6-Inch DR56 Submersible Motors

Pumping applications are rapidly changing – and Franklin’s DR56 motor was designed and built in response to many requests for a motor that can operate effectively under these evolving application demands.

The DR56 6 inch motor utilizes our premium encapsulation process to allow continuous operation in water temperatures of up to 50 °C (provided minimum allowable rates of flow past the motor are maintained).

Franklin’s DR56 is the right choice for your demanding, high temperature 6 inch well applications.

Features

• Up to 122 °F (50 °C) ambient temperature.
• Hermetically sealed stator
• Innovative high temperature winding encapsulation system
• 10,000 lb KINGSBURY-type thrust bearing
• FES91 Exclusive water soluble bearing lubrication
• Double-flange NEMA mounting for ease of handling and pump mounting
• Stainless steel splined shaft for maximum shaft/coupling contact
• Full 3450 RPM 60 Hz design point for superior pump performance
• SAND FIGHTER™ Sealing System
• Subtrol heat sensor standard
• Franklin Electric’s exclusive Water-Bloc lead connection
• 316 SS and Y-∆ designs are available, consult factory.
• Extended warranty available when registered with FE SubMonitor overload protection

Special Options

• Sand Fighter® models are equipped with:
  – Franklin’s exclusive Sand Fighter Sealing System for sand or other abrasives well water.
  – Franklin’s exclusive on winding SubTrol® heat sensor for use with SubMonitor®.
• SubMonitor is a state-of-the-art electronic motor overload that is sold separately.
  – Mounts in the above ground panel requiring no additional wiring to the motor.
  – User friendly, field proven.
  – Protection monitors for balanced power, overload, underload, overheating, rapid cycling and more.
  – Can be used with or without a SubTrol heat sensor.
  – Supplies superior on winding heat protection when manufactured with the SubTrol heat sensor.

Applications

• These motors are built for dependable operation in 6” diameter or larger water wells.