Orbit GW0304 FE Borehole Pump Element / 13mm Shaft, 40mm Outlet
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The Orbit GW0304 FE is an Orbit GW0304 FE progressive cavity (helical rotor) borehole pump element for a 13mm line shaft and 40mm column.
At a glance
Power: 0.5 kW at 0 m to 4.8 kW at 300 mMax. head: 300 mConnections: 40 mmBest for: Deep and low-yield boreholes, Sandy, silty and gassy water, Farm, village and stock-water supplySpecifications
| Brand | Orbit |
| Item code | 86780 |
| Model | Orbit GW0304 FE |
| Type | Progressive cavity (helical rotor) borehole pump element – line-shaft driven from the surface (discharge head, column pipe, line shaft and drive sold separately) |
| Line shaft | 13 mm |
| Column / outlet | 40 mm |
| Column and shaft options | 40 or 50 mm column with 13 or 16 mm line shaft |
| Discharge head | Aqua B |
| Maximum drive power | 3 kW (13 mm shaft) / 7.5 kW (16 mm shaft) |
| Maximum head | 300 m |
| Speed range | 700–1500 rpm (electric motor, engine or windmill drive through the discharge head) |
| Flow at top speed | 4.8 m³/h at 0 m to 3.9 m³/h at 300 m (1500 rpm) |
| Flow at lowest speed | 2.3 m³/h at 0 m to 1.3 m³/h at 300 m (700 rpm) |
| Power at top speed | 0.5 kW at 0 m to 4.8 kW at 300 m |
| Minimum motor size | 2.2 kW |
| Minimum starting torque | 13 Nm |
| Rotor / stator | Hard-chrome rotor, moulded nitrile stator, tested on water at 20 °C |
| Equivalent | Mono BP4H FE |
Performance Table
| Head (m) | 0 | 75 | 150 | 225 | 300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow at 1500 rpm (m³/h) | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Flow at 700 rpm (m³/h) | 2.3 | 2 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Power at 1500 rpm (kW) | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 4.8 |
Read off the Orbit GW0304 FE typical average performance curve GW0304FE (tested on water at 20 °C). Flow at speeds between 700 and 1500 rpm scales with the speed – choose the motor pulleys, gearbox or engine speed that gives your flow. Download the full curve sheet below.
Performance Curves and Technical Data (PDF)
Download the curve sheet with the performance curves, dimensions and technical data for the Orbit GW0304 FE Borehole Pump Element:
Orbit GW0304 FE Performance Curve
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Applications
- Deep and low-yield boreholes
- Sandy, silty and gassy water
- Farm, village and stock-water supply
- Windmill, engine or electric-motor driven installations
Features
- Positive displacement helical rotor and stator – steady flow at any depth
- Hard-chrome rotor and moulded nitrile stator
- Handles sand and abrasive water that damages centrifugal pumps
- Driven from surface by a line shaft – no motor in the borehole
- FE design with improved efficiency
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum head of the Orbit GW0304 FE Borehole Pump Element?
The Orbit GW0304 FE Borehole Pump Element has a maximum head of 300 m.
What is the motor power of the Orbit GW0304 FE Borehole Pump Element?
The motor power is 0.5 kW at 0 m to 4.8 kW at 300 m.
What are the pipe connections of the Orbit GW0304 FE Borehole Pump Element?
40 mm.
