RUHRPUMPEN end suction fire pumps are an economical way to provide moderate-flow fire protection in a compact way. These single-stage centrifugal pumps are often used when there are budget and/or space constraints when considering a system layout.

RUHRPUMPEN end suction fire pumps are designed and certified according to NFPA fire pump standards and can also be configured as jockey pumps to maintain system pressure.

Typical installations include:

• Commercial building
• Warehouse and distribution centres
• Industrial process plant
• Fire hydrant supply system

Benefits

• Simple maintenance thanks to back pull-out design
• Less strain on piping and easy to service
• Many configurations to support multiple installations

RUHRPUMPEN end suction fire pumps meet NFPA-20 standards and are both UL listed and FM approved.

Vertical turbine fire pumps are designed for systems where the water supply is located below ground or where suction lift conditions exist. Common applications for vertical fire pumps are when firewater is supplied from an open body of water such as a reservoir, lake, or offshore intake structure.

RUHRPUMPEN vertical fire pumps are FM-approved and UL-listed for suction lift applications. RUHRPUMPEN vertical turbine pumps can be configured in both single stage and multi-stage arrangements to meet the delivery pressure required for the application.

Typical installations include:

• Tank farms and refineries
• Marine terminals
• Offshore production facilities
• Industrial plants utilizing dedicated firewater reservoirs

Benefits

• M-approved for suction lift applications
• Low maintenance
• Serviceable at locations without municipal water supply
• Available in materials suitable for seawater or corrosive environments

Designed to meet NFPA 20 fire protection requirements and are UL-Listed and FM Approved.

The RUHRPUMPEN In-Line Fire Pumps have been purposely designed with a reduction in footprint, as well as piping layout simplification. Their in-line design gives the opportunity for successful use directly within the piping system, leading to less structural requirements and quicker installation. 

RUHRPUMPEN In-Line Fire Pumps have a compact footprint design, a top pull-out design for easy servicing, and can be used on both sprinkler and hydrant systems in high-rise buildings and industrial applications. 

Typical installations include:

• High-rise buildings
• Commercial complexes
• Industrial facilities
• Power generation sites

Benefits

• Compact and space saving design 
• In-line configuration allows for less complicated installation
• Pretested at the factory for performance and reliability

The top pull-out design makes for easier maintenance access to the pump versus traditional layouts. 

Jockey pumps are a crucial part of fire pump systems that are responsible for managing system pressure and preventing unnecessary activation of the main fire pump. RUHRPUMPEN jockey pumps are designed to provide consistent pressure stabilization to maintain fire protection systems in a standby condition.

Jockey pumps are normally installed next to the primary fire pumps and will help prevent minor leaks or pressure fluctuations from activating the full pump.

Typical installations include:

• Sprinkler systems
• Fire hydrant systems
• Water curtain protection systems
• Large firewater distribution systems

Benefits

• Maintains stable fire pump system pressure
• Prevents unneeded pump activation
• Flexible design options for various fire protection system requirements
• Low operating costs

Jockey pumps are essential components for maintaining fire system readiness and protecting primary pumps from wear. 

With RUHRPUMPEN’s prepackaged fire equipment systems, you receive a complete package combining pump, motor, control and piping in one complete assembly that can be delivered directly to your job site, totally pre-assembled and ready for installation, thus minimizing equipment assembly time and complexity at your job site.

The packaged systems are available in skid-mounted or weather resistant enclosures; they meet NFPA fire protection standards.

Typical installations include:

• Industrial plants
• Power stations
• Airports and infrastructure facilities
• Remote or modular installations

Benefits

• Single source responsibility for total system assembly
• Factory verification of system operation before shipment
• Reduced field installation expenses and time
• Consolidated shipping, resulting in reduced logistics costs
• Compact, fully wired system design

These RUHRPUMPEN prepackaged fire protection system products are also built to meet NFPA standards and can be utilized in a wide variety of fire protection applications.