- ANSI B73.1 standard dimensions — drop-in replacement for any ANSI process pump
- Back pull-out design allows rotating assembly removal without disturbing piping or motor alignment
- Fully open impeller handles corrosives, abrasives, and stringy fibers
- back pump-out vanes protect seal and bearings
- Patented TaperBore™ PLUS seal chamber: five-stage flow path removes solids, dissipates heat, and lubricates seal faces continuously
- BigBore™ seal chamber provides increased flush volume for better seal cooling and lubrication
- i-FRAME Power End with patented Intelligent Monitoring (i-ALERT®): continuous vibration and temperature monitoring, stores data once per hour and on alarm for 30 days, FFT and time waveform analysis
- INPRO VBXX-D hybrid bearing isolators standard — industry benchmark for bearing lubricant protection
- Premium severe-duty thrust bearings for maximum bearing life under high radial and axial loads
- Optimized sump design ensures proper oil level critical to bearing life
- Ductile iron frame adapter — material strength equal to carbon steel for safety
- External impeller clearance adjustment maintains peak efficiency without disassembly
- 29 sizes covering full 50/60 Hz hydraulic range
- maximum interchangeability minimizes spare parts inventory
- Complete range of ANSI B73.1 seal flush and cooling plans (Plans 11, 13, 21, 23, 32, 53, etc.)
- Available in all principal alloys: cast iron, ductile iron, 316 stainless steel, CD4MCuN, Alloy 20, and more
- High-temperature option (500°–700°F): centerline-mounted casing, graphite gaskets, jacketed stuffing box, finned oil cooler
- NSF/ANSI 61 certified versions available for potable water service
- LF 3196 variant: concentric (circular) casing and radial vane impeller optimized for low-flow services
- parts interchangeable with standard 3196 i-FRAME
- 5-year warranty on i-FRAME Power End
3196 i-FRAME Process Centrifugal Pump
The Goulds Model 3196 i-FRAME is the industry's benchmark ANSI standard dimension back pull-out process centrifugal pump, first introduced in 1961 and proven across more than 1,000,000 installations worldwide. Users in chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, primary metals, food and beverage, oil and gas, water, and general industry consistently choose the 3196 for its exceptional reliability, ease of maintenance, and the lowest life cycle cost in its class. The i-FRAME Power End incorporates Goulds' patented intelligent monitoring technology and is backed by a standard 5-year warranty — a testament to its industry-leading design. As the only pump manufacturer to make digital condition monitoring standard on every process pump, ITT Goulds continues to set the standard for performance and innovation. The LF 3196 variant provides optimized hydraulics for low-flow process services where conventional end suction pumps would experience premature bearing and seal failure due to off-BEP operation.
Features & Benefits
Applications
- Chemical and petrochemical process pumping
- Oil and gas production, refining, and pipeline
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Pulp and paper processing
- Primary metals and mining
- Food and beverage production
- Power generation
- General industrial process service
- Low-flow process services (LF 3196 variant)
Performance
- Capacities to 7,000 GPM (1,590 m³/h)
- Heads to 730 ft (223 m)
- Temperatures to 700°F (371°C)
- Pressures to 375 PSIG (26 bar)
- 29 hydraulic sizes for full 50/60 Hz coverage
- Available materials: cast iron, ductile iron, 316SS, CD4MCuN, Alloy 20, and specialty alloys
- i-FRAME Power End: 5-year standard warranty
About The Manufacturer
Geiger Pump & Equipment Company is proud to be the exclusive stocking distributor for Goulds Pumps throughout areas in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. Goulds Pumps is the industry leading manufacturer in ANSI Process Pumps, Vertical Process, Seal/less, API, Multi-Stage, Axial Flow, and Double Suction Pumps.
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