Do I need to worry about NPSH in fire pump applications?

Rarely. Fire pumps handle cold water, utilizing atmospheric pressure. They require a 'flooded suction' where water arrives via gravity to guarantee 100% priming. Installing a foot valve or artificial priming is risky as even small air amounts can render the pump inoperable.

What after-sales services are provided?

We provide installation and debugging, spare parts, training, 24-hour technical support by email, calling service, user manuals, reminders for wearing parts life, installation guides, maintenance and replacement services, and whole process training from our technicians.

Civil Buildings Fire Hydrant Automatic Sprinkler Fire-Fighting System Pump

Name: Civil Buildings Fire Hydrant Automatic Sprinkler Fire-Fighting System Pump
Brand: Shanghai Tongke Flow Technology Co., Ltd.
SKU: 740351222

Shanghai, ChinaShanghai Tongke Flow Technology Co., Ltd.

US$3,000.00-9,000.00

1 Piece

Product profile

Customization

Available

After-sales Service

Installation and Debugging, Spare Parts, Training

Warranty

12 Months

Model NO.

SLOW

Max.Head

>150m

Max.Capacity

>400 L/min

Driving Type

Motor

Material

Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel etc

Structure

Single-stage Pump

Assembly

Liquid Pumps

Power

Electric

Start Up

Electric Pump

Type

Fire Pump

Application

Fire-Fighting

Industry

Fire Fighting

Media

Water

Performance

Safe and High Efficency

Theory

Centrifugal Pump

Flange

ASME, DIN, GB

OEM

UL Listed

Yes

Certificate

ISO UL CE

Transport Package

Wooden-Case

Specification

Fire

Trademark

TONGKE

Origin

China

HS Code

8413709990

Production Capacity

3000 Set/Year

Key features

UL Listed Certification: Pumps, motors, and control panels are UL listed, meeting NFPA and FM standards for reliability.

Patent Technology: Domestically-pioneering sleeve-less patented technology ensures reliability and ease of maintenance.

High Efficiency Design: Advanced CFD analysis and compact structure provide steady operation and great cavitation resistance.

Wide Application Scope: Suitable for civil buildings, fire hydrant systems, automatic sprinklers, and industrial fire-fighting.

Comprehensive Warranty: One-year guarantee for the whole machine except wear parts, with 24/7 technical support available.

Customizable Options: OEM service is available, and flanges can be customized to ASME, DIN, or GB standards.

Company profile

High Repeat Buyers ChoiceSelf-brandedStandardized quality controlManagement Certification

Shanghai Tongke Flow Technology Co., Ltd.

Shanghai, China

Business Type: Manufacturer/Factory CertifiedR&D Capacity: ODM Service Available CertifiedExport Year: 12 Years CertifiedNearest Port: Shanghai PortAverage Response Time: ≤4.22h CertifiedTerms of Payment: LC, T/T, D/P, etc.

AI-Powered supplier vetting

SummaryShanghai Tongke Flow Technology Co., Ltd. is identified as a Chinese manufacturer/factory with 10 production lines, reported pump production volumes, and 6–10 quality-control staff. It provides 3D design, ODM, and multiple customization options, and reports new-product development during the past year. Service governance is supported by written procedures and records for supplier assessment, corrective/preventive actions, and complaint handling. Overseas service is available through agents or branches, including maintenance and repair in Saudi Arabia, although no in-stock, overseas warehouse, or overseas showroom capability is reported. Certifications include ISO9001:2015, ISO45001:2018, ISO14001, and CE. Financial information is incomplete and internally limited for trend assessment, so financial credibility cannot be conclusively judged. No specific customer cases are provided.

Supplier typeThe supplier is explicitly identified as a Manufacturer/Factory and a combined company, legally structured as a limited company in Shanghai, China. This supports classification as a direct manufacturing supplier rather than a purely trading entity.

CertificationsThe supplier reports ISO9001:2015, ISO45001:2018, ISO14001, and CE certification capability. These stated certifications provide explicit evidence of quality, occupational safety, environmental, and product-compliance credentials.

After-Sales capabilityThe supplier has written and followed procedures for service-capability assessment, corrective and preventive actions, and customer complaints. It also reports overseas agents or branches and maintenance and repair services in Saudi Arabia, but lacks in-stock, overseas warehouse, and overseas showroom capabilities.

R&D capabilityThe supplier reports new products during the past year, offers ODM services, and provides 3D software design services. However, it reports no available SDK, so the evidence supports product-development capability but not broader software-platform capability.

Production capacityThe supplier is a factory with valid manufacturing-capacity contracts with associated subcontractors, 10 production lines, 6–10 quality-control staff, and stated output across several pump categories. It also reports no inventory capability, which may limit immediate-availability fulfillment, but does not negate its production capability.

Customization capabilityThe supplier explicitly offers flexible, minor, full, and design-based customization, together with 3D software design and ODM services. This demonstrates a broad stated ability to support customized product development.

Product Q&A

Q:What makes a fire pump different from other kinds of pumps?

Fire pumps meet stringent NFPA, UL, and FM requirements for reliability under difficult circumstances. They must produce specific flow rates and pressures (40 PSI or greater), with performance curves ensuring shut-off head is 101%-140% of rated head. Casing integrity must withstand hydrostatic tests of three times maximum operating pressure.

Q:What is the typical lead time for a fire pump?

Typical lead times run 5-8 weeks from the release of an order. Please contact us for specific details regarding your order.

Q:What is the easiest way of determining pump rotation?

For a horizontal split-case fire pump, sit on the motor facing the pump. If suction is from the right and discharge is to the left, it is right-hand (clockwise). The opposite is true for left-hand (counter-clockwise) rotation. Ensure both parties view the casing from the same side.

Q:How are engines and motors sized for fire pumps?

Motors and engines are sized according to UL, FM, and NFPA 20 standards to operate on any point of the fire pump curve without exceeding the service factor. Unlike domestic pumps, fire pump motors are often sized to take advantage of a 1.15 motor service factor, allowing operation beyond 150% of rated capacity.

Q:Can I use a flow meter loop as a substitute for a test header?

A flow meter loop tests hydraulic performance but does not test the water supply integrity. We insist on flowing water through the system initially to ensure integrity. If the loop returns to an above-ground water tank, it can test both pump and supply, provided the flow meter is properly calibrated.