uses just four power ends
     

    Labyrinth oil seals are standard

    Contamination being the second leading cause of bearing failure requires special attention. Common lip seals were not considered due to their 2,000 hour design life. After wearing out, there will be an open passage way for contamination. For this reason our 3180/85 is provided with labyrinth oil seals as standard.
     

    Inpro VBXXD isolators

    We picked Inpro VBXXD isolators since they are durable, corrosion resistant, and the industry standard labyrinth bearing isolator and provide the best operating environment for the bearing.
     

    Goulds TaperBore™ Plus

    The unique flow path created by the Vane Particle Ejector directs solids away from the mechanical seal, not at the seal as with other tapered bore designs. And, the amount of solids entering the bore is minimized. Air and vapors are also efficiently removed.

    On services with or without solids, air or vapors, Goulds TaperBore™ PLUS is the effective solution for extended seal and pump life and lower maintenance costs.
     

    How Goulds TaperBore™ Works

    Solids/liquid mixture flows toward mechanical seal/ seal chamber. 

    Turbulent zone. Some solids continue to flow toward shaft. Other solids are forced back out by centrifugal force (generated by back pump-out vanes). 

    Clean liquid continues to move toward mechanical seal faces. Solids, air, vapors flow away from seal. 

    Low pressure zone created by Vane Particle Ejector. Solids, air, vapor liquid mixture exit seal chamber bore. 

    Flow in TaperBore™ PLUS seal chamber assures efficient heat removal (cooling) and lubrication. Seal face heat is dissipated. Seal faces are continuously flushed with clean liquid.

     

    Single Cartridge Seal

    • Flexibly Mounted Seat 
    • Flush, Vent & Drain Gland 
    • TaperBoreTM PLUS Seal Chamber
     

    Double Cartridge Seal

    Flexibly Mounted Seat 
    Flush, Vent & Drain Gland 
    TaperBoreTM PLUS Seal Chamber
     

    Single Cartridge Metal Bellows Seal

    • Metal Bellows Seal 
    • Flexibly Mounted Seat 
    • Flush, Vent & Drain Gland 
    • TaperBoreTM PLUS Seal Chamber 
     

    Double Cartridge Metal Bellows Seal

    • Metal Bellows Seal 
    • Flexibly Mounted Seat 
    • Flush, Vent & Drain Gland 
    • TaperBoreTM PLUS Seal Chamber 
     

    Packed Box

    • Soft Packing 
    • Adjustable Split Gland 
    • Standard Stuffing Box Cover
     
     

    Goulds Engineered Seal Chambers

    Extended seal life and  lower maintenance costs.
     

    Casing Lugs

     

    Multiple Impellers

    Impeller design to optimize performance
bottom of page