BULLETIN 725.

4
October 2002

Goulds Model 3796 Self-Priming Process Pumps

Goulds Model 3796

Self-Priming Process Pumps
Designed for Total Range of
Industry Services
Capacities to 1250 GPM (284 m3/h)
Heads to 430 feet (131 m)
Temperatures to 500 F (260 C)
Pressures to 375 PSIG (2586 kPa)
Effective static lift to 20 feet (6 m)

Model 3796 STX

(1x11/2 -6, 11/2 x11/2 -8)

Goulds Model 3796 process pump line is

specifically designed to provide superior
performance for self-priming services of the
Chemical Process Industries.

Performance Features
for Self-Priming
Services
Extended Pump Life
Patented design
One-piece casing with integral priming and air
separation (no external priming chamber or air
separator required)
No suction check valve required
Rapid priming time
Positive retention of pumpage under siphon
conditions
Self-purge of vapors
Ease of Maintenance
Back pull-out design (one craft maintenance)
Parts interchangeable with Goulds Model 3196
External impeller adjustment
Easy retrofit
Safety
ANSI B15.1 coupling guard
Ductile iron frame adapter
Fully serrated flanges

Services
Model 3796 MTX
(2x2-10, 3x3-10, 4x4-10, 3x3-13,
4x4-13, 6x6-13)

1999 Goulds Pumps, Inc.

Industrial sump
Mine dewatering
Chemical transfer
Bilge water removal
Coal pile drainage
Tank car unloading
Filter systems
Petroleum transfer
Aircraft fueling
Column bottoms and reflux

Model 3796 Self-Priming Process Pumps

Heavy Duty Design Features for Wide Range of Process Services

DUCTILE IRON
FRAME ADAPTER

MOUNTING FLANGE
Supports ANSI coupling guard or optional
C-face motor adapter.

Material strength equal to

carbon steel for safety.

STANDARD LABYRINTH
OIL SEALS
COMPACT, ONE-PIECE
CASING DESIGN

Carbon-filled Teflon* for chemical

resistance. Prevent premature bearing
failure caused by lubricant contamination
and loss of oil.

Eliminates need for separate priming

chamber, air separator or valves.
Self-venting, centerline discharge.
Back pull-out design.

CONTINUOUS HIGH
PERFORMANCE
Original high efficiency maintained by
simple external adjustment resulting in
long-term energy savings.

SERRATED FLANGES
For positive sealing against leakage.
Meets ANSI B16.5 requirements.
Class 150 FF flanges standard,
optional class 150 RF.

HEAVY DUTY SHAFT

AND BEARINGS
Shaft designed for minimum
deflectionless than .002 in. (.05 mm)at
seal faces. Bearings sized for 2-year
minimum and 10-year average life under
tough operating conditions.

ONE-INCH OIL SIGHT GLASS

Gutter
Fold

For easy monitoring of actual oil level and

condition.

RIGID FRAME
(AND CASING) FEET
Reduce effect of pipe loads on alignment.

FULLY OPEN IMPELLER

Acknowledged best design for CPI
servicessolids handling, stringy
material, corrosives, abrasives. Back
pump-out vanes minimize seal
chamber pressure.

SEALING FLEXIBILITY
Choice of BigBoreTM, TaperBoreTM or
standard bore chambers for maximum
sealing flexibility to meet service
conditions.

POSITIVE SEALING
Fully confined gasket at casing joint
protects alignment fit from liquid.

*E.I. DuPont reg. trademark

LUBRICATION FLEXIBILTY
X-Series power ends pre-drilled for
choice of lubrication. Easy field
conversion from standard flood oil
to oil mist or grease lubrication.

OPTIONAL CASING DRAIN

Reliable Self-Priming Operation

Before any centrifugal pump will perform, it must first be primed; that is, air or
gases expelled from the suction and impeller eye area, and replaced with liquid.
This is no problem when the pump is submerged (submersible or vertical sump
pumps) or when liquid supply is above the pump. However, when suction
pressure is negative, air must be evacuated to accomplish pump priming.
The 3796 is designed to insure that a sufficient quantity of
liquid to reprime is always retained in the priming
chamber...a compact, integral and completely functional
self-priming pump.
The one-piece casing is designed
with integral priming and air
separation chambers. Priming is
accomplished within the casing,
eliminating the need for auxiliary
priming systems.

