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GRUNDFOS EXPANDS CR SERIES MULTI-STAGE PUMP OFFERING

Grundfos has just launched the latest addition to its CR range, almost doubling the power available from a single

CR pump; the maximum rated motor power has jumped from 60 HP to 100 HP. The new pumps are the world’s

largest multi-stage inline pumps, allowing for flows of up to 790 GPM. Overall, the addition greatly expands the

potential application areas of the CR range.

More power to meet customer demands

Morten Gylling, Product Business Manager at Grundfos, has nurtured the CR range for many years. He describes the reasons behind the new addition as follows: “It’s very simple, really. We created a more powerful CR because there is a growing demand for larger pumping solutions—in industries and elsewhere. The CR has always been about meeting exact needs, so, of course, we respond to the trend towards high-capacity installations.”

CR pumps now handle even more jobs

“At the same time, the greater capacity also means that the CR is now relevant for application areas it rarely

entered before. This includes demanding applications in water supply systems and in industrial process applica-

tions; for example, it is worth noting that the new CR pumps are also available as CRN pumps, meaning that

they can be delivered in high-grade stainless steel. What is more, a single 100 HP unit can often do the job of

two smaller pumps—and you won’t need me to explain how that can cut costs!”

All familiar benefits included

My Gylling continues: “It was important for us to make sure that the more powerful CR pump offered the same

benefits as the smaller ones, so there was quite a lot of engineering work involved in getting everything just

right on a larger scale. We’re happy to report we succeeded.

Efficient, customizable, reliable

The benefits referred to by Morten Gylling concern not only the superior reliability of the CR. They also include

a customization concept that allows clients to choose the combination of pump material, motor design, seal type,

connection type, motor software, etc., that best suits them. The number of possible combinations is well over

one million, a clear indication of how popular the CR has grown.

Customized solutions on a larger scale

“There’s a CR combination to suit almost any application,” says Mr. Gylling. “And if you should find youself want-

ing something that’s not in our standard range, we can probably cook something up for you.” Now, that special

solution can be larger than ever.

For more information on the complete Grundfos CR series, click HERE.