Priming and Air Separation Accomplished

Within Casing
Dual volute design primes suction with only an
initial charge of liquid in the casing. During priming
cycle, the lower volute functions as an intake while
upper volute discharges liquid and entrained air
into separation chamber. Air is separated and
expelled through pump discharge while liquid
recirculates into lower volute. Once air is
completely removed from suction and liquid fills
impeller eye, pump is fully primed, and functions as
a conventional centrifugal pump with both volutes
performing as discharges.
The casing is designed so that an adequate
volume of liquid for repriming is always retained in
pump even if liquid is allowed to drain back to
source of supply from discharge and suction.
PRIMING

PUMPING

Interchangeability
Goulds X-Series Power Ends minimize
inventory, reduce downtime.
STX and MTX power ends fit 7 different pumps.

STX

MTX

Model 3196

Model NM 3196

Model LF 3196

Model CV 3196

Model 3198

Model 3796

X-Series Chemical
Process Pumps

FRP Process
Pumps

Low Flow ANSI

Process Pumps

Chemical Vortex
Process Pumps

PFA Teflon*-Lined
Process Pumps

Self-Priming
Process Pumps

Model 3996
In-Line Process
Pumps

Sealing Solutions
Goulds engineered seal chambers are designed
to accept a wide range of sealing arrangements
to meet specific user requirements. Your Goulds
representative will gladly recommend the best
sealing solution for your service...some of which
are illustrated here.

SINGLE INSIDE SEAL

(with BigBoreTM Seal
Chamber)
Non-corrosive to
moderate corrosive
liquids
Moderate abrasives
Liquids that have good
lubrication qualities

CONVENTIONAL DOUBLE SEAL

(with BigBoreTM Seal Chamber)
Liquids not compatible
with single seal
Toxic, hazardous,
abrasive, corrosive
When pump is
operating under
cavitation or low flows
Meet environmental
regulations

SINGLE CARTRIDGE SEAL

(with TaperBoreTM PLUS Seal Chamber)
Same application
as conventional
single seal
Ease of
maintenance
No seal setting
problems

DOUBLE CARTRIDGE SEAL

(with BigBoreTM Seal Chamber)
Same applications
as conventional
double seal
Reduced
maintenance
costs
No seal setting
errors

DOUBLE GAS BARRIER SEAL

(with BigBoreTM Seal Chamber for Gas Seals)
Toxic or hazardous liquids
Meet environmental
regulations
When use of seal
pot or external
flush is not desirable
When compatible
seal flush liquid
not available

Goulds X-Series Power Ends

Designed for Reliability, Extended Pump Life
Goulds X-Series power ends (STX, MTX, LTX) are the result of users
requirement for longer pump life. Standard performance features extend
pump life without compromis-ing Goulds remarkable interchangeability.
Goulds backs the X-Series power ends with an unconditional guarantee
against workmanship and material for 3 years from date of manufacture.
CARBON-FILLED TEFLON*
LABYRINTH OIL SEALS
Prevent contamination of lubricant,
the primary cause of premature
bearing failure.

SHAFT/BEARINGS
Shaft designed for minimum deflection
for long seal and bearing life. Bearings
sized for optimum life.
STX/MTX. Double row
angular contact
thrust bearing
standard, duplex
bearings optional.
LTX. Oversize shaft
and duplex angular
contact thrust bearings
extend BHP limit to
200 HP (149 kW).

RIGID
FRAME FOOT
Reduces effect of pipe loads
on shaft alignment. Pump/driver
alignment is better maintained for
extended bearing and seal life.

EXTRA LARGE OIL SUMP

Large oil capacity provides optimum heat
transfer for cooler running bearings.

LARGE OIL SIGHT GLASS

Allows viewing condition and level of oilcritical
for bearing life. Frame pre-drilled for optional
bottle oiler.

CONDITION MONITORING SITES

Allow easy and consistent monitoring of
temperature and vibration for preventive
maintenance. Optional installation of sensors.
*E.I. DuPont reg. trademark

Hydraulic Coverage Model 3796

TOTAL HEAD3500 RPM (60 Hz)

150

125

m3 /h

FT. 0
500

GPM

CAPACITY2850 RPM (50 Hz)

20

40

100

60

80

200

100

300

400

500
FT.

3500/2850 RPM

STX
MTX

100

300

400
75

100

4x4-10

2x2-10

200

300
3x3-10
75

50
200
11/2 x11/2 -8

50

100
25
25

100
1x11/2-6

0
0 GPM
0 m3 /h

100

200

20

300

40

400

60

80

500

600
120

100

TOTAL HEAD2850 RPM (50 Hz)

140

CAPACITY3500 RPM (60 Hz)

CAPACITY1450 RPM (50 Hz)

50

50

30
100

40

60

150

200

80
300

100
400

FT.
180

120
500

140
600

200
800

300
1000

1400

STX
MTX

1750/1450 RPM

160

30

20

120

3x3-13

70

100

50

70
2x2-10

10
5

40
4x4-10

30
20

5
1x11/2-6

10

10
0

0
100
20

150

200
40

0 GPM 50
0 m3 /h

300

400
80

500

600

120

CAPACITY1750 RPM (60 Hz)

700

800 1000

140

200
300
= Scale Change

10

11/2 x11/2 -8

30
20

15

3x3-10

50
40

20

60

6x6-13

4x4-13

80

60
15

110
90

90
25

m
40

30

140
40

FT.
130

TOTAL HEAD1750 RPM (60 Hz)

m
60

0 GPM

20

1400

1800

TOTAL HEAD1450 RPM (50 Hz)

0 m3 /h 10

Parts List and Materials of Construction

Material
Item
Number

Part Name

Ductile
Iron

316SS

CD4MCu

Alloy 20

Hastelloy
B&C

Titanium

100
101

Casing

Ductile Iron

316SS

CD4MCu

Alloy 20

Hastelloy

Titanium

Impeller

Ductile Iron

316SS

CD4MCu

Alloy 20

Hastelloy

105

Lantern Ring

Titanium

106

Stuffing Box Packing

108

Frame Adapter***

112

Thrust Bearing

122

ShaftLess Sleeve (Optional)

122

ShaftWith Sleeve

126

Shaft Sleeve

136

Bearing Locknut and Lockwasher

168

Radial Bearing

184

Stuffing Box Cover (Packed Box)

Ductile Iron

316SS

CD4MCu

184M

Seal Chamber (Mechanical Seal)

Ductile Iron

316SS

CD4MCu

228

Bearing Frame

250

Gland

262

Repeller/Sleeve (Dynamic Seal Option)

264

Gasket, Cover to Backplate (Dynamic Seal)

265A

Stud/Nut, Cover to Adapter

319

Oil Sight Glass

332A

Labyrinth Oil Seal (Outboard)

Carbon-Filled Teflon* with Viton O-ring

333A

Labyrinth Oil Seal (Inboard)

Carbon-Filled Teflon* with Viton O-ring

351

Casing Gasket

358A

Casing Drain Plug (Optional)

360

Gasket, Frame-to-Adapter

360A

Gasket, Bearing End Cover

370

Cap Screw, Adapter-to-Casing

418

Jacking Bolt

444

Backplate (Dynamic Seal Option)

469B

Dowel Pin

496

O-ring, Bearing Housing

496A

O-ring, Impeller

*E.I. DuPont reg. trademark

Glass-Filled Teflon*
Teflon* Impregnated Fibers
Ductile Iron
Double Row Angular Contact**
SAE4140

316SS

Alloy 20

Hastelloy

SAE4140
316SS

Titanium
316SS

Alloy 20

Hastelloy

Titanium

Alloy 20

Hastelloy

Titanium

Alloy 20

Hastelloy

Titanium

Hastelloy

Titanium

Hastelloy

Titanium

Hastelloy

Titanium

Hastelloy

Titanium

Steel
Single Row Deep Groove

Cast Iron (Ductile Iron for STX Group)

316SS

CD4MCu

Alloy 20

CD4MCu
Teflon*
304SS
Glass/Steel

Aramid Fiber with EPDM Rubber

Steel

316SS

CD4MCu

Alloy 20

Manila Paper
Vellumoid
Steel

304SS
304SS

Ductile Iron

316SS

CD4MCu

Alloy 20
Steel

Buna Rubber
Glass-Filled Teflon*

**LTX Power End features Duplex Angular Contact

***Integral with STX frame

Construction Details All dimensions in inches and (mm).

STX
Diameter at Impeller
Diameter in Stuffing Box/Seal Chamber
(Less Sleeve)
(With Sleeve)
Shaft

Diameter Between Bearings

Diameter at Coupling
Overhang

Bearings

O.D. thru Stuffing Box/Seal Chamber

LTX

(19)

(25)

1.25

(32)

1.375
1.125

(35)
(29)

1.75
1.5

(45)
(38)

2.125
1.875

(54)
(48)

1.5

(38)

2.125

(54)

2.5

(64)

.875

(22)

1.125

(29)

1.875

(48)

6.125

(156)

8.375

(213)

8.375

(213)

0.002

(0.05)
2.125

(54)

Maximum Shaft Deflection

Sleeve

MTX

.75

1.375

(35)

1.75

(45)

Radial

SKF 6207

SKF 6309

SKF 6311

Thrust

SKF 5306 A/C3

SKF 5309 A/C3

SKF 7310 BECBM

Bearing Span

4.125

(105)

Average L'10 Bearing Life

6.75

(171)

6.875

(164)

87,600 hours

BigBore
Seal Chamber

Bore

Stuffing Box

Bore

Power Limits

HP (kW) per 100 RPM

Maximum
Liquid
Temperature

Oil/Grease Lubrication without Cooling

350 F

Oil Lubrication with Finned Cooler

500 F

Casing

Corrosion Allowance

2.875

(73)

3.5

(89)

3.875

(98)

(51)

2.5

(64)

2.875

(73)

1.1

(.82)

3.4

(2.6)

5.6

(4.2)

.125

(177 C)
(260 C)
(3)

Sectional View Model 3796

168

496

333A

108

418

112
136

100

122
332A

319
228
469B

101

MTX

358A
250

STX

184M

351

LTX

Dimensions Model 3796

All dimensions in inches and (mm). Not to be used for construction.
33/4
(95)

SUCTION

DISCHARGE

X
E

DIMENSIONS
Group

STX

MTX

Pump
Size

Discharge

Suction

11/2

11 2

1x11/2-6

11 2 x11 2-8

11 2

151/2 (394)

5 (127)

2x2-10

213/4 (552)

61/2 (165)

3x3-10

225/8 (575)

63/4 (171)

4x4-10

233/8 (594)

9 3/16 (233)

3x3-13

225/8 (575)

6 3/4 (171)

4x4-13

233/8 (594)

9 3/16 (233)

6x6-13

151/4 (387)

10 (254)

Baseplate Mounting Options

7 1/2 (191)

4 (102)

X
71/4 (184)
7 7/8 (200)

Bare Pump
Weight
Lbs. (kg)
170 (77)
270 (123)

10 (254)
10 (254)

6 (152)

370 (168)

/ (292)

111 2
14 (356)

8 (203)

315 (143)

14 (356)

400 (182)
470 (214)
690 (314)

Goulds offers a complete range of mounting systems to

meet plant reliability requirements, and to make alignment
and maintenance easier.

CAMBER TOP CAST IRON

CHEMBASE PLUS

FABRICATED STEEL

Rigid and corrosion resistant,

it is preferred by many plants.

Polymer concrete construction

provides exceptional rigidity &
corrosion resistance.
ANSI 1991 dimensional.

Economical baseplate
that meets ANSI/ASME B73.1
M current edition dimensional
requirements.

ENHANCED FEATURE
FABRICATED STEEL
Upgraded ANSI baseplate designed
to maximize pump operation life and
ease installation by meeting APIminded chemical pump users
toughest requirements.

Visit our website at www.gouldspumps.com

Form No. B725-4 10/02

2002 Goulds Pumps, Incorporated

A subsidiary of ITT Industries, Inc